Module 3 - Parts of System Unit and Their Functions
Module 3 - Parts of System Unit and Their Functions
Module 3 - Parts of System Unit and Their Functions
EXPECTATION
After completing this lesson, you should be able to:
1. identify the parts of the system unit;
2. understand functions of each component of system unit;
3. appreciate the importance of identifying and understanding the
components of System Unit.
PRE–TEST
DIRECTION: Identify the following components of System Unit. Write your
answer on the space provided before the number.
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4.
5.
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10.
RECAP
DIRECTION: Identity the following statement carefully. Write TRUE if the
statement is correct and FALSE if it’s not. Write your answer on the space
provided before the number.
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LESSON
The system unit is the box-like case that contains the electronic
components of a computer including the motherboard, CPU, RAM, and other
components. The system unit also includes the case that houses the internal
components of the computer. Many people erroneously refer to this as the
CPU.
The following are the components of system unit.
1. Motherboard
It is sometimes called the system
board or main board.
It is the main circuit board of a
microcomputer.
This component contains the
connectors for attaching additional
boards.
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4. Optical Disk Drive
This type of drive allows a user to
retrieve, edit and delete the content
from optical disks such as CDs, DVDs
and Blu-ray disks.
There are two types of ODD according
to its connector:
1. SATA (Serial ATA)
2. EIDE (Enhanced Integrated
Drive Electronics)
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8. EIDE (Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics) Cable
It is a standard interface used to connect
EIDE type of Drives such as
Hard Disk Drive (HDD), CD-ROM
or DVD-ROM.
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ACTIVITIES
I. DIRECTION: Complete the crossword by filling in a word that fits each clue.
Across:
1. It is also known as Audio Card Adapter.
3. It is the main circuit board of a microcomputer.
4. It is used to connect SATA type Drives (HDD/ODD) to the
motherboard.
5. This component reads and writes data from optical disks through laser
beaming technology.
8. It is considered as the brain of the computer.
9. This device allows computer to be connected in a network using cables.
Down:
2. It connects EIDE drives to the motherboard.
6. This is the device that supplies power to your personal computer.
7. It is use to generate and display the output images to a computer
monitor.
10. It allows stored data to be accessed randomly.
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II. DIRECTION: Read each statement below carefully. Write TRUE if the
statement is correct, otherwise FALSE if it’s not. Write your answer on the
space provided.
________1. The Voltage Regulator regulates the voltage to eliminate spikes and
surges common in most electrical systems.
________2. Video Card provides input and output of audio signals to and from
a computer under control of computer programs.
________3. Random Access Memory runs the operating system and
applications, constantly receiving input from the user or active software
programs.
________4. Optical Disk Drive type of drive that allows a user to retrieve, edit
and delete the content from optical disks such as CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray
disks.
________5. Hard Disk Drive is the computer's main storage device used to store
all data on the computer permanently.
WRAP–UP
DIRECTION: Complete the following sentences base on what you’ve learn.
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, VALUING
DIRECTION: Read the following questions carefully. State your answer in two
to three sentences each number on the space provided.
2. How will you use the knowledge you acquired about components of
System Unit?
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POST TEST
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____________5. It runs the operating system and applications, constantly
receiving input from the user or active software programs.
6. It is used to connect SATA type Drives (HDD/ODD) to the
motherboard.
7. It is designed to reduce the ambient temperature from the CPU
to keep the computer in running condition.
8. It provides input and output of audio signals to and from a
computer under control of computer programs.
9. This type of drive allows a user to retrieve, edit and delete the
content from optical disks such as CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray disks.
10. Its main function is to store the data temporarily.
KEY TO CORRECTION
ACTIVITY
I. II. TRUE 5.
FALSE 4.
FALSE 3.
TRUE 2.
TRUE 1.