ASSEMBLING OF CORE i5 COMPUTER SYSTEM

ND PROJECT

BY

IBRAHIM YUSHAU

COE/21ND/0310

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING

SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
KADUNA POLYTECHNIC
KADUNA -NIGERIA

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 DECLARATION

I IBRAHIM YUSHAU (COE/21ND/0310) hereby certify that this project was conducted

solely by me under the guidance and supervision of MAL.USMAN TUKUR department of

computer engineering, college of engineering, Kaduna Polytechnic, I have neither copied

someone's work nor has someone else done it for me, Authors whose work has been referred

to in this project have been duly acknowledged.

_____________________________________ ________________________
IBRAHIM YUSHAU DATE
COE/21ND/0310

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 APPROVAL PAGE

This is to certify that the research work "ASSEMBLING OF COMPUTER SYSTEM" by

IBRAHIM YUSHAU submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of

National Diploma has been approved.

_____________________________ ________________________
MAL.USMAN TUKUR Date
(Project Supervisor)

_____________________________ ________________________
External Examiner Date

_____________________________ ________________________
Engr. Ahmad Tijjani Suleiman Date
(Head of Department)
Computer Engineering

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 DEDICATION

This project is dedicated to Almighty Allah for his protection, kindness, strength over my life

throughout the period and also to my parent and their financial support and moral towards me.

Also, to my mentors for their academic advice they often given to me. May Almighty Allah

shield them from the peril of this world and bless their entire Endeavor Amen.

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

All praise and thanks be to Allah (SWT) who witnessed me to the end of this project. It’s my

pleasure to thanks those who helped me in various aspect of my academic journey. Special

thanks to my parents who showed tireless support with their money, prayer, and advice to see

I become a better person, May Allah reward them abundantly. Special thanks be to my friends

and family for their prayer, advice and care may Allah bless them with mercy Ameen. My

regards to Mal. Usman tukur for showing me kindness, support and love to ensure I did

everything accordance, finally my appreciation goes to all of the lecturers of Computer

Engineering Department, May Allah reward them all. Ameen.

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 TABE OF CONTENTS
Figure Pages
Title page i
Declaration ii
Approval iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgment v
Table of Content vi
List of Figures viii
List of Abbreviation ix
Abstract x

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of Problem 3
1.3 Aim and Objectives 3
1.4 Motivation 3
1.5 Methodology 4
1.6 Limitation 5
1.7 Outline Report 5

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Introduction 6
2.2 Generation of Computer 6
2.3 Classification of Computer Based on Size 9
2.4 Classification of Computer According to Technology 10
2.5 Classification of Computer Based on Purpose 11
2.6 Application of Computer System 11

CHAPTER THREE: CLONING AND PACKAGING

3.1 Introduction 14
3.2 Component used in Assembling 14
3.3 Equipment and Tools use 14
3.4 Casing 14

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3.5 Installing the Motherboard 15
3.6 Placing the Processor 16
3.7 Installing the RAM 16
3.8 Installing the Hard Disk 17
3.9 Installing the Optical Drive 18
3.10 Connection of Power Indicator Light and Power 19
3.11 Rear Panel Connector 19
3.12 Booting of Windows 10 Operating System after Installation 19
3.13 Precaution 23
3.14 Mode of Operation 23

CHAPTER FOUR: TESTING AND RESULT

4.1 Introduction 25
4.2 Testing 25
4.3 Time to Double Check 26
4.4 The Complimentary Metallic Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) 27

CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1 Introduction 28
5.2 Conclusion 28
5.3 Recommendation 28
REFERENCE 29

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 LIST OF FIGURES
Figures Pages
Fig. 1.1 Block Diagram of Computer System 4
Fig. 3.1 Internal View of the Casing 15
Fig. 3.2 Motherboard 15
Fig. 3.3 Installing the Core i5 Processor 16
Fig. 3.4 Installing the RAM 17
Fig. 3.5 Hard Disk 18
Fig. 3.6 Diagram of Sata and IDE Optical Drives Showing their
Connectors 18
Fig. 3.7 Diagram of the Casing Showing the Ports 19
Fig. 3.8 Boot Menu 20
Fig. 3.9 Windows Setup 20
Fig. 3.10 Install the Windows 21
Fig. 3.11 Upgrade and Custom Install 21
Fig. 3.12 Select the Partition 22
Fig. 3.13 Windows Installing 22

