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1. Figure 88 Save configuration settings 107 4 Insert Windows 7 DVD into your DVD drive then start up your computer Windows 7 will be loading files a Starting Windows Figure 89 Windows 7 loading files and Start up 5 Select your language time amp currency format keyboard or input method and click Next Figure 90 Language Time and Currency Set up 6 Click Install now Figure 97 Install Now 108 7 Check accept the license terms and click Next Please read the license terms MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS WINDOWS 7 ULTIMATE These license terms are an agreement between Microsoft Corporation or based on where you live one of its affiliates and you Please read them They apply to the software named above which includes the media on which you received it if any Printed paper license terms which may come with the software may replace or modify any on screen license terms The terms also apply to any Microsoft updates supplements Internet based services and Figure 92 License Terms Agreement 8 Click Upgrade if you already have a previous Windows version or Custom advanced if you don t have a previous Windows version or want to install a fresh copy of Windows 7 Which type of installation do you want Upgrade Upgrade to a newer version of Window et L LS e 109 9 Skip this step if you chose Upgrade and have only one parti
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4. Republic of the Philippines Deh ED 4 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION lt OWN A Qua no PS K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education Content Standard Performance Standard The learner demonstrates The learner independently provides understanding of basic concepts quality and marketable service in ARETE Eces ENGI COG computer hardware servicing in terms of competencies in computer systems and networks computer systems and networks installation and diagnose and trouble shoot computer systems as prescribed in the TESDA Training Regulation MODULE 3 INSTALL COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS Number of Sessions Time Allotment 60 Hours 2 Quarters Welcome to the next level of your modular training in Computer Hardware servicing CHS under the Information and Communications Technology ICT Course In this module you will have a great deal of understanding of Installing Computer Systems and Networks At the end of this module you will be able to apply the Knowledge and skills on installing computer hardware operating system software components and networks Those skills are essential for you to pass the National Certification Il in Computer Hardware Servicing In this module topics will be introduced progressively lesson by lesson for easy understanding After carefully answering the diagnostic assessment reading all the lessons answering all the guide questions masterfully perfo
5. gt E Services and Applications gt AD Keyboards p F Mice and other pointing devices b M Monitors D EP Network adapters b Ei Portable Devices b R Processors gt Sound video and game controllers b jii System devices T y Universal Serial Bus controllers Figure 110 Device Manager 121 3 Inthe right pane expand the category of the device that you want to configure For example expand Display adapters NOTE The device may be listed under other devices File Action View Help e 9 26 Ole E EN Computer Management Local A rosalie PC 4 System Tools gt gt Batteries gt e Task Scheduler D 9 Bluetooth Radios gt Event Viewer a jE Computer gt Shared Folders lll ACPI x64 based PC More Actions b Local Users and Groups gt Performance ay Device Manager a Storage f Disk Management D Es Services and Applications Figure 111 Expanded Device Category 4 a Disk drives gy General USB Flash Disk USB Device kga WDC WD3200BEVT 22ZCTO ATA Device s Display adapters wlll NVIDIA GeForce GLO5M 4 3 DVD CD ROM drives x3 Optiarc DVD RW AD 7580S ATA Device D a5 Human Interface Devices gt lt q IDE ATA ATAPI controllers 4 23 Imaging devices Z Lenovo EasyCogs M amp S Generic PnP Monitor 4 P Network adapters i 11b g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter I P Atheros AR8132 PCI E Fast Ethernet Co
6. download and install the latest drivers for the device v Device Manufacturer Contact the manufacturer of the device to inquire about how to obtain download and install the latest drivers for the device 123 v Chipset Manufacturer Contact the chipset manufacturer of the device to find out how to obtain download and install the latest drivers for the device It is best to first contact the manufacturer of the device for the drivers before you contact the chipset manufacturer For example if your display adapter uses a NVIDIA chipset first contact the manufacturer of the display adapter If you cannot contact the display adapter manufacturer or if the manufacturer does not have a driver contact NVIDIA Some examples of chipset manufacturers and their Web sites include e NVIDIA display adapters e PCTEL Inc modems v Installation CD or Floppy Disks If you have the original driver CD or floppy disks that were included with the computer or device and if no other source for the drivers is available use the Original driver that is included with the computer or device NOTE Whenever possible try to first contact the Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM device manufacturer or chipset manufacturer to obtain the latest version of the driver Step 3 Install the Driver e The driver files that you download from the OEM device manufacturer or chipset manufacturer differ depending on how the driver is packaged by
7. up a PC After familiarizing with all the tools devices peripherals and safety precautions believe that you are now ready to gain another experience in CHS by going through this lesson Personal Computer Disassembly Before starting computer disassembly make sure you have the tools you need and they re all close by and handy and be sure to have a container to keep the screws in so you have them when you want to put things back together Step1 Unplugging The first thing you do is to unplug every cable that is plugged in to your computer That includes the cables such as Power USB Mouse Keyboard Internet Ethernet Modem AM FM Antenna Cable TV etc Just unplug all the cables for safety purposes Now that your computer is fully unplugged move your PC to a clean work space Step2 Opening the Outer Shell Case First unscrew the four screws at the back of the computer On most computer cases there will be large knobs that you can unscrew by hand or by screw driver on the back right side of the computer The left side has small screws because on that side you can t access much on the inside Figure 32 Screw at the back of computer chasis Once the screws are removed you can remove the side panels On most computers they just slide off Start with the left side panel the side that once had the knobs slide it towards the back of the computer Now you can remove the left panel Just like the other side slide it towards the b
8. AEEAE SARL ARLAS 7 Sa SAAR EERS P77 f Figure 55 Remove the backplane cover 2 Install the graphics board in that slot and then secure the card with a screw Figure 56 83 41 Front end notch of AGP card 3 AGP card clip lever Figure 56 Install the Graphics Board Step 9 Install Internal Drives Now it is time to install your drives This is an easy process but it requires attention to detail 1 Make any necessary changes to jumpers on the drives before mounting them in the case A two drive system one or two SATA Serial ATA is a standard hardware interface for connecting hard drives and CD DVD drives to a computer hard drives plus one parallel ATA Advanced Technology Attachment optical drive for example is easy to set up the SATA drives are jumper less and the optical drive can be set as master on its own parallel ATA channel Many cases have removable drive rails or cages to house drives 2 Use the included screws to attach your drives to the rails or cage and slide them into the case For externally accessible drives such as a DVD recorder you can save time by installing one drive rail and sliding the drive in for a test fitting to make sure that its front is flush with the case Figure 57 3 When the drives are installed connect power and data cables to each one Parallel ATA drives use wide flat data cables that can be installed only in the correct way Floppy drives use a similar bu
9. OSH is a planned system of working to prevent illness and injury where you work by recognizing and identifying hazards and risks Health and safety procedure is the responsibility of all persons in the computer and technology industries You must identify the hazards where you are working and decide how dangerous they are Eliminate the hazard or modify the risk that it presents Occupational Health and Safety standards Each student has a responsibility to their colleagues and their organization to report and act upon any potential workplace hazard Students need to be aware of the type of hazards that are possibly present in their work environment Procedure 1 Identify the hazard 2 Clear the area close to the hazard 3 Partition the hazard off or clearly identify the area to protect other people from harm 4 If the hazard is easily and safely cleared then do so If not 5 Report the hazard to the appropriate person such as teacher in charge principal etc to obtain assistance 6 Following clearing of the hazard fill out the correct documentation to assist in identifying improved practice to reduce further incidence of hazards All hazards must be reported using Accidental Report form This enables us to track the kinds of hazards we have in our workplace and take action where necessary to make it safer for all student and clients Accident reports Forms are used to give specific details with regards to the accidents happened i
10. PS 2 connector So you must know first the different ports that can be found in the back panel of the computer Keep in mind 1 When attaching cables never force a connection 2 Plug in the power cable after you have connected all other Steps in Connecting Peripherals of a PC Step 1 Attach the monitor cable to the video port Step 2 Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the connector Step 3 Plug the keyboard cable into the PS 2 keyboard port Step 4 Plug the mouse cable into the PS 2 mouse port Step 5 Plug the USB cable into a USB port Step 6 Plug the network cable into the network port Step 7 Plug the power cable into the power supply 86 ug the Figure 60 Steps in Connecting Peripherals of a PC After connecting all the cables into their proper places the picture in the next page should be the appearance of the back panel of your PC Figure 61 Appearance of the PC s Back Panel 87 Rearrange the Procedures Direction Rearrange the following procedures in their proper order Use numbers to indicate their order of precedence The first number is done for you A Personal Computer Disassembly __ _1 Detaching the Hard Drive 2 Detaching the power supply 3 Opening the outer shell case 4 Pull Out the Motherboard 5 Removing the CD DVD Drives 6 Removing the CPU fan 7 Removing the system fan 8 Unplugging all the cables and wires B Personal Computer Assembly __7 1
11. The Upgrade Device Driver wizard starts Click Next Do one of the following o Click Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended and then click Next or o Click Display a list of the known devices for this device so that I can choose a specific driver and then clickNext Click Have Disk click Browse locate the inf files that you downloaded in Step 2 Obtain the Driver click an inf file and then click Open Follow the wizard instructions to install the driver Restart the computer v Device Is Not Displayed in Device Manager Use the Add New Hardware wizard in Control Panel to install drivers for non Plug and Play devices You may have to use this method to install certain modems serial ports or printer ports 1 G a a a Click Start point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click Add Remove Hardware Click Next Click Add Troubleshoot a device and then click Next Do one of the following o Click Yes search for new hardware and then click Next or o Click No want to select the hardware from a list and then click Next Follow the wizard instructions to install the driver Restart the computer 125 Installing Device Drivers Material Installation CD Direction Given an installation CD perform installation of a device driver Check the quality of your work undertaken in accordance with the established procedures thru the Performance Score Card below PERFORMANCE
12. V Copying Windows files Jf Expanding Windows files Installing features Installing updates Completing installation 1 Collecting information 2 Installing Windows Figure 96 Expanding Windows Files 12 The third and fourth step will also complete instantly like the first step Installing Windows That s all the information we need right now Your computer will restart several times during installation of Copying Windows files J Expanding Windows files of Installing features Installing updates Completing installation 1 Collecting information 2 Installing Windows Installing Windows That s all the information we need right now Your computer will restart several times during installation J Copying Windows files J Expanding Windows files of Installing features J Installing updates Completing installation 1 Collecting information J Installing Windows Figure 97 Installing Features and Updates 111 13 After that it will automatically restart after 15 seconds and continue the setup You can also click Restart now to restart without any delays Windows needs to restart to continue Restarting in 5 seconds se Starting Windows 1 Collecting information 2 Installing Windows s Setup is updating registry settings Figure 98 Restart to Continue Installation 14 After restarting for the first time it will continue the setup This is the last step so it will take
13. a touch sensitive transparent panel covering the screen which is similar to a touch screen Figure24 Smart Board 4 Printer A device that prints text or illustrations on paper Types of printer a Ink Jet or Bubble Jet Printer spays ink at a sheet of paper Ink jet printers produce high quality text and graphics b Laser Printer Uses the same technology as copy machines Laser printers produce very high quality text and graphics c LCD and LED Printer Similar to a laser printer but uses liquid crystals or light emitting diodes rather than a laser to produce an image on the drum d Line Printer Contains a chain of characters or pins that print an entire line at one time Line printers are very fast but produce low quality print 50 Ink jet Printer Laser Printer LCD Printer Line Printer Thermal Printer Figure 28 Types of Printer e Thermal Printer An inexpensive printer that works by pushing heated pins against heat sensitive paper Thermal printers are widely used in calculators and fax machines 5 Speakers Used to play sound They may be built into the system unit or connected with cables Speakers allow you to listen to music and hear sound effects from your computer What is a Storage Device Aside from the devices attached on a PC there are also the so called storage devices that perform a special task in computing system Storage device is any apparatus for recording computer da
14. appear which asks whether you d like XP to automatically set the resolution This will generally change the resolution from 800 x 600 to 1024 x 768 on a CRI monitor or to the native resolution of an LCD display e Click OK and let XP change the resolution Then accept the settings if the screen display changes and can be read If you can t see the display it will time out after 30 seconds and return to the sub optimal 800 x 600 resolution e Click OK to accept the screen resolution change Wapare Lines E x Te moraro bo aseerarce of ual cere indies wll atia a Figure 81 Change Display Settings 20 Welcome to Microsoft Windows e Now you are presented with XP s Out of Box Experience or OOBE which presents a silly wizard to guide you through the final set up of your PC e Click Next to continue EF Windows Welcome to Microsoft Windows Tti yov T pe ee eee raa al Leor ok a ee ee a E a OM aa Figure 82 Welcome to Microsoft Windows 101 21 Network setup e In the opening OOBE phase you are asked to set up your network Internet connection which is required for activation and registration If you selected the default networking configuration during Setup and know it will work because you re connected directly to a cable modem perhaps or are on a local area network then select Yes the default Otherwise you can select No and then Skip e We ll assume that your network is up and running and select
15. dial in devices and in general anything that requires an Ethernet connection These devices are supported on a best effort basis limited by the staffing and equipment level available 57 Hub is a small simple inexpensive device that joins multiple computers together Many network hubs available today support the Ethernet standard Other types including USB hubs also exist but Ethernet is the type traditionally used in home networking Ethernet switch is a device that gathers the signals from devices that are connected to it and then regenerates a new copy of each signal see Bridge is a device filters data traffic at a network bite Patne See a lal boundary Bridges reduce the amount of traffic on a LAN we by dividing it into two segments Routers are small physical devices that join multiple networks together Network gateway is an internetworking system capable of joining together two networks that use different base protocols A network gateway can be implemented completely in software completely in hardware or aS a combination of both Gateway Host Modem is a contraction of the terms modulator and demodulator Modems perform a simple function They translate digital signals from a computer into analog signals that can travel across conventional phone lines The modem modulates the signal at the sending end and demodulates at the receiving end 58 Network interface is
