Module 4 PCHS (Repaired)

Program/Course
:
Unit of Competency :
Module
:
Computer Hardware Servicing NC II

Install Computer Systems and Networks
Installing
of
Computer
Systems
and
Networks
Learning Outcome 01:

Plan and Prepare for Installation
Assessment Criteria:
1. Installation procedure that conform with the requirements of OHS
policies and procedure is planned
2. Location of necessary devices/systems is determined relating to job
requirements.
3. Appropriate tools, equipment and testing devices that conform to
OHS are identified.
4. Strict impositions of material specifications are followed
5. Appointment of laboratory teachers is approved in line with planned
procedure.
6. Unavoidable circumstances related to preparatory works are
enumerated and given priority.
Resources:
Equipment and
Accessories
LAN Card
UPS
Server
24 port-hub
Modem
Fax machine
PC Video camera
USBExternalCD writer
USB scanner
USB printers
USB Flash Drive
Tools
Materials
Screwdriver(standard)
Screwdriver(Philips)
Long nose pliers
Mechanical pliers
Allen wrench
Multitester
Crimping tools
Soldering
iron
(30
watts)
Wire stripper
LAN Tester
Anti-static wrist wrap
Device
drivers/installers
Software
applications
Network OS Software
RJ 45
UTP Cat 5 cable
Motherboards
manual and installer
Sound device driver
installer
References:
Sto. Domingo, Josephine C., Learning Windows XP and Internet the

Easy Way Computers - The Easy Way
Andres Sr., Antonio M. Introduction of Computer. Fully Illustrated,
Valenzuela City; May 2003 World Class Publishing and Packaging
HASOP (Hardware, Software and Peripherals) Reference Manual,
2005
Microsoft Encarta Reference Library 2005. 1993-2004
Microsoft Corporation.
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Computer Fundamentals, Makati City: STI Technology Institute Inc.;

Copyright 1997
Marcelo, Antoinette R., Understanding PC Hardware, Philippines:
Jemma Inc., 2007
Occupational Health and Safety Policy

In the school as a computer teacher you must be aware of how your
students behave when they are working in the computer laboratory, as
well as implementing a safe way of accomplishing every task. Safety
practices should be learned early and always adhered to when working
with any electrical device, including personal computers and peripherals.
This is for the protection of not only the people working with them, but
also for the devices themselves. The basis for this process begins with
your Occupational Health and Safety Policies.
Personal Safety While Working Along With PCs
Computer equipment can be dangerous, and you or others can be
injured or even killed if you dont follow proper safety guidelines when
working along PCs. The following are some precautionary measures to
take before working with any computer equipment:
Wear shoes with non-conductive rubber soles to help reduce the

chance of being shocked or seriously injured in an electrical accident.
Do not work on components that are plugged into their power

source.
on.
Do not remove expansion cards from a computer when it is turned
Remove all jewelry when working inside any computer related

equipment.
Be sure not to mix electronic components and water.
SOME BASIC PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES:

Before starting the installation, read carefully the documentation
and procedures on any hardware and software settings that may be
required.
Failure to do the proper jumper setting may cause damage to your
CPU.
Without an effective cooling fan, the CPU can overheat and cause
damage to both CPU and the motherboard.
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Each bank must have the same size and type of memory installed in
pairs.
Before adding and removing any other system components, make
sure that you unplug your power supply. Failure to do so may cause
damage to your motherboard and in the system component.
Test the computer, insuring that it meets the necessary system
requirements before booting up.
If the computer does not pass any of the power on self-test (POST),
the computer will receive an irregular power on self-test. An
irregular POST is a beep code which is different from the standard
beep which can either be no beeps at all or a combination of
different beeps.
Installing the Motherboard

1. Remove the Side Panel. Before installing the motherboard, or any
other component, we obviously need to open up the case. Most cases
have two or three screws holding the side panel on while others just pop
off. When removing screws remember to put them in a safe place so you
don't lose them.
2. Take a look inside. Below is a picture of the inside of an average ATX
case. Every case has mounts where you screw the motherboard on. Feel
free to find these.
SLIDE PANEL
INSIDE AN ATX COMPUTER CASE
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3. Examine the motherboard. Make sure you are grounded using an

antistatic wrist strap. When handling a motherboard or configuring the
jumpers place the motherboard on the static bag it came in. Don't sit it on
the carpet.
4. Set the Jumpers. Before you can continue you need to set the
jumpers on your motherboard. The best way to explain this is read your
manual for proper terminology and placement. Look for a section on
setting jumpers. Some motherboards are jumper less while others are not.
5. Find necessary screw holes. Every motherboard has holes for
screws. We have circled the holes to easily locate them.
6. Align screw holes and mounts. After that is done, simply align the
screw holes with the mounts and insert the screws.
7. Plug in case connectors (system light, power button, and USB,
if supported on case.) This step can be confusing at first. Look for a big
block of pins on your motherboard, usually located at the bottom. Most
boards label the pins, and most cases label the connectors. So simply
match up the connectors with the appropriate pins.
CASE CONNECTORS
8. Plug in power connector. Since the actual computer is not plugged

in, we can go ahead and plug the power supply into the motherboard.
POWER
CONNECTORS
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10. Double check steps 4 and 8. Always double check your work to
ensure you haven't forgotten anything.
1. Put on Anti-Static Wrist Strap. Attach it to your wrist and then

ground it to metal on the case. This isn't completely necessary but highly
recommended so you don't damage any hardware. The slightest shock of
static can easily damage components.
2. Locate the processor socket and lever. Look on your motherboard
and you should see a socket similar to the one in the image below. This is
where you will place the processor. Attached is a lever that locks the
processor in place.
Lift the lever so it is vertical. This will prepare us for the next few steps.
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3. Locate placement arrow and check processor. Most processors

have an arrow or a cut corner. This simply tells you how and where to
insert the processor. Also look on the bottom of the processor to ensure no
pins are bent. If any are bent, contact the company and have them send
you a new one. Alternatively you can use a screwdriver and CAREFULLY
bend them back, though this is not recommended.
ARROW OR A CUT
PROCESSOR
4. Install the processor. First, ensure the lever is lifted up or in the

vertical position. There is only one way the processor can be inserted so
never force it in, it should practically fall into place. Line the placement
arrow closest to the lever and drop it in. Slowly lower the lever until its all
the way down. The processor is now installed and locked in place.
PROCESSOR
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1. Locate thermal pad or apply thermal gel. Under the heat sink
there should be a thermal pad. Simply pull away and remove the plastic
film. If there is no thermal pad so you need to apply a thermal gel.
THERMAL GEL
THERMAL PAD
2. Place heat sink on processor. Never tilt heat sink when installing it.
This could damage the processor. Picture A) shows the incorrect way while
picture B) shows the correct way to install the heat sink.
CORRECT WAY OF INSTALLING
THE HEATSINK
3. Heat Sink should not touch socket when fully attached.
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HEATSINK
SOCKET
4. Attach clip to first plastic tab on socket.
CLIP
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5. Line up second clip with tab and attach. Check to ensure the
second clip is aligned with the second plastic tab. Using a flathead
screwdriver and without applying pressure to heat sink, push down on the
clip and away so it can move past the tab then slightly push inward to
attach.
SECOND CLIP
6. Plug in power lead. The power lead is usually located near the
processor. Please refer back to the motherboard users manual for details
on its location. Look for a "Jumper & Connector Guide" section then look
for a free fan connector named "CPU Fan Power" or something similar.
POWER LEAD
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1. Locate notches in DIMM slots and RAM. These are essential when
lining up ram to install it. Since there are different types of RAM, there
may be more than one notch. Below are examples of what you should look
for.
RAM
NOTCHES
DIMM
SLOTS
2. Line up RAM with DIMM slots. Ram can only be inserted one way so
simply line up the notch on the ram with the notch on the DIMM slot.
DIMM
SLOTS
RAM
3. Install the RAM. After lining up the notches, insert the ram vertically
into the slot. Firmly press down on both ends until it snaps into place. You
need to give it some muscle but DO NOT force it in. If it doesn't go in, pull
it out and ensure you aren't putting it in backwards.
Once it snaps in, ensure the levers (on both sides) are locked into place
on the ram.
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PROPER INSTALLATION OF RAM
1. Remove second side panel from case. Using the same steps for
removing the first side panel to remove the second. This will enable you to
screw the components in on both sides so its more securely in place.
2. Remove face plate and insert drive into floppy bay. On the front
of cases there are plastic plates. These just pop out, usually just push it
out from the inside. Slide the 3 floppy drive into the floppy bay as
shown below.
FLOPPY
BAY
FACE PLATE
FLOPPY
DRIVE
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3. Screw in the floppy drive. After you slide the drive into the bay, line
up the screw holes and insert the screws on both sides of the case.
SCREW
4. Locate FDD Floppy Disk Drive cable. This is the cable that attaches
the motherboard to the Floppy Drive. The FDD cable looks the same as a
regular IDE cable but is smaller in width, has less pin holes, and has a set
of twisted wires on it. It is usually included with the floppy drive.
5. Hook it up to the motherboard. Locate the FDD connector on the

motherboard. It should look similar to the picture A) below. If you are
unsure of its location refer back to the users manual. Using the opposite
side of the FDD cable, connect it to the FDD connector. There is usually
only one way to connect IDE and FDD cables but if you find there are two
ways, you must always line up the red wire with Pin#1.
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FLOPPY DISK CONNECTOR
6. Hook it up to the Floppy Drive. Using the same FDD cable, connect
the other end to the back of the floppy drive. Again, there should only be
one way it can go in, but to make sure it is installed properly, line up the
red wire on the FDD cable with Pin #1.
FLOPPY DRIVE
7. Adding power. This is the easiest step. Grab an unused power cable,
preferably one with two leads on it. We recommend this since we can use
the second lead for the hard drive in the next lesson. With the power lead
in hand, connect it to the back of the floppy drive. The power lead can
only be inserted one way.
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POWER CABLE FOR

