1. Subject summary
The Computer Hardware subject teaches students the basics of computers, with a focus on desktop computers. The subject covers:
- Fundamental computer concepts
- Different models and architectures of computers
- Essential components of a computer
- How to install operating systems and software on computers
2. Subject content
Lesson 1 – Introduction to Computer Hardware Subject
Part 1 – Overview of the computer
Lesson 2 – Difference between Desktops, and Laptops
Lesson 3 – What is software? Program and firmware concepts
Lesson 4 – How many generations in the history of computer evolution?
Lesson 5 – What is information? Information processing in computers
Lesson 6 – Basic number systems commonly used in computers
Lesson 7 – Convert between basic number systems
Lesson 8 – Units of measurement for information in computers
Lesson 9 – General model of computer
Part 2 – Essential components of the computer
Lesson 10 – Function and structure of Desktop case
Lesson 11 – How to connect front panel cables to the mainboard
Lesson 12 – Location, functions, and features of Audio and USB cable
Lesson 13 – Structure of ATX power supply unit of Desktop
Lesson 14 – Functions, design standard, and block diagrams of the mainboard
Lesson 15 – Socket: function, classification, and compatibility with CPU
Lesson 16 – Northbridge and Southbridge chipset on the mainboard
Lesson 17 – Types of ICs commonly found on the mainboard
Lesson 18 – What are the CMOS battery and RAM CMOS on the motherboard?
Lesson 19 – Types of RAM slots on the motherboard
Lesson 20 – Types of expansion slots on the mainboard
Lesson 21 – What is a bus? Kind of buses on the mainboard
Lesson 22 – The power connector on the motherboard
Lesson 23 – The back panel of the mainboard
Lesson 24 – Technologies on the motherboard
Lesson 25 – Review specifications of the mainboard
Part 3 – Central processing unit (CPU)
Lesson 26 – What is CPU? How is CPU classified and how it works?
Lesson 27 – The structure of the CPU
Lesson 28 – The specifications of the CPU
Lesson 29 – How to read the name of the Intel CPU
Lesson 30 – Review the specifications of the CPU
Part 4 – Memory of the computer
Lesson 31 – What is ROM memory? Types of ROM memory
Lesson 32 – What is RAM memory? The specifications of RAM
Lesson 33 – Floppy disk drive (FDD) and hard disk drive (HDD)
Lesson 34 – Solid-state drive (SSD) and Compact Disc (CD)
Lesson 35 – Some common peripherals of computer
Lesson 36 – BIOS in computer and configuring BIOS settings
Part 5 – Install the operating system (OS)
Lesson 37 – What is the operating system? Popular operating systems
Lesson 38 – What is a hard disk partition and how do you create one?
Lesson 39 – Steps to install Windows 10 operating system
Lesson 40 – Command Line Interface on Windows 10
Part 6 – Some additional knowledge
Lesson 41 – How to calculate RAM bandwidth on the motherboard
Lesson 42 – Some popular “onboard video cards” in computer