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 LIST ABBREVIATIONS
ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
RAM Random Access Memory
SSD Solid State Drive
CUP Central Processing Unit
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
DVD Digital Video Display
ROM Read Only Memory
I/O Input Output
OS Operating System
PC Personal Computer
PDA Personal Digital Assistant
IT Information Technology
ATX Advanced Technology Extended
CD Compact Disc
IDE Integrated Device Electronics
SATA Serial Advance Technology Attachment
R/W Read/Write
HDD Hard Disk Drive
LED Light Emitting Diode
USB Universal Serial Bus
BIOS Basic Input/Output System
UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
POST Power on Self-Test
CMOS Complementary Metallic Oxide Semiconductor
VDU Video Display Unit

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 ABSTRACT

This project basically aimed at cloning of computer system for practical purpose. The
computer system generally refers to a set of electronic hardware component assembled
together for a purpose of a performing some basic operation with much regards to speed,
storage capacity and accuracy. Over the years students have assembled computer system that
would have meet this demand but this project operates on a high storage capacity, and a high
processing speed: thus the specification of this project is as follows: 2GB RAM, 500GB hard
disk, core i5 processor with a processing speed of 3.0GHz, ATX motherboard, keyboard,
mouse, DVD/RW, 19 inch monitor and an ATX case. The processor and the heat sink were
mounted on the motherboard. After that, the casing was enclosed and fastened with screws
using a screw driver and connected to the monitor, mouse and keyboard, the computer was
then powered on and it give out the desired output. The result shows that the computer is
capable of running 64-bit applications as well as communicating with the internet. It is
therefore believed that this project will give a better processing speed in running some
application software or packages in today’s IT world.

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 CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

A computer is an electronic device that performs storing, calculations and operations based on

instruction provided by a software. Umar L.K. (2018). It has the ability to accept data (input)

typically in binary form, process it, and then produce outputs.

A computer system is a "complete" computer that includes the hardware, Operating system

(main software), and peripheral equipment needed and function together such as a computer

network or computer cluster. Computer system come with various configurations which may

also need frequent upgrade in order to communicate with the new upgrade, you could replace

your hard drive with an SSD or upgrade the RAM, providing better performance and

efficiency.

Computer system upgrade is very essential in a computing area. System upgrade gives

satisfaction to the use and a very rewarding experience because involves gathering different

components devices of computer system together in other to make a well- functioning

computer system and to enable students to be more familiar to each component of the

computer system. System upgrade of corei5 computer system brings significant benefits

which include the increase in performance, speed in processing to meet the various

requirements of operations and capacity increase where a larger hard drive allows the

computer to store more information, to run program smoothly and in high speed during

processing and delivery of information. Umar L.K. (2018) carried out the assembly and

installation of a Dual Core Computer System in computer engineering department. The author

worked on the installation of a Dual Core computer system where 297giga hard disk was

installed over 160giga hard disk, install 2giga byte RAM over 1 RAM, also install Intel core

processor 4thgeneration, 32-bits based processor.

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 Abdulqadir T. (2019) carried out the assembly and installation of a Pentium computer system,

in computer engineering department. The author worked on the installation of a Pentium

computer system where 460giga hard disk over 297giga hard disk was install 2giga byte RAM

over 1 RAM, also install Pentium II which have 64-bit operating system.

This project, System upgrade of 5th generation Core i5 will give a better version over the

previous ones when completed.

Currently the condition of the computers in the computer studio in the department lack the

most recent System upgrade in processing some of the engineering software, where some

computer system has finally pack off, having low memory storage, having power deficiency

from the power supply which has resulted to low performance of the operating system. All

those requires attention to be handled.

1.2 Statement of Problem

Due to the advancement of technology, there is need to assemble and install core i5, which

will enable the students to perform some practical with the latest stimulation software because

most stimulation software are slow and don’t perform well on core i3 and Pentium computer

system.