THE FLOPPY DRIVE
1. Set the Hard Drive Jumper. Open your hard drive users manual to
the jumper section and read it if you haven't already.
If you only have one hard drive, set the jumper to "Master" or "Single"
depending on your brand of hard drive. If you have two, set the one you
are going to put an operating system on to "Master" and the second to
"Slave."
2. Insert into Hard Drive bay. In most cases there are open bays below
the floppy drive. Slide the hard drive in.
HARD DRIVE BAY
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3. Screw in Hard Drive. As you did with the floppy drive, line up the
screw holes and insert screws on both sides to ensure its securely in
place.
SCREW
4. Connect IDE Cable to motherboard. Behind the FDD socket or near

it is the Primary IDE socket. As with the FDD cable there is only one way it
can be inserted. It should line up similar to the image below. Once it is
lined up, firmly press down and it should slide into place. Like with all
cables, do not force it. If it does not go in the first time, you might have it
backwards.
IDE CONNECTOR
IDE CABLE
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5. Connect IDE Cable to Hard Drive. Use the same techniques from
step 4 when connecting it to the hard drive.
IDE CABLE
HARD DRIVE
6. Adding power. On the same power cable you used with the floppy
drive, there is a larger 4 pin power lead. Plug this into the back of the hard
drive. Also like with the floppy drive, there is only one way it can plug in.
POWER CONNECTOR
FOR THE HARD DISK
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1. Set the Jumper on the CD-ROM. Grab your CD-ROM users manual to
the jumper section and read it if you haven't already.
If you only have one CD-ROM, set the jumper to "Master" or "Single"
depending on your brand of CD-ROM. If you have two, set one to "Master"
and the second to "Slave."
2. Attach audio cable. You can either do this step now and string the
cable through the bay or wait until you have the CD-ROM installed. Using
the cable shown below, simply connect it to the back of the CD-ROM drive.
I will show you where to plug in
the
other end in our PCI Section.
AUDIO
CABLE
3. Remove face plate and insert CD-ROM into bay. Similar to the
floppy drive, pop the face plate off and slide the drive into the bay as
shown below.
CD ROM
BAY
FACE PLATE
4. Screw it in. Once the drive is in the bay, line up the holes and insert
the screws. Do this for both sides like you did with the hard drive and
floppy drive.
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5. Connect IDE Cable to motherboard. This step is the same as when

installing the IDE cable for the hard drive except you use a vacant IDE
socket similar to the one below in image A. Image B shows what yours
should look similar to once they are all connected.
IDE
CONNECTOR
MOTHERBOARD
IDE
6. Connect IDE Cable to

CD-ROM Drive. Use the
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same techniques you used to install the hard drive IDE cable when
connecting it to the CD-ROM drive.
CD ROM
IDE
CABLE
7. Adding power.
Locate an unused 4
pin power lead and
plug it into the back
of the CD-ROM
drive.
POWER
CONNECTOR
FOR THE CD
1. Remove
unnecessary temporary metal plate. Only remove the metal plate
from the slot you are going to use. If you do not remove this, you cannot
install your video card.
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FACE PLATE
2. Locate AGP Slot on Motherboard. Your AGP Slot should look similar
to the one in the image below
AGP
SLOT
3. Line up and install Video Card in AGP Slot. Line up the video card
with the slot and gently press down on both sides until it slides in place.
AGP SLOT
VIDEO CARD
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4. Insert screw. There is only one screw needed to secure the video card
in place
SCREW
1. Remove any unnecessary temporary metal plates. Only remove

the metal plates from the slots you are going to use. If you do not remove
these, you cannot install any PCI components. Most either unscrew or pop
out
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METAL PLATE FOR

THE SOUND CARD
2. Locate PCI Slots on Motherboard. Your PCI Slots should look similar
to the ones in the image below.
PCI SLOT
3. Line up and install Video Card in AGP Slot. Line up the video card
with the slot and gently press down on both sides until it slides in place.
SOUND CARD
AGP SLOT
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4. Insert screw. There is only one screw needed to secure the video card
in place.
SCREW
1. Line up holes with fan. On the inside of the case there should be a
series of holes similar to the one in the picture below. Line up the four
corner holes with the holes on the fan.
HOLES
2. Insert screws. Once you have lined up the holes, simply insert the
screws.
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SCREW
S
3. Plug in power lead to motherboard. Grab your motherboard

manual and look for a "Jumper & Connector Guide" section. Similar to
plugging in the heatsink fan, look for a vacant fan connector named
"System Fan Power" or something similar. Once located, plug it in!
POWER LEAD
1. Snap fan into housing. Some cases come with a plastic housing. After
purchasing the proper size fan, snap it into the housing.
FAN
SNAP
MATERI
FAN HOUSING
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2. Snap housing into case. Some are different than others, for ours we
had to insert the left side first, then firmly press down on the right side
until it snaps into place.
SNAP
SNAP
3. Plug in power lead to motherboard. Grab your motherboard

manual and look for a "Jumper & Connector Guide" section. Similar to
plugging in the heatsink fan, look for a free fan connector named "System
Fan Power" or something similar. Once located, plug it in!
POWER LEAD
1. Just plug it all in! Use the diagram below to see where each plug
goes. Some plugs (i.e. keyboard, mouse, speaker) are colored so match
them up with the correct color on the back of the computer.
2. Plug everything into an outlet. Hopefully you purchased a surge
protector. Plug everything into the surge protector such as the system
power cord, monitor power cord, speaker power cord...etc, then plug the
surge protector into the wall.
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Tools, and Materials:

Philip screw driver
Anti-static wrist strap
Gloves
Mask
Apron
Computer Case
Motherboard
Processor (CPU)
Sound Card
Heat sink
RAM
Floppy Disk Drive
FDD cable
IDE cables
CD ROM drive
Hard Disk Drive
Video Card
Chassis Fan
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Fan Housing
Mouse
Monitor
Keyboard
Speaker
Power Plugs
AVR / UPS
Given the tools and materials, assemble the computer system.
You will be assed using the criteria in the score card below.
PERFORMANCE SCORE CARD
Evaluation:
CRITERIA
RATING
1. Components are properly installed.
50%
2. Proper use of Tools
20%
3. Observance of Safety Precautions
20%
4. Observance of 5S in the workplace
10%
TOTAL
100%
Firmware
There is software stored on every motherboard. The ROM circuits
contain important system routines which help to startup the PC and which
hold everything together.
The BIOS and startup programs.
The Setup program and CMOS storage.
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PC startup
When you switch on the power to your PC, a lot of things happen.
You here the noise of the various cooling fans, and shortly afterwards, text
starts to scroll up onto the screen. It is the firmware which is doing this
work.
Remember that the PC cannot do anything unless it receives
instructions. Instructions are fragments of programs which are loaded into
the CPU, and the CPU starts by executing the system software which is
stored on the motherboard. Later, once the PC is up and running, the
operating system can fetch instructions (programs) itself from the hard
disk; but during startup, the CPU is fed instructions from the ROM code in
the motherboard.
A ROM circuit containing Award BIOS (typically 1 or 2 MB of data).

That is, the startup programs are stored in ROM circuits. ROM stands
for Read Only Memory. These circuits contain data, which can normally
only be read. Thus the PC is born at the manufacturer with system
software stored in its hardware.
On newer motherboards, however, Flash ROM is used (so-called
EEPROM circuits). With these, the data can be changed by the user (BIOS
updates). For convenience, these circuits are still called BIOS ROM.
BIOS is important system software, because it is only after these
programs have been loaded and executed that the PCs operating system
can be loaded from the hard disk (or alternatively, from a diskette or
another drive). This is called the boot process.
Checking the hardware
When the power supply is activated, the CPU fetches the first
instructions from the ROM BIOS. Then the POST routine starts, which
checks the hardware devices. POST stands for Power On Self Test, and this
is quickly accomplished. Text doesnt reach the screen until POST has
been executed.
If POST encounters a fault in the machine, the program will write a
message on the screen. If the screen has not yet been made ready, or if
the fault is, for example, linked to the video card, the program will
normally emit beeps using the PC speaker. The pattern of bleeps and
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beeps varies for the different BIOS manufacturers, but the pattern
indicates where the fault is located. For example, 8 beeps from a BIOS
from AMI can mean a fault in the graphics system, while a constant series
of short beeps indicates a fault in the RAM when using BIOS from Award.
Some motherboards have built in LEDs which can also signal faults. The
fault messages are always explained in the motherboard manual.
When POST has finished executing, you normally hear a single beep
from the speaker, and startup continues. Next the BIOS is loaded for the
video card. This leads to the first text on the screen, which is normally the
name of the BIOS supplier and the program version.
The startup program is now in the process of checking the various
hardware, and generally bringing the machine to life. You can make
contact with the Setup program at this time, for example by pressing the
Delete key once. After this you will see that the RAM is being counted.
You can also read which CPU is in the machine. Any error messages (e.g. if
the hard disk is not connected properly) can now be seen on the screen.
Try to follow the startup process yourself when you switch on your
PC. You can stop the process by pressing the Pause key, so that you have
time to read the messages. Below you can see the startup messages for a
PC with Award BIOS, which has found 512 MB of RAM.
At the top of the screen you can read that Award has supplied the
startup program.
The startup program installs the other system devices, such as floppy disk
and ATA drives, and locates the logical devices (such as COM, LPT, etc.).
The PCI bus is scanned for devices.
The last link in the startup process is that the BIOS looks in the
CMOS storage to find the chosen boot device. Normally it has to boot from
one of the hard disks, and the BIOS thus has to read the contents of the
master boot record (which is a particular sector on the hard disk). It then
continues by loading the operating system from the hard disk, and the
startup programs have played out their role.
CMOS and Setup
The startup program needs information about the PCs hardware.
However, some of this system information has to be manually entered.
This includes things like whether a floppy disk drive is installed, and the
actual time and date, etc. Fortunately we dont have to type in this
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information every time we start the PC. It is done by the manufacturer,

