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Motherboard
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BAYAMBANG, PANGASINAN 5
MOTHERBOARD is also called the "System Board," it is
the main printed circuit board in an electronic device,
which contains sockets or slots that accept additional
boards.
QUARTER 1-MODULE 1:
List of Computer Motherboard Manufacturer
ACER-http://www.acer.com.ph
ASROCK -http://www.asrock.com
Install and Configure Computer Systems ASUS -http://www.asus.com/ph/
BIOSTAR - http://www.biostar.com.tw
ECS - http://www.ecs.com.tw
EMAXX -http://www.emaxxtech.com
HP - http://www8.hp.com
After going through this module, you are expected to: Gigabyte - http://www.gigabyte.com
1. Obtain materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with Intel - http://downloadcenter.intel.com/
established procedures and check against system requirements. MSI -http://www.msi.com
PC Chips -http://www.pcchipsusa.com
2. Identify the different parts of the motherboard and its functions.
Toshiba - http://www.toshiba-asia.com
3. Familiarize BIOS configuration in accordance with hardware requirements. Samsung - http://www.samsung.com
4. Follow the steps on how to setup the boot priority. SONY - http://www.sony.com.ph
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Method 3: Cover of User Manual 2. Input/output Ports
Method 4: Label on Package Box It’s an interface or a point of connection between the computer
and its peripheral devices. Some of the common peripherals are mouse,
The Form Factor of Mother Board
keyboard, monitor or display unit, printer, speaker, flash drive etc.
Form factor refers to the physical size, shape and design of a device.
Example: 3. IDE and SATA Connector (Storage Device Connectors)
The internal storage device connectors are where you will
connect your storage devices, such as mechanical hard drives and solid-
state drives. These storage devices need to be connected to the
motherboard for data to be submitted and retrieved.
Don’t forget: while HDDs and SSDs do the same thing (store data), there
is a big difference between how HDDs and SSDs accomplish this.
IDE, or Integrated Drive Electronics, is used to hook up disk drives,
Parts of a Motherboard floppy disks, and HDDs. This is a 40-pin male connector that connects
the HDD.
As technology advanced, IDE connectors became obsolete. Now the
SATA connector (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is the
standard connector with a 7-pin interface. Despite having 33 fewer pins,
this is faster than the IDE connectors.
4. Power Connectors
The ATX (Advanced Technology eXtended) connector (found in
more recent motherboards) has 20 or 24-pin female connectors. This is
the largest connector on the motherboard, as this draws out the needed
power directly from the power supply.
The SMPS (switched-mode power supply) then utilizes this power to
keep the motherboard running.
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motherboard based on compatibility with the CPU you intend to use. regarded as the replacement for mSATA standard and was formerly
The CPU needs to be 100% compatible with the motherboard socket for known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF).
it to work. When M.2 devices use the PCI bus instead of the SATA bus, they
can transfer data six times faster than a standard SSD.
7. Expansion Card Slots
M.2 SSDs were designed to enable high-performance storage in
The expansion card slots are where you add extra components
compact devices, such as laptops and tablets. M.2 devices are widely
such as a video card, network card, audio card, or PCIe SSD. The slots
accepted as being the best types of storage, as we see them becoming a
are located in the bottom half of the motherboard below the CPU
standard feature in desktop PCs too.
socket.
We have covered the different sections of a motherboard you
Video Card Slot
are likely to interact with during your PC build. Of course, there is much
The video card slot lets you install a dedicated GPU and boost the
more at work on a motherboard that plays a major role in the operation
graphical performance of your computer further than an AMD APU or
of your various components.
Intel CPU would. This goes to the high data slots, like the PCIe slot or
AGP slot. Ports include, but are not limited to, (depends on the card): Other parts, such as chipsets, act as a communications hub or a
traffic control center, and they manage the flow of data between the
HDMI
processor, memory, and peripherals. It’s essentially the backbone of a
DVI
PC.
DisplayPort
USB-C 9. M.2 Slot
Network Card Slot
The network card slot is where you put the Network Interface Card
(NIC). This allows you to connect to other computer networks via LAN
or the internet. It has an RJ-45 port at the back.
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The functions above are served by the POST in all BIOS versions 6 8042 Gate A20 test error (cannot switch to protected
back to the very first. In later BIOS versions, POST will also: mode)
discover, initialize, and catalog all system buses and devices 7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt
provide a user interface for system's configuration error)
construct whatever system environment is required by the target 8 Display memory error (system video adapter)
operating system
9 AMI BIOS ROM checksum fix
Original IBM POST beep codes 10 CMOS shutdown register read/write fix
11 Cache memory test failed
Beeps Meaning
continuous Motherboard does not detect a RAM module
1 short beep Normal POST – system is OK
beeping (continuous beeping)
2 short beeps POST error – error code shown on screen
Power supply, system board problem, disconnected
No beep BASIC INPUT OUTPUT SYSTEM (BIOS)
CPU, or disconnected speaker
• Basic Input/Output System, is the built-in core processor software responsible for
Continuous beep Power supply, system board, RAM or keyboard
booting up your system.
problem
• Typically embedded into your computer as a motherboard chip, the BIOS functions
Repeating short Power supply, system board or keyboard problem as a catalyst for PC functionality action.
beeps • It is also responsible for managing data flow between your computer’s operating
1 long, 1 short System board problem system and any attached devices including a hard drive, keyboard, video adapter,
beep printer, or mouse.
