What are devices connected to the CPU called?
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GCSE Input devices, processing and output devicesInput devices, like a keyboard, allow us to put raw data in a computer which it processes to produce outputs. Input devices can be manual or automatic. Part of ICT Hardware
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Central processing unitThe CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the part of a computer system that is commonly referred to as the "brains" of a computer. The CPU is also known as the processor or microprocessor. The CPU is responsible for executing a sequence of stored instructions called a program. This program will take inputs from an input device, process the input in some way and output the results to an output device. CPU's aren’t only found in desktop or laptop computers, many electronic devices now rely on them for their operation. Mobile phones, DVD players and washing machines are examples of equipment that have a CPU.
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If you're seeing this message, it means we're having trouble loading external resources on our website. If you're behind a web filter, please make sure that the domains *.kastatic.org and *.kasandbox.org are unblocked. Which devices are connected to the CPU?The Motherboard
Your computer's brain is the CPU: that's where all of the programming and computing happens. But its nervous system is the motherboard, which uses circuits to connect the CPU to the other pieces of hardware, including the memory, the hard drive, the CD/DVD drive, and all of your peripherals.
What is connected to the CPU?The motherboard is a circuit board that connects the CPU to the memory and all the other hardware. The CPU sits on the motherboard (also called the logic board). Buses are circuits on the motherboard that connect the CPU to other components. There are many buses on the motherboard.
What are the devices attached to a computer system called?The hardware devices attached to the computer are called peripheral equipment. Peripheral equipment includes all input, output, and secondary storage devices.
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