Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

ICT – CSS 10

Let’s Get Physical

Quarter 1 Week 4 Module 4

Common Competencies: Computer Standard Operating Procedures Learning
Objective: Assemble computer hardware

Full Name: Hazel B. Oquialda

Grade & Section: 10- A1 ONLINE

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HOW DO YOU USE THIS MODULE?

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will
disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below
to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page
of this module.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing
enhances learning, that is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer
keycard.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

PARTS OF THE MODULE

1. Expectations - These are what you will be able to know after completing the
lessons in the module.
2. Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to be
mastered throughout the lesson.
3. Looking Back to your Lesson - This section will measure what learnings
and skills did you understand from the previous lesson.
4. Brief Introduction- This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
5. Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform with a partner.
6. Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and applications of the
lessons.
7. Check your Understanding- It will verify how you learned from the lesson.
8. Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from the entire
module.

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 LESSON 3: Internal Hardware

EXPECTATION:

In the end of the module, the students will be able to:

1. Plan unit assembly to ensure OHS policies and procedures are followed in
accordance with systems requirements
2. Prepare unit assembly to ensure OHS policies and procedures are followed
in accordance with systems requirements
3. Identify materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with
established procedures and check against system requirements
4. Obtain materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with
established procedures and check against system requirements
5. Obtain tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out installation
work in accordance with established procedures and check for correct
operation and safety

PRE-TEST

Direction: Read the questions carefully and choose the BEST answer.

1. A hardware component that supplies power to an electrical device.

A. CPU B. Hard Disk C. Power Supply Unit D. System Unit

2. The hard disk drive is also known as _______.

A. HDD B. MOLEX C. ROM D. SATA

3. What power connector give supply in the motherboard?

A. 4 pin molex p3 12v C. power cable
B. 24 pin molex connector D. sata connector

4. What power connector used to power the IDE hard drives and optical drives?
A. 4 pin berg connector C. 20 pin molex connector
B. 4 pin molex connector D. sata connector

5. Power supply unit converts the ___________ to __________.

A. PC TO DC B. AC TO DC C. PC TO AC D. DC TO AC

6. It is used to connect monitors.

A. Audio Jack B. Parallel port C. USB D. VGA

7. It is where the power cord inserted.

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A. Parallel Port B. Power Port C. Printer Port D. PS/2 port

8. It is intended for plugging in the speaker or headset.

A. Audio Port B. Monitor Port C. PS/2 Port D. S-Video Port

9. It is intended for the VGA (Video Graphic Array) port.

A. Audio Jack B. Monitor Port C. PS/2 Jack D. S-Video Jack

10. Jacks that are intended for the type of keyboard and mouse.
A. Printer Jack B. PS/2 Jack C. RJ45 Jack D. S-Video Jack

II. Direction: Match the column A to column B.

____11. SATA PORT A. center piece of motherboard

____12. PROCESSOR SOCKET B. slot that enable the user to connect device
drivers
____13. NORTHBRIDGE
C. It is where the case speaker, reset button,
____14. MEMORY SLOT
power on/off button located
____15. FRONT PANEL
D. Allows RAM to be inserted into the
computer.
E. It coordinates the flow of data between the
CPU, cards and RAM.

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

Essay: Below are the questions regarding the previous topic about OHS. Choose
one of the following questions and explain your answer in the space provided.
1. What is the importance of OHS in ICT-CSS?
2. Why do we need to observe and follow the OHS in ICT-CSS?
___________________________________________________________________
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The importance of OHS in ICT-SS help minimize the effects of such hazards also it helps us
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understand and identify the hazardous materials. Reducing and eliminating the risks for the
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students.
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We need to observe and follow OHS in ICT-SS because it reduces or keep us
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away from danger, injury or illness. You must spot or identify the hazards
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where you in ICT-SS.
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BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Computer Hardware is the physical part of a computer. Internal hardware is the

hardware inside the computer or is a device that is installed within the computer. When
referring to a drive, an internal drive is any drive inside the computer.

TOPIC 1: POWER SUPPLY

Objectives
1. Identify the use of Power Supply
2. Recognize the significant of Power Supply
3. Demonstrate the steps in connecting the power supply cables to different
drives and mainboard

HARD DISK DRIVE

OPTICAL DISK DRIVE (HDD)
(ODD)

FLOPPY DISK DRIVE

MOTHERBOARD
(FDD)

LEARNING CONTENT

A Power Supply unit (PSU) converts mains AC to low-voltage regulated DC power

for the internal components of a computer.