1 long, 2 short Display adapter problem (MDA, CGA)
beeps How BIOS works in Computer
Each time you power your PC on, BIOS runs through a process called Power-On Self-
1 long, 3 short Enhanced Graphics Adapter problem (EGA)
beeps Test, or POST, that determines whether your attached devices are operating correctly and
are in their proper place.
3 long beeps 3270 keyboard card error
Once all attachments are allocated and given the OK, your computer startup
continues as usual and takes you to your load screen in a matter of seconds.
POST AMI BIOS beep codes
If BIOS detects any problems, an error screen will appear or a series of beep codes
Beeps Meaning will sound, effectively indicating to you that something has gone wrong.
1 Memory refresh timer error
2 Parity error in base memory (first 64 KiB block)
3 Base memory read/write test error
Motherboard timer not operational (check all
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PSU to MB connectors seated)
5 Processor failure
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BIOS uses Flash memory, a type of ROM. The BIOS then displays some details about your system. This typically
The BIOS software has a number of different includes information about:
roles, but its most important role is to load the The processor
operating system. When you turn on your The floppy drive and hard drive
Memory
computer and the microprocessor tries to
BIOS revision and date
execute its first instruction, it has to get that
Display
instruction from somewhere. It cannot get it
CMOS Setup
from the operating system because the operating
In the previous list, you saw that the BIOS checks the CMOS Setup
system is located on a hard disk, and the
for custom settings. Here's what you do to change those settings.
microprocessor cannot get to it without some
To enter the CMOS Setup, you must press a certain key or
instructions that tell it how. The BIOS provides those instructions. Some of the combination of keys during the initial startup sequence. Most systems use
other common tasks that the BIOS performs include: "Esc," "Del," "F1," "F2," "Ctrl-Esc" or "Ctrl-Alt-Esc" to enter setup. There is
usually a line of text at the bottom of the display that tells you "Press to
A power-on self-test (POST) for all of the different hardware components in
the system to make sure everything is working properly Enter Setup."
Activating other BIOS chips on different cards installed in the computer - Once you have entered setup, you will see a set of text screens with
For example, SCSI and graphics cards often have their own BIOS chips. a number of options. Some of these are standard, while others vary
Providing a set of low-level routines that the operating system uses to according to the BIOS manufacturer. Common options include:
interface to different hardware devices - It is these routines that give the System Time/Date - Set the system time and date
BIOS its name. They manage things like the keyboard, the screen, and the Boot Sequence - The order that BIOS will try to load the operating
system
serial and parallel ports, especially when the computer is booting.
Plug and Play - A standard for auto-detecting connected devices;
Managing a collection of settings for the hard disks, clock, etc.
The BIOS is special software that interfaces the major hardware should be set to "Yes" if your computer and operating system both
components of your computer with the operating system. It is usually support it
stored on a Flash memory chip on the motherboard, but sometimes the Mouse/Keyboard - "Enable Num Lock," "Enable the Keyboard,"
chip is another type of ROM. "Auto-Detect Mouse"...
Drive Configuration - Configure hard drives, CD-ROM and floppy
When you turn on your computer, the BIOS does several things. This is its usual drives
sequence: Memory - Direct the BIOS to shadow to a specific memory address
1. Check the CMOS Setup for custom settings Security - Set a password for accessing the computer
2. Load the interrupt handlers and device drivers
Power Management - Select whether to use power management,
3. Initialize registers and power management
as well as set the amount of time for standby and suspend
4. Perform the power-on self-test (POST)
5. Display system settings Exit - Save your changes, discard your changes or restore default
6. Determine which devices are bootable settings
7. Initiate the bootstrap sequence Be very careful when making changes to setup. Incorrect settings
may keep your computer from booting. When you are finished with
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your changes, you should choose "Save Changes" and exit. The What’s More!
BIOS will then restart your computer so that the new settings take
Set the computer to boot from USB drive via BIOS
effect.
This is the most common way to boot a Windows system from a
The BIOS uses CMOS technology to save any changes made to the
computer's settings. With this technology, a small lithium or Ni-Cad connected USB drive. Every system has BIOS (Basic Input Output System)
battery can supply enough power to keep the data for years. In fact, options that users can access. In this way, they can customize the BIOS
some of the newer chips have a 10-year, tiny lithium battery built settings and set the attached USB drive as a primary source for booting.
right into the CMOS chip! You can access the BIOS options by pressing the BIOS Entry key when the
system is turning on. The key can be different from one system to another.