and the information is stored in a small CMOS chip.
CMOS is a special type of RAM, which excels at using very little
power. The chip is used as a storage area for the small database of
hardware information. The database is necessary for the startup
programs, which, for example, use it as a list of the hardware which has to
be checked.
The CMOS storage holds something like 256 bytes, and is
maintained using power from the PCs small battery on the motherboard.
Without a permanent power supply, all the information would disappear
from the CMOS.
You can correct the settings in the CMOS storage yourself. You might
need to do this, for example, if you install a new hard disk. Thats why we
have access to the CMOS via the Setup program, which is also stored in
the motherboards ROM circuits. Setup can be activated during startup by
pressing a special key (e.g. Delete).
The Setup program is used to change the settings in the CMOS storage.
A quick look at Setup
If you want to look at the facilities of the Setup program, you have
to activate it while the startup programs are scrolling over the screen.
The Setup program can look a bit different, from one PC to another.
Below is the opening menu from my PC:
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Standard CMOS Features
This menu is one of the most fundamental of them all. Here you can
change the date and time. Floppy disk drives are so unintelligent that the test
program cannot check whether a floppy drive is installed or not. This must
therefore be specified.
Advanced BIOS Features

Here you can set which
device should be used to boot
from. It can be the hard disk or
the floppy disk, and if you have
several
built-in
hard
disk
controllers (ATA, RAID or SCSI),
you specify which of them should
perform the boot operation.
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Many of the menu choices allow you to either enable or disable

(activate or deactivate) various functions.
This menu is linked to the chipset, which can be programmed in

various ways. For example, there are various advanced settings for the
AGP and PCI buses. If you use a USB-based keyboard you can specify that
here. Then it will work in 16-bit DOS mode (real mode) as well.
Integrated Peripherals. This menu contains settings associated with the

ATA and Super I/O controllers. For example, you can disable the floppy
disk controller (FDC), so that a floppy disk drive cannot be connected. If
the motherboard has a built-in sound device you might be able to disable
it here.
Power management. This menu allows you to set how the various
power saving functions should operate. There is nothing to benefit from
this. The PC consumes the same energy with or without power
management activated. On the hand power management can be quite
irritating in daily use.
PnP and PCI Configurations. This menu allows you to allocated IRQs
for each PCI slot yourself. You can also change the PCI bus timing, should
you happen to want to.
PC Health Status. This gives you a report on the CPUs current
temperature and voltage, and how fast the cooling fans are whirring (if
they are connected in the right way). This menu is used, for example, by
overclockers, who are very keen to know that the PC is not burning out.
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Frequency/Voltage Control. This menu allows you to set the clock

multiplier factor for the CPU, if it allows this, and adjust the voltage for the
processor core, AGP system and I/O bus.
PC
Health
provides an instant report on the CPUs physical state.
Status
Set Supervisor and User password. These menus allow you to choose
a supervisor password, which is used to protect the Setup settings. This is
used in some schools, where certain students have a tendency to fiddle
with the computers setup options.
Resetting the CMOS storage
There are options there to reload the standard settings (Load FailSafe Defaults and Load Optimized Defaults). You can make use of this if,
after playing around, you find that your settings no longer work.
If it gets right out of hand, you can always reset the CMOS. You
might need to do this, for example, if you set up password protection for
Setup, and then forget the password.
The motherboard has a jumper which erases the CMOS data. You
move the jumper, start the PC, and the data is erased. You then enter new
data and move the jumper back again.
Another method is to remove the motherboard battery. This
maintains the CMOS data, so all the data is erased if you briefly remove
the battery.
CMOS
BATTERY
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BIOS and Boot Process

Equipment and Material Needed:
System unit
Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
AVR
Procedure:
Enter BIOS setup.
Change date and time.
Configure boot sequence:
1st boot
floppy disk
2nd boot
CD/ DVD ROM
Evaluation:
CRITERIA
RATING
1. Follow the steps correctly
70%
2. Save and Exit the Setup
20%
3. Observance of Safety Precautions
10%
TOTAL
100%
3rd boot
hard disk
Save and exit BIOS setup.
Given the equipment and materials, configure the computer
system.
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Microsoft's Windows 98 SE - CD Installation

INTRODUCTION
What you will require to do this walkthrough is
1.
A Windows 98 CD
2.
A Computer with CD-ROM access
To start this Windows install. First check that the first boot device in
your system BIOS is set to the CD-ROM Drive.
( To find out how to access the BIOS please refer to your
motherboard manual or the manufacturer of your computer. (The
system bios can usually be entered on boot, usually by pressing
the F1, F2, F8, F10 or DEL key. Make sure you save the settings
before exiting)
If you are unsure or don't want to enter the BIOS then just test the
computer by putting the CD-ROM in the drive and rebooting the computer.
This is the recommended way to install windows.
You will know that your computer will/has booted of CD-ROM when
the following screen appears.
PART 1
To begin the Windows 98 install select Option 2 (Boot from CD-Rom)
The following screen will appear next. Select Option 1. (Start Windows 98
Setup from CD-ROM)
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Your CD-ROM driver will now install, be patient this may take a few
moments.
Now press Enter to continue, or F3 to exit.
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Setup will now perform checks on your system, press Enter to continue.
Next Scandisk will run, let this complete or setup.
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Now setup will copy important files for the install.
PART 2
Setup has now begun, the mouse should now be active, press Continue to
proceed. If you have a change of mind then press Exit Setup. If the mouse
is not active press "ENTER" on the keyboard.
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The wizard will now start. Be patient this may take a few moments.
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Now select the directory you wish to install Windows into. By default
C:\Windows will be selected. You can change this, but it is not advised.
Click on Next to Continue.
Setup will now prepare the directory, be patient this may take a moment.
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Setup now checks disk space.
What do you wish to install. We recommend Typical, which is the default.

So click Next to continue.
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Windows Components to be installed will now be listed. Leave at default

and press Next.
If a Network card has been detected the following will appear. Fill in the
details and click Next.
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Now your country settings, select as needed and then press Next.
Windows will now copy files, this will take sometime. Be patient
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PART 3
After sometime you will be prompted to restart, Windows will do it itself,
you can click on Restart Now to quicken the process.
The CD-ROM boot menu will appear. Select option 1 (Boot from Hard Disk)
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Booting for first time screen will appear.
Now enter your name, company is optional. Click on Next to continue.
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Now the License Agreement. Read and if you agree click on "I accept the
Agreement" and click next. If you select ""I don't accept the Agreement"
then setup will end.
Now input your product key or certificate authenticity code. This is 16

digits and is located on the back of your CD case or on the Windows 98
Book. If you have an OEM computer then it could be on the side or back of
your computer. Click next to continue.
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Next click on Finish.
PART 4
Setup will now finalize the hardware and install settings.
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Plug and Play Devices.....
Your computer will prompt to restart....
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The CD boot menu will appear. Select option 1 (Boot from Hard Disk) and
press enter.
Windows is booting.
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PART 5
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Now select your date/time settings, using the down arrow beside GMT
-0800.
Once selected click on apply and then OK.
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Windows will continue to setup Windows items.
The computer will now need restarted again.
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PART 6
The CD-ROM boot menu will appear. Select Option 1 (Boot from Hard Disk)
and press enter.
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Windows will continue to load.
and update System Settings.
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At long last you have arrived at the desktop.
If you are lucky you will have no drivers to install, but chances are the
next step will be to install them. Check out device manager for unknown
devices, likely items are Network Cards, Sound Cards, Printers, Scanners,
Graphics Cards, Digital Cameras, plus any other item you have.
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Equipment:
Computer unit with CD or DVD drive
AVR / UPS
Materials:
Windows 98 SE Installer
Procedure:
1. Using FDISK utility:
Erase the existing partition.
Format the hard disk
Install the Operating System (OS), Windows 98.
Evaluation:
CRITERIA
RATING
1. Operating System is installed with no

errors.
2. Proper disk partitioning and partition is
performed.
3. Proper use of equipment and materials is
observed.
4. Observance of Safety Precautions.
TOTAL
30%
30%
20%
20%
100%
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This section describes how to install Windows XP to your new hard

disk.
Windows XP Minimum requirements
Pentium 233 Mhz or compatible processor or faster; 300MHZ 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
1. Insert the Windows XP CD-ROM and reboot the computer
-If you see a message about hitting any key to boot the CD, do so now.
-Otherwise, you will see a message about Setup inspecting your system.
2. MS-DOS portion of Setup begins