1.3 Aim

The aim and objective of the project is to assemble and install a core i5 desktop computer and

other objectives of the project are listed below:

i. To implement the power supply

ii. To assemble and install the central processing unit (CPU) and other component which consist

of the motherboard, hard drive, CD-ROM and other part of the system unit.

iii. To implement the input device such as keyboard, mouse, and joystick etc.

iv. To implement the output device such as monitor and speakers etc.

1.4 Motivation

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 My motivation grows into assembling and installation of core i5 desktop computer because

there is need to assemble and install core i5 desktop system which will facilitate and also give

more support the students of computer engineering department, which will enable them to

bridge the gap with other students locally and in the international standards.

1.5 Methodology

Power supply

Input device Output device

ALU registers

Control unit

memory

Figure 1.1 Block diagram of computer system.

The method that was implemented in assembling of a computer system are:

i. POWER SUPPLY: a power supply unit (PSU) converts main AC to low voltage regulated

DC power that is required to power the internal components of a computer.

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 ii. ALU: the ALU stand for arithmetic logic unit. It is the part of the central processing unit that

carries out the arithmetic and logic operations on the operands in the computer instruction

words.

iii. REGISTER: register is a type of the computer memory which is used to quickly accept,

store, and transfer data and instruction that are being used immediately by the CPU.

iv. CONTROL UNIT: the control unit of the central processing unit regulates and integrates the

operations of the computer. It lets the computer’s logic unit, memory, and both input and

output devices to know how to respond to instructions received from a program.

v. MEMORY: computer memory is the storage space in the computer, where data is to be

processed and instructions required for processing are stored.

vi. INPUT DEVICE: input devices is any hardware device that sends data to a computer,

allowing you to interact with and control it. E.g. light pen, keyboard, mouse etc.

vii. OUTPUT DEVICE: output device is any hardware device used to connect used to send data

from a computer to another device or user. E.g. monitor, speaker etc.

1.6 Limitation

The project is limited by the specification given as follows, 6th generation Core i5 processor,

500giga Hard disk, 4giga byte RAM, DVD ROM,ATX motherboard, 24 inches LCD Monitor.

1.7 Outline Report

The project is divided into five chapters, chapter one deals with introduction, motivation, aims

and objectives, methodology, limitation and outline report. Chapter two deals with the

literature review. Chapter three talk about upgrade and installing of the components. Chapter

four includes testing and result while the final chapter, chapter five deals with the conclusion

and recommendation.

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 CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 INTRODUCTION

This chapter provides the necessary and vital information on the project, to know if any has

done the problem, and how the task was performed. The aim is to show how this project stand

out from the previous set of people that carried out such and the extent to which it is able to

invent or contributed to the existing knowledge.

2.2 REVIEW OF RELATED WORK

Samuel and Raji (2009) assembled a core i5. The author assembled a computer system with

processor speed of 2.6GHz, 250GB hard drive and 2GB RAM together with DVD ROM. The

mother board which contained core i5 processor was fixed on the laptop system casing. The

RAM was placed on the RAM slot and made to fit in properly. Other components like the

DVD ROM and hard disk were fixed on the mother board and they were connected using bus,

the project was successful because the windows and other applications run successfully.

Ismail, (2010) "assemble a Pentium iv computer system" The computer system had a

processor speed of 1.6GHZ, 1GB RAM and 250 GB OF Hard drive and DVD ROM. The

mother board which contained Pentium iv processor was fixed on the laptop system casing.

The RAM was placed on the RAM slot and made to fit in properly. Other components e.g.

DVD ROM and hard disk were fixed on the mother board and they were connected using bus,

the project was successful because the windows and other applications run successfully.

Abdulfatah H, (2009) "assemble a Pentium iv computer system”. The computer system had a

processor speed of 2.80GHz, 160GB hard drive and 1GB RAM together with DVD ROM.

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The mother board which contained Pentium iv processor was fixed on the laptop system

casing. The RAM was placed on the RAM slot and made to fit in properly. Other components

e.g. DVD ROM and hard disk were fixed on the mother board and they were connected using

bus, the project was successful because the windows and other applications runs successfully.

Abdulqadir U. (2010), “cloning a dual core computer system”. The computer system had a

processor speed 2.60GHz, 250GB hard disk, and 2GB RAM together with the DVDROM.

The mother board which contained dual core processor was fixed on the laptop system casing.

