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LESSON 3: Installing I/O Devices

Site: TESDA Online Program Printed by: Jefferson Romasanta

Course: Installing and Configuring Computer Systems Date: Tuesday, 2 August 2022, 8:53 AM
Book: LESSON 3: Installing I/O Devices

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Table of contents

Introduction

TOPIC 1: Installing the Keyboard

TOPIC 2: Installing the Mouse

TOPIC 3: Installing the Monitor

TOPIC 4: Installing the Speakers

TOPIC 5: Installing the Webcam

TOPIC 6: Installing the Printer

H5P: What's my cable?

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Introduction

If you still do not have an installed

operating system, you can simply install the keyboard and mouse first. Then,
install an operating system. After installing an operating system, install the
rest of your peripherals.

These devices are important since it lets you control your computer.

It is important that you have assembled a PC by this time. If not, please finish the previous lesson first.

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TOPIC 1: Installing the Keyboard

1.     Make sure to read the instruction manual of

your keyboard first.

2.     Check whether the keyboard has a USB (flat,

rectangular shape) or PS/2 (typically round and purple colored)
connector.

3.     Install the keyboard by connecting it to its

proper port.

4.     Do not install the keyboard while the computer

is powered on. Do not remove the keyboard while the
computer is running.

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TOPIC 2: Installing the Mouse

The process to installing this device is

similar to that of the keyboard. Check whether your mouse is using a PS/2
Connector or a USB connector then connect it to its proper port.

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TOPIC 3: Installing the Monitor

1.     Identify the connection type that will connect

the monitor to the  motherboard or the graphics card.

2.     A DVI, VGA, or HDMI are common ports in the monitor and  used  to produce best picture qualities.

3.     Once the display is plugged to its proper

connector on the video card or the motherboard, the display is
ready. Most of the time, drivers
are not required but it should be downloaded to utilize a maximum resolution.

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TOPIC 4: Installing the Speakers

1.     Determine the type of speaker and its

connector.

2.     Connect the cable (usually a 3.5mm jack) to the line-out jack of the
computer sound card or on the system
unit.

3.     Plug in the power cord.

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TOPIC 5: Installing the Webcam

Common webcams can be simply plugged into the

USB port and you will be prompted to install their drivers. Some
webcams would need to
have its driver installed first. Make sure to read the manufacturer’s
instruction manual first.

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TOPIC 6: Installing the Printer

1.     Make sure to have the printer and

power cable.

2.     Connect the

printer connector to the unit.

3.     Insert the ink or toner cartridge to the

printer.

4.     Turn the printer on.

5.     Power the computer.

6.     Start the Printer Install Wizard.

7.     Follow the instructions to install the Printer

Driver.

8.    
Run a
test print to check if the printer isinstalled correctly.

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H5P: What's my cable?

Drag and drop

USB
PS/2  USB
 

USB
PS/2  USB
 

HDMI/VGA/DVI-D HDMI/VGA/DVI-D

3

PS/2 USB
3.5mm
Jack


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