1. Subject summary
Computer hardware subject provide students with basic knowledge about computers in general and Desktop in particular:
- Basic Computer Concepts
- General architecture and models of computers
- Basic components of a computer
- How to install common operating systems and software for computers
2. Subject content
Lesson 1 – Introduction to Computer Hardware Subject
Part 1 – Computer overview
Lesson 2 – Difference between PC, Desktop and Laptop
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 – Basic components of computer
Lesson 10 – Function and structure of Desktop case
Lesson 11 – How to connect front panel cables to mainboard?
Lesson 12 – Location, function and feature of Audio and USB cables
Lesson 13 – Function, 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, their location on the mainboard
Lesson 17 – Types of ICs (Integrated Circuits) commonly found on mainboard
Lesson 18 – What is CMOS battery and RAM CMOS on 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 mainboard
Lesson 22 – Power pins and storage device pins on mainboard
Lesson 23 – Ports in the back panel of mainboard
Lesson 24 – The technologies integrated on motherboard
Lesson 25 – Examples to read specifications of mainboard
Part 3 – Central processing unit (CPU)
Lesson 26 – What is CPU? How is CPU classified and how it works?
Lesson 27 – Components of CPU
Lesson 28 – Specifications of CPU
Lesson 29 – How to read name of Intel CPU
Lesson 30 – Read specifications of CPU
Part 4 – Memory of computer
Lesson 31 – What is ROM memory? Types of ROM memory
Lesson 32 – What is RAM memory? Specifications of RAM
Lesson 33 – Storage device: floppy disk drive (FDD) and hard disk drive (HDD)
Lesson 34 – Storage device: solid-state drive (SSD) and Compact Disc (CD)
Lesson 35 – Some common peripherals of computer
Lesson 36 – Features of BIOS program and BIOS configurations
Part 5 – Install operating system (OS)
Lesson 37 – What is the operating system? Popular operating systems
Lesson 38 – What is hard disk partition? How to partition hard disk drive?
Lesson 39 – Steps to install Windows 10 operating system
Lesson 40 – Command Line Interface in Windows 10
Part 6 – Some additional knowledge
Lesson 41 – How to calculate bandwidth of RAM on mainboard
Lesson 42 – Some popular “onboard video cards” in computer