The RAM was placed on the RAM slot and made to fit in properly. Other components like the

DVD ROM and hard disk were fixed on the mother board and they were connected using bus,

the project was successful because the windows and other applications run successfully.

Anaba T. C. (2012). “Assemble a Pentium IV” The computer system had a processor speed of

1.6GHZ Intel, 1GB RAM and 250 GB OF Hard drive and DVD ROM. The mother board

which contained Pentium iv processor was fixed on the laptop system casing. The RAM was

placed on the RAM slot and made to fit in properly. Other components e.g. DVD ROM and

hard disk were fixed on the mother board and were connected using bus. The project was

successful because the windows and other applications run successfully.

Nazure U.B. (2010) "assemble Pentium iv computer system”. The computer system had a

processor speed of 2.00GHZ, 2GB RAM and 500 GB OF Hard drive and DVD ROM. The

mother board which contained Pentium iv processor was fixed on the laptop system casing.

The RAM was placed on the RAM slot and made to fit in properly. Other components e.g.

DVD ROM and hard disk were fixed on the mother board and they were connected using bus,

the project was successful because the windows and other applications runs successfully.

2.3 PRESENT WORK

This project has the specification for a core i5 computer system which include assembling of

various components which are; core i5 motherboard (onboard processor), a casing with power
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supply pack, 4GB RAM, DVD rewritable ROM, 3.05GHz processor speed, 500GB hard disk,

a USB keyboard, USB mouse and 17 inch flat screen monitor. This is to enable the computer

system to meet up with the modern technology and different operating system.

2.4 REVIEW OF COMPONENTS

There are lots of great pre-built PCs, but there is nothing quite like the satisfaction of using

one you create yourself. While the process of assembling a computer is not difficult. These are

the step to step guide to building a PC

2.4.1 Mother Board

A mother board is the main board or largest circuit found in general purpose computes and

other expandable systems. It holds and allows, communication between many of a system,

such as the central processing unit and memory, and provides connectors for other peripherals

as illustrated in fig: 2.1

Fig 2.1 Mother board

2.4.2 Power supply

A power supply is an electrical device that supplies electrical power to an electrical load. The

primary function of a power supply is to convent electric current from a source to the correct

voltage, current and frequency to power the load as illustrated in fig: 2.2

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 Fig 2.2 power supply

2.4.3 Random Access Memory (RAM)

Random access memory (RAM) is a form of computer memory that can be read and changed

in any order typically used to store working data and machine code. A random-access memory

device allows data items to be read or written in almost the same amount of time irrespective

of the physical location of data inside the memory as illustrated in fig: 2.3

Fig 2.3 RAM

2.4.4 Hard Disk

A hard disk drive (HDD) is an electro-mechanical data storage Device that uses magnetic

storage to store and retrieve digital information using one or more rigid rapidly rotating disk

(platters) coated with magnetic material as illustrated in fig 2.4

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 Fig 2.4 Hard Disk

2.4.5 Digital Versatile Disc DVD ROM

A DVD ROM is a pre-pressed optical compact disk that contains data computer read-but not

write to or erase-DVD ROMs. i.e. it is a type of read-only memory. During the 1990s, DVD-

ROMs were popularly used to distribute soffit are and data for computers and fourth

generation video game consoles as illustrated in fig: 2.5

Fig 2.5 DVD ROM

2.4.6 Monitor

A monitor is an electronics visual computer display that includes a screen and also Computer

Monitor is an output device that displays information in pictorial or text form. A monitor

usually comprises a visual display and some circuitry, circuit and the case in which those

circuits closed. Older computer monitors made used of cathode ray tube (CRT), which made

them large, heavy and inefficient. As shown in fig: 2.6

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 Fig 2.6 Monitor

2.4.7 Cooling Fan

Cooling fans are usually connected to the computer’s system to decrease overheating, some

computers have more than one cooling fan due to heavy usage of the computer system. A

cooling fan could be used to reduce excess heat from the computer system. A typical cooling

fan can be shown in fig 2.7

Fig 2.7 Cooling Fan

2.4.8 Microprocessor

The central processing unit (CPU) or the processor it is the heart of the computer system, all

computational activities are carried out by the CPU. There are different types of CPU with

different type of speeds. A processor is an integrated electronic circuit that performs the

calculations that run a computer. A processor performs arithmetical, logical, input/output