20 PIN MOLEX ATX POWER

CONNECTION
This is used to give supply to
motherboard.

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 4 PIN MOLEX P4 12V
The P4 connector is a 12V power supply
cable used with motherboards that have an
Intel Pentium 4 or later processor.

4 PIN BERG CONNECTOR

It is used with computer power
supplies that connect to floppy disk
drives.

SATA CONNECTOR
SATA means Serial Advance Technology
Attachment) is a computer
bus interface that connects host bus
adapters to mass storage devices such as
hard disk drives, optical drives, and solid-
state drives.

4 PIN MOLEX CONNECTOR

This is used to power various
component including hard disk drives
and optical disk drives.

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ACTIVITY 1

Direction: Based on the picture, match the connectors to its right internal hardware
based on its function. Write the letter that best corresponds to the picture (4 item, 4
points only)

C A.

A
B.

C.
B

D D.

ACTIVITY 2
Direction: REARRANGE THE TEXT then IDENTIFY THE USE and FUNCTION of
the power supply connector based on your understanding

SATA CONNECTOR ( Serial Advance Technology Attachment) is a computer bus interface that
1. STAA NNTECOOR - ________________________________________________
connect host bus adapters to mass storage devices such as hard disk drivers, optical drivers, and solid-state drivers.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

4 PIN MOLEX P4 12V- The P4 connector is a 12V power supply cable used with
2. 4 PNI OMXLE 4P 12V - _____________________________________________
motherboards that have an Intel Penium 4 or later processor.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

PIN MOLEX CONNECTOR- this is used to give supply to motherboard.

3. 20/24 PNI MLEOX TORCENOCN - ____________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

FOUR PIN BERG CONNECTOR- it is used with computer power

4. ROUF NPI REBG CNOTORCEN - _____________________________________
supplies that connect to floppy disk drives.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

FOUR PIN MOLEX CONNECTOR- this is used to power various

5. UFOR NIP MEXLO TROTCENCNO - ___________________________________
component including hard disk drives and optical disk drives.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

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 CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING 1

TRUE/FALSE: Read carefully the statement/s below. Write true if the underlined word/s are
correct and change the underlined word/s if false.
Optical
1. ODD means Ordinary Disk Drive. _________________________________________
true
2. The Hard Disk Drive is also known as HDD. _________________________________
true
3. The Power Supply convert the power to AC to DC. ___________________________
true
4. Hard Disk is the secondary storage of the computer.___________________________
true
5. Floppy Disk Drive was replaced by the flash drive nowadays. ___________________
6. Sata Connector is the power connector that give supply in the motherboard. _______
20 PIN ATX POWER CONNECTION

7. The Power Supply is the hardware component that supplies power to an electrical device
______
true
8. A power connector that used to power the hard drive and optical drive are the 24 pin
true
molex connector. _________________________________
9. Printed Circuit Board is the one holds all the circuitry to connect the various components
true
of a computer system. ____________________________
10. The P4 connector is a 12V power supply cable used with motherboards that have an
true
Intel Pentium 4 or later processor. _________________________________

TOPIC 2: MOTHERBOARD
Objectives
1. Identify the use of Power Supply
2. Recognize the significant of Power Supply
3. Demonstrate the steps in connecting the power supply cables to different
drives and mainboard

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

Gve the function of th power supply connectors
Give the function of the power supply connectors

SATA CONNECTOR ( Serial 4 PIN BERG CONNECTOR it

Advance Technology is used with computer
Attachment) is a computer supplies that connect to
bus interface that connects floppy disk drive.
host bus adapters to mass
storage devices such as hard
disk drives, optical drives7and
solid state drives.
 20 PIN MOLEX ATX POWER
CONNECTION is used to give
supply to motherboard

4 PIN MOLEX CONNECTOR 4 PIN MOLEX P4 12V the

is used to power various P4 connector is 12V
component including hard power supply cable used
disk drives and optical
with motherboards that
disk drives.
have an Intel Pentium 4 or
later processor.

LEARNING CONTENT

A motherboard is one of the most essential

parts of a computer system. It is a sheet of plastic that
holds all the circuitry to connect the various components
of a computer system.
It’s a motherboard which contains a number of
sockets and slots to connect the other components.