-In the first stage
of setup; you will
see a series of
blue and gray
MS-DOS-based
screens. In the
first step, you will
be asked to press
F6 if you need to
install any thirdparty or RAID
drivers.
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3. Welcome to
Setup
-Finally, Setup
begins. In this
step, you can set
up XP, launch the
Recovery Console
(another, more
complicated
system recovery
tool), or quit.
-Press ENTER to
continue Setup,
and it will
examine your
hard drives and
removable disks.
4. Read the license agreement

-Next, you'll have
to agree to
Microsoft's
complex
licensing
agreement.
Among the
highlights: You
don't actually
own Windows XP
and you can only
install it on one
PC.
No one reads
this, I know, but
it's probably a
good idea to at
least check it
out.
-Hit F8 to continue
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5. Choose an installation partition

This crucial
step lets you
choose where
to install XP. On
a 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. 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.
6. Select the file system
If you created a
new partition, or
wish to change the
file system of an
existing partition,
you can do so in
the next step.
Generally
speaking, I
recommend going
with the NTFS file
system, which is
more secure than
FAT.
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.
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In this example, I've selected an existing FAT32 partition and elected to

format it in NTFS format.
7. Optionally format the partition

If 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.
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
disks, and create
a list of files to copy.
8. Setup folder copy phase and reboot
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.
When the file copy is complete, Setup will initialize and save your XP
configuration. It will then reboot your PC.
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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 CDbased Setup from reloading, eject the CD and reboot. Setup will ask for
the CD when needed.
9. GUI Setup begins
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 progress
through GUI Setup, you can read promotional information about XP on the
right
side of
the
screen
if
you're
bored.
Next,
your
hardware devices are detected. This could take several minutes.
10. Regional and language Options

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.
Click
Next to
continue.
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11. Personalize your software

Now, enter your name and, optionally, 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.
Paul Thurrott or
whatever).
Click Next to
continue.
12. Enter your

product key
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.
Click Next to continue.
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13. Enter a computer name and administrator password

In 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
generally be you, of
course).
14. Supply your date and time settings
Next, you can supply the date and time, which are auto-set based on
information in your
BIOS, and the time
zone, which is
irritatingly set to
PST, which is where
Microsoft is. Change
these as
appropriate.
Click Next to
continue.
15. Network setup
If you have a
networking card
or modem, Setup
now installs the
networking
components,
which include the
client for
Microsoft
networks, File and
Print Sharing, the
Quality of Service
(QoS) Packet
Scheduler, and
the TCP/IP
networking protocol by default.
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16. Choose networking settings

In this phase, you can choose to keep the default settings (recommended)
or enter custom settings. I recommend later disabling QoS, but for now,
it's generally best to leave it as-is, unless you have specific needs dictated
by your ISP or network.
Note that XP doesn't include the legacy NetBEUI protocol out of the box. If
you want to use this protocol, you will need to install it later from the XP
CD-ROM.
Windows XP Professional only:

16b. Enter workgroup or domain information
In Windows XP Professional only, you will be able to select a workgroup or
domain name next. Home Edition doesn't work with Windows domains,
however, and Setup will automatically supply the workgroup name
MSHOME, which you can change later. The default workgroup name in XP
Pro is, imaginatively, WORKGROUP. I recommend changing this; I use the
workgroup THURROTT at home, for example.
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17. Setup completion

From this point on, Setup will continue to completion without any further
need for interaction, so this is a good time to grab a drink or a snack.
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.
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
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19. Change display settings

Users with CRT monitors and some LCDs (such as laptops and flat panel
displays) will see a Display Settings dialog 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 CRT monitor, or to the
native resolution of an LCD display.
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.
Click OK to accept the screen resolution change.
20. Welcome to Microsoft Windows

Now, you are
presented with
XP's "Out of Box
Exerience," or
OOBE, which
presents a silly
wizard to guide
you through the
final set up of
your PC.
Click Next to
continue.
21. Network setup

In the opening OOBE
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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.
We'll assume that your network is up and running and select Yes.
22. Optionally activate and register Windows
If 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 semipermanently, so be sure this is what you want. 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).
I recommend
selecting No here,
since you can
activate later easily
enough. If you do
select Yes, you are
asked whether
you'd like to register
the product. Unlike
activation,
registration is optional .
3. Set up users
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 (see Postinstallation tasks, below, for details).
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.
Click Finish when done creating users. At this point, OOBE ends and you're
reading to go. Click Finish again.
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24. Logon to Windows XP for the first time

name, that account will logon and you'll be presented with the XP
desktop. After you create passwords, however, you'll be asked to enter a
password before you can logon. With OOBE out of the way, you're
presented with the XP Welcome Screen for the first time. This will list all of
the users you created, along with lame, randomized images you can
change later (again, see below). When you click on a user
Equipment:
Computer unit with CD or DVD drive
AVR / UPS
Materials:
Windows XP Service Pack 2/3 Installer
Procedure:
1. Erase the existing partition.
2. Create two (2) partitions
3. Format partition 1.
4. Install the Operating System (OS), Windows XP.
Evaluation:
CRITERIA
1. Operating System is installed
with no errors.
RATING
30%
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2. Proper disk partitioning and

partition is performed.
3. Proper use of equipment and
materials is observed.
4. Observance of Safety
Precautions.
TOTAL
30%
20%
20%
100%
The following tools and equipment are classified according to their

functions and uses.
Equipment and
Accessories
LAN Card
UPS
Server
24 port-hub
Modem
Fax machine
PC Video camera
USBExternalCD writer
USB scanner
USB printers
USB Flash Drive
Tools
Materials
Screwdriver(standard)
Screwdriver(Philips)
Long nose pliers
Mechanical pliers
Allen wrench
Multitester
Crimping tools
Soldering
iron
(30
watts)
Wire stripper
LAN Tester
Anti-static wrist wrap
Device
drivers/installers
Software applications
Network OS Software
RJ 45
UTP Cat 5 cable
Motherboards
manual and installer
Sound device driver
installer
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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 asses 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 that 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.
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Printer - it 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.
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Desoldering Tool is used to unsolder

unwanted parts or component in the
circuit with the support of soldering
pencil
Philips Screw Driver- is used to drive
or fasten positive slotted screws
Multitester- is an instrument use to

measure voltage, current and resistance.
NIC Network Interface Card The PC

expansion board that plug into a personal
computer or server and works with the
network operating system to control the
flow
of information over the network.
RJ 45 is the connector plugged into the NIC ports on computers

and often connecting the main networking hardware
together.
UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair, is a popular

type of cable used in computer networking
that consists of two shielded wires twisted
around each other.
Motherboard contains the CPU, BIOS,

memory, mass storage interfaces, serial
and parallel ports, expansion slot and all
the controllers required to control standard
peripheral devices such as the display
screen, keyboard and disk drive.
Software applications
Software - is the programs and data that a computer uses.
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Network OS Software
Network-are multiple computers linked together to make
simultaneous information sharing and exchange by multiple users.
Sound Device Driver Installer / Sound and Audio Devices A

windows XP Control Panel applet, called Sounds, and Multimedia in
Windows 2000, for configuring the systems sound card.
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Hardware
-the physical
computer and its
components
Storage Devices
-stores data and
program
instructions
Central Processing
Unit (CPU) carries
out program
instructions
Input Devices
allow the user to
communicate with
the computer
Output Devices
enable the computer to
present information to
the user
Diskette
USB
CD
Arithmetic Unit
Registers
Control Section
Internal Bus
Keyboard
Mouse
Joystick
Printers
Monitors
Speakers
Scanners
A network is a collection of computers and related equipment

(printers, webcams, game consoles, etc.) connected so that data can
move between them. Even if you have a single computer, it looks to the
Internet as part of a network. The Internet, then, is a network of networks.
The majority of networking, is done using the internet standard. At
the center of the basic diagram of a wired network is either a hub or a
switcher and computers are connected to the hub, much like spokes of a
wheel or star. Each connection at the hub is called a port.
Three Basic Network Categories
Local Area Network- the smallest of the three network types,

consist of PCs connected together within a limited area, such as
within the same building, floor or department.
Metropolitan Area Network are network that spans no more

than 50 miles. It is design to connect LANs spanning a town or city
Wide Area Network used to distribute information thousand of

miles among thousands of users.
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Network Hardware
Network Interface Card (NIC)

a printed circuit board, an adapter
that plugs into the computers
motherboard when connected with
a network cable, provides the
physical
link
between
your
computer and the network.
Network Hub a hardware device

that all PCs on a network are
connected to by cabling. The hub
manages
receiving
and
transmitting data from networked
services.
Wireless Hubs are hubs designed for the home
Kinds of Hubs
- Standalone Hubs are single products with a number of ports.
It is usually include some method of linking them to other
standalone hubs for network expansion.
- Stackable Hubs work just like standalone hubs, except that
several of them can be stacked (connected) together, usually by
short lengths of cable.
- Modular Hubs are popular in networks because they are
easily expanded and always have management option. It is purchased
as chassis, or card cage, with multiple card slots, each of which accepts
a communication card, or module
3 Basic Hub Types