(I/O) and other basic instructions that are passed from an operating system (OS). Most other

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processes are dependent on the operations of a Processor. A typical microprocessor can be

shown in fig 2.8

Fig 2.8 microprocessor

2.4.9 Heat Sink

Heat Sink is a component that reduces heat spread away from a hot microprocessor, it

accomplishes this task using the fan blade of the heat sink by sinking away the heat generated

by the microprocessor. A heat sink which reduces heat produced by a microprocessor can be

shown in fig 2.9

Fig 2.9 Heat Sink

2.4.10 Keyboard

Keyboard is one of the primary input devices used with a computer. Similar to an electric

typewriter, fig 2.10 is a typical keyboard which composes of buttons used to create letters,

numbers, and symbols, and perform additional functions.

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 Fig 2.10 Keyboard

2.5 Conclusion

Generally speaking, this project is all about assembling the components of a computer system

that has been successfully reviewed. The methods that contain an overview of the process of

achieving the project goals and objectives will be demonstrated in the next chapter which is

chapter three (3).

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 CHAPTER THREE

CLONING AND PACKAGING

3.1 Introduction

This chapter describes how the components are installed and their basic functions. The

chapter also explains the precautions taken during the assembling.

3.2 Components Used In Assembling

i. ATX power supply unit

ii. Motherboard

iii. Processor

iv. Random access memory (RAM):

v. Hard disk drive

vi. DVD drive

vii. Casing

3.3 Equipment and Tools Used

The tools used during the assembling process include the following

i. Electrostatic discharge kit

ii. Screw driver

iii. Torch light

3.4 Casing

Some of the components found inside the casing are the power, power switch and reset button

with external cooling device, this entire components are found in the interior and exterior

parts of the casing living enough space for other components to be mounted inside the casing

this shown in fig 3.1

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 Fig 3.1: Internal view of the casing

3.5 Installing the Motherboard

After determining if the motherboard is compatible with the case, risers and spacers are placed

at the base of the board before it is placed in the case. This keeps the motherboard from

touching the case to prevent static electricity. The I/O plates were removed from the back of

case and replaced with the motherboard provided I/O plate. Place the motherboard in the case

by positioning it into I/O tighten it with screw as show in fig 3.2

Fig 3.2 Motherboard

3.6 Placing the Processor

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 A gold- colored triangle is marked on one edge of the processor. Align this edge to the socket

edge close to the socket edge close to the cup lever, place the CPU into position making sure

that it fits perfectly into their holes. Never force the processor into the socket. The CPU and

motherboard are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. The CPU is secured to the socket on the

motherboard with a locking assembly as shown fig 3.3

Fig 3.3 Installing the core i5 processor

Next is to install the heat sink and fan. First add some heat sink paste on the surface of the

CPU. Gently place the heat sink on the CPU and allow it to sip perfectly. Connect the heat

sink power connector to the CPU fan socket located on the motherboard so that the heat sink

can properly function to prevent CPU overheating like the processor, heat sink and fan

assembling.

3.7 Installing the RAM

Once the board is secured than the random access memory RAM is installed as shown in fig

3.4 before in before installing a memory module. The motherboard manufacture

documentation was consulted to ensure that the RAM is compatible with the motherboard,

inserting the RAM, the notches on the RAM module are aligned properly with the keys in the

slot on the motherboard then it is slowly pressed down until the side bar clicks into place,

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firmly attached into its socket since the RAM is a volatile memory, which provides a temporal

date storage for the CPU this means that the content of ram are lost when the computer system

is shutdown.( Brewster, 1989). Typically, more RAM will enhance the performance of a

computer, the installation is show in fig 3.4

Fig 3.4 installing the RAM

The way of inserting the random access memory varies with the different types available

3.8 Installing the Hard Disk

The vast majority of hard drives and CD/DVD drives are based on the IDE (integrated device

electronics) standard and must be designated as a master device. There’s usually a sticker on

top of the drive explain the necessary jumper settings. Or you can also find a description in

the hard drive manual. The connection to the motherboard is made by way of 40-pin ribbon

cable. It has three plugs – one for the motherboard, and the other two for the drives. The hard

disk is then placed on a tray provided for it on the mother and securely screwed to the casing.