PARTS OF THE MOTHERBOARD

PROCESSOR SOCKET
It is the centrepiece of motherboard
and were the CPU is installed.

POWER CONNECTOR
Allows an electrical current to pass
through it for the exclusive purpose
of providing power to a device.

MEMORY SLOTS
Allows computer memory (RAM) to be inserted into the
computer. Depending on the motherboard, there will usually
be 2 to 4 memory slots (high-end up to 8 memory slots) and
are what determine the type of RAM used with the
computer.

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 VIDEO CARD SLOT
The slot that enable the user to add the
adapter card for additional function to
the system.

IDE & SATA PORT

A standard interface for connecting a motherboard
to storage devices such as hard drives and CD-
ROM/DVD drives.
IDE - Integrated Drive Electronics
SATA – Serial AT Attachment

BIOS CHIPS & BATTERY

They set up the computer and boot
the operating system.

BIOS-Basic Input & Output System

CMOS-Complementary metal–oxide–
semiconductor

NORTHBRIDGE
It coordinates the flow of data between the CPU,
graphics card, and RAM.

SOUTHBRIDGE
The other one, handles all of the computer’s
input/output functions.

FRONT PANEL
It is where the connectors of hard disk
drive activity lights, case speaker,
reset button, power on/off button,
computer power on light, and key lock,
are connected to make them function
smoothly.
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 REAR CONNECTOR
The portion of the motherboard that allows
you to connect external devices, such as
your monitor, speakers, keyboard, and
mouse.

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 CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING 2

Directions: Identify the statements below. Write your answers in the space provided.

Electronics
________________1. The meaning of E in the IDE.
Input
________________2. The letter I in the BIOS stands for.
Metal
________________3. The letter M in the CMOS stands for.
motherboard
________________4. One of the most essential parts of a computer system.
Processor Socket
________________5. It is the centerpiece of motherboard and were the CPU is installed.
Memory slots
________________6. Allows computer memory (RAM) to be inserted into the computer.
bios
________________7. The other one, handles all of the computer’s input/output functions.
Northbridge
________________8. It coordinates the flow of data between the CPU, graphics card, and
RAM.
Rear Connector
________________9. The portion of the motherboard that allows you to connect external
devices.
Video Card Slot
________________10. The slot that enable the user to add the adapter card for additional
function to the system.

TOPIC 3: CABLES AND CONNECTORS

Objectives:
1. Identify the ports and cables used in computer
2. Give importance in the function of ports and cables.
3. Demonstrate the steps in connecting the cables to ports in computer

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LEARNING ACTIVITY
Ports - External connecting sockets on the outside of the computer. This is a
pathway into and out of the computer. A port lets users plug in outside peripherals,
such as monitors, scanners and printers.

Cables - A cable is most often two or more wires running side by side and bonded,
twisted or braided together to form a single assembly, but can also refer to a heavy
strong rope.

TYPES OF PORT FUNCTION

Serial Port - Intended for serial type mouse and
older camera

Parallel Port - Also called as printer port. This is

only for old model printer. It has 25 pins. It is a
female port.

VGA (Video Graphic Array) Port - Used to

connect monitors. It has 15 pins and it is a female
port.

USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port High speed

serial interface that is used with almost all devices.
It is used to connect latest model printers, pen
drives, cell phones etc. it has 4 pins.
PS/2 Port - Simple, 6-pin, low-speed serial
connections commonly dedicated to a keyboard
and mouse

Power Port - Intended for power cord.

S-Video Port - S-Video connections are available

on certain source components and video display
devices, and offer a higher level of video
performance over composite video signals.

Audio Port - Intended for plugging in the speaker

or headset.

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 LAN (Local Area Networking) Port - A physical
interface often used for terminating twisted pair
type cables used to connect computers onto a
local-area networks (LAN), especially Ethernet
RJ-45 connectors

TYPES OF CABLE FUNCTION

These PS/2 jacks are intended for the PS/2 port
specifically for PS/2 type of keyboard and mouse.

This type of audio jack is intended for the audio

and microphone port.

S-video jack is obviously for S-Video port.

This monitor jack is intended for the VGA (Video

Graphic Array) port.