16. it holds data even when the power is ON or OFF b RAM Random Access Memory RAM is volatile meaning it holds data only when the power is on When the power is off RAM s contents are lost Sodimm SD Ram Sodimm DDR 1 Sodimm DDR3 Figure 7 Examples of RAM 5 Expansion Bus A bus is a data pathway between several hardware components inside or outside a computer It does not only connect the parts of the CPU to each other but also links the CPU with other important hardware Figure 8 Expansion Bus 6 Adapters Printed circuit boards also called interface cards that enable the computer to use a peripheral device for which it does not have the necessary connections or circuit boards They are often used to permit upgrading to a new different hardware 45 7 Power Supply Unit PSU Installed in the back corner of the PC case next to the motherboard It converts 120vac standard house power into DC voltages that are used by other components in the PC Figure10 Power supply 8 Hard Disk Drive HDD Also known as hard drive is a magnetic storage device that is installed inside the computer The hard drive is used as permanent Storage for data In a Windows computer the hard drive is usually configured as the C drive and contains the operating system and applications Figure 11 Hard Disc 9 Optical Drive An optical drive is a storage device that uses lasers to read data on the optical medi
17. system of an existing partition you can do so in the next step NTFS New Technology File System file system is more secured than FAT File Allocation System e Regardless of which file system you choose be sure to select one of the quick format options the top two choices if you do need to format since these will work much more quickly than a full format Viedous XP Prefoscsional Setug Setup will isetall Vindew XP of partition Partitioal PATI2 16377 KE lt 167M PB free on 16379 ME Disk B at Id B oa bus R on atari KBR Woe the UF and DOUN AFRON bes to select the File systen you sant aed then press ENTER IF you want to select a Sifferoant art ation for Vine ous at TOSS POC Formot the partition asing the FHI Eble aysten lt Gaick gt Format the partition using tie NTFS File syoten Formot the portition asing the FAI file systen Coowort the partition to NIFS Leoe the current File setter intact feo chinees Figure 67 Select the File System 7 Optionally format the partition e f you did choose to change or format the file system this will occur next First you ll be asked to verify the format If you re installing XP on a system with more than one partition especially one that still holds your data on one of the partitions be sure you re formatting the correct partition e Hit F to continue and a yellow progress bar will indicate the status of the format When this is complete Setup will again examine your dis
18. the correct network settings based on the network s location Home network If all the computers on this network are at your home and you recognize them this is a trusted home network Don t choose this for public places such as coffee shops or airports Connecting to your network and applying settings Figure 106 Windows 7 Set up Complete Q id Set Up Windows Rg Windows 7 Ultimate Windows is finalizing your settings Welcome O Preparing your desktop i Windows 7 Ultimate Figure 107 Preparing Desktop 116 Hands on Activity You are tasked to reformat install an operating system particularly Windows 7 however during the process of installation a problem occurred the machine computer did not boot from CD What do you think might be the reason for this unplanned incident Your task now is to demonstrate the correct procedures to solve and respond to this unplanned event in accordance to the established procedures You will work in quartet or triads depending on the number of computers to solve this problem Your output will be rated according to the following criteria SKILLS SCORE CARD CRITERIA PERCENTAGE a Accuracy Yo Adherence to the correct procedure Workmanship a Yo Adherence to OHS policy neatness and organization of materials used o PERFORMANCE RATING 100 ee Before implementing any contingency procedures in any unplanned events yo
19. to do if see the message Press any key to boot from CD a Press any key c Reboot the system b Do not press a key d Eject the CD What is the next phase after the set up folder copy phase and reboot a GUI set up c Username setup b Software d Software personalization 10 What phase will immediately follow after the first boot phase a Welcome to Windows c Change display setting b Network Setup d Set up users 104 For you to have a profound knowledge on the overview of what windows XP is utilize the internet and watch the following video presentations 1 Overview of Windows XP e htto www professormesser com free a plus training 220 802 an overview of windows xp An Overviev vs XP Profes Messer J lt S lt lt lt An Overview of Windows XP Content provided by Botclearnina http www gtslearning com 2 Planning for installation e htto www professormesser com free a plus training 220 802 planning a windows installation 2 AAAAAAAAAAAAIAA i Planning a Windows Installation YOR medena i Q Content provided by AA AAHcAAAacstas RRAALARAASAAAASASASSUAASAS FM 0 eeww gtsloarning com 3 Windows XP installation http www professormesser com free a plus training 220 802 installing windows xp 3 After watching the videos have a documentation containing the overview of Windows Xp and salient procedures in Planning for installation and Windows XP installation Use a sh
20. 44MB floppy diskettes Zip drive is a small portable disk drive used primarily for backing up and archiving personal computer files Direction In the puzzle below look for the 10 hidden computer devices and determine whether it belongs to INPUT OUTPUT or STORAGE DEVICE REVEAL THE PARTS OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM SARA SS S amp S OA FWP ea OP AON DO G2 WN WO Fe ak none aS Go amar oO Go QmMnKHNHGQH SB PWrRrrPr KX RBSEAHH BWE zm a Se ee ee OO Se a H wW WU MNN Koes DO FO Se O SF Pa aw OO Pw Se HP T ada tm aan eee Se Go oO We a a i JUSS SS SHAN HSBWAWHNNVSA KK aatwWwionWDnhKRHNOPPHDH UN DWH zZ E UMDHFAGNAPHOKHOH P On CA XK PP Ss GS FPO wa ort Ua xX ON A UH Ke xX Se ew OR O70 HG On OO RO HOO FP PP roa YrAahKRaAaGgCanmDaoOUmE PN YUBA OH P Y WO nD me oe He ae sx a eS oS CP Ga Sy OG O HM Aa ao Won ean Oo Un YS m aZAawdntHbH SKM wOBeAO SA WOR OS DK EAER OPA MACH ANOS KS Uw S2Z2MAarPHy MOH OW aAaK OB we P KBD NN NS N K TO SN Sf Oo a SoG Ny HO Oo 4G iW O42 B OO GA a ea Se AN OF On se eo Z gt oy oO MN S amp S 2 eae OW ea x au ke SG a ee ee eee a 53 Printed circuit A It serves as the brain of computer boards also called interface cards that enable the computer to use a peripheral device 3 Also called read write memory a small portable disk drive used primarily for backing up files The main circuit board of a computer Also called diskette Acts as a pointing device Device that make
21. Connect the Power Supply Install Graphics Video Cards Install Internal Drives Install Memory RAM Modules 5 Install the Add in Cards 6 Install the CPU 7 Install the CPU Heat Sink 8 9 j 2 3 4 Place the motherboard into the case Prepare the Motherboard 0 Prepare your workplace 88 Performance Test Direction Follow and perform the given procedures on Activity A B and C Safety precautions must be observed when working You will be rated in accordance with the rubrics provided after the activity A PC Disassembly Unplug all the cables and wires Open the outer shell case Remove the system fan B Personal Computer Assembly Remove CD DVD Drives Remove the power supply Remove the CPU Fan Prepare your workplace Install Graphics Video Cards Install Internal Drives Prepare the Motherboard Connect the Power Supply Install the Add in Cards Install the CPU Place the motherboard into the case Remove Memory Module Remove the Motherboard Install the CPU Heat Sink Install Memory RAM Modules C Connecting PC Peripherals ePlug the USB cable into a USB port ePlug the network cable into the network port ePlug the power cable into the power supply Rubrics for your performance Test e e e Workmanship applied safety precautions 20 Performance Rating 90 INSTALLING OPERATINFG SYSTEM Before the in
22. O ROSE eee Le T ADDDSDSDDSDIDARAAAAAALA AO O oa gt y ae PA http www gtsleaming com ddid Lii 0 00 After the video presentation here are your tasks 1 List down all the network devices and their advantages cited in the video P List down the different network topologies and their differences 60 What to KNOW MATERIALS TOOLS EQUIPMENT and TESTING DEVICES The following tools and equipment are classified according to their functions and uses ES M Accessories LAN Card screwdriver standard software applications UPS Screwdriver Philips Network OS Software Server Long nose pliers RJ 45 24 port hub Mechanical pliers UTP Cat 5 cable Modem Allen wrench Motherboard s manual Fax machine Multitester and installer PC Video camera Crimping tools Sound device driver USBExternalCD writer soldering iron 30 watts installer USB scanner Wire stripper USB printers LAN Tester USB Flash Drive Anti static wrist wrap Device drivers installers LAN Card is a network interface card This is a computer circuit board or card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network Server is a part of a network It is a special computer that users on the network can access to carry out a particular job Port hub Port is a connector on the back of a computer or other device A port is either a serial port or a parallel port Modem Modulator Demodulator The modem is a device t
23. SCORE CARD Performance Criteria 126 Lesson3 CONDUCT TEST ON THE INSTALLED COMPUTER SYSTEM In the previous lesson you were introduced with all the necessary knowledge and skills on installation of computer devices and operating system Now after executing the correct procedures am sure that installation is a very easy task for you Those skills will be very essential for the next lesson In the next phase of your learning it will focus in conducting test on the installed computer components After reading all the required topics and performing the essential skills you must be able to e Follow OHS policies and procedures in conducting tests e Check circuits and systems being isolated using specified testing procedures e Test devices systems and or installation to determine its conformity with the requirements e Undertake final inspections on the installed devices systems to ensure conformity with the requirements e Accomplish technical reports on the tests conducted and Follow procedures in forwarding documentation to appropriate personnel and or authority on the test conducted TESTING INSTALLED EQUIPMENT DEVICES COMPONENTS As computer technician you will need a good understanding of the health and safety regulations from early on in your career so that you understand the good practices demanded by law In particular you need to report any accidents take reasonable care of your own health and s
24. Yes e Click Next to continue Wiailtihiis computer connect to the Internet cirectty or through a network Figure 83 Network Set up 22 Optionally activate and register Windows e f you selected Yes in the previous step you are asked if you d like to activate Windows XP This will tie your copy of XP to the current PC semi permanently Activation requires a connection to the Internet but you can perform this step later if you want and don t worry XP will annoyingly remind you of this fact every time you boot the machine until you do so Figure 84 Windows Activation 102 23 Set up users e Now you can set up the user names of the people who will be using the PC You will want at least one user for you since you shouldn t be logging on as Administrator Curiously each user you do create here has administrative privileges however and no password You should set up your users correctly with passwords as soon as possible e This phase lets you create up to five users You can create more later or manage users using the User Accounts tool in Control Panel e Click Finish when done creating users At this point OOBE ends and you re reading to go e Click Finish again Who will use this computer Figure 85 Set up Users 24 Logon to Windows XP for the first time v Click your name that account will logon and you ll be presented with the XP desktop After you create passwords however you ll be
25. a There are three types of optical drives Compact Disc CD Digital Versatile Disc DVD and Blu ray Disc BD Figure12 CD ROM 10 Digital Versatile Disc DVD Designed to optically access data stored on a DVD A laser moves back and forth near the disk surface and accesses data at a very fast rate Figure 13 DVD ROM What are the input and output devices of a computer The devices attached to a personal computer can be classified into two the input and output devices Input Device is composed of a device that accepts data and instructions from the user or from another computer system While output 46 device is any piece of computer hardware that displays results after the computer has processed the input data that has been entered Two 2 Types of Input Devices 1 Keyboard Entry Data is inputted to the computer through a keyboard Keyboard The first input device developed for the PC Data is transferred to the PC over a short cable with a circular 6 pin Mini din connector that plugs into the back of the motherboard Figure14 Keyboard 2 Direct Entry A form of input that does not require data to be keyed by someone sitting at a keyboard Direct entry devices create machine readable data on paper or magnetic media or feed it directly into the computer s CPU Three Categories of Direct Entry Devices 1 Pointing Devices An input device used to move the pointer cursor on screen e Mouse Th
26. a device that connects a client computer server printer or other component to your network Most often a network interface consists of a small electronic circuit board that is inserted into a slot inside a computer or printer Alternatively some computers printers or other services include network interfaces as part of their main circuit boards motherboards Network firewall protects a computer network from unauthorized access Network firewalls may be hardware devices software programs or a combination of the two Network firewalls guard an internal computer network home school business intranet against malicious access from the outside Network firewalls may also be configured to limit access to the outside from internal users Direction Identify what is being described in the following sentences and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper 1 It protects a computer network from unauthorized access 2 Type of network that connect larger geographic areas such as Florida the United States or the world 3 This is an internetworking system capable of joining together two networks that use different base protocols 4 It is consists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share resources such as printers and CD ROMs exchange files or allow electronic communications 5 They translate digital signals from a computer into analog signals that can travel across conventional phone lines 6 I
27. ack of the computer 73 u Figure 33 Removing the side panel NOTICE lf you are working on a carpet about every five minutes touch something that is grounded Sink faucet pipe wire coming from the ground part of a wall outlet This is done so you do not shock your motherboard or other parts Step3 Removing the System Fan First unplug the fan from the motherboard You can find the plug by following the wire from the fan It should be labeled SYS_FAN1 Next you will have to unscrew the fan from the outside You should now be able to lift the fan out of the PC lt a a EFR i i 72 4 j f 4 R le UNE Ma AS LA e Jh System Fan T PH E F a F EI PA wy Y TH IIH il Figure 34 Removing the system fan Step4 Removing the CPU Fan The CPU fan is located right on top of the CPU heat sink which is a large piece of metal with fins on the top The CPU fan plugs into the motherboard in an awkward place that is hard to access But just follow the wires and you should easily find it It is labeled CPU FAN1 To remove the fan from the heat sink remove the four screws securing it in place 74 o o 4 b r r S A CPU Fan p gt aN je 3 q kag Figure 35 Removing the CPU fan Step5 Power Supply The first thing to do is unplug every wire coming from the power supply You must disconnect the motherboard very large connecto
28. afety when moving heavy components not cause any electrical hazards make sure that workstations meet safety requirements You need to adhere to health and safety regulations as they will help to protect you and others and will avoid any unnecessary legal action for reckless and unsafe working practices If you identify any health and safety problems you should tell your line manager or the health and safety representative immediately 127 The most basic test is to switch the system on to check it starts without errors ICT professionals are also likely to use tools and utilities to check that all is well with the system after an installation The Use of Diagnostic Tools in testing installed hardware components and other peripherals Diagnostic tools are used to test and diagnose equipment Diagnostic tools include the following e Digital multimeter is a device that can take many types of measurements It tests the integrity of circuits and the quality of electricity in computer components A digital multimeter displays the information on an LCD or LED e A loopback adapter also called a loopback plug tests the basic functionality of computer ports The adapter is specific to the port that you want to test e The toner probe is a two part tool The toner part is connected to a cable at one end using specific adapters such as an RJ 45 coaxial or metal clips The toner generates a tone that travels the length of the cable The pr