The hard disk can also be based on the SATA (serial advance technology attachment) and in

this case, the master and slave are not set. The computer automatically sets this as shown fig

3.5

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 Fig 3.5 hard disk

3.9 INSTALLING THE OPTICAL DRIVE

Remove the 5.25- inch plate from the case, place the optical drive into the 5.25 slot and secure

the drive using screws. Attach the DVD/RW to the IDE connector I and make the dive the

slave or attach the drive to the IDE connector 2 and make the DVD/RW master connect the

power cable to the DVD/RW as shown in fig 3.6

Fig 3.6 diagram of SATA and IDE optical drives showing their connectors

3.10 Connection of Power Indicator Light And Power

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The various button and light indicators in front panel of the CPU casing are connected directly

to the board in order to control the various activities of the board such as power on or

HDD,LED and other provision depending on the types of casing.

3.11 Rear Panel Connector

The various slots depending on the type of board, the rear panel, houses the power cable

connection the power switch, mouse port, keyboard connection, USB ports, monitor ports

and other this is shown in fig 3.7

Fig 3.7 diagram of the casing showing the ports

3.12 Booting Of Windows 10 Operating System after Installation

3.12.1 Steps in the installation of the operating system

Step 1: starting the setup

Insert a windows 10 bootable DVD disk in the DVD ROM and then go to the BIOS by hitting

the “F12” key when your system is powered on. Go to boot order and make sure the DVD

ROM is the first on list. Once you have successfully booted the window from the DVD, you

will see the windows 10 “welcome to setup” screen. Enter to begin the setup process as shown

in fig 3.8

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 Fig 3.8 boot menu

Step2. After selecting the right UEFI-line in the boot menu it will take a few seconds

for the following screen to showup:

Fig 3.9:Window Setup

Step 3.Select the desired Language to install, and Keyboard input method

Step 4.The next window will show up, click on the ‘’Install now’’ button in order to proceed

with the installation

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 Fig 3.10: Install the windows

Step 5.In this step you’ll have to choose between ‘Upgrade’ and ‘Custom’ installation.

Choose the ‘Upgrade’ option for your License key to stay valid.

Fig 3.11:Upgrade and Custom install

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Step 6.Select the partition (in this case Drive 0) you want to install Windows on and click ‘Next’

Fig 3.12: Select the partition

Step 7.The installation of Windows will now begin. This may take up to a hour to finish.

Once finished you’re ready for the final step, configuring Windows.

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 Fig 3.13:Windows Installing

Step 8: Setting the Boot Option

After the format setup automatically copied all files and restarts the computer, go to BIOS and

remove the DVDROM from the first boot device and restart the computer system.

Step 9: Automatic in Installation after Restart

Setup will continue to install after the restart, it will ask the user to fill the product key and user

name date and time, window 10 will install limited sets of drivers, the user then will need to

install the missing givers. To see the missing drivers, go to the control panel > system > hardware

> device manger. The drivers with yellow exclamations are the missing drivers. The reinstallation

of this drivers will need to be done by the use of a system, downloaded or manufacture CD.

3.13 Precaution

i. To prevent component damage the power, the supply was thread off until the completion of

instating

ii. All the components were handled with great care as to prevent object like screws dropped on the

motherboard, which can damage the delicate circuitry, rendering the motherboard useless.

iii. Object that doesn’t I was not fed in but rather the positioned change to prevent broken pins or bad

contact.

iv. The motherboard contains sensitive comments which can be damage easily by static electricity.

To vent this, grounded myself first before touching any component.

3.14 Mode of Operation

When the computer system is started, the BIOS run a power on self- test (POST). during the

POST, the BIOS checks for the presence and function each component first, it checks the

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 processor the RAM and system critical devices such as floppy, hard drive, keyboard, mouse and

monitor. It then tests non-critical components such as DVD/RW and sound card. Next, the BIOS

retrieves the resources setting from the CMOS and assign them to approximate CMOS setting

such as date and time or keyboard status ( for examples, whether the number lock sound be ON

or OFF). Finally, the BIOS search for an operating system and handle its control of the system.