This USB (Universal Serial Bus) plug is intended

for USB port. Modern or new model of peripherals
like printer, camera, scanners and even other
portable computer attachments used USB type of
plugs.

This printer cable jack is intended for the parallel

port.

RJ45 ("RJ" in RJ45 stands for "registered jack,"

since it is a standardized networking interface and
the "45" simply refers to the number of the
interface standard) is a type of connector
commonly used for Ethernet networking.

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 Power cord is the most important cord because it
connects the computer to the main source of
electricity to make it functional.

Activity 1
Direction: Given the different cables, identify their functions as well as the part of
computer system each one supports.

1. 5.

2. 6.

3. 7.

4. 8.

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is intended for USB port.

1. ________________________________________________________________________________
Monitor Jack is intended for VGA (Video Graphic Array)port.
2. ________________________________________________________________________________
Audio Jack is intended for the audio and microphone port.
3. ________________________________________________________________________________
PS/2 jacks are intended for the PS/2 port specifically for PS/2 type of keyboard and mouse.
4. ________________________________________________________________________________

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 RJ45 is a type of connector commonly used for Ethernet networking.
5. ________________________________________________________________________________
Printer cable jack is intended for the parallel port.
6. ________________________________________________________________________________
Power cord connects the computer to the main source of electricity to make it functional.
7. ________________________________________________________________________________
S-video jack is for S- video port.
8. ________________________________________________________________________________

Activity 2
Direction: In the puzzle below, look for the 10 hidden computer components and
give their role on the computer system.

REVEAL THE COMPUTER COMPONENTS

R D S J Q V A H T T S N S A
T F O M W I D A C A O M O V
G G U M E D S R P U U O P I
C W N O R E H D R D T L T D
M A D T R O Y D I I F E T E
O S C H E C T I N O B X C O
S V A E T A S S T P R G A C
B G R R B R L K E O H D L A
A A D B N D I D R R G F D R
T F W O S I T R N T D Y R D
T J F A D C H I L E E I I S
E K O R A M B V O S M K V E
R O Y D U V R E R W O E E R
Y P O W E R S U P P L Y G Y

1. ________________________________________________________________________________
Power Supply- convert electric current from a source to the coreect voltage, current, and frequency to power the load.

__________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________
RAM- allow computer memory to be inserted into the computer.

__________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________
Video Card- add the adapter card for additional function to the system.

__________________________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________________________
VGA- used to connect monitors.
__________________________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________________________
Mother board- it contains a number of socket and slots to connect the other components.

__________________________________________________________________________________
6. ________________________________________________________________________________
CMOS Battery- set up the computer and boot the operating system.

__________________________________________________________________________________

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 7. ________________________________________________________________________________
Audio port- plugging in the speaker or headset.

__________________________________________________________________________________
8. ________________________________________________________________________________
Hard Disk Drive- stores and retrieves digital data.

__________________________________________________________________________________
9. ________________________________________________________________________________
Optical Drive- allows to use CD's, DVD's and Blu-ray discs to listen to music or watch movies.

__________________________________________________________________________________
10. _______________________________________________________________________________
Printer- print documents and images.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING 3

I. Directions: Read carefully the questions and write your answers in each box.

1. What is the color of connector we used in keyboard? C

A. Green B. Blue C. Violet D. Red

2. What is the connector we used in monitor in able to display the graphics? B

A. Monitor jack B. VGA C. Display plug D. Graphic card

3. What is the connector we used in mouse? B

A. PS/1 B. PS/2 C. PS/3 D. PS4

4. Which of the following color in audio port we inserted the microphone? A

A. Red B. Blue C. Green D. Violet

5. Which of the following is the port we used in printer? B

A. Serial port B. Parallel port C. USB port D. Print port

II. Directions: Write TRUE if the given statements are correct and write the correct word in
underline if it’s FALSE.
6. Power port is intended for power cord. TRUE
7. Parallel port are also called as printer port. TRUE
8. Parallel port is used to mouse and older camera. FALSE
9. The meaning of LAN is Local Access Networking. FALSE
10. Speaker port is intended for plugging in the speaker or headset. FALSE

REMEMBER

In order to perform the skills in ICT-CSS, you need to be familiar in the different
internal hardware inside the computer system.
Those internal hardware has their own functions and purposes to make the computer
system works. The students should be also be familiar about the different ports and what
cable and connector will be used.

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