Department of Education

Region I
11
Schools Division I of Pangasinan
BAYAMBANG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Information and Communication Technology

Computer Systems Servicing NCII
Quarter 3
MODULE 5 and 6

INSTALL AND CONFIGURE COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Prepared by:
Mrs. Jhoana Marie B. Tamondong
Mr. Vincent Ephraim D. Gabriel
ICT-CSS Teacher
Lesson 5 – Computer Form Factor Objectives:
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After completing this lesson, you should be able to:
1. identify the different computer form factors;
2. understand typical usage of each form factor;
3. appreciate the importance of learning computer form factors. Pico-ITX
Pico-ITX is a PC motherboard form factor announced by VIA
Technologies in January 2007.
COMPUTER FORM FACTOR
The Pico-ITX motherboard form factor measures 7.2 cm x 10
cm (2.8" x 3.9") and is 75% smaller than the Mini-ITX form factor.
In computing, the form factor refers to the size, shape, and
The motherboard supports any processor that uses VIA's
physical specifications of hardware or hardware components.
NanoBGA2 technology with speeds up to 1.5 GHz with 128 KB L1
Computer form factor is used to describe any physical aspect of a
and L2 cache. Pico-ITX uses DDR2 400/533 SO-DIMM memory
computer system.
with support for up to 1 GB and AGP video with built-in MPEG-2,
A PC motherboard is the main circuit board within a typical
4, and WMV9 decoding acceleration.
desktop computer, laptop or server. Its main functions are as
Pico ITX Computers are often used in low-cost small setups found
follows:
in cars, network devices, set-top boxes, and other small
computers.
To serve as a central backbone to which all other modular
parts such as CPU, RAM, and hard drives can be attached
as required to create a computer
To be interchangeable (in most cases) with different
components (in particular CPU and expansion cards) for the
purposes of customization and upgrading
To distribute power to other circuit boards
To electronically co-ordinate and interface the operation of
the components

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Nano-ITX consumption, using less than 25 watts of power, with some as few
Nano-ITX is a computer motherboard form factor first as five watts.
proposed by VIA Technologies at CeBIT in March 2003, and Mini ITX computers are commonly used for automobiles,
implemented in late 2005. Nano-ITX boards measure 12 × 12 cm set-top boxes, network devices and home theater PC system.
(4.7 × 4.7 in), and are fully integrated, very low power
consumption motherboards with many uses.

Micro-ATX
Nano ITX Computers are commonly used for smart digital Micro ATX is a standard for
entertainment devices such as DVRs, set-top boxes, media centers, motherboards that was
car PCs, and thin devices. introduced in December
1997. The maximum size of a
Mini-ITX microATX
The Mini-ITX motherboard form factor measures 17 cm x 17 motherboard is 9.6 × 9.6 in (244
cm (6.75" x 6.75") in size. Mini-ITX often has two memory slots, 1 × 244 mm). The standard
PCI Express or mini-PCI ATX size is 25% longer, at 12 ×
slot, several USB ports, and 9.6 in (305 × 244 mm).
one network port. Some Micro ATX computers are
Mini-ITX
very popular for desktop and
motherboards include an
small form factor computers as
onboard VGA port and an
HDMI port. of 2017.
An important
feature of a Mini- ITX
motherboard is its low power Standard-ATX
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 ATX (Advanced Technology eXtended) is a motherboard and
power supply configuration specification developed by Intel in
1995 to improve on previous de facto standards like the AT design.
It was the first major change in desktop computer enclosure,
motherboard and power supply design in many years, improving
standardization and interchangeability of parts.
Typical size is 9.6 × 12 in although some companies extend
that to 10 × 12 in. ATX computers are commonly used for desktop
PC’s both used for home and commercial used.

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LESSON 6 – PREPARING FOR DISASSEMBLY 1. Prepare the tools and materials.
2. Before opening the system unit, turn off the computer and unplug
AND ASSEMBLY the AVR.
3. Remove all the cables or connectors from the system unit back
OBJECTIVES: panel.
4. Wear anti-static wrist strap and other PPE.
After completing this lesson, you should be able to: 5. Remove the screws of the side cover opposite where the ports are
1. Identify the procedures in disassembling a computer. located, then turn the system unit side down where the opened side
2. Demonstrate the proper procedure in disassembling a computer. of the system unit facing upward.
3. Value the importance of disassembling a computer. 6. Remove the components inside the system unit, according to the
layout of the system case.
a) Data cables (PATA/SATA)

Preparing for Disassembly b) Power cables (24 pins, 4pins)

c) Power supply unit
Before going into the disassembly proper, you will have to d) Memory (RAM)
prepare all the materials that you will need.
e) Optical disk drive
f) Floppy disk drive
g) Hard disk drive
h) Expansion cards
i) Front panel connectors
j) Heat sink
k) Processor (CPU)
l) Motherboard

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Steps to disassemble a system unit: Preparing for Assembly

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 Before going into the assembly proper, you will have to prepare k) Power cables (24 pins, 4pins)
all the materials that you will need. l) Data cables (PATA/SATA)

5. Attach the System cover properly.

6. For testing, turn on the computer to check for any errors.

Steps to assemble a system unit:

1. Clean the components and parts of the system unit before

assembly.
2. Create an inventory of the specifications of components inside the
system unit.
3. Wear anti-static wrist strap and other PPE. REFERENCES:
4. Assemble the components inside the system unit, according to the
Felix C. Vergara, Jr. – et. Al, “Computer Systems Servicing NCII –
layout of the system case.
Grade 11
Quarter 1 – Module 5: Multimedia Storage Devices
a) Motherboard
b) Processor (CPU) First Edition, 2020”
c) Heat sink
Published by the Department of Education Division of Pasig City
d) Front panel connectors
e) Expansion cards
Felix C. Vergara, Jr. – et. Al, “Computer Systems Servicing NCII –
f) Hard disk drive Grade 11
g) Floppy disk drive Quarter 1 – Module 7: Computer System Specifications
First Edition, 2020”
h) Optical disk drive Published by the Department of Education Division of Pasig City
i) Memory (RAM)
j) Power supply unit
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