What are the basic functions of BIOS?
1. POST Here we can press F12 to enter PhoenixBIOS.
POST is an acronym for the Power-On Self-Test that your PC runs through the 1. Firstly, you need to turn on
moment you turn it on. POST tests the hardware of your PC and ensures that there is your computer. If it is
nothing out of order and no errors present with your operating system. already switched on, then
2. CMOS setup you can just restart it.
This means that every change you make to your BIOS structure is saved on this
special memory chip called the Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor, or CMOS. The 2. As it would turn on, you
CMOS setup is responsible for setting your password, time, and date. need to press the
designated BIOS entry key
3. Bootstrap loader
on the keyboard. You
The program that lives within your computer’s EPROM or ROM, the bootstrap
might have to press the
loader is tasked with reading your PC’s hard drive boot sector to move along the complete
operating system load. key a few times in order to access the BIOS options. Additionally, you
When you restart your PC, the bootstrap loader activates the POST, then loads can simply view the key on the booting screen as well.
Windows 10 into memory. Newer PCs have replaced the bootstrap loader with an EFI, or
Extensible Firmware Interface. 3. Shortly, the BIOS options will
appear on the screen. Since your
4. BIOS drivers mouse won’t work on the
BIOS drivers are the many programs stored in your computer’s many memory chips. These interface, you can have to
low-level drivers are used to boot your system and prompt basic operational controls on navigate using the allocated
your PC. keys. Usually, the arrow keys are
used to navigate, ENTER to
Steps in Accessing BIOS in Windows 7
select, and ESC to exit. You can
also view the shortcut keys and
Step 1. Turn off your computer
their allocated jobs at the
On older operating systems, you can only access BIOS just before the Microsoft Windows
bottom of the screen.
logo appears on your computer screen.
Step 2. Power your PC on
Step 3. Press the BIOS hotkey
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4. As you can see, the interface has Hotkey during boot-up with different brand of motherboard
different tabs. Using the arrow Use hotkey during boot-up
keys (left and right), you need to • DEL and F2 tend to be the most popular hotkeys for PCs,
navigate to the "Boot" section. • Acer: F2 or DEL
• ASUS: F2 for all PCs, F2 or DEL for motherboards
• Dell: F1, F2 or F12
• HP: ESC, F10 or F1
• Lenovo: F2 or Fn + F2
5. From here, you can see the priority of the sources used by the BIOS. Now, • Lenovo (Desktops): F1
using the + (add) and the – (minus) key, you can set the priority of the • Lenovo (ThinkPads): Enter + F1.
Removable Devices at the top. • MSI: DEL for motherboards and PCs
• Microsoft Surface Tablets: Press and hold volume up button.
• Origin PC: F2
• Samsung: F2
• Sony: F1, F2, or F3
• Toshiba: F2, F12 or ESC
• Gateway: F1 or F2
• Fujitsu,NEC, Sharp: F2
• Shuttle: F1 or DEL
6. After setting the USB device as the primary booting source, you can
• Phoenix: F2
save your changes by pressing the F10 key.
• AMD®: F1
• Award BIOS: DEL
7. Just accept the changes and exit the interface by pressing the ESC key.
• American Megatrends, Inc.: DEL
Connect a bootable USB drive to the system and let it be used as a
primary source by BIOS.
While the approach is same, the overall interface and the keys can be different from
one model to another. Nevertheless, by following these simple steps, you would be
able to boot your computer from a USB drive without any trouble.
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BAYAMBANG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
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Lesson
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Creating Bootable Flash drive
BAYAMBANG, PANGASINAN 6
USB Flash Drive is a data storage device that includes flash memory with an
integrated USB interface. It is typically removable, rewritable and much smaller than
an optical disc.
Computer
M-Systems- an Israeli company
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Servicing NC II
How to create a bootable flash drive using command prompt?
QUARTER 1-MODULE 2: Command Prompt is a command line interpreter application available in most
Windows operating systems. It's used to execute entered commands. Most of
Install and Configure Computer Systems those commands automate tasks via scripts and batch files, perform advanced
administrative functions, and troubleshoot or solve certain kinds of Windows issues.
• Let us assume that the flash / USB drive is the D: drive and the DVD installer located
on drive F:. The first step, we will navigate Command Prompt to set installation DVD
as its active directory.
• Type 'cd boot' and hit Enter. Active directory changed to F:\boot>.
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Name: _____________________________ Grade and Section: _________________ C. Give the beep codes of the following.
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Name: _____________________________ Grade and Section: _________________ 2. Given the source, destination path and filename of the file, use the XCOPY
command to transfer the file from source path to destination path. Write the
Lesson 6 Activity Sheet
command from the space provided.
A. Rearrange the following steps in creating bootable flash drive. Number it
accordingly from 1-10. A bonus answer is already given. Source: C:\Image\
File: image.jpg
__a. List Disk Destination: D:\Pictures\
Answer:
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