- Passive Hubs simply connects various cables
- Active Hubs amplify or boost signals
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- Intelligent Hubs select which path a specific signal will travel
Repeater a device that strengthen

signals and allow then to stay clear
over longer distances.
Network Bridge divides network

into
smaller,
more
manageable
sections helping reduce network traffic.
Network Switch It helps determine

how data moves over large networks.
Router a device that forwards data

packets between Local or Wide Area
Network groups.
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A computer is defined as a machine that can be programmed to

manipulate symbols. Its principal characteristics are:
It responds to a specific set of instructions in a well-defined manner.
It can execute a prerecorded list of instructions (a program).
It can quickly store and retrieve large amounts of data.
Therefore computers can perform complex and repetitive procedure
quickly, precisely and reliably.
Computers can be generally classified by size and power as
follows:
Personal computer: A small, single-user computer based on a

microprocessor.
PERSONAL COMPUTER
Workstation: A powerful, single-user computer. A workstation is

like a personal computer, but it has a more powerful microprocessor
and, in general, a higher-quality monitor.
Minicomputer: A multi-user computer capable of supporting up to

hundreds of users simultaneously.
Mainframe: A powerful multi-user computer capable of supporting

many hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously.
WORKSTATION
MAINFRAME
MINICOMPUTER
SUPERCOMPUTERS
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Supercomputer: An extremely fast computer that can perform

hundreds of millions of instructions per second.
Personal Computer Types

Notebook computer
An extremely lightweight personal computer that weighs weigh less
than 6 pounds and are small enough to fit easily in a briefcase. Aside from
size, the principal difference between a notebook computer and a
personal computer is the display screen. Notebook computers come with
battery packs that enable you to run them without plugging them in.
These are also called Laptop computers.
NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
Laptop computer
A small, portable computer -- small enough that it can sit on your lap.
Sub notebook computer
A portable computer that is slightly lighter and smaller than a fullsized notebook computer. Typically, sub notebook computers have a
smaller keyboard and screen, but are otherwise equivalent to notebook
computers.
Hand-held computer
A portable computer that is small enough to be held in ones hand.
The most popular hand-held computers are those that are specifically
designed to provide PIM (personal information manager) functions, such
as a calendar and address book. Hand-held computers are also called
PDAs or Personal Digital Assistants, palmtops and pocket
PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANTS (PDA) / HANDHELD

COMPUTERS
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Module: Installing of Computer Systems and Networks
Learning Outcome # 02: Install Equipment, Device / System

1. Standard procedures for OHS in installing devices/systems are
followed.
2. Operating systems/ devices are installed according to workplace
standards.
3. Modification and innovation of devices/systems are done during
installation with the consent of the client.
4. Installation of the devices/systems are carried out in consonance
with the unit of specification
5. Unplanned events or conditions are carried out following the unit
of specification and procedure.
6. Approval obtained before any contingencies are implemented
based on established procedure.
7. Standard testing procedure are strictly followed for the newly
installed device/system.
Resources:
Tools, Materials and Equipment and Facilities
ICT Laboratory
Computer Table and Chairs
Computers
Printers
LCD
Webcam
Digital Camera
Installation CDs
And other Computer Acessories
References:
Andres Sr., Antonio M. Introduction of Computer. Fully Illustrated,

Valenzuela City; May 2003 World Class Publishing and Packaging
Sto. Domingo, Josephine C.,Learning Windows XP and Internet the
Easy Way Computers - The Easy Way
Copyright 1997
http://www.geeks.com/techtips/2006/techtips-24aug06.htm
Copyright 1997
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Sawyer, Stackey G./ Williams, Brian K., Using Information

Technology, A Practical Introduction to Computers and
Communications International Ed. MC Graw-Hill Higher
Education;2000
Personal Protective Equipment

It 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 microchip factory).
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 ones cloth.
Dust Mask- A covering for the

face to prevent the inhaling or
absorbing
dust
and
other
chemicals
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Gloves - The covering material

with a separate sheath for each
finger used for hand protection.
Students even teacher during their laboratory period should require

to use of personal protective equipment. Some of these are:
Goggles A large spectacles,
with shields around the rims, for
protecting the eyes from dust,
excessive light, wind, etc.
Anti-Static and Safety Precautions

The little shock you experienced while you are walking across a
carpeted floor or 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 to yourself
Safety and Anti-Static Rules
When possible, try to avoid working in carpeted areas. Carpeting

greatly increases static buildup within your body.
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 (nonmetallic) edge. Don't touch the pins or other connectors.
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.
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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.
Directions:
The class will be divided into five groups. Each group has their own
respective leader. The group will prepare a skit regarding personal
protective equipment. After the activity they will be graded thru the given
Performance Score Card below:
Performance Criteria
Scoring
1 2 3 4 5
1. The students clearly identified personal protective

equipment.
2. The students utilized actual tools/device in performing the
skit.
3. The students applied safety precautions during the play.
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4. The play gave students more critical thinking on the

personal protective equipment.
5. The students cooperatively performed the play.
5
4
3
2
1
Excellently Performed
Very Satisfactorily Performed
Satisfactorily Performed
Fairly Performed
Poorly Performed
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Operating System (Os)

is a software that manages computer resources and provides
programmers/users with an interface used to access those resources.
is a layer of software which takes care of technical aspects of a

computer's operation. It shields the user of the machine from the
low-level details of the machine's operation and provides frequently
needed facilities.
Below is a listing of common operating systems available today, and who

developed them.
Operating system Developer
Operating
Developer
system
Corel Linux
Corel
MS-DOS 5.x
Microsoft
Linux
Linux Torvalds
MS-DOS 6.x
Microsoft
MAC OS 8
Apple
Windows 2000
Microsoft
MAC OS 9
Apple
Windows 2003
Microsoft
MAC OS 10
Apple
Windows 95
Microsoft
MAC OS X
Apple
Windows 98
Microsoft
Mandrake Linux
Mandrake
Windows CE
Microsoft
MS-DOS 1.x
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Software is the component of a computer system which refers to

the set of instructions written in a code-that computers can understand
and execute. Another name for this set of instructions is program.
Three Types of Software
1. System Software
2. Application Software
3. Programming Language
System Software. This software tells the CPU what to do, a more
common term is Operating System (OS). The most popular OS in use for
PC microcomputer is Microsofts MS DOS. DOS for short is a collection of
various programs that help control your PC. Other operating systems are
Microsoft Windows (from the early Windows 95 and 98 to the current
windows Vista, OS 2, MAC OS, Unix, Linux and Apples OS 9.
Application Software. This is designed and written to perform specific
personal, business, or scientific processing tasks, such as payroll,
processing, human resource management, or inventory management.
Common Application software are the following:
Word Processor This serves as an electronic typewriter and even
more. With word processors, the user can easily produce quality
documents like memos and reports.
Popular word processors
include MS Word and Word Perfect.
Spreadsheets- These are programs that simulate a paper divided
into rows and columns, where values can be placed. These are used
for advanced numerical analysis and calculations. Some of the more
common spreadsheet programs are Lotus 1-2-3 and, Ms Excel and
Open Calculate.
Database Programs These serve to collect a structured
collection of data, which can later be managed and manipulated.
Presentation Software These are programs that allow users to
create electronic presentation for reports and other functions.
Desktop Publishing Software This allow the user to create page
makeups and do simple typesetting to produce various materials,
such as books pamphlets, reports, and booklets. Example of DTP
software are MS Publisher, and PageMaker.
Reference Software These are electronic versions of various
references such as encyclopedia, almanacs, atlases, dictionaries,
thesauri, and the like.
Graphics Programs These allow the creation and manipulation of
graphics, images, objects, and pictures. Some of the common
graphics programs are CorelDraw, Photoshop, and Computer Aided
Design (CAD)
Educational Software These include tutorials and electronic
lessons that give students knowledge or training in a particular
subject or skill, such as Math or Science or in gardening or cooking.
Computer Games These are programs that simulate real games
or provide entertainment and adventure to users.
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Network Software These are programs that make it possible for

computers in different areas to be connected, allowing their users to
communicate with each other.
Language Software These provide programmers with the
necessary tools to write programs and instructions to computer.
Programming Software. Programmers use this software for making
computer programs. Programming software is a tool to make software
using different programming languages.
A peripheral device is any component or piece of equipment that

expands a computers input, storage, and output capabilities. Peripheral
devices serve specific purpose, enhance a computers functions, or add
new service or additional resources.
Video Card - converts the processors output information into a
video signal that can be sent through a cable to the monitor.
Sound Card enhances the computers sound-generating
capabilities by allowing sound to be output Philips Screw Driver- Used
to drive or fasten positive slotted
screws through speakers
Monitor is the display
device that takes the electrical
signals from the video card and
MONITOR
forms an image using points of
colored light on the screen.
Speaker plays sounds

