The document summarizes several key components inside a computer workstation: the motherboard allows communication between all parts; the fan cools parts to prevent overheating as the computer processes information at high speeds; RAM temporarily stores data for easy retrieval by the computer; and the CD drive installs software, backs up data, and copies or plays music and audio files.

1. Inside a Computer Workstation USB Parrallel Port Ethernet Card Floppy Disk Drive Hard Drive RAM CPU Video Card Power Supply Mother Board CD or DVD

2. Inside a Computer: The Motherboard The motherboard allows communication between all the parts of a computer.

3. Inside of a Computer: The Fan The purpose of a fan is to cool the parts of a computer as it processes information at high speeds. This prevents overheating

4. Inside a Computer: RAM Random Access Memory Temporarily stores data so that the computer can easily retrieve it.

5. Inside a Computer: CD Drive The basic task of a CD drive is to install software onto the computer Many uses exist for the CD drive including backing up data and copying/listening to music files and MP3s.