Input devices

Are the devices used in entering

data to the computer system

Example of Input
devices:
 Keyboard

It is the primary input

devices used entering
texts or letter, number,
or commands. It is
made up of button or
keys that are arranged
in four (4) groups:
function keys,
alphanumeric keys,
cursor keys, and
numeric keys.
Mouse/Clicker
It is computer input
devices that is used
by gliding it around a
mouse pad. It is used
for entering data into
the computer by
clicking its buttons.
Mouse is denoted in
the screen by the
mouse pointer or
action pointer.
Optical mouse uses
laser lights to
function.
 Camera
Used in
captured digital
images and
pictures then
downloaded to
the computer.
Microphone
Used in the
capturing audio
and sounds in
the operation of
computer.
Barcode
Reader
An electronic
device used for
decoding
barcodes on
products or
goods that are
being purchased
on stores and
market.
Joystick
An input device
used in playing
computer
games. It
controls in
cursor motion
or the arrow
buttons on a
game pad.
 Scanner
A device that
scan images,
printed text on
object, and
convert it to
digital image
that a computer
can be used or
read.
Touch Screen
An input
device used
when making
selection by a
just touching
the screen.
Stylus or
Digital pen
An electronic
device that used
as an extender
of a pointer. It
enables the user
to prompt
directly to the
screen.
 OUTPUT DEVICES
The output device displays the result of the
processing of raw data that is entered in the
computer through an input device. There are a
number of output devices that display output in
different ways such as text, images, hard copies, and
audio or video.

Example of Output
devices:
 Projector
A projector or image
projector is an
optical device that
projects an
image onto a
surface, commonly a
projection
screen. Most
projectors create an
image by shining a
light through a
small transparent
lens.
 Printer
A device that
accepts text and
graphic output
from a computer
and transfers
the information
to paper, usually
to standard size
sheets of paper.
 Plotter
A plotter is a
computer hardware
device much like a
printer that is used
for printing vector
graphics. Instead of
toner, plotters use a
pen, pencil, marker,
or another writing
tool to draw multiple,
continuous lines onto
paper rather than a
series of dots like a
traditional printer
 Monitor
A monitor is an
electronic visual
computer display that
includes a screen,
circuitry and the case in
which that circuitry is
enclosed. Older
computer monitors mad
e use of cathode ray tubes
(CRT), which made them
large, heavy and
inefficient. A monitor is
also known as a screen or
a visual display unit
(VDU).
 Speaker
Speakers are
popular output
devices used
with computer sys
tems. They receive
audio input from
the computer's so
und card and
produce audio
output in the form
of sound waves.
Computer
microprocessor

The CPU is the brain

of computer. It is
responsible for
fetching, decoding and
executing program
instruction as well as
performing
mathematical and
logical calculations.
Random Access
Memory
Refers to
computer chips
that temporarily
store dynamic
data to enhance
computer
performance
while you are
working.
BIOS
Stand for basic input
output system, BIOS
is a read only
memory, which
consist of low level
software that
controls the system
hardware and acts as
an interface between
the operating system
and the hardware.
CMOS
Battery
Motherboard also
include a small
separate block of
memory made from
CMOS RAM chips
which are kept alive
by a battery even
when the PC’s power
is off. This prevent
reconfiguration
when the PC is
powered on.
The CMOS Ram is used to store basic
information about the PC's configuration for
instance.

- Floppy disc and hard drive type

- Information about CPU
- RAM size
- Date and time
- Serial and parallel port information
- Power saving setting
Computer
Cache
memory
A small block of
high speed memory
enhances PC
performance by pre-
loading information
from the main
memory and
passing it to the
processor on
demand.
Expansion
Buses
An input/output
pathway from the
CPU to peripheral
devices and it is
typically made up
of series of slots
on the
motherboard.
“Computer chipset” a
group of small circuits that
coordinates the flow of
data to and from a PC’s key
components.
North Bridge
(Memory controller)
Is in charge of controlling
transfer between the
processor and the RAM.

South Bridge
(Input/output controller)
Handles
communications
between slaver peripheral
devices.
Memory
Although
memory is
technically any
form of electrons
storage, it is used
most often to
identify fast,
temporary forms
of storage.
Read Only
Memory
Chips are located
in the
motherboard it
contains
instructions that
can be located
directly accessed
by the CPU.
Types of Memory Module
 Dual Inline Package (DIP)
Single Inline Memory Module (SIMM)
Dual Inline Memory Module(DIMM)
Rambus Inline Memory Module(RIMM)
Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module
(SODIMM)
Dual Inline Package (DIP)
Single Inline Memory Module
(SIMM)
Dual Inline Memory Module
(DIMM)
Rambus Inline Memory
Module(RIMM)
Small Outline Dual Inline
Memory Module (SODIMM)
 Hardware Tools
To complete hardware repairs, it is important to
have toolkit that should contain all of the necessary
tools. Hardware tools are grouped into these four
categories.

- Electro-static discharge tools

- Hand tools
- Cleaning tools
- Diagnostic tools
Electro-static Discharge
Static energy is easily generated by on
friction on carpets tile flooring, clothing,
hair and etc.
 Anti- static wrist strap – used to
prevent ESD damage to computer
equipment.
 Anti-static mat – used to stand on or
place hardware to prevent static
electricity from building up.
Anti-static mat Anti-static wrist strap
 Hand tools
A device for performing work
on a material or physical
system using only hand.
Flat head
screwdriver
Used to
loosen or
tighten
screws that
has negative
sign.
Philips head
screwdriver
Used to
loosen or
tighten that
has cross
head screw.
 Torx
screwdriver
Used to loosen
or tighten
screws that have
a star like
depression on
the top, a
feature that is
mainly found in
laptop.
Hex Driver
Sometimes
called a nut
driver is used
to tighten
nuts in the
same way that
a screwdriver
tighten screw.
Needle nose
pliers

Used to
hold small
parts
Wire cutter
Used to
strip and
cut wires.
Tweezer
Used to
manipulate
small parts.
Part
retriever
Used to
retrieve parts
from location
that are to
small for your
hand to fit.
Flashlight
Used to light
up areas that
you cannot
see well.
 Cleaning Tools
Having the appropriate cleaning is
essential when maintaining or
preparing computers.
Lint Free
Cloth
Used to clean
the different
computer
without
scratching or
leaving
debris.
Compressed
air
Used to blow
away dust and
debris from
different
computer parts
without
touching the
components.
Cable ties
Used to
bundle
cables neatly
inside and
outside of a
computer.
Parts
organizer
Used to holds
screw,
jumpers and
other small
parts to
prevent them
from getting
mixed
together.
Diagnostic Tools
Computers are easier to used
and more dependable with each
new generation of hardware and
operating system update, but
that doesn’t mean they’re
problem free.
Multimeter
Used to test
the integrity
of circuits
and the
quality of
electricity in
computer
components.
Loopback
adapter
Used to test
the
functionality
of computer
ports.
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