transmitted
as
electrical
the sound card.
Printer - an output
device that produces text
graphics on paper.
signals
from
SPEAKERS
and
PRINTER
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KEYBOARD
Keyboard an input device that converts letters, numbers, and

other characters into electrical signals readable by the processors.
Mouse is used for inputting commands and to manipulate objects

viewed on the computer display screen.
MOUSE
Microphone - a device that converts sounds to electrical signals

by means of a vibrating diaphragm.
Scanner - it is an input device that
reads text or illustration printed on paper,
translates the information into a form that a
computer can use.
SCANNER
Digital Camera use a

light-sensitive processor chip to
capture photographic images in
digital form on a small diskette
inserted in the camera or on flash
memory chips.
DIGITAL
CAMERA
Graphic tablet objects are drawn using a pen or a puck. The

puck is technically a tablet cursor, not a mouse.
Joy Stick - a hand-held control stick that allows a player to
control the movements of a cursor on a computer screen or a symbol in a
video game .
Other Peripheral Devices
Hard-disk drive is a
storage device that stores
billions of characters of data
on a non removable disk.
HARD DRIVE
Modem an electronic device that connects

computers via a telephone line, allowing the
exchange of information.
MODEM
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Sample Presentation / Illustration of Peripheral Devices
Multimedia is the combination of different types of communication

media (sound, print, video, and so on)
Multimedia refers to computer system that lets the user access and
interact with computerized text high resolution still graphics, motion
visuals, and sound. Three elements in particular distinguish multimedia:
sound, motion, and the opportunity for interaction.
CD-ROM is the backbone of multimedia applications, a spinoff of
audio CD technology, stands for compact disk-read-only memory. The
name implies its application. CD ROM disks are created at a mastering
facilities, just as audio CDs are created at a recording studio. The following
is a sampling of available CD.
The Grolier Electronic Encyclopedia

The Oxford English Dictionary
Microsoft Bookshelf
Great Cities of the World
Sound Effects
The Animals
World Atlas
Dessert Storm and others
These days a desktop computer is usually a multimedia computer,

with sound and graphics capability. A multimedia computer features such
equipment as a fast processor, DVD device, sound card, graphics card and
speakers, and you may also wish to have headphones and microphones.
You may even wish to add scanner, sound recorder, and digital camera.
Multimedia presentations are becoming more and more prevalent.
These types of presentations are being used not only in encyclopedia and
other reference tools, but for selling a product or teaching a new concept.
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HARDWARE Refers to the tangible (things you can touch) components of

a computer system. Hardware components are further divided into three
groups namely
Input Devices
Output devices
System Unit
INPUT DEVICES. Performs the two most basic computing tasks:
issuing commands and entering data. Common input devices are the
following:
- Keyboard is a standard input device of most computers
KEYBOARD
- Mouse is a hand-clicked device used for

MOUSE
pointing. The modern mouse uses a ball for
movement and has two to three buttons.
- Trackball is like a stationary, upside
down mouse.
- Joystick is an input device which is commonly used for
computer games
JOYSTICK
LIGHT PEN
- Light pen a device used to draw, write, or issue commands

when it touches a specially designed screen.
OUTPUT DEVICES. After processing the data fed into computer
with the use of input devices, the information must now be outputted
in a form understood by human beings. Output devices are classified
according to the output they can produce. An output which you can
hold in your hand is called hard copy. Output types such as audio and
video are referred to as soft copy. The following are output devices
used.
- Printer - - an output device that produces text and graphics on
paper
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NON-IMPACT PRINTER
IMPACT PRINTER
- Video Monitors The monitor, or display is used to provide soft

copy output. Video monitors are either monochrome or colored
VIDEO
MONITOR
SPEAKERS
Speakers- play sounds transmitted as electrical signals from the

sound card.
Modem a device that sends and receives data over telephone
lines to and from computers.
Mode
m
THE SYSTEM UNIT. The system unit is the part of the computer
which is responsible for accepting and processing the data brought in
by the input devices. It also responsible for passing the resulting
information to the users via the output devices.
The Main Circuit Board - Also called the

"system board," is the main printed circuit board
in an electronic device, which contains sockets
that accept additional boards. In a personal
computer, the motherboard contains the bus,
CPU and coprocessor sockets, memory sockets,
keyboard controller and supporting chips.
MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD
Port is a connection from the main circuit

board to a peripheral device such as a keyboard, a printer or a video
monitor. The port is also called an interface. Ports are arranged at
the rear of the main circuit board.
Expansion Slot is a receptacle inside a computer or other
electronic system that accepts printed circuit boards.
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The Bus. is responsible for transporting electronic signals from

place to place or specific predefined routes.
The CPU The CPU is the computers processor, controller and
storage device
Case and Power Supply is
also known as the system unit,
the case or system cabinet is the
box that houses the processor
chip (CPU), the memory chips,
and the motherboard with power
supply, as drive, and CD-ROM or
DVD drive. It include a power
supply unit and a fan to keep the
circuitry free from overheating.
POWER SUPPLY
Clock it synchronizes the operation of all parts of the PC, and

provides the basic timing signal for the CPU.
Memory The memory in a computer system is of two fundamental
types: The main memory and the secondary memory.
RAM-(Random Access Memory)
is a group of memory chips,
typically of the dynamic RAM
(DRAM) type, which function as the
computer's primary workspace. The
"random" in RAM means that the
contents of each byte of storage in
the chip can be directly accessed
without regard to the bytes before
or after it.
BIOS The BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) is a ROM chip
that provide.
CMOS stores the configuration of the PC (example the password,
disk type, amount of memory installed, current time and data).
CMOS stands for Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor.
Secondary Memory Secondary memory is where programs and
data are kept for a long term basis. Common secondary storage
devices are the floppy disk and hard disk, Compact disk or CD.
FLOPPY DISK (or diskette) is as flimsy as a sheet of paper but is
protected by a sturdy, square jacket that encases it. It has a low
capacity, and is very, very slow compared to other storage devices.
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PROCESSOR CHIP
FLOPPY DISK
FLOPPY DRIVE
HARD-DISK DRIVE A hard-disk drive is a storage device that

store billons of characters of data on a nonremoveable disk platter.
HARD- DISK DRIVE
CD-ROM/DVD Drive
CD-ROM/DVD DRIVE A CD (computer disk) drive, or its more

recent variant, a DVD (digital video disk, is a storage device that use
laser technology to read data from optical disks.
VIDEO CARD is a board that is plugged into a period computer to
give it display capabilities. It connects the processors output
information into a video signal that can be sent through a cable to
the monitor.
VIDEO CARD
SOUND CARD
SOUND
CARD -
enhances the computers sound generating capabilities by allowing

sound to be output through speakers.
MODEM A modem is a device that sends and receives data over
telephone lines to and from computers.
MODEM
IDE CABLE / FLOPPY

CABLES
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POWER CABLES it supplies power from the power supply to the

drive. The power cables are red, yellow and black. The yellow wire
furnishes 12 volts of power, the red wire furnishes 5 volts of power,
the two black wire are ground wire for each.
IDE AND FLOPPY DISK RIBBON CABLE IDE stands for Integrate
Device Electronics. It shows how to connect an IDE cable to two
devices namely the top device (master) and the bottom device
(slave).
A network is a group of interconnected computers, linked for the

purpose of sharing files, programs and peripherals.
Through your
computers or office network, you can run programs, use printers, and edit
files from other computers as if they were located on your own.
A server is the computer on the network that manages the network
resources, such as the shared files, programs and printers.
Local-area network (LAN) is a computer network covering a small
geographic area, like a home, office, or group of buildings e.g. a school.
The majority of networking, particularly at the corporate level, is
done using the internet standard. At the center of the basic diagram of a
wired network is either a hub or a switcher and computers are connected
to the hub, much like spokes of a wheel or star. Each connection at the
hub is called a port.
Three Basic Network Categories
Local Area Network- the smallest of the three network types,
consists of PCs connected together within a limited area, such as within
the same building, floor or department.
LOCAL AREA
NETWORK
Metropolitan Area Network is a network that spans no more than

50 miles. It is design to connect LANs spanning a town or city
METROPOLITAN AREA
NETWORK
WIDE AREA NETWORK
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Wide Area Network is used to distribute information thousand of

miles among thousands of users.
Network Terms:
Network Server- is a powerful
computer whose sole purpose
is to serve network clients.
Host any computer whether

mainframe, server, or even PC
NETWORK SERVER
that acts as an information
source on a network.
Peers- mean any computer sharing the same protocol layer with
another computer.
Workstation- is any network computer that connects to and
request resources from a network
Protocol refers to the specific standards governing the sending
and receiving of data.
Types of Networks
server/client use a network operating system to manage the
entire work.
peer-to-peer - no centralized computer oversees the networks, no

server, and computers simply connect with each other in a network
group to share files, printers, and internet access.
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The Basic Rule