29. al machines and can substitute for several small servers Minicomputers In terms of size and processing capacity minicomputers lie in between mainframes and microcomputers Minicomputers are also called mid range 38 systems or workstations The term began to be popularly used in the 1960s to refer to relatively smaller third generation computers Servers They are computers designed to provide services to client machines in a computer network They have larger storage capacities and powerful processors Running on them are programs that serve client requests and allocate resources like memory and time to client machines Usually they are very large in size as they have large processors and many hard drives They are designed to be fail safe and resistant to crash Supercomputers The highly calculation intensive tasks can be effectively performed by means of supercomputers Quantum physics mechanics weather forecasting molecular theory are best studied by means of supercomputers Their ability of parallel processing and their well designed memory hierarchy give the supercomputers large transaction processing powers Mainframe Computer Mini Computer Source www homecomputers com Source maplesesm blogspot com Source lerablog org server Computer Micro Computer Source www eproguide com Source www blossombubble com Figure2 Classification of Computer 39 Microcomputers A computer with a microprocessor and its
30. al processing unit CPU how much random access memory RAM it has its graphics system and its internal hard drive speed and capacity Also of importance to most users will be the specification of its Internet connection Most computer users and in particular those working with a lot of photographs music files or videos should also think about the most Suitable storage devices they will need in order to keep and back up all of their valuable data DPN 69 Processor speed and architecture The speed of a computer s processor chip technically known as its clock speed in measured in gigahertz GHz with the fastest modern processors currently running at up to 4 7GHz However for most computing tasks including web browsing sending e mails word processing and spreadsheet work any processor running at 1GHz or more remains perfectly sufficient For applications such as video editing 3D graphics work and for the majority of power users playing computer games higher processor speeds is highly required CPU performance is now determined by far more than raw speed alone Intel made this very clear when it introduced its system of processor numbers These provide an indication of a processor s architecture cache and front side bus FSB speed in addition to its clock speed The architecture of a processor is the most important factor to determine its performance and refers to its basic design and complexity Some processor
31. applies the changes to the BIOS and alters the way BIOS instructs the hardware to function The following list shows the things you can do in most BIOS systems Change the Boot Order e Enable or Disable the Computer Logo Load BIOS Setup Defaults e Enable or Disable the Quick Power On Remove a BIOS Password Self Test POST Create a BIOS Password e Enable or Disable the CPU Internal Change the Date and Time Cache Change Floppy Drive Settings e Enable or Disable the Caching of Change Hard Drive Settings BIOS Change CD DVD BD Drive Settings e Change CPU Settings View Amount of Memory Installed e Change Memory Settings Change the Boot Up NumLock Status e Change System Voltages Device Drivers Now that you successfully installed the operating system you ll need to configure the devices such as Video Cards Network Interface Cards Sound Cards etc by installing the device drivers of each In many cases if Windows recognizes the device drivers will be installed automatically In some cases generic drivers are installed so that the devices will work properly Drivers are small software programs that help the operating system use or drive the device Whenever a device doesn t work properly ask if the proper driver has been installed The procedures listed below describe how to obtain and install drivers for hardware devices on a Microsoft Windows 2000 based computer Step 1 Determine the Hardware Manufacturer If you do not know t
32. are linked in order to share resources such as printers and CD ROMs exchange files or allow electronic communications The computers on a network may be linked through cables telephone lines radio waves satellites or infrared light beams There are three basic types of networks which includes the following e Local Area Network LAN e Wide Area Network WAN Local Area Network A Local Area Network LAN is a network that is confined to a relatively small area It is generally limited to a geographic area such as a writing lab school or building Rarely are LAN computers more than a mile apart In a typical LAN configuration one computer is designated as the file server It stores all of the software that controls the network as well as the software that can be shared by the computers attached to the network Computers connected to the file server are called workstations The workstations can be less powerful than the file server and they may have additional software on their hard drives On most LANs cables are used to connect the network interface cards in each computer Wide Area Network Wide Area Networks WANs connect larger geographic areas such as Florida the United States or the world Dedicated transoceanic cabling or satellite uplinks may be used to connect this type of network Networking Devices Consist of but are not limited to non local printers workstations servers webcams data loggers instruments
33. asked to enter a password before you can logon Windows Figure 86 Set up Users 103 Multiple Choice Read each question carefully and choose the letter of the best answer Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper Which of the following is not a Windows XP minimum requirement a 128MB RAM or higher c Lower resolution monitor b CD ROM or DVD ROM d 4 3 GB hard disk space or more If you see a message to press any key to boot the CD and you fail to do so what do you think will happen a The computer will restart b Set up inspecting your system will appear c It will be prompted to BIOS setup d It will return to boot menu What key should you press if you need to install any third party or RAID drivers a F2 c F2 b F6 d F12 After reading the license agreement what function key will press in order to start the installation a F6 c F9 b F8 d F12 Where do we typically install the operating system a Drive C c External Drive b DVD d Floppy Drive What file system is usually used during installation a FAT c NTFS b FAT32 d NTFS32 Suppose that you will install Windows XP on a system with more than one partition what important process should be done a Change the file system b Delete the data and files on the different partition c Examine the partition d Format the correct partition When the folder copy phase is complete your system will reboot what are you going
34. autions 5 http ouzzlemaker discoveryeducation com CrissCrossSetupForm asp Puzzles for Activities 143 6 http info osu edu sa psu cis kalmustafa CISCO Lecture 20Slides ITE_PC_ v40_Chapter2 pdf Occupational Safety Precautions 7 http www youtube com watch v 6N 7bqBsFLOw Computer Hardware Basics 8 http www wikihow com Install Computer Hardware How to install Computer Hardware 9 htto www directron com howtoupsys html How to install Computer components 10 http Awww bechtel com assets files Environmental T oolboxSafety T opics 20 10 ProperToolSelection pdf Tool Selection 11 http www iml uts edu au assessment futures designing assembling html 12 http www instructables com id Disassemble a Computer Computer Basics 13 www professormesser com PC Hardware Networking Operating Systems and Troubleshooting 144
35. ay also require a USB port and 80 MB of available hard drive space If your computer does not have any USB ports you will not be able to physically connect the printer If your machine does not have Windows XP or Mac OS X 10 3 or later the printer drivers may be incompatible with your operating system This means your computer will be unable to recognize the printer Most hardware and software products have the system requirements printed on the side or bottom of the product packaging When you are shopping for computer software or hardware it is a good idea to first find out exactly what your system s specifications are and write them down on a piece of paper The important information to record includes 1 Operating System i e Windows XP SP 2 or Mac OS X 10 3 8 Processor Speed i e Pentium 4 3 2 GHz or Power PC G5 2 0 GHz Memory a k a RAM i e 512 MB Graphics Card i e ATI Radeon 9800 w 256 MB video memory Hard Disk Space i e 80 GB available I O Ports i e USB Firewire Serial Parallel SCSI VGA DVI ports By recording these specifications from your computer you will be able to make sure your computer supports the products you are buying In terms of installation systems specification is a big consideration in order for a computer to run and work properly for the most efficient way it could be In broad terms the performance of a computer depends on four factors the speed and architecture of its processor or centr
36. ce File Action View Help e 9 m0 B me PRs s g Student46 PC gt amp Computer gt w Disk drives gt ly Display adapters gt ig DVD CD ROM drives Human Interface Devices gt c IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gt lt 2 Keyboards D R Mice and other pointing devices gt amp Monitors tel R 82578 jigabit Netwc Sonnection Propertie Network adapters a ntel R 82578DC Gigabit Network Connection Intel R 82578DC Gigabit Network C ti w VMware Virtual Ethernet Adapter for VMnetl A i gt VMware Virtual Ethernet Adapter for VMnet8 gt 7 Ports COM amp LPT Device type Network adapters D Processors Manufacturer Intel b a Sound video and game controllers Location PCI bus 0 device 25 function 0 gt g System devices gt Universal Serial Bus controllers Device status This device is working properly Figure 113 General Tab 6 Click Cancel and then quit Computer Management NOTE If the device is not displayed in Device Manager or the device is listed as an Unknown device contact the computer or device manufacturer to obtain more information about the device Step 2 Obtain the Driver To obtain the latest driver use the following list of possible sources for the driver in the order in which they are presented v Original Computer Manufacturer lf the device was installed by your computer manufacturer contact the manufacturer of your computer to find out how to obtain
37. central processing unit it is Known as a microcomputer They do not occupy space as much as mainframes do When supplemented with a keyboard and a mouse microcomputers can be called personal computers A monitor a keyboard and other similar input output devices computer memory in the form of RAM and a power supply unit come packaged in a microcomputer These computers can fit on desks or tables and prove to be the best choice for single user tasks Personal computers come in different forms such as desktops laptops and personal digital assistants refer to Figure 3 Let us look at each of these types of computers Desktops A desktop is intended to be used on a single location The spare parts of a desktop computer are readily available at relatively lower costs Power consumption is not as critical as that in laptops Desktops are widely popular for daily use in the workplace and households Laptops Similar in operation to desktops laptop computers are miniaturized and optimized for mobile use Laptops run on a single battery or an external adapter that charges the computer batteries Desktop Netbook Source www duffiescopier com Source www digitaltrends com Source www wired com Tablet Computer Wearable Computer source www tabletbd com Source www rtcmagazine com Figure3 Types of Personal Computer 40 Netbooks They fall in the category of laptops but are inexpensive and relatively smaller in size They had a small
38. circuit with the support of soldering pencil Philips Screw Driver is used to drive or fasten positive slotted screws LAN Tester for RJ11 12 45 amp BNC w Remote Unit This ergonomic tester is designed to test most network cable wiring You can either conduct an auto or manual test UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair is a popular type of cable used in computer networking that consists TWISTED PAIR of two shielded wires twisted around each Using Testing Tools and Equipment A Direction Identify the following tools and materials give their uses UNSHIELDED TWISTED PAIR 63 B Identification Direction Identify the appropriate term described in each sentence Use a separate sheet for your answers 1 It is a connector at the black of a computer or other device 2 A computer circuit board installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network 3 A device that allows a given computer to share a data 4 An input device that read text or illustration printed on paper translated the information into a form that a computer that can use 5 The least expensive and most popular network media For you to deepen your knowledge and skills and understanding in planning and preparing for installation you need to determine the location of the devices systems to be used obtain materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with established procedures and check the materials received against job re
39. com free a plus training 220 80 1 an overview of jpc input devices K r SR 4 A KN M Heng An Overview of IW m Display Device Types EHESS or it Content provided by i http www gtsiearning com 55 e After watching the videos answer the following questions What are the different types of motherboard shown in the video What are the different sizes of a motherboard What are the different tyoes of CPU Describe the different types of memory cited in the video What do you think is the most efficient monitor used in our computers nowadays 6 Give at least 5 input devices featured in the video presentation a ee Role Playing The class will be divided into 5 groups depending on the class size each group will have a minimum of 5 members and maximum of 10 Each member should have a special role pertaining to the devices of a computer and their functions Each group will be tasked to showcase their talents in front of the class Each presentation will be rated using the following criteria PERFORMANCE SCORE CARD CRITERIA PERCENTAGE SCORE Accuracy Accurate role and function of a 30 device was accurately shown Presentation Organization or sequence 30 of the play appropriate gestures was used Clarity Clearly delivered each topic 80 Team work cooperation ofeach member 10 Performance Rating 56 NETWORK A network consists of two or more computers that
40. computer Others also permit the recording of video As a basic rule unless a computer is going to be used to handle 3D graphics or to undertake a significant volume of video editing or recording today there is little point in opting for anything other than onboard graphics not least because separate graphics cards consume quite a lot of electricity and create quite a lot of heat and noise Adding a new graphics card to a computer with onboard graphics is also a very easy upgrade if required in the future Hard Drive Speed and Capacity Today 40GB is an absolute minimum hard drive size for a new computer running Windows 7 with a far larger capacity being recommended in any situation where more than office software is going to be installed Where a computer will frequently be used to edit video a second internal hard disk dedicated only to video Storage is highly recommended for stable operation Indeed for professional video editing using a program like Premiere Pro CS5 Adobe now recommend that a PC has at least three internal hard disks one for the operating system and programs one for video project files and one for video media Two key factors determine the speed of traditional spinning hard disks The first is the rotational velocity of the physical disk itself This can currently be 4200 5400 7200 10000 or 15000 rpm revolutions per minute The faster the disk spins 71 the quicker data can be read from or written to i
41. computers designed to provide services to client machines in a computer network They are also called mid range systems or workstations A computer with a microprocessor and its central processing unit They fall in the category of laptops but are inexpensive and relatively smaller in size 6 A type of computer which is intended be used on a single location 7 They use digital circuits and are designed to operate on two states namely bits 0 and 1 8 Computers that have the capacities to host multiple operating systems and Operate as a number of virtual machines and can substitute for several small servers 9 It is a handheld computer and popularly known as a palmtop 10 These computers can be worn on the body and are often used in the study of behavior modeling and human health a 41 COMPUTER SYSTEM DEVICES AND PERIPHERALS As an aspiring computer technician it is very important to know the system that runs your computer and different devices attached to it Each device plays an important role without each other computer system will not work properly What is an Operating System The operating system is the most important program that runs on acomputer Every general purpose computer must have an operating system to run other programs Operating systems perform basic tasks such as recognizing input from the keyboard sending output to the display screen keeping track of files and directories on the disk and c
