TVL – COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING 11

Name: ______________________________________ Date: ____________________

Grade: ______________________________________ Section: ___________________

4 SSLM No. ____

1 Week: ____
Quarter: ____ 4 ELC(s): Obtain materials necessary to
complete the work in accordance with
established procedures and check against
system requirements.
Ø Objective:
A. Identify the parts of the internal system unit.
Ø Title of Textbook/LM to Study:
Ø Chapter: ___ Pages: ___ Topic: Parts of the Internal System Unit

Let Us Discover

The Internal System Unit

The computer is a collection of different devices connected to a central processing unit

(CPU). The system unit encloses and connects some of the hardware components that make
up the computer system.

The Two Most Important Parts of the Internal System

1. Microprocessor – is the one that controls and processes data
information.

2. Memory Units or Random Access Memory (RAM) – is inserted

or placed in a slot on the motherboard.

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Inside the System Unit
The system unit in the main case of a computer. The system unit contains the CPU or
microprocessor, disk drives, memory, power supply, sound card, video card, and cooling fan.

Parts of the Internal System Unit

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 Other Parts of the Internal System Unit
Three Kinds of Memory
1. RAM (Random Access Memory) is also called the main memory. Data and programs
are placed here while the CPU is processing them.
2. ROM (Read Only Memory) –stores important programs for example, to start the
computer. ROM information cannot be erased even when power is off.
3. CMOS – Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) stores the date, calendar, and
current time of the computer. It is powered by batteries.
Common Types of Internal Storage
1. Hard Disk Drive or HDD - is spanning data storage device used for storing and retrieving
digital information.
2. Solid State Drive - is a solid-state storage device that uses integrated circuit assemblies
as memory to store data while the computer system is off. It has no moving (mechanical)
components, unlike HDD.
Power Supply - provides power to the CPU, motherboard, hard disk, and components inside
the computer. It contains a transformer, voltage control, and a cooling fan.
Video Card - also known as the graphic accelerator card or simply graphics card. Its main
function is to generate video and images to a display such as monitor.
Sound Card - is an internal computer expansion card that facilitates economical input and
output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs.
Internal Buses - carry the data or information around different components in the computer.
Types of buses
1. Internal Bus – is also called internal data bus, memory bus, system bus, or Front-
Side-Bus (FSB). It connects all the internal components of a computer (such as CPU
and memory) to the motherboard.
2. External Bus - connects the different external devices, expansion slots, I/O ports, and
drive connection to the computer. Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP), Universal Serial
Bus (USB), and FireWire are examples of the external busses.
Cooling System - is needed to ensure that the processor chip is cooled to a level that it
operates efficiently.
Heat sink – is a metal component attached to the CPU with fins designed to dissipate heat
and therefore cool processor.

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 Let Us Try

Activity 1. True or False

Directions: Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false on the space provided.

___1. RAM is also called the main memory that temporarily stores the running program.
___2. Heat sink is a metal component attached to the RAM with fins designed to dissipate
heat and therefore cool the processor.
___3. CMOS means Common Metal Oxide Semiconductor that stores date, time and
configuration settings.
___4. Sockets carry the data or information around different components in the computer.
___5. Video card is installed to improve the quality and speed in which images are displayed.
___6. The CMOS is directly connected to the motherboard through a slot also called socket.
___7. Sound card is an internal computer expansion card.
___8. The CMOS is directly connected to the motherboard through a slot also called socket.
___8. The RAM retains information when power is turned off.
___9. ROM is type of non-volatile memory.
___10. HDD is a storage device that uses integrated circuit assemblies as memory to store
data while the computer system is off.

Let Us Do

Activity 2. Identify Me!

Directions: Identify the following internal parts of the system unit as labeled on the figure.
Write the letter of the correct answer on the box.

1. Power Supply 6. ATX 24-pin Connector

2. Cooling Fan 7. Ports

3. Sound Card 8. Graphics Card

4. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) 9. Motherboard

5. Microprocessor 10. Memory

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 Let Us Apply

Activity 3. Think It!

Now its time to apply your knowledge in real-life situations. Answer the following questions.

1. Why is it important to understand the parts of the internal system unit?

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2. What will you do if after installing both the IDE hard drive and optical drive you have noticed
that only one drive is working?
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Rubrics

Criteria for the Activity 3

Performance of the learner will be rated based on the following criteria:
Contents Excellent (3) Very Satisfactory (2) Satisfactory (1)
Substantial, specific and/or
Sufficiently developed
illustrative content Limited content with
Content content with adequate
demonstrating strong inadequate elaboration
Knowledge elaboration or
development and or explanation.
explanation.
sophisticated ideas.
1-3 misspelled 4 or more misspelled
Spelling No misspelled word.
Words. Words.
Follows correct
4 or more capitalization
Capitalization capitalization (pronouns, 1-3 capitalization errors.
errors.
sentences)
Applies punctuations 1-3 incorrect use of 4 or more incorrect use
Punctuation
correctly. punctuations. of punctuations.
1-3 words can’t be 4 or more words can’t
Handwriting Legible.
clearly read. be clearly read.

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 References

● CG TVL CSS: Code: TLE_IACSS9-12ICCS-Ia-e-28

● Milambiling, Owen. Computer Hardware Servicing 9 Learner's Materials.
Department of Education-Instructional Materials Council Secretariat (DepEd-
IMCS), 2013.
● Jemma Development Group. Understanding PC Hardware. Jemma Inc, 2017.

SSLM Development Team

Writer: Acel S. Monares
Content Editor: Wilma M. Abendan
LR Evaluator: Melrose B. Gapate
Illustrator: None
Creative Arts Designer: Reggie D. Galindez
Education Program Supervisor - EPP/TLE/TVL: Amalia C. Caballes
Education Program Supervisor – Learning Resources: Sally A. Palomo
Curriculum Implementation Division Chief: Juliet F. Lastimosa
Asst. Schools Division Superintendent: Carlos G. Susarno, Ph. D.
Schools Division Superintendent: Romelito G. Flores, CESO V

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 Answer Key

Activity 1. True or False

1. T
2. F
3. T
4. F
5. T
6. F
7. F
8. F
9. T
10. F

Activity 2. Identify Me!

1. E
2. G
3. B
4. I
5. D
6. H
7. J
8. F
9. A
10. C

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