The document discusses basic computer configuration and components. It outlines that the motherboard determines key specifications like the CPU, memory, and compatibility. RAM is used to temporarily store programs and data during use and can be accessed randomly, but loses information when the power is turned off since it is volatile memory.

1. COMPUTER
FUNDAMENTALS
Basic Computer
Configuration

2. Topics:
• Basic Operations
• Computer Components
• Computer Categories

3. Computer Components

6. Motherboard Determines:
CPU type and speed
Chipset
Secondary cache type
Types of slots
Number of slots
Type of memory
Number of memory sockets
and maximum memory
Type of case
ROM
Plug & Play compatibility
Type of keyboard

8. RAM is used to hold programs while they are being
executed, and data while it is being processed.
RAM is volatile, meaning that information written to RAM
will disappear when the computer is turned off.
RAM contents can be accessed in any (i.e. random) order.