42. cribed in the previous section you should boot the system and while the boot routine is running observe the system for any indications of problems X NOTE Most of the steps in this procedure require observation of system functions and indications some of which can occur simultaneously It may be necessary to reboot the system several times to complete all of these steps To observe problem indications during the boot routine perform the following steps 1 If the system is off turn on all peripherals and the computer 2 Check the power supply fan Does the fan run normally o Yes Proceed to step 3 o No Troubleshoot the system power supply 3 Watch the lt Num Lock gt lt Caps Lock gt and lt Scroll Lock gt indicators on the upper right corner of the keyboard After all three indicators flash momentarily and following a long pause approximately 30 seconds the Num Lock indicator should light up and remain on unless the Num Lock option is set to Off in the system setup program Do these indicators flash on and off within approximately 10 seconds after the boot routine starts o Yes Proceed to step 4 o No Troubleshoot the system power supply If the troubleshooting procedure indicates that the system power supply is operational troubleshoot the memory 4 During the boot routine observe the system for any of the following indications o Beep codes A beep code is a series of beeps that indicates an er
43. e Device that makes sounds clips and any audio materials be heard Component that reads and record data in CDs and DVDs 10 lt is a visual device that displays the information 11 Plug and play portable storage device 12 Prints text and illustrations in paper 13 Converts AC into DC 14 Allows more than one program to run concurrently 15 Handheld computer B Adapter CD ROM CPU Flash Drive Floppy disk Microphone Monitor Motherboard Mouse Multitasking Optical Discs PDA Power supply Printer RAM Register ROM Speaker Tablet Zip Drive 137 SKILLS TEST Direction Listed below are some of the most important skills that you must gain in order to render quality service when you enter the real world of Computer Hardware Servicing Read the skills carefully Write YES if you are familiar with the skill and NO if not Feel free to answer each skill Write your answers in your notebook Teanopenacomputercase OOOO O 1ean connect the mouse o ooo Toancomectthekeyor ooo S y y O 1 can connect the monitor o ooo Toan apply occupational health and safety precautions while working Teanremovethesystemfan SY Toan detach the power supply rom the systemut SOS Tknow how to remove the RAM from the motherboard Toan remove the hard dive rom the systemut can install the power supply ae e Toan install tne internal drives ina systemut Tknow how to attach RAM in the memory sok o Teaninsai CD DVD
44. e most common pointing device used in PCs Every mouse has two buttons and most have one or two scroll wheels Figure15 Mouse e Touch screen A display screen that is sensitive to the touch of a finger or stylus Used in myriad applications including ATM machines retail point of sale terminals car navigation and industrial controls The touch screen became wildly popular for smart phones and tablets Figure16 Touch Screen Devices 47 e Light Pen A light sensitive stylus wired to a video terminal used to draw pictures or select menu options The user brings the pen to the desired point on screen and presses the pen button to make contact Figure1 7 Light Pen e Digitizer Tablet A graphics drawing tablet used for sketching new images or tracing old ones Also called a graphics tablet the user contacts the surface of the device with a wired or wireless pen or puck Often mistakenly called a mouse the puck is officially the tablet cursor Figure18 Digitizer Tablet 2 Scanning Devices A device that can read text or illustrations printed on paper and translates the information into a form the computer can use Figure19 Image scanner 48 3 Voice Input Devices Audio input devices also known as speech or voice recognition systems that allow a user to send audio signals to a computer for processing recording or carrying out commands Audio input devices such as microphones allow users t
45. er feature set and lesser capacities in comparison to regular laptops at the time they came into the market Personal Digital Assistants PDAs It is a handheld computer and popularly Known as a palmtop It has a touch screen and a memory card for storage of data PDAs can also be used as portable audio players web browsers and smart phones Most of them can access the Internet by means of Bluetooth or Wi Fi communication Tablet Computers Tablets are mobile computers that are very handy to use They use the touch screen technology Tablets come with an onscreen keyboard or use a stylus or a digital pen Apple s iPod redefined the class of tablet computers Wearable Computers A record setting step in the evolution of computers was the creation of wearable computers These computers can be worn on the body and are often used in the study of behavior modeling and human health Military and health professionals have incorporated wearable computers into their daily routine as a part of such studies When the users hands and sensory organs are engaged in other activities wearable computers are of great help in tracking human actions Wearable computers do not have to be turned on and off and remain in operation without user intervention Direction Identify the type of computer being described in the following sentences and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper 1 These are mobile computers that are very handy to use 2 They are
46. f the topics under what to KNOW perform activities required under what to PROCESS accomplish additional meaningful tasks under what to REFLECT and UNDERSTAND and finally show some evidences of your learning by transferring what you have learned in a different context under what to TRANSFER You will be challenged to dig deeper into your prior Knowledge and previous experiences about computer hardware servicing SKILLS TEST Direction Listed below are some of the most important skills that you must gain in order to render quality service when you enter the real world of Computer Hardware Servicing Read the skills carefully Write YES if you are familiar with the skill and NO if not Feel free to answer each skill Write your answers in your notebook YES NO can connect the monitor Know how to install the motherboard can install the internal drives in a system unit Know how to attach RAM in the memory socket can install CD DVD drives know how to install an operating system P know how to configure a hardware components and its related software Pf know the procedures in testing the installed computer components o The following topics will enable you to be familiar with planning and preparing for installation install equipment and devices and conduct test on the installed computer system All you need to do is to read carefully all the topics and apply the skills you ve gained through the di
47. from a digital computer because an analog computer can perform several mathematical operations simultaneously It uses continuous variables for mathematical operations and utilizes mechanical or electrical energy 37 Analog Computer Digital Computer Figure1 Different Types of Computer Digital Computers They use digital circuits and are designed to operate on two states namely bits 0 and 1 They are analogous to states ON and OFF Data on these computers is represented as a series of Os and 1s Digital computers are suitable for complex computation and have higher processing speeds They are programmable Digital computers are either general purpose computers or special purpose ones Special purpose computers as their name suggests are designed for specific types of data processing while general purpose computers are meant for general use Hybrid Computers These computers are a combination of both digital and analog computers In this type of computers the digital segments perform process control by conversion of analog signals to digital ones Classification of Computers The following are the classification of the different types of computers based on their sizes and functionalities Mainframe Computers Large organizations use mainframes for highly critical applications such as bulk data processing and ERP Most of the mainframe computers have the capacities to host multiple operating systems and operate as a number of virtu
48. gress through GUI Setup you can read promotional information on the right side of the screen about XP e Next your hardware devices are detected This could take several minutes TIALS aradr ad Dirr O aa meen ape eet mre Peiris Lasik zue ented DESG A except ar O Tra roseagred Si e meurs maes acer to find ereartart IE ecru and to access the oF 39 Seer cei tami fecpsersty e nmas B re as Jup the re fx at e rt be eee tadow ord grouping feuited trates itere Weedows IP maiae it gacr 5o pwech butasan prog ame and ba cos hee OF Corse mioa Merk ar the caa tere Figure 70 GUI Setup 95 10 Regional and language Options e In the first interactive portion of GUI Setup you can choose to customize the regional and language settings that will be used by XP as well as the text input language you d like Users in the United States will not normally need to change anything here e Click Next to continue lams EP Protec corel Sete Megeena and tl angascge Uprices You car custorice hirni T fo dierri egore and Language coment mA Ea ia ne creoned Yen the Wag ase ae thes I LA LA D To cargo these settings cick Curtorsce Core Tet hot Lenquaget ales pou to mi bet nrag diret lerquepes uong oveeety of rout method ard drvces Your cota teat input language and meted amp LS teytoad kyot To wer Of Care poe Ober Dorao click Dette Dotat we j Figure 71 Regional and Lan
49. guage Options 11 Personalize your software e Now enter your name and your company The name you enter is not the same as your user name incidentally so you should enter your real name here i e Rosalie Lujero or whatever e Click Next to continue EF Wirions B P l Ee H 7 Ce bine as Em Bae Coeds a 2 eee Beas se Eee io pes peo oe pee ee peed ee ee Se see Ta ait Tee year Rll ore eed Abe ene cl ere cowereneg ne ee genear ghee room 7 Figure 72 Software Personalization 96 12 Enter your product key e Now you must enter the 25 character product key that is located on the orange sticker found on the back of the CD holder that came with Windows XP You cannot install XP without a valid product key Later on you will be asked to activate and optionally register your copy of Windows XP A product key can be used to install XP on only one PC e Click Next to continue a e Ee ee eed Se a Seon Aes Foe on Praet Fee eo Gee oe el ioe Tikes i5 eet ee Foe eee er Bee eee peh rr peera am a beh f p hee OT Feb Typa Shee Fad a bee a a Legals r Figure 73 Enter Product Key 13 Enter a computer name and administrator password e n the next phase of Setup you can create a name for your computer which is used to identify it on a network and optionally in Pro Edition only a password for the system Administrator the person who controls the PC this will ge
50. hat allows a given computer to share data or otherwise a device which let computers exchange information Scanner it is an input device that read text or illustration printed on paper translates the information into a form that a computer can use Flat Screw Driver is used to drive or fasten negative slotted screws USB Universal Serial Bus a hardware interface for low speed peripherals such as the keyboard mouse joystick scanner printer and telephony devices Printer is a piece of hardware that produces a paper copy also known as hardcopy of the information generated by the computer RAM Random Access Memory is a primary memory This memory is used inside the computer to hold programs and data while it is running BIOS Basic Input Output System chip that controls the most basic functions of the computer and performs a self test every time you turn it on Flash drive RAM that can retain data without electrical power It is widely used for BIOS chips and for digital camera and digital music storage Video Camera camera using videotape a camera that records onto videotape Long nose Pliers is used for holding bending and stretching the lead of electronics component or connecting wire Soldering Iron is used to join two or more metal conductors with the support of soldering lead melted around it Desoldering Tool is used to unsolder unwanted parts or component in the
51. he manufacturer of the device for which you want to install the driver follow these steps to determine the manufacturer 120 1 On the desktop right click My Computer and then click Manage Organize Eject Properties System properties Uninstall or change a program Map network drive b Downloads Ce 2 7 Recent Places 4 Hard Disk Drives 2 Local Disk C New Volume D e I E a gt Libraries F335 GB free of 97 6 GB ss 80 7 GB free of 199 GB b E Documents b a Music 26 Removable Disk F P Pictures a DVD RW Drive E 4 Devices with Removable Storage 2 Sg 195 MB free of 1 86 GB Open in new window Map network drive Disconnect network drive Add a network location l Total size 1 86 GB File system FAT32 Properties Figure 109 Manage My Computer 2 Under System Tools click Device Manager The devices that are installed on the computer are listed in the right pane K Nag EmeEnN FiezzActiongsViewszhieip e9 2 00 Computer Management Local 4 2 rosalie PC a System Tools gt Batteries b amp Task Scheduler gt Bluetooth Radios gt f Event Viewer b qi Computer More Actions gt G Shared Folders b Disk drives b Local Users and Groups MM Display adapters b Performance b 3 DVD CD ROM drives g Device Manager b Qi Human Interface Devices Storage gt C IDE ATA ATAPI controllers ts Disk Management FR Imaging devices
52. heck the materials received against job requirements LO 2 Install equipment devices hardware software components and peripherals and operating systems Follow OHS procedures in installing devices systems networking devices and peripherals Comply with the requirements in installing devices systems networking devices and peripherals Install computer systems networking devices and peripherals in accordance with job requirements Perform installation of devices and variety of operating systems in accordance with customer client s requirements Obtain approval from appropriate personnel before implementing contingency procedures Respond to unplanned events or conditions in accordance to established procedures Check the quality of the work undertaken in accordance with the established procedures 31 LO 3 Conduct test on the installed computer system e Follow OHS policies and procedures in conducting tests e Check circuits and systems being isolated using specified testing procedures e Test devices systems and or installation to determine its conformity with the requirements e Undertake final inspections on the installed devices systems to ensure conformity with the requirements e Accomplish technical reports on the tests conducted e Follow procedures in forwarding documentation to appropriate personnel and or authority on the test conducted In order to master the above listed competencies you must be knowledgeable o
53. ink assembly take care to avoid sharp edaes on the heat sink 3 Verify that the chips expansion cards and SEC cartridge and heat sink assembly or assemblies are fully seated in their sockets or connectors 4 To ensure that the chips are fully seated in their sockets press firmly on the top of each chip 5 Verify that all jumpers are set correctly 6 Check all cable connectors inside the computer to verify that they are firmly attached to their appropriate connectors 7 Reinstall the computer cover 8 Reconnect the computer and any attached peripherals to their power sources and turn them on 132 Suppose that you are in the workshop carrying out hardware installations the owner are very impressed with you There has been a lot of telephone time spent recently explaining to customers how to test installed components of their computer systems The shop has decided to create their own video that will be uploaded to the website and YouTube You have been asked to create this video 1 Create a video to demonstrate how to install the hardware components Make sure you include everything you need to do to work safely 2 Show how to configure any device installed in the computer 3 Create another video on the following a Undertake final inspection on the assembled computer system for functionality This will be to test that the newly installed hardware components work without problems b Accomplish technical repor