The CMOS setting are no longer required at this point but the BIOS continue to work, translating

communication between the processor and other components. (Beauchamp 1990)

CHAPTER FOUR

TESTING AND RESULT

4.1 Introduction

In order to test the performance of the project work which is the assembling of core i5 computer

system, the project is being connected to this various devices:

i. Visual display unit (VDU) to test the display output.

ii. The keyboard and mouse were connected to the computer system to test the input user interface.

iii. A speaker was connected to test the sound output.

iv. To test the DVD RW application software was installed using the DVD ROM drive.

4.2 Testing

In the process of assembling a core i5 computer system, the following test and result

are taken:

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 4.2.1 Monitor

i. Run a pixel test and the display of color was ok.

ii. Ran a calibration tests the while line and the black shadow line were clear. The drive.

4.2.2 Motherboard

i. Made a visual hard were check and the capacitor, diode, resistor, chips, were working perfect.

ii. Checked the jumper settings and it was in accordance.

iii. Heard the POST single beep sound, indicating its ok.

4.2.3 Hard drive

i. Listened if there was no strange noise from the hard drive indicating the hard drive is ok

ii. Test and the access time were normal.

iii. Tested for disk error, tried to save a date and the data was still there.

4.2.4 Power Supply Unit

i. To ensure that the voltages are within normal accepted tolerance. Because if any of the readings

are outside that range then the power supply unit is bad.

ii. In testing the power the paper chip was bent into a “U” shape and put into the green pin on the

pin 15 of the 20/24 pin connector and into any of the black pin 14, then plug the power supply

unit to the mains and turned on.

iii. Tested the voltage of 20/24 pin connector output we have multiple readout pin but there four (4)

essential measurement we needed to test for;

- +3.3V

- +5V

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 - +12V

- And they all gave the correct output expected.

4.2.5 Central Processing Unit

i. Tested the processing time of the microprocessor was working fine.

4.3 Time to Double-Check

Before running a new computer, we take a few moments to double check the following

items:

i. Check all the fans to make sure they are properly connected: Starting up computer with DVD

ROM fan disconnected will likely kill your processor.

ii. Make sure that all wires and cables are safely tied away from the fan. Neatness counts, use plastic

cable ties, not metal twist-ties. If you can’t get plastic cable ties, then use an electrical tape.

iii. Make sure that there are no tools, screws or jumpers floating in the case.

iv. Check that all ram modules and cable are securely seated and connected.

4.4 The Complimentary Metallic Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS)

Setup Screen

Hook up keyboard, monitor and mouse to their appropriate connectors, and the power

button. Hopefully, if you have done everything correctly, after a few second you will hear a beep

sound and e greeted by a screen that looks something like the one below.(You may have press

delete, F12 or some other key to this screen, depending on your motherboard). You will see a

setup, what you are seeing is something called the CMOS setup screen (or the bios-basic

input/output system setup screen). In the testing, here are few basic suggestions. If you don’t

know what something means, leave it alone. Use the default setting unless you know what you

are doing.

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Make sure all of your drivers are showing up. If not, then shut down the machine, unplug it and

check all the drive connection and jumper settings again.

Before installing the operating system, make sure that DVD ROM driver is set as a bootable

device (unless you will be booting from the hard disk for the installation, in which case make sure

that the hard disk is set as bootable device). You can usually find the setting for the boot sequence

in a section of the CMOS screen called appropriately enough boot sequence. Make sure the date

and time are correct before installing the operating system. Incorrect date and time can cause all

sorts of problem.

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 CHAPTER FIVE

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1 Introduction

The aim of this chapter is to present conclusion reached during the cloning of the computer

system and then make recommendation for further study.

5.2 Conclusion

The basic objective of this project is to clone a core i5 functioning computer system with the

following specification, hard disk of 500GigaByte. Ram of 4Gigabyteand Processor speed of

3.0GHz etc. This project was successfully carried out and all the components were clone

in a casing and subsequently tested and were found to perform as expected i.e aim and objective

was achieved.

5.3 Recommendations

In recognition the important of the society, it is recommended that higher grade of computer e.g

Core i7 or higher should be cloni to cope with ever increasing value of information, in fast

moving society. Also higher grade of operation systems like, Windows 11 should be installed.

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