The basic rule for network design is known as the 5-4-3 rule. It states that
in a 10 Mbps. Ethernet network:
you can have a maximum of five cable segments between any two
computers
you can have a maximum of four repeaters (hubs, switches, wireless

access points, etc.) between any two computers
of the five cable segments (maximum) between any computers,

only three of these can terminate in computers.
No matter how well built your PC is, and how well written its
software, something is eventually going to go wrong.
Many times, computers will get slow for seemingly no reason at all.
Devices often malfunction and system problems can arise out of nowhere.
For people who rely on their computer for business or personal use, these
computer errors can be frustrating and problematic.
One of the most important aspects of using a PC is taking care of it.
Maintenance involves keeping your hard disk in optimum working
condition, checking for errors, and backing up important files.
Maintenance tasks also include adding new hardware to your system and
updating the files that control your hardware (called drivers).
Common Error Messages
As you work on your computer, there are error messages that come
up. The machine at times tries to tell you where the problem is. These
messages are like detective clues for the Help Desk.
Common Problems
1. My monitor is blacked out
2. I dont have any sound.
3. My machine is stuck and wont do anything
Checking of Peripherals
Keyboards
If our machine, when booting, gives off a constant beeping noise, it
is telling that your computer keyboard is not connected or not
working.
If there is no response, check the indicator light on the keyboard.
Is there a key stuck? Gently pry off the cover and clean it with
alcohol. Make sure it is not connected to your machine when you
are cleaning it.
Mouse
If your mouse starts acting erratic, it could be an insufficient
memory problem.
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If your mouse will only move one way, either vertically or

horizontally, your mouse may need cleaning. Shut down your
machine and unplug your mouse from the computer.
Optical mouse need cleaning of its bottom every now and then too.
Printer
Verify that the printer is working correctly by running a test print.
Unplug the printer cable from the back of the PC and try to print the
printer
Reattach the printer and run another test print,
Turn off the printer and try to print to it.
What error messages appear? Turn the printer back on and run a
test print
Turn off the printer and remove the ink or toner cartridge. Turn the
printer back on. Do any error messages appear? Try printing to the
printer. Do any error messages show up them?
Reinstall the ink or toner cartridge and run a test print. Remove all
of the paper from your printer and then try to print it. What error
messages appear now?
A Dead PC
First check the cable

Check the wall outlet
Turn the system off and wait for a few seconds and then try again.
Reach behind the machine and see if you feel air blowing out of the
power supply.
Look at the keyboard for the indicator lights being lit up as the
machine boots.
Sometimes the monitor has something to do with the system acting
up. Unplug the power cord from the monitor and the wall and re
plug it.
Listen to identify a beeping series if there is one.
Program/ Course:
Computer Hardware Servicing
Unit of Competency:
Install
Computer
Systems
and
Networks
Module:
Conducting Validation and Testing
Learning Outcome No. 3
Conduct validation and testing
1. OH&S policies are strictly followed resulting to no lost time injury.
2. Specified testing procedures for circuit and system are carried out.
3. Installed devices/systems are protected against loss/damage in
accordance with established standard
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4. Approval is obtained before any validation or testing is employed.

5. Installation proceedings, devices/systems test conforms with
specified requirements.
6. Every device system noticed to cause malfunction of the system is
removed, tested and returned to pretest condition in accordance
with the established procedures.
7. Final inspection, testing and validation are undertaken to ensure
quality performance of the system.
8. Documentation of the performed job is submitted to a laboratory
teacher following the format given.
Resources:
Tools, Materials and Equipment and Facilities
ICT Laboratory
Computer Table and Chairs
Computers
Printers
Installation CDs And other Computer Accessories
References:
Sawyer, Stackey G./ Williams, Brian K., Using Information
Technology, A Practical Introduction to Computers and
Communications International Ed. MC Graw-Hill Higher
Education;2000
Meyers Mike, Introduction to PC Hardware and Troubleshooting,
Philippines: McGraw-Hill Education (Asia): 2006
Marcelo, Antoinette R., Understanding PC Hardware, Philippines:
Jemma Inc., 2007
http://www.pcguide.com/byop/byop_PoweringUptheSystemfortheFirs
tTime.htm
http://www.tekxam.com/StudyGuide/concepts/Troubleshooting/troubleshoo
ting.html
http://www.pcguide.com/ts/toolsSoftware-c.html
http://www.pcguide.com/ts/toolsSoftware-c.html
Testing Procedures
Deciding When to Test the System.
Identify computer
symptoms and defects
Preparing to Test the System . Its recommended that you
should not plug your computer and monitor directly to a wall outlet.
Rather, you should purchase a UPS (uninterruptible power supply).
The UPS serves as a surge protector to prevent your system from
being damaged if a power spike is delivered to it and when power
will fail unexpectedly. The UPS gives you time to save your work and
properly shut down your system. If a system is turned off and back
on rapidly, its probably not good for the system. A very short power
drop could mimic this effect and could be hard on both the
computer and the monitor. A UPS prevents this.
Plugging in the power cord to the

back of the case
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Powering Up the System for the First Time . Examining the

back of the PC case, we see that there is a switch with two positions,
0 and 1. Zero often means of, and one often means on in the
computer world. We turn the switch from 0 to 1 and push the power
button again
Adjusting BIOS Settings . To enter BIOS setup, a key, such as
delete, is usually pressed when the system first starts up. Consult
your main board manual if you want to learn more about BIOS
setup.
Replacing the Side of the Case and Bezel . Now that your
system is tested and weve visually seen that the CPU fan is spinning
properly, we can shut down the system and replace the side of the
Replacing the side of the case

This case side must be pushed toward
the back of the case to engage lugs on
the case. Before closing the case, be
sure no wires or cables are near the
edges where they might get pinched.
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Screwing in the side of the case

Some cheaper cases have poorly
tapped threads for the screws, so
use only minimal force to tighten the
cover screws.
Closing the bezel

Here the lip of the bezel hits the CD-RW drive and we
need to gently lift up the CD drive to close the bezel.
Dont just slam the bezel to close it. Close it gently to
be sure nothing interferes with it closing.
It also saves wear and tear if you depress the front
cover latch as you close it.. Tilt the front of the case
upward to get a good grip on the latch.
Back of the side panel

If you have difficulty replacing the side of
your case, examine it carefully to see how
the lugs engage the rest of the case.
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Cable Troubleshooting
Knowing simple troubleshooting techniques may help you correct
some situations and continue working. The main factors to keep in mind
when troubleshooting are: do not panic, take a common sense approach,
and work from general to specific when addressing the problem.
A series of troubleshooting tips are listed below.
Hardware
Make sure that the power cable is plugged in.
Some computer systems have several power cables, often one for
each component. Check each one and make sure that the plug is
completely plugged in.
Be sure
that all
cables are connected.
Computer systems usually have several cables associated with them
that are used to connect the peripherals to the main system. Check both
ends of the cables and make sure they are plugged in securely and
plugged into the correct location.
See to it that all components are switched on.
Most systems have components and peripherals attached to them
and quite often each one has its own power switch. All components must
be switched on if communication is to be established between them.
The keyboard and mouse cables are snugly connected to their
ports.
The keyboard and mouse are moved every time the computer is
used they can work themselves loose over time. Check their connections.
Watch out for power outages or electrical storms.
Power outages and lightening strikes can damage your system. If
lightning has damaged your system, you very likely have a serious
problem with some component in the system. This is a good time to ask
for assistance from someone who deals with these types of problems on a
regular basis. A UPS (uninterruptible power supply) should prevent any
damage from power outages and will also provide some protection from
lightning. But remember, nothing stops a direct lightning hit. The best
protection is to completely unplug the system from electrical outlets and
unplug the modem connection.
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Check if the network is operating and that the phone line is valid.
If your computer is not communicating, check the phone line or
network cable for a good connection. If you have a dialup connection, pick
up the phone and listen for a dial tone. If you are connected to a network,
contact your network administrator.
Shutdown the system down and restart.
One of the great (and often frustrating) properties about computers
is that in many cases just turning the system off, waiting a minute and
then turning it back on will correct the problem.
Ask for assistance.
Your computer system is a significant investment and an important
tool. Do not let your pride keep you from asking for help when you need it.
Diagnostic Software
The purpose of diagnostic software is simple: to test drives and

diagnose potential problems. These programs usually come with retail
drives on a floppy disk, or can be downloaded from the manufacturer's
web site. In some cases a single program will function for any of the
manufacturer's drives, but in other cases a different program is needed
depending on the drive model.
If you suspect a problem with your hard disk, you should always run
a diagnostic program to check the status of the drive.
The following are the common diagnostic software .
Power-On Self Test (POST): It is built into system BIOS and it runs
every time you start up your PC automatically. It is often the best
indicator of system problems.
MEM.EXE: This simple utility, built into recent versions of DOS and
also Windows 95, provides with details about memory configuration,
as well as what is currently using memory.
Microsoft Diagnostics: Better known as "MSD.EXE", this is a small
DOS utility that takes a brief inventory of the contents of a PC and
shows them a text-based format. This is very useful for seeing what
disks are in the system, how much memory is installed, and also for
checking system resource usage such as LPT ports and IRQs. It will
show what type of BIOS are using and also what UART chip have in
the serial ports.
The Windows 95 Device Manager: This is the most useful tool for
identifying system configuration and resource usage information
under Windows 95.
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Norton System Information: This utility is similar to the Microsoft