54. ionality of computer ports Mainframe Computers these are computers have the capacities to host multiple operating systems and operate as a number of virtual machines and can substitute for several small servers Microcomputers A computer with a microprocessor and its central processing unit itis known as a microcomputer Minicomputers are also called mid range systems or workstations 139 motherboard The main circuit board of a computer containing all the essential parts of a PC Network firewall protects a computer network from unauthorized access Personal Digital Assistants PDAs is a handheld computer and popularly known as a palmtop smart board Type of display screen that has a touch sensitive transparent panel covering the screen static electricity An accumulation of electric charge on an insulated body Servers They are computers designed to provide services to client machines in a computer network 140 ATA Advance Technology Attachment BIOS Basic Input Output System CD Compact Disc CHS Computer Hardware Servicing CRT Cathode Ray Tube ESD Electro Static Discharge DVD Digital Versatile Disc FAT File Allocation Table GB Giga Byte HDD Hard Disk Drive LAN Local Area Networking LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode MB Mega Byte NTFS New Technology File System OHS Occupational Health and Safety OS Operating System PDA Personal Digital Assistant PPE Pers
55. is connected either to a computer s motherboard or to a dummy test load Always use a UL approved surge protector or an Uninterruptible Power Supply that incorporates surge and spike protection Never eat drink or smoke while working on a computer True or False Direction Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE otherwise Always disconnect a computer from the AC power and from any powered peripherals while you are working on it Always grasp a metal part of the computer chassis with your bare hand before you touch anything inside Do this even if you are wearing an anti static wristband Always handle electronic components by a non conducting non metallic edge Don t touch the pins or other connectors Always use a UL approved surge protector or an Uninterruptible Power Supply that incorporates surge and spike protection Never use an anti static wrist strap when working on a computer except when working on monitors Everyone is allowed to eat drink or smoke while working on a computer Never plug an ATX power supply into AC power unless it is connected either to a computer s motherboard or to a dummy test load Static electricity is the discharge of electricity between two objects with different electrical potential Apron is a garment worn over the front of the body as a protection for one s cloth PPE can also be used to protect the working environment from pesticide application pollution or infection f
56. k A covering for the face to prevent the inhaling or absorbing dust and other chemicals Gloves The covering material with a separate sheath for each finger used for hand protection Anti Static and Safety Precautions The little shock you experience while you are walking across a carpeted floor or when you touched a door knob table counter or even another person is a result of static electricity Static electricity is the discharge of electricity between two objects with different electrical potential Humans can t feel a static shock until it is several thousand volts strong but it takes less than 30 volts to fry a sensitive computer component such as a stick of RAM or a processor That s why computer technicians and home computer builders have to guard their computers against the deadly ravages of static electricity as well as take steps to avoid injury 66 Safety and Anti Static Rules Always use an anti static wrist strap when working on a computer except when working on monitors Always disconnect a computer from the AC power and from any powered peripherals while you are working on it Always grasp a metal part of the computer chassis with your bare hand before you touch anything inside Do this even if you are wearing an anti static wristband Always handle electronic components by a non conducting non metallic edge Don t touch the pins or other connectors Never plug an ATX power supply into AC power unless it
57. k cables if present are properly attached Verify that any devices attached to the serial and parallel port connectors are properly connected e Each of the serial and parallel port interface cables must be firmly attached to an appropriate connector on the back of the computer as well as to the interface connector on the device The captive screws that secure these connectors at each end of the interface cable must be secure enough to ensure a firm connection Verify that the video interface cable is firmly attached to the video connector on the back panel or to a video expansion card and also to the connector on the back of the monitor For proper connection of the video monitor see the documentation for the monitor Inspect all external monitor controls for any obvious damage or improper settings For proper settings of the video monitor controls see the documentation for the monitor Inspect the keyboard to ensure that no keys are sticking If one or more keys are sticking it may be necessary to replace the keyboard Inspect the exterior of the computer including all controls and indicators and all user accessible data storage devices for any signs of physical damage Does the inspection reveal any problems Yes Proceed to the appropriate procedure in Removing and Replacing Parts 130 No Proceed to Observing the Boot Routine Observing the Boot Routine After you have performed an external visual inspection as des
58. ks and create a list of files to copy Wiedous AF Frefecsional Setup AUT ERS Formatting this diet will delete all filet of it onf irn that sun wast te Format C Partiticsal PATS es Af jtd BE front en 26477 HE Diak B ac 1d B s bot E on Atai CHER ie POPE the drive POSS Fa To select a differont partitien fer Windas FP preset EEC Figure 68 Optionally Format the Partition j 94 Computer Hardware Servicing 8 Setup folder copy phase and reboot e Setup will now copy system files to the system boot partition s you just created This will allow the PC to boot from the C drive and continue Setup in GUI mode e When the file copy is complete Setup will initialize and save your XP configuration e It will then reboot your PC When the system reboots you will probably see the Press any key to boot from CD message again If this happens do not press a key Setup will now boot from your C drive In the event that you cannot prevent the CD based Setup from reloading eject the CD and reboot Setup will ask for the CD when needed Wiedqus XF Frefecsional Setup Plasase walt while Setep copies Piles te the TA pa tattallation folders This might takna seunral ninukes bo complete Setup is cogwdey Filles Figure 69 Setup Folder Copy Phase 9 GUI Setup begins e Once the system reboots you will be presented with the GUI Setup phase which is much more attractive than the DOS mode phase As you pro
59. lable such as Linux What are the devices of a computer The physical touchable electronic and mechanical parts of a computer are called the hardware which is composed of different devices attached to the computer The following list represents a basic set of devices found in most Personal Computers 1 System Unit The main part of a microcomputer sometimes called the chassis It includes the following parts Motherboard Microprocessor Memory Chips Buses Ports Expansion Slots and Cards Motherboard CD ROM or OVD drive Figure4 Tower Type System Unit 43 2 Motherboard Mainboard System Board The main circuit board of a computer It contains all the circuits and components that run the computer Figured5 Modern Motherboard 3 CPU Central Processing Unit The processor is the main brain or heart of a computer system It performs all of the instructions and calculations that are needed and manages the flow of information through a computer Ater EZE 2 Duo Figure6 Examples of CPU Intel Core 2 Duo and AMD Athlon 4 Primary storage internal storage main memory or memory is the computer s working storage space that holds data instructions for processing and processed data information waiting to be sent to secondary storage Physically primary storage is a collection of RAM chips 44 Two 2 Types of Memory a ROM Read Only Memory ROM is non volatile meaning
60. le close the door to the fire area e Call for assistance Verbally call FIRE FIRE in a loud and clear voice e Break the glass section of the fire alert call point e Call to the switch ensure you know where the fire is any other details that may be of assistance to the fire brigade Details could be size of the fire cause or type of fire any people hurt or trapped has anyone tried to put it out e f safe to do so attack the fire with the correct extinguisher or fire hose If the designated fire officer is not present someone quickly needs to take responsibility and Locate the source of the fire Locate any people Remove all people from the building Once outside do a head count Notify the authorities oe SYS Personal Safety While Working with PC s Computer equipment can be dangerous and you or others can be injured or even killed if you don t follow proper safety guidelines when working along with PC s The following are some precautionary measures to take before working with any computer equipment e Wear shoes with non conductive rubber soles to help reduce the chance of being shocked or seriously injured in an electrical accident e Do not work on components that are plugged into their power source e Do not remove expansion cards from a computer when it is turned on e Remove jewelries when working inside any computer related equipment e Be sure not to mix electronic components and water Applying OH a
61. me Figure 41 Removing the Motherboard Personal Computer Assembly Now that you have the skills in disassembling a personal computer Ibelieve that you are ready to take another step of this module which is assembling a personal computer All you need to do is to follow the step by step procedures provided in this module Step 1 Prepare your workplace 1 Take Inventory Before you start take an inventory of your parts Do not begin assembling your computer if you don t have everything you need Begin the step by step process once you are ready with everything you need Figure 42 Take inventory of the Different Computer Parts 2 Make Space Make Time 77 Building a PC takes up space about a dining room table worth So make sure you have plenty of working room and a few hours to proceed with minimal interruption Work on a flat stable table top surface or bare floor where you have room to layout all of the items 3 Prepare Grounding Protection Use an inexpensive antistatic wrist strap Make sure you are wearing your antistatic wrist strap correctly it does you no good at all if you do not wear it and you are ready to proceed Look at Figure 43 for details Figure 43 Wearing the Anti static Wrist Strap Correctly 4 Have the Drivers Ready Assuming you have another internet connected PC download the latest drivers from the vendors websites for each component you will be installing Sometimes dri
62. mp S Policies 1 Group yourselves into six members 2 Conduct a simulation on Applying OHS Policies and Procedures 36 9 The performance will be rated according to the following Performance Criteria Have shown five OHS policies in different areas Have shown four OHS policies in different areas Have shown three OH amp S policies in different areas Have shown two OH amp S policies in different areas Have not shown any OH amp S policies UNDERSTANDING COMPUTER A computer is one of the most brilliant inventions of mankind Thanks to the computer technology we were able to achieve storage and processing of huge amounts of data we could rest our brains by employing computer memory capacities for storing information Due to computers we have been able to speed up daily work carry out critical transactions and achieve accuracy and precision in work Computers of the earlier years were of the size of a large room and were required to consume huge amounts of electric power However with the advancing technology computers have shrunk to the size of a small watch Depending on the processing power and size of computers they have been classified under various types Let us look at the classification of computers Different Types of Computers Based on the operational principle of computers they are categorized as analog digital and hybrid computers Analog Computers These are almost extinct today These are different
63. n the laboratory during experiments Accident reports contain the following details Name of the person injured Date and time of the accident Type of injury First aid given Action taken to prevent further accidents 34 Accident report sample form Date Accident Report Form Type of Injury Cause of Injury Hazardous substances If the workplace hazard appears to be dangerous to staff and clients and professional assistance is required A Call the supervisor or manager and advise them of the problem and the urgency of the matter B Depending on the risk it may be called as an evacuation C Follow the evacuation procedure D The supervisor or manager will call in the fire brigade or specialized personnel who will deal with the spill Fire exits All fire exits should be kept clear of from obstacles All students have a responsibility to make sure that chairs empty boxes or any other type of obstacle are not placed in or near fire exit doorways All corridors also need to have equipment stored on one side only to ensure that in the event of an emergency there is a clear exit Fire Safety Procedure Each work area has a designated fire warden who in the event of a fire will take charge They are recognized by the wearing of a red hard hat 35 If you find the fire e Assess the danger prior to doing anything e lf itis safe to move assist anyone in the vicinity of the fire away from danger e lf itis possib
64. natively WORKGROUP e Click Next to continue faa echoes eee OP Pe ee See Se l ee ae Ce he bip ale ipa eree 5 pikein a a M kkpi onl dees iara cipli Ee sea ap m n a Da jai a a a e G Da b ai r a D i epa a ered a ees a eee Pe ee eee ee bee i m p ha E a e fi a tate a on 2 er ota cian JATEA CFROLF o e Figure 78 Enter Workgroup or Domain Information J9 17 Set up completion From this point on Setup will continue to completion without any further need for interaction Setup will now copy files complete installation install your start Menu items register system components save settings remove any temporary files needed by Setup and then reboot Again you will probably see the Press any key to boot from CD message on reboot If this happens do not press a key and your new XP install will boot up You can remove the XP Setup CD now ee Set suppori tor the latest Toraweare Ard Ssonmware hoe Figure 79 Set Up Completion 18 First boot You ll be greeted by the XP splash screen on first boot this actually appears briefly when you rebooted into GUI Setup as well The splash screens for XP Pro and Home are subtly different iE ag Windowst Professional Mitr e m Figure 80 First Boot 100 19 Change display settings e Users with CRT monitors and some LCDs such as laptops and flat panel displays will see a Display Settings dialog
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66. ng devices and peripherals c Install computer systems networking devices and peripherals in accordance with job requirements d Perform variations in installing devices and systems in accordance with customer client s requirements e Obtain approval from appropriate personnel before implementing contingency procedures f Respond to unplanned events or conditions in accordance to established procedures and g Check the quality of the work undertaken in accordance with the established procedures SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Personal Protective Equipment t refers to protective clothing helmets goggles or other gear designed to protect the wearer s body or clothing from injury by electrical hazards heat chemicals and infection for job related occupational safety and health purposes PPE can also be used to protect the working environment from pesticide application pollution or infection from the worker for example in a microchipfactory It is important that students and teachers during their laboratory period should be required to use personal protective equipment Some of these are 65 Goggles A large spectacles with shields around the rims for protecting the eyes from dust excessive light wind etc Rubber Sole A special type of shoes used to prevent electrical shock and for waterproofing and insulating purposes Apron A garment worn over the front of the body as a protection for one s cloth Face Mas
67. nstruct the computer on how to perform a number of basic functions such as booting and keyboard control BIOS is also used to identify and configure the hardware in a computer such as the hard drive optical drive CPU memory etc BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot secur ity Exit AMIBIOS Version 06 00 02 BIOS Build Date 07717702 system Memory 511MB 51 42 system Date Mon 0471072006 select Screen select Item Change Field select Field General Help save and Exit Exit w02 10 CoCopyright 1965 2001 American Megatrends Inc Figure 108 BIOS Set up The BIOS is accessed and configured through the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is for all reasonable purposes the BIOS itself All available options in BIOS are configurable via the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is accessed in various ways depending on your computer or motherboard make and model _ 119 fe Computer Hardware Servicing BIOS access and configuration on PC systems is independent of any operating systembecause the BIOS is part of the motherboard hardware It doesn t matter if a computer is running Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Linux Unix or no operating system at all BIOS functions outside of the operating system environment and is no way dependent upon it BIOS contain a number of hardware configuration options that can be changed through the setup utility Saving these changes and restarting the computer
68. nto the case 1 Some PC cases have a removable motherboard tray If yours does remove the screws holding it in place and pull it out of the case Figure 49 Figure 48 Remove Motherboard Tray 2 Note the pattern of the holes in your motherboard Figure 50 and screw brass standoffs into the motherboard tray or into the PC case in the correct locations ALWAYS check the manual and follow their instructions to the letter 80 Figure 49 Screw Brass Standoffs Into the Motherboard 3 Check the layout of the sockets on the motherboard and confirm that the ports on your motherboard s back panel match the holes on the case s Input Output I O shield that is installed in your case If necessary remove the old I O shield by tapping it firmly a few times with the butt end of a screwdriver and then replace it with the shield that came with the new motherboard 4 Carefully position the motherboard on top of the brass standoffs Figure 51 line up all the holes and use the screws that accompanied the case to fasten down the motherboard If you are using a removable tray in your system slide the tray and motherboard back into the case and then secure the tray a re see a ea a es Figure 50 Case s O Shield Figure 51 Mount the Motherboard 81 Step 7 Connect the Power Supply Making the proper connections is crucial to successfully assembling your PC system Fortunately manufacturers provide color coded po
69. ntroller NDIS 6 20 AP Bluetooth Device Personal Area Network bA Bluetooth Device RFCOMM Protocol TDI gt Portable Devices gt p Processors gt a Sound video and game controllers E System devices niversal Serial Bus controllers 4 Right click the device for which you want to install the driver and then click Properties NOTE The device may appear as Unknown device or as a generic device File Action View Help e9000 g 2 Computer Management Local a System Tools Task Scheduler gt E Event Viewer a Shared Folders p amp Local Users and Groups Q Performance iy Device Manager a Storage tay Disk Management iy Services and Applications 4 rosalie PC HP Batteries Bluetooth Radios 4 7 Computer jE ACPI x64 based PC 4 Disk drives g General USB Flash Disk USB Device tg WDC WD3200BEVT 22ZCT0 ATA Device 4 By Display adapters By NVIDIA GeForce G105M 4 amp 3 DVD CD ROM drives eb Optiarc DVD RW AD 7580S ATA Device b A Human Interface Devices Gg IDE ATA ATAPI controllers a 2G Imaging devices Z Lenovo EasyCamera Keyboards PY Mice and other pointing devices 4 amp Monitors E Generic PnP Monitor 11b g Wire Scan for hardware changes a Atheros AR i Bluetooth L amp Bluetooth Device RFCOMM Protocol TDI Figure 112 Device Properties More Actions 122 5 Click the General tab Make a note of the manufacturer and model of the devi
70. o speak to the computer in order to record a voice message or navigate software Figure 21 Microphones Output Devices 1 Computer Display Monitor It displays information in visual form using text and graphics The portion of the monitor that displays the information is called the screen or video display terminal Types of Monitor a CRT Monitors Cathode Ray Tubes CRT were the only type of displays for use with desktop PCs They are relatively big 14 to 16 deep and heavy over 15 Ibs E Source www binetsolution com Source www psdgraphics com Source myrealitytech com Figure22 Types of Monitor b LCD Monitors Liquid Crystal Display LCD technology has been used in laptops for some time It has recently been made commercially available as monitors for desktop PCs 49 c LED Monitors Light Emitting Diode A display and lighting technology used in almost every electrical and electronic product on the market from a tiny on off light to digital readouts flashlights traffic lights and perimeter lighting 2 LCD Projectors utilize two sheets of polarizing material with a liquid crystal solution between them An electric current passed through the liquid causes the crystals to align so that light cannot pass through them Each crystal therefore is like a shutter either allowing light to pass through or blocking the light FFigure23 LCD Projector 3 Smart Board A type of display screen that has
71. obe part traces the cable When the probe is in near proximity to the cable to which the toner is attached the tone can be heard through a speaker in the probe O om Hubei Se Bie acd Loopback Adapter Digital multimeter Toner Probe Figure 114 Diagnostic Tools Software Tools Like hardware tools there are a variety of software tools that can be used to help technicians pinpoint and troubleshoot problems Many of these tools are free and several come with the Windows operating system Disk Management Tools software tools help diagnose computer and network problems and determine which computer device is not functioning correctly A technician must be able to use a range of software tools to diagnose problems maintain hardware and protect the data stored on a computer 128 You must be able to identify which software to use in different situations Disk management tools help detect and correct disk errors prepare a disk for data storage and remove unwanted files The following are some disk management tools e FDISK A command line tool that creates and deletes partitions on a hard drive The FDISK tool is not available in Windows XP Vista or 7 It has been replaced with the Disk Management tool e Disk Management Tool initializes disks creates partitions and formats partitions e Format Prepares a hard drive to store information e ScanDisk or CHKDSK Checks the integrity of files and folders on a hard d
72. on monitor d 4 3 GB hard disk space or more 135 5 If you see a message to press any key to boot the CD and you fail to do so what do you think will happen a The computer will restart b Setup inspecting your system will appear c It will be prompted to BIOS setup d It will return to boot menu 6 What key should you press if you need to install any third party or RAID drivers a F2 c F9 b F6 d F12 7 Where do we typically install the operating system a DriveC b DVD c External Drive d Floppy Drive 8 Suppose that you will install Windows XP on a system with more than one partition what important process should be done a Change the file system b Delete the data and files on the different partition c Examine the partition d Format the correct partition 9 What file system is usually used during installation a FAT b FAT32 c NTFS d NTFS32 10 Which of the following is a connector on the back of a computer or other device a Modem b Port hub c Router d Network Gateway 136 Test IV Matching Type Direction Match column A with Column B and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper A lt serves as the brain of computer Printed circuit boards also called interface cards that enable the computer to use a peripheral device Also called read write memory Small portable disk drive usually used for backing up files Main board of a computer Also called diskette Acts as a pointing devic
73. onal Protective Equipment RAM Random Access Memory 141 ROM Read Only Memory SATA Serial Advance Technology Attachment USB Universal Serial Bus WAN Wide Area Network VGA Video Graphic Array 142 Books and Articles and Printed Materials 1 Barry Press Marcia Press PC Upgrade and Repair Bible a Desktop Edition Wiley Publishing Inc 10475 Crosspoint b Boulevard Indianapolis IN 46256 2 Ron Gilster PC Repair Bench Book Wiley Publishing Inc 10475 a Crosspoint Boulevard Indianapolis IN 46256 3 Barry Press Marcia Press PC Upgrade and Repair Bible Desktop a Edition Wiley Publishing Inc 10475 Crosspoint Boulevard Indianapolis b IN 46256 4 K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education a Learning Module Computer Hardware Serviciing RONALDO V RAMILO and b DEOVER M PASCO 5 Technology and Livelihood Education Information and Communications Technology Learners Manual Grade 7 amp 8 Marigen N Leosala Bobby P Caoagdan Ronaldo V Ramilo and Rosalie P Lujero Electronic Resources 1 http www buzzle com articles computer memory types html Computer Memory Types 2 htto www athropolis com popup c comp2 htm Measurements for Memory amp Storage 3 http www ustudy in ce hard u1 Fundamentals of PC repair 4 http danreb com sites default files CHS NC2 20Reviewer 20 V20With 200ral 20Questioning_0O pdf Occupational Health and Safety Prec
74. ontrolling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers For large systems the operating system has even greater responsibilities and powers It is like a traffic cop it makes sure that different program and users running at the same time do not interfere with each other The operating system is also responsible for security ensuring that unauthorized users do not access the system Operating systems can be classified as follows o Multi user Allows two or more users to run programs at the same time some operating systems permit hundreds or even thousands of concurrent users Linux Unix Windows 2000 o Multiprocessing Supports running a program on more than one CPU Linux Unix Windows 2000 o Multitasking Allows more than one program to run concurrently Unix Windows 2000 and Windows multi point o Multithreading Allows different parts of a single program to run concurrently 42 Linux Unix Windows 2000 and Windows 7 o Real time Responds to input instantly General purpose operating systems such as DOS and UNIX are not real time Operating systems provide a software platform on which other application programs can run The application programs must be written to run on top of a particular operating system Your choice of operating system therefore determines to a great extent the applications you can run For PCs the most popular operating systems are DOS OS 2 and Windows but others are avai
75. ort white bond paper and be creative for the documentation 105 Windows XP Installation Equipment Computer unit with CD or DVD drive AVR UPS Materials Windows XP Installer Procedure 1 Work in triads or quartet depending on the no of computer available 2 Install the Operating System OS Windows XP 3 Take turns in doing the above task You will be assessed using the criteria in the score card below PERFORMANCE SCORE CARD Evaluation Percentage CRITERIA 1 Operating System is installed with no errors 40 i 2 Proper disk partitioning and partition is a performed 3 Proper use of equipment and materials is observed 4 Observance of Safety Precautions Performance Criteria ma 106 Windows 7 Installation As a technician you must be able to know the variations or options in installing an operating system that is compatible with the hardware requirement of a personal computer Another operating system available in the market now is the Windows 7 version Now take a tour through the procedures in installing a Windows 7 operating system believe the procedures will be very easy for you 1 Turn your computer on then press Del or F2 depend on your computer s mainboard to enter the system BIOS 2 Goto Boot menu and choose Boot from CD DVD ist Boot Device CDROM P2 ATAPI iHA Figure 87 Boot Menu 3 Press F10 to save the configuration and exit BIOS then reset your computer
76. quirements Your task is to have a research find as well and watch video presentations relating and showing the following 1 Consult appropriate technical personnel to ensure that work is coordinated with others who are involved in the activity Proper location storage of the devices systems and materials Correct way of obtaining the necessary materials to complete the work Fill up job order forms request form and report sheets and Appropriate procedures in in checking the materials received After doing the above tasks make sure that you have a detailed documentation of it Write your reflections on your notebooks or other sheet of paper Cl ee ON After reflecting on the task given to you it s your chance now to transfer what you have learned from the activity by having a presentation in front of the class You will be grouped with 5 members during the presentation Make use of your creativity in presenting each topic to awaken the interest of your classmates 64 LESSON2 INSTALL EQUIPMENT DEVICES and SYSTEMS This lesson is designed to give you the proper procedures used in installing devices and operating system of a personal computer alongside with it is the basic computer configuration set up At the end of this lesson you should be able to a Apply OHS procedures in installing devices systems networking devices and peripherals b Comply with the requirements in installing devices systems networki
77. r hard disks in order to keep running This tends to make them not just slow in general but more annoyingly intermittently sluggish 70 RAM is measured in megabytes MB and gigabytes GB as detailed on the storage page Just how much RAM a computer needs depends on the software it is required to run effectively A computer running Windows XP will usually function quite happily with 1GB of RAM whereas twice this amount ie 2GB Is the realistic minimum for computers running Windows 7 Graphics system A computer s graphics system determines how well it can work with visual output Graphics systems can either be integrated into a computer s motherboard or plugged into the motherboard as a separate video card Graphics systems integrated into the motherboard also known as onboard graphics are now quite powerful and sufficient for handling the requirements of most software applications aside from games playing 3D modeling and some forms of video editing Any form of modern computer graphics system can now display high resolution color images on a standard sized display screen ie any monitor up to about 19 in size The more sophisticated graphics cards now determines how well a computer can handle the playback of high definition video as well as the speed and quality at which 3D scenes can be rendered Another key feature of separate graphics cards is that most of them now allow more than one display screen to be connected to a
78. r plug CD DVD drive s power internal hard drive power and portable hard drive slot power Once everything is unplugged unscrew the four screws holding the power supply in place on the back of the computer Next push the power supply from the outside and then lift it out Figure36 Unscrew the power supply Step6 CD DVD Drive s First unplug the ribbon from the back of the drive Once that is completed pull on the tab securing the drive in place then push it out from the inside Figure 37 Location of CD DVD Drive 75 Step7 Hard Drive First unplug the connector at the back of the slot and unplug the other end from the motherboard Also unplug the SATA cable from the motherboard and the hard drive The portable hard drive slot is secured the same WS Figure 38 Unplugging the Hard Drive connector To remove the hard drive from the side of the slot unscrew the four screws securing it in place You must be very careful not to drop the hard drive since it is very delicate Figure 39 Removing the hard drive from the side of the slot Steps Memory RAM To remove the RAM push down on both tabs holding the RAM in place which are located at both ends of the RAM Figure 40 Removing the Memory 76 Step9 Motherboard The motherboard has seven screws holding it to the frame which are indicated by large white circles around them Remove them and then lift the motherboard out of the fra
79. re 46 4 Lower the lever to lock the CPU into place Figure 45 Install CPU Step 4 Install the CPU Heat Sink 1 Follow the manufacturer s directions to install the heat sink and the fan that will cool the processor If you bought an OEM CPU and a separate heat sink you may need to spread a thin layer of the thermal grease that came with the heat sink over the chip to ensure proper transfer of heat some heat sinks come with this grease already applied Figure 46 Install CPU Heat Sink 79 3 Attach the clip that holds the heat sink in place keeping in mind that it may require a fair amount of force Again follow the instructions that came with the heat sink They will show you how to fit it correctly If you are in doubt you can visit the manufacturer s website for more information 4 Plug the CPU fan s power connector into the proper connector on the motherboard Step 5 Install Memory RAM Modules In order to install the memory modules insert them into the proper sockets Figure 48 and push down firmly but evenly until the clips on both sides of the socket pop into place If your motherboard supports dual channel memory consult the user manual to determine which pairs of RAM sockets you should use The motherboard and the CPU are the brain and nerve center of your PC so selecting these components is the most important decision you ll make Figure 47 Install RAM Memory Step 6 Place the motherboard i
80. rive by scanning the file system These tools might also check the disk surface for physical errors e Defrag Optimizes space on a hard drive to allow faster access to programs and data e Disk Cleanup Clears space on a hard drive by searching for files that can be safely deleted e System File Checker SFC A command line tool that scans the operating system critical files and replaces files that are corrupted Use the Windows 7 boot disk for troubleshooting and repairing corrupted files The Windows 7 boot disk repairs Windows system files restores damaged or lost files and reinstalls the operating system Test procedures A test procedure is a set of steps to guide you through what needs to be done to thoroughly test the installation It is designed to help you work more effectively and to make sure you test everything that needs testing Test procedures are created in house and could include these steps 1 Gathering test information The first step is to run the tests required by the procedure and find out what happens You should record all the results of your tests in a log so that you know which pass and which fail thereby requiring further action 2 Validating the test information The next step is to check the data you gathered from the tests to make sure it is correct This is usually done by running the tests again 3 Responding to test information This step is important because you need to be able to recognize when a te