Diagnostics, SI shows a great deal of information about what is in
the PC. This program is part of Symantec's Norton Utilities.
Microsoft ScanDisk and Norton Disk Doctor: These programs
are used to check for hard disk problems. This includes file system
corruption and hard disk read errors. They should be used when hard
disk problems are suspected.
Norton Diagnostics: It includes tests of the processor and
motherboard and system memory, and will identify some types of
resource conflicts.
Device Drivers
Now that you have an operating system installed, youll need to
install drivers for your devices such as Video Cards, Network Interface
Cards, Sound Cards, etc. In many cases, if Windows recognizes the device,
drivers will be installed automatically. In some cases, generic drivers are
installed and they will work fine.
Drivers are small software programs that help the operating system
use or drive the device. Whenever a device doesnt work properly, ask if
the proper driver has been installed.
Driver Installation Example: Monitor Driver
Installing the proper monitor information files is one of the small
things that purchasing a fully assembled PC
Default Monitor Driver
In the Control Panel, select.System to open the System Properties
dialog box Then select Device Manager to get a list of hardware in the
PC. Finally, click Monitor, and youll see that a generic monitor is listed.
System Properties
Installing a Sound Card Drivers

Once the sound card is installed, start the system and let the windows
Plug and Play install the sound cards drivers. After your driver is
installed, make a quick trip to Device Manager to make sure that the
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driver was installed correctly. . The Printer Install Wizard is perfectly

installed
Installing Other Drivers

Proceed similarly to install drivers for your other devices, such as a
sound card if you have one. Whenever a device doesnt seem to be
working properly, ask if youve installed the proper device driver or if its
been done automatically. Looking for the device under Device Manager in
Windows is a good way to see if the device driver is installed. As you can
see in the figure below a question mark by Ethernet Controller in Device
Manager shows that network drivers arent yet installed.
Unrecognized device
If your main board has built-in sound or networking, a CD that
contains drivers probably came with the main board. Place the CD into the
CD drive and let Windows XP search for the appropriate driver.
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Other common drivers are LAN (Local Area Networking) driver, CD

media driver, expansion cards, keyboards, printers, USB devices and
others.
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Device Drivers
Material:
Installation CD
Given an installation CD, perform installation of a device driver.
Students output will be graded thru Performance Score Card below.
Scoring
1. The system is correctly started.

2. The Installation CD is properly inserted.
3. Handling and safekeeping of installation CD is
observed.
4. The instructions how to install device drivers are
accurately followed.
5. The device drivers are successfully installed
4
Performed
Very Satisfactorily
Fairly Performed
Poorly Performed
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Installation Of Peripherals
Note: If your computer doesnt have an operating system
installed yet, you will want to stop after you install your mouse
and keyboard, install your operating system, and then resume
the installation of your peripherals
Installing the Keyboard
1. Read and follow the manufacturers instructions
2. Determine if the keyboard uses a PS/2 or USB connector. The
PS/2 connector for keyboards is round and typically colored
purple, while the USB is flat and rectangular in shape.
3.
PS/S CONNECTOR
the
by
into
USB CONNECTOR
Installing
keyboard
plugging it
the
chosen port.
Note: Do not install your keyboard while your Computer
is powered on and do not unplug your keyboard while your
computer is running.
Installing the Mouse
Installing a mouse is very similar to installing a keyboard. You will
still find mice with either USB or PS/2 connectivity, although most of the
newer mice will use a USB connection, especially if you are using a mouse
for gaming. Just like the keyboard, you can also use an adapter to change
a USB connection to PS/2. If you are going to have a lot of USB
peripherals, you may want to consider using adapters for your mouse and
keyboard or perhaps using a USB hub for some of your peripherals. To
complete the installation, simply plug the mouse into the proper port.
Installing the Monitor
Installing a monitor (also known as a display) requires
1. Provide a free power outlet for A/C power.
2. Identifying the connection type you will use to connect the
monitor to your graphics card
3. For the best picture quality possible, use the digital DVI port on
your graphics card and display if they are available. Most
graphics cards now support multiple monitors and they typically
include the adapters required to change a DVI connection to VGA
for older displays.
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4. Once you have the display plugged in, simply connect it to the
appropriate connector on your video card and you are ready to
go. Drivers are not typically required for displays. but once again
consult the manufacturers instructions for details.
Installing the Speakers
1. Determine the type of speakers you are using. Perform a simple
set of 2.0 or 2.1 speakers.
2. Connect the audio cable to the line-out jack of your computers
sound card, and connect the other end(s) to the speaker unless
they are already hard-wired
3. Plug in the power cord.
4. If you are using a full 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound system, the
connections get a bit more complicated.
5. Read the instructions that came with the speakers and sound
card for full details on this step. You can also find USB-powered
speakers that have their own sound card built in and need only
be connected to power.
Installing a Webcam
Most webcams are USB-powered and simply require that you plug
them in and install their drivers. However, some cams require that the
drivers be installed first, so be sure to read the instructions that came with
your webcam to avoid any problems. If you bought a FireWire (a form of
connection that is often faster than USB connections) webcam, ensure
that your computer has a FireWire port because they are not yet all that
common.
Installing the Printer
1. Make sure that you have an appropriate printer cable and, if
necessary, a separate power cable.
2. Turn off your PC and install the USB or parallel cable between the
printer and the PC.
3. Insert the ink cartridge or toner cartridge.
4. Plug in the printer and turn it on.
5. Reboot you PC.
6. Wait for Windows to see the new printer hardware and start the
Printer Install Wizard.
7. If you have an Installation CD, cancel the Printer Install Wizard
and allow it to auto play. Follow the instructions to install the
printer driver.
8. After the printer has been installed, run a test print to verify that
the printer is working properly.
Installing a Scanner
Installing a scanner is almost identical to installing your printer. Again,
you will simply need to install the drivers and then plug the USB cable in
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Installation of Peripherals, Network Devices and other I/O Devices

Equipment, Tools, and Materials:
Window system without an
installed printer, any type of printer with cables, documentation, and an
installation CD.
Given the following tools, materials and equipment, perform installation of
a printer.
Students output will be graded thru Performance Score Card below.
Scoring
1. The USB or parallel cable is properly installed.

2. The ink or toner cartridge is correctly inserted.
3. The printer is properly plugged and turned on.
4. The Personal Computer (PC) is rebooted.
5. The Printer Install Wizard is perfectly installed
6. A test print is successfully done.
7. The printer is perfectly working.
4
Performed
Very Satisfactorily
Fairly Performed
Poorly Performed
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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
PUBLIC TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOLS
Competency Based Learning

Material
Second Year
Module #4
Installing of Computer Systems

and Networks
Unit of Competency:
Install of Computer Systems and Networks
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Qualification
Computer Hardware Servicing II
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Computer Hardware Servicing NC II

Learning Outcome 01:

Sto. Domingo, Josephine C., Learning Windows XP and Internet the

Computer Fundamentals, Makati City: STI Technology Institute Inc.;

Occupational Health and Safety Policy

Wear shoes with non-conductive rubber soles to help reduce the

Do not work on components that are plugged into their power

Do not remove expansion cards from a computer when it is turned

Remove all jewelry when working inside any computer related

Be sure not to mix electronic components and water.

SOME BASIC PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES:

Installing the Motherboard

INSIDE AN ATX COMPUTER CASE

3. Examine the motherboard. Make sure you are grounded using an

8. Plug in power connector. Since the actual computer is not plugged

1. Put on Anti-Static Wrist Strap. Attach it to your wrist and then

3. Locate placement arrow and check processor. Most processors

4. Install the processor. First, ensure the lever is lifted up or in the

3. Heat Sink should not touch socket when fully attached.

4. Attach clip to first plastic tab on socket.

PROPER INSTALLATION OF RAM

5. Hook it up to the motherboard. Locate the FDD connector on the

FLOPPY DISK CONNECTOR

POWER CABLE FOR

HARD DRIVE BAY

4. Connect IDE Cable to motherboard. Behind the FDD socket or near

5. Connect IDE Cable to motherboard. This step is the same as when

6. Connect IDE Cable to

1. Remove any unnecessary temporary metal plates. Only remove

METAL PLATE FOR

3. Plug in power lead to motherboard. Grab your motherboard

3. Plug in power lead to motherboard. Grab your motherboard

Tools, and Materials:

1. Components are properly installed.

2. Proper use of Tools

3. Observance of Safety Precautions

4. Observance of 5S in the workplace

A ROM circuit containing Award BIOS (typically 1 or 2 MB of data).

information every time we start the PC. It is done by the manufacturer,

Standard CMOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features

Many of the menu choices allow you to either enable or disable

This menu is linked to the chipset, which can be programmed in

Integrated Peripherals. This menu contains settings associated with the

Frequency/Voltage Control. This menu allows you to set the clock

BIOS and Boot Process

1. Follow the steps correctly

2. Save and Exit the Setup

3. Observance of Safety Precautions

Microsoft's Windows 98 SE - CD Installation

Now press Enter to continue, or F3 to exit.

Next Scandisk will run, let this complete or setup.

Now setup will copy important files for the install.

Setup now checks disk space.

What do you wish to install. We recommend Typical, which is the default.

Windows Components to be installed will now be listed. Leave at default

Booting for first time screen will appear.

Now enter your name, company is optional. Click on Next to continue.

Now input your product key or certificate authenticity code. This is 16

Next click on Finish.

Plug and Play Devices.....