81. rming all the activities showing evidences of learning and finally answering the summative test then you will have a considerable knowledge and skills in installing computer systems and networks essential to be successful in computer hardware servicing as one of the career option in ICT Reminder Just follow the instructions given in this module Now let us start exploring new things in this module 30 In this module there will be three 3 major topics that you will encounter 1 plan and prepare for installation 2 install hardware and software components and operating systems and 3 conduct test on the installed computer system The three major topics contain sub topics that discuss the details on installing computer systems and networks This module contains what to KNOW what to PROCESS what to REFLECT and UNDERSTAND as well as what to TRANSFER The competencies for this module are LO 1 Plan and prepare for installation Observe Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures in planning for installation activity in accordance with requirements Familiarize with computer hardware software component and other peripherals in accordance with established procedures on correct operation and safety policies Consult appropriate technical personnel to ensure that work is coordinated with others who are involved in the activity Obtain materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with established procedures C
82. rom the worker 67 Directions The class will be divided into five 5 groups Each group has its own respective leader The group will perform a task regarding familiarizing the personal protective equipment After the activity they will be graded using the given Performance Score Card below PERFORMANCE SCORE CARD Performance Criteria 1 The student clearly identified personal protective equipment 2 The student utilized actual tools device in performing the actual procedures 3 The student applied safety precautions during the task 4 The task gave students more critical thinking on the personal protective equipment 5 The student cooperatively performed the task Performance Rating 68 SYSTEM S SPECIFICATION Whenever you purchase software or hardware for your computer you should first make sure your computer supports the system requirements These are the necessary specifications your computer must have in order to use the software or hardware For example a computer game may require your computer to have Windows XP or later a 2 0 GHz processor 512 MB of RAM a 64 MB graphics card and 500 MB or hard drive space If your computer does not meet all of these requirements the game will not run very well or might not run at all It is just as important to check system requirements for hardware devices For example if you buy a printer it may require either Windows XP or Mac OS X 10 3 or later It m
83. ror condition o System error messages these messages can indicate problems or provide status information o Diskette drive and hard disk drive access indicators These indicators light up in response to data being transferred to or from the drives If either of these indicators fails to light up during the boot 131 routine troubleshoot the diskette drive or hard disk drive subsystem as appropriate 5 Observe the monitor screen for the Diagnostics menu Internal Visual Inspection NOTICE Before you proceed with the internal visual inspection described in this section ensure that the user has saved all open files and exited all open application programs if possible A simple visual inspection of a computer s interior hardware can often lead to the source of a problem such as a loose expansion card cable connector or mounting screw To perform the internal visual inspection perform the following steps 1 Turn off the system including any attached peripherals and disconnect all the AC power cables from electrical outlets CAUTION Before beginning to work inside the computer disconnect the power supply from the power source and the power supply cables from the power supply 2 Remove the computer s right side cover CAUTION The heat sink assembly can get extremely hot during system operations Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before touching it CAUTION When handling the heat s
84. s O OOS O Tknow how to instalan operating system oo Tknow howto configure a hardware components T Tknow the procedures in inspecting operating systems and software components 138 adapters These are printed circuit boards that enables the computer to use a peripheral device for which it does not have the necessary connections or circuit boards Analog Computers It uses continuous variables for mathematical operations and utilizes mechanical or electrical energy Bridge is a device filters data traffic at a network boundary Digital Computers They use digital circuits and are designed to operate on two states namely bits 0 and 1 Digital multimeter is a device that can take many types of measurements It tests the integrity Drivers are small software programs that help the operating system use or drive the device Ethernet switch is a device that gathers the signals from devices that are connected to it hard disk drive Is a magnetic storage device that is installed inside the computer hardware These are the tangible component of a computer system hazard Is a situation in the workplace that has the potential to harm the health and safety of people or to damage plant and equipment Hub is a small simple inexpensive device that joins multiple computers together Hybrid Computers a combination of both digital and analog computers Loopback adapter is also called a loopback plug tests the basic funct
85. s are simply more sophisticated than others with Intel for example producing basic processors called Celerons and Pentiums as well as more powerful processors under its Core processor family The later include the Core 2 Core i3 Core i5 and Core i7 with the last of these being the most powerful In addition to clock speed and architecture a processor s cache and front side bus FSB speed also determine a computer s overall power Cache is a form of very fast memory integrated into the processor chip and used to store up instructions work for the processor so that it has to slow down as little as possible between tasks Cache is measured in megabytes MB with for example low end Celeron processors having as little as 0 25MB of cache 256KB and high end Itaniums having up to 24MB The simple message is the more cache the better though high levels of cache still come at a very significant price Front side bus FSB speed is a measure of how fast a microprocessor communicates with the computer s main circuit board or motherboard into which it is physically connected Again the higher the measure the better for overall performance with FSB speeds currently ranging from 533MHz still perfectly sufficient for the vast majority of applications up to 1600 MHz RAM To a large extent the more RAM a computer has the faster and more effectively it will operate Computers with little RAM have to keep moving data to and from thei
86. s sounds clips and any audio materials be heard Component that reads and record data in CDs and DVDs It is a visual device that displays the information ATO SEQ n 3 B Adapter CD ROM CPU Floppy disk Microphone Monitor Motherboard Mouse Optical Drive RAM ROM Speaker Zip Drive Matching Type Match column A with Column B and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper To deepen your understanding with regard to the different components devices of a computer utilize the Internet and the website www professormesser com view the video regarding parts of the computer Use the URLs below 1 htto www professormesser com free a plus training 220 80 1 an overview of motherboard types Professe Messer i n RA of See Motherboard Types cares v biia ars RS a Te gt PO k Content provided by v stelearnina http www gtsiearning com R odo E 0 00 54 2 http www professormesser com tree a plus training 220 80 1 an overview of cou socket types An Overview of CPU Socket Types 3 htto www professormesser com tree a plus training 220 80 1 an overview of cou socket types An Overview of PC Memory Types a 4 http www professormesser com free a plus training 220 80 1 an overview of display device types we oS An Overview of Iw f Display Device Types ELE Content provided by http www gtslearning com 5 http www professormesser
87. se software or hardware for your computer you should first make sure your computer supports the system requirements 8 The speed of a computer s processor chip technically Known as its clock speed in measured in gigahertz GHz 9 A computer s graphics system determines how well it can work with visual output 10 Today 40GB is an absolute minimum hard drive size for a new computer running Windows 7 11 When attaching cables never force a connection 12 BlOS instruct the computer on how to perform a number of basic functions such as booting and keyboard control 13 The external visual inspection consists of a quick inspection of the interior of the computer 14 Disk management tools help detect and correct disk errors 15 The most basic test is to switch the system on to check it starts without errors Test Ill Multiple Choices Direction Read each questions carefully and write the letter of the best answer 1 These are small software programs that help the operating system use the device a Application b Driver 2 Which of the following is software shared on a small memory chip on the motherboard a Installer c Driver b Application d BIOS 3 It is the way to set up a system or the assortment of components that make up the system a Configuration c Driver b Set up d Installation 4 Which of the following is not a Windows XP minimum requirement a 128MB RAM or higher b CD ROM or DVD ROM c Lower resoluti
88. so skip this step and simply click Next if you want to type the product key later Windows will run only for 30 days if you do that CD os Set Up Windows Type your Windows product key You can find your Windows product key on a label included with the package that came with your copy of Windows The label might also be on your computer case Activation pairs your product key with your computer The product key looks similar to this PRODUCT KEY XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX dashes will be added automatically Automatically activate Windows when I m online What is activation Figure 103 Type Windows Product Key 114 19 Select your desired option for Windows Updates d Set Up Windows Help protect your computer and improve Windows automatically Use recommended settings Install important and recommended updates help make Internet browsing safer check online for solutions to problems and help Microsoft improve Windows Install important updates only Only install security updates and other important updates for Windows Ask me later Until you decide your computer might be vulnerable to security threats Learn more about each option When you use recommended settings or install updates only some information is sent to Microsoft The information is not used to identify you or contact you To turn off these settings later search for Turn off recommended setting in Help and Support Read the privacy s
89. st shows problems or is successful For example if ping is used to test a network connection then Request timed out shows the test was not successful 129 4 Checking specification The final step is an important end to testing You need to check the specification for the installation to make sure that it has been met For example if a user requested an upgrade to make their display run at 1920 x 1200 then the ICT professionalshould check that the graphics card and screen can do this External Visual Inspection The external visual inspection consists of a quick inspection of the exterior of the computer the monitor the keyboard any peripherals and cables While performing the visual inspection make any necessary corrections To perform the external visual inspection perform the following steps 1 2 Turn off the computer the monitor and all peripherals Verify that all power cables are properly connected to the computer the monitor and peripherals and their power sources Verify that the keyboard and mouse interface cables are firmly attached to the proper connectors on the back of the computer e For aPS 2 compatible mouse the keyboard and mouse interface cable connectors are identical except for their labels e Fora serial mouse the mouse interface cable must be firmly attached to one of the serial port connectors and its captive screws must be secure enough to ensure a firm connection Verify that networ
90. stallation process undertake a technician must be aware of the minimum requirements of a computer hardware that is compatible with the operating system to be installed Following the systems requirements means an efficient computer system The list below shows the windows XP minimum requirements for installation v Pentium 233 Mhz or compatible processor or faster S3OOMHZ or faster recommended 64MB of RAM minimum 128MB or more recommended 4 3GB hard hard disk space or more CD ROM or DVD ROM Super VGA 800X600 or higher resolution monitor Keyboard and mouse LN NN A Windows XP Installation Insert the Windows XP CD ROM and reboot the computer e If you see a message about press any key to boot the CD do so now Otherwise you will see a message about Setup inspecting your system Press amg key fo boot ron OB i is inspecting poor compuler s bardeare cond igeraliow Figure 62 Boot from CD 91 2 MS DOS portion of Setup begins e Inthe first stage of setup you will see a series of blue and gray MS DOS based screens e Inthe first step you will be asked to press F6 if you need to install any third party or RAID drivers a rik Ei anit ha ES Press Fo if ap need to italla third party SCS or BALD driver Figure 63 Windows Set up 3 Welcome to Setup e Finally Setup begins In this step you can set up XP launch the Recovery Console another more complicated system recovery tool or quit
91. stinct activities provided in this module LESSON 1 PLAN AND PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION This lesson is intended to develop your skills in planning and preparing for installation of computer devices and operating system At the end of this lesson you are expected to e Observe OHS policies and procedures in planning for installation activity in accordance with requirements e Familiarize with computer peripheral devices systems in accordance with established procedures correct operation and safety e Consult appropriate technical personnel to ensure that work is coordinated with others who are involved in the activity e Obtain materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with established procedures e Check the materials received against job requirements OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Occupational Health and Safety OHS Policy An Information and communication technology ICT student should know how to behave when working in the computer laboratory as well as implement a safe way of accomplishing every task Safety practices should be learned early and always adheres in working with any electrical and electronic device including personal computers and its peripherals This is for your protection as well as to the people working with you 33 and for the devices that you are using The basis for this process begins with Occupational Health and Safety Policies Occupational safety and health
92. t hence the faster the disk the better although faster disks consumer more power make more noise and generate more heat Most desktop hard disks run at either 5400 or 7200 rpm whilst most laptop hard disks run at 4200 or 5400 The second key factor that determines performance of a traditional internal hard disk is the interface used to connect it to the computer s motherboard Three types of interface exist Serial Advance Technology Attachment SATA which is the most modern and now pretty much the norm on new PCs Integrated Device Electronics IDE also known as UDMA which is a slower and older form of interface and finally SCSI which happens to be the oldest but in it most modern variant is still the fastest disk interface standard Now in order for you to better understand the topics under system s specification dig deep into your mind and answer the following essential questions 1 In your point of view describe system specification 2 How does it affect the performance of the computer 3 What is the relevance of understanding system specification in computer hardware servicing 4 Why do you think that system specification is one of the most important considerations during installation 72 INSTALLATION OF HARDWARE COMPONENTS AND OTHER PERIPHERALS One of the basic skills that you must acquire in computer hardware servicing is to independently assemble and disassemble a personal computer or simply setting
93. t grants you the Following rights provided that sow ceeply with all terns and cond Sie isas af his ENLA estallation Aad wee Ste fr ay Ens rti sil use access 2 aB E CO LF cduct om a Ss ingle such as a vores st aS b he ea he ay or other dev vice Vorkstation Corpetor ory TE he Preduct may not bo uzod buy more than tuo C2 proceszorz at any ome t CT Figure 65 License and Agreement 5 Choose an installation partition e This crucial step lets you choose where to install XP e Ona clean install you will typically install to the C drive but you might have other ideas especially if you plan to dual boot with 9x e Setup will show you all of your available disks in this case just one and let you create and delete partitions as needed So for example if you have one disk but would like to create two partitions one for XP and one for your data you can do that here Uiedouws AP Frefecsional Setup The Follar list shoud Che cist beg partition Ami MiPARL Elon space on this Conpeter Geo thy OF acd DOU ERROU beug to celoct an iten in tha lisk 260 ig Himi IF ea the selected iter press ENTER A ope err La e dnlete tha sobected partition proce D ibd FU Disk at id on bee g on atapi INER STS teal PPAIJ es S S e EEr E fnt Figure 66 Choose an Installation Partition 93 Computer Hardware Servicing 6 Select the file system e lf you created a new partition or wish to change the file
94. t is a device that connects a client computer server printer or other component to your network 7 Adevice filters data traffic at a network boundary 8 It is a device that gathers the signals from devices that are connected to it and then regenerates a new copy of each signal 9 It is asmall simple inexpensive device that joins multiple computers together 10 Type of network that is confined to a relatively small area 59 Now that you are done with the introduction of network as well as the networking devices to enlighten your understanding and knowledge have some more readings about it thru books and other resources You should consider the following topics for research 1 Different types of Network Topology 2 Common networking tools After the research you can also deepen your understanding by watching a video presentation using the URL below o http www professormesser com free a plus training 220 801 network devices A 801 2 cy c Pro Network s o 2 oe 28 of on KO Devices FEFEEEEEREPEETET ETEA ee eee rere r ttt tts cscs a Q Content provided by PR http www gt leaming com o http www professormesser com free a plus training 220 801 network topologies 3 aa L030 yOSEr LZ 1 OVL LZ bedhead oie T lo i elyi 6 p opologie Mh fed bat FE Se EEEE EEEE EELEE FEEFEE gt F amp Pe PRECSCH LO KO SHOR
95. t smaller cable SATA drives use a thin 1cm wide data cable SATA drives use a new type of power connector that many power supplies don t come with Fortunately many motherboards ship with adapters for converting a standard four pin power connector to a SATA power connector Figure 57 84 a ee ya Note The drive te iwered in this ai Wusstration to show the commectors Figure 58 Connect Power Connector Step 10 Install the Add in Cards 1 For each add in card you must choose a free PCI slot 1 Remove its backplane cover to allow access from the rear of the case 3 Carefully position the card above the slot and press down firmly to seat the card Figure 59 4 Secure the card with a screw 85 Figure 59 Add in Cards Many motherboards have additional sound connectors or ports housed on small add in boards Some of these plug into slots on the motherboard others screw into the back of the case in place of slot covers Usually the additional ports are not essential to your PC s operation For example if you install a sound card you do not need connectors to the motherboard s built in sound chip Check your motherboard manual to determine what each of these boards does Connecting Peripherals of a Personal Computer When attaching hardware and peripherals of the computer ensure that they are connected to the correct locations or ports For example some mouse and keyboard cables use the same type of
96. ta in a permanent or semi permanent form 51 3 5 and 1 5 Floppy Disk Compact Disc Digital Versatile Disc Flash Drive External Hard Drive Zip Drive Figure 30 Storage Devices Types of storage devices Floppy diskette is a random access removable data storage medium that can be used with personal computers The term usually refers to the magnetic medium housed in a rigid plastic cartridge measuring 3 5 inches square and about 2millimeters thick Also called a 3 5 inch diskette it can store up to 1 44 megabytes MB of data Compact disc CD also called optical disc is a nonmagnetic polished metal disk used to store digital information The disc is read by the CD ROM Digital Versatile Disc DVD an optical disc technology with a 4 7 gigabyte storage Capacity on a single sided one layered disk which is enough for a 133 minute movie Jump drive and USB flash drive is a plug and play portable storage device that uses flash memory and is lightweight enough to attach to a key chain A USB drive can be used in place of a floppy disk Zip drive disk or CD Hard drive is the main and usually largest data storage device in a computer The operating system software titles and most other files are stored in the hard disk drive 52 LS 120 is a drive which supports a special floppy diskette which can store up to 120MB of information as well as being backwards compatible and still supporting the standard 1
97. tatement Figure 104 Windows Update 20 Select your time and click Next CD oo Set Up Windows Review your time and date settings Time zone UTC 08 00 Pacific Time US amp Canada Automatically adjust clock for Daylight Saving Time Date Time 4 December 2010 gt Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 26 29 3S a 2 3 OR 6 oF 8 Sad at 2 B 4 5 16 J 8 39 320 224 222 223 324 325 26 27 28 29 30 1 ee OS E Figure 105 Time and Date Settings 115 21 If you are connected to any network it will ask you to set the network s location re ej Set Up Windows Select your computer s current location This computer is connected to a network Windows will automatically apply the co settings based on the network s location Home network If all the computers on this network are at your home and you recognize trusted home network Don t choose this for public places such as coffe airports Work network F all the computers on this network are at your workplace and you recog is a trusted work network Don t choose this for public places such as co airports Public network If you don t recognize all the computers on the network for example yol shop or airport or you have mobile broadband this is a public network trusted If you aren t sure select Public network QJ ed Set Up Windows Select your computer s current location This computer is connected to a network Windows will automatically apply
98. the manufacturer e lf the file is an executable program run the program to extract the files If the file is in zip format you can use a third party utility such as WinZip to extract the files For more information about how to extract the driver files see the instructions that are provided by the manufacturer of the driver e The driver may use a setup program The driver package may contain raw driver files or it may contain only raw driver files Some examples include inf files and sys files To install the driver use one of the following methods as appropriate to your situation v Driver with a Setup or Installation Program lf the driver uses a setup or installation program run the program to install the driver For more information about how to do this see the documentation or contact the driver manufacturer 124 v Device Is Displayed in Device Manager 1 2 8 9 On the desktop right click My Computer and then click Manage Under System Tools click Device Manager The devices that are installed on the computer are listed in the right pane Expand the category of the device that you want to configure For example expand Modems NOTE The device may be listed under Other devices Right click the device for which you want to install the driver and then click Properties NOTE The device may be displayed as Unknown device or as a generic device Click the Driver tab and then click Update Driver
99. the most time than the previous steps Figure 99 Completing Installation 112 15 It will now automatically restart again and continue the setup You can click Restart now to restart without any delays s Starting Windows Setup is checking video performance Setup is preparing your computer for first use gt _ Figure 100 First Start Up 16 Type your desired user name in the text box and click Next It will automatically fill up the computer name Wwe x Set Up Windows d Windows 7 Ultimate Choose a user name for your account and name your computer to distinguish it on the network Type a user name for example John Kishan Type a computer nam Kishan PC Copyright 2009 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Figure 101 Software Personalization 113 17 If you want to set a password type it in the text boxes and click Next e eg Set Up Windows Set a password for your account Creating a password is a smart security precaution that helps protect your user account from unwanted users Be sure to remember your password or keep it in a safe place Type 2 password recommended Retype your password Type 2 password hint Choose a word or phrase that helps you remember your password If you forget your password Windows will show you your hint Figure 102 Password Set up 18 Type your product key in the text box and click Next You can al
100. tion Select the drive where you want to install Windows 7 and click Next If you want to make any partitions click Drive options advanced make the partitions and then click Next Where do you want to install Windows lt j Disk 0 Unallocated Space p Refresh Drive options advanced Load Driver 1 Collecting information J Installing Windows Figure 94 Drive Options 10 It will now start installing Windows 7 The first step i e Copying Windows files was already done when you booted the Windows 7 DVD so it will complete instantly Installing Windows That s all the information we need right now Your computer will restart several times during installation J Copying Windows files Expanding Windows files Installing features Installing updates Completing installation j Collecting information J Installing Windows Figure 95 Windows 7 Starts Installation 110 11 After completing the first step it will expand decompress the files that it has been copied Installing Windows That s all the information we need right now Your computer will restart several times during installation J Copying Windows files Expanding Windows files 0 Installing features Installing updates Completing installation 1 Collecting information Installing Windows Installing Windows That s all the information we need right now Your computer will restart several times during installation
101. ts on the tests conducted and c Follow procedures in forwarding documentation to appropriate personnel or authority 133 Test I Identification Direction Identify the terms being described in the following sentences 1 These are mobile computers that are very handy to use 2 They are computers designed to provide services to client machines in a computer network 3 They are also called mid range systems or workstations 4 Acomputer with a microprocessor and its central processing unit it 5 They fall in the category of laptops but are inexpensive and relatively smaller in size 6 A type of computer which is intended be used on a single location 7 They use digital circuits and are designed to operate on two states namely bits 0 and 1 8 Computers that have the capacities to host multiple operating systems and Operate as a number of virtual machines and can substitute for several small servers 9 It is a handheld computer and popularly known as a palmtop 10 These computers can be worn on the body and are often used in the study of behavior modeling and human health 11 It is considered as the most important program that runs on a computer 12 It is composed of a device that accepts data and instructions from the user or from another computer system 13 Any piece of computer hardware that displays results after the computer has processed the input data that has been entered 14 Any apparatus for recording comp
102. u must have a deeper understanding in obtaining approval from appropriate personnel Your task now is to do the following 1 Watch video presentation on the said topic and have a proper documentation of the procedures in obtaining approval from the appropriate personnel 2 Interview a person in the field to acquire the knowledge procedures and skills on the said competency 117 Windows 7 Installation Equipment Computer unit with CD or DVD drive AVR UPS Materials Windows 7 Installer Procedure 1 Work in triads or quartet depending on the no of computer available 2 Install the Operating System OS Windows 7 3 Take turns in doing the above task You will be assessed using the criteria in the score card below PERFORMANCE SCORE CARD CRITERIA Percentage 1 Operating System is installed with no errors 2 Proper disk partitioning and partition is a performed 3 Proper use of equipment and materials is observed 4 Observance of Safety Precautions 10 PERFORMANCE RATING a 118 eWhat to KNOW BASIC COMPUTER CONFIGURATION SETUP Configuration is the way asystemis set up or the assortment of components that make up the system Configuration can refer to either hardware or software or the combination of both Basic Input Output System BIOS The Basic Input Output System usually referred to as BIOS is software stored on a small memory chip on the motherboard BIOS i
103. uter data in a permanent or semi permanent form 15 It protects a computer network from unauthorized access 16 Type of network that connect larger geographic areas such as Florida the United States or the world 17 This is an internetworking system capable of joining together two networks that use different base protocols 18 It is consists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share resources such as printers and CD ROMs exchange files or allow electronic communications 19 It is a small simple inexpensive device that joins multiple computers together 20 A device filters data traffic at a network boundary Test Il True or false Direction Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE otherwise 1 Always use an anti static wrist strap when working on a computer except when working on monitors 134 2 Always disconnect a computer from the AC power and from any powered peripherals while you are working on it 3 Always grasp a metal part of the computer chassis with your bare hand before you touch anything inside Do this even if you are wearing an anti static wristband 4 Always handle electronic components by a non conducting non metallic edge Don t touch the pins or other connectors 5 Always use a UL approved surge protector or an Uninterruptible Power Supply that incorporates surge and spike protection 6 Never eat drink or smoke while working on a computer 7 Whenever you purcha
104. vers are updated between the time the component was manufactured and the time you are installing it It is always best to have the latest Copy them to a CD for easy access Step 2 Prepare the Motherboard 1 Great care should be taken when installing the motherboard First take the board out of its packaging and put it on top of the antistatic bag it came in see Figure 45 Remember you always want to safeguard your components from potentially hazardous static electricity wear your strap Figure 44 Motherboard in an Antistatic Bag 2 Before you secure the motherboard onto the PC case chassis inspect it carefully for any visible defects 78 3 Next review the motherboard manual to make sure you are familiar with the motherboard layout and understand which socket is which Manuals are extremely helpful usually easy to read and include illustrations Below you can find instructions on how to install the processor the heat sink and the memory modules on the motherboard You should not place the motherboard in the computer case until you are told to do so Step 3 Install the CPU 1 Use the unlocking mechanism to open the CPU socket which is usually a lever 2 Carefully line up the pins and place the chip in its socket it will fit only when oriented the proper way An arrow or a missing pin on one corner of the chip will show you how to line things up 3 Align Triangular CPU and socket key marks as shown in Figu
105. wer cables and unique connector shapes to make the job easy 1 First plug the large ATX power connector Figure 53 from your power supply into the matching port on your motherboard Look Figure X for details 2 Locate the smaller square processor power connector Figure 54 you cannot miss it it is the one sprouting the yellow and black wires and attach it to the motherboard Note your connector is usually located near the processor As always refer to your motherboard s manual for the exact locations 3 Use your motherboard user manual and find the description about front panel conneciors 6 iio a ere ma a en Figure 52 Connect the ATX Power in the Motherboard Figure 53 Square Processor Power Connector 82 NOTE You are going to be doing work that requires attention to detail and can be quite frustrating if you do not go into it with the right attitude 4 Attach each of the tiny leads from the power and reset switches Figure 56 the hard disk activity lights the PC speaker and any front panel USB and FireWire ports to the corresponding pin on your motherboard The needle nose pliers are useful for manipulating small pieces P namm ae ae a a eS ck Figure 54 Connect the different Leads Step 8 Install Graphics Video Cards 1 Begin by removing the backplane cover from the AGP or PCI Express X16 slot the metal piece where the monitor connector will emerge Figure 55 See SAAR

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