Introduction
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In this lab, you will boot the computer for the first time, explore the BIOS setup program, and change the boot order sequence.
Recommended Equipment
• Assembled computer without an operating system installed
• Motherboard manual
Step 1
Plug the power supply cable into an AC wall outlet.
Turn on the computer.
NOTE: If the computer beeps more than once, or if the power does not come on, notify your instructor.
Step 2
During POST, press the BIOS setup key or key combination.
The BIOS setup program screen will appear.
What is the key or combination of keys used to enter the BIOS setup program?
Delete Key or Del
Who manufactures the BIOS for your computer?
Ambios 0314
What is the BIOS version?
0314 BIOS version
What menu options are available?
Main Advance Power Boot Exit
Step 3
Navigate through each screen to find the boot order sequence.
What is the first boot device in the boot order sequence?
cd-rom or optical drive
How many additional devices can be assigned in the boot order sequence?
3 additional devices
Step 4
Ensure that the first boot order device is the optical drive.
Ensure that the second boot order device is the hard disk drive.
Why would you change the first boot device to the optical drive?
so that the optical drive has a device it will boot first
What happens when the computer boots and the optical drive does not contain bootable media?
it continue to load in windows
Step 5
Navigate through each screen to find the power management setup screen, or ACPI screen.
What power management settings are available?
Suspend mode, ACPI 2-0 support
Step 6
Navigate through each screen to find the PnP settings.
What PnP settings are available?
Plug and Play as installed
DMA 1 used by ISA
Slot 1 IRQ
DMA 3 used by ISA
Slot 2 IRQ
DMA s used by ISA
Slot 3 audio IRQ
ISA mem block Base
PCI latency timer
SymBios small computer System Enterprice BIOS Disabled
IRQ 3 used by ISA
USB Function
IRQ used by ISA
USB IRQ
IRQs used by ISA
VCA Bios sequence
IRQ 7 used by ISA
IRQ 9 used by ISA
IRQ 10 used by ISA
IRQ 11
IRQ 12
IRQ 14
IRQ 15
Step 7
Save the new BIOS settings and exit the BIOS setup program.
Step 8
The computer will restart.
An operating system can be installed at this time.
This lab is complete. Please have the instructor verify your work.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
3.8.2 Lab: Complete the Computer Assembly
Introduction
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In this lab, you will install the side panels and the external cables on the computer.
Recommended Equipment
• Computer with power supply, motherboard, drives, and adapter cards installed, and internal cables connected
• Monitor cable (DVI or VGA)
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• USB cable for the USB hub
• USB cable for the USB printer
• Network cable
• Wireless antenna
• Power cable
• Tool kit
• Motherboard manual
Step 2
Attach the side panels to the computer case.
Secure the side panels to the computer using the panel screws.
Step 2
Attach the monitor cable to the video port.
Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the connector.
Step 3
Plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port.
Step 4
Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port.
Step 5
Plug the hub USB cable into any USB port.
Step 6
Plug the printer USB cable into a USB port in the hub.
Step 7
Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port.
Step 8
Connect the wireless antenna to the antenna connector.
Step 9
Plug the power cable into the power socket of the power supply.
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In this lab, you will install the side panels and the external cables on the computer.
Recommended Equipment
• Computer with power supply, motherboard, drives, and adapter cards installed, and internal cables connected
• Monitor cable (DVI or VGA)
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• USB cable for the USB hub
• USB cable for the USB printer
• Network cable
• Wireless antenna
• Power cable
• Tool kit
• Motherboard manual
Step 2
Attach the side panels to the computer case.
Secure the side panels to the computer using the panel screws.
Step 2
Attach the monitor cable to the video port.
Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the connector.
Step 3
Plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port.
Step 4
Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port.
Step 5
Plug the hub USB cable into any USB port.
Step 6
Plug the printer USB cable into a USB port in the hub.
Step 7
Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port.
Step 8
Connect the wireless antenna to the antenna connector.
Step 9
Plug the power cable into the power socket of the power supply.
3.7.2 Lab: Install Internal Cables
Introduction
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In this lab, install the internal power and data cables in the computer.
Recommended Equipment
• Computer with power supply, motherboard, drives, and adapter cards installed
• Hard disk drive data cable
• Optical drive data cable
• Floppy drive data cable
• Antistatic wrist strap and antistatic mat
• Tool kit
• Motherboard manual
Step 1
Align the motherboard power supply connector to the socket on the motherboard.
Gently press down on the connector until the clip clicks into place.
Step 2
NOTE: This step is necessary only if your computer has an auxiliary power connector.
Align the auxiliary power connector to the auxiliary power socket on the motherboard.
Gently press down on the connector until the clip clicks into place.
Step 3
Plug a power connector into the hard disk drive, optical drive, and floppy drive. Ensure that the floppy drive power connector is inserted right side up.
Step 4
NOTE: This step is necessary only if your computer has a fan power connector.
Connect the fan power connector into the appropriate fan header on the motherboard.
Step 5
NOTE: Pin 1 on a PATA cable must align with Pin 1 on the motherboard connector and the hard disk drive connector.
Align and plug the hard disk drive data cable into the motherboard connector.
Align and plug the other end of the hard disk drive data cable into the hard disk drive connector.
Step 6
NOTE: Pin 1 on a PATA cable must align with Pin 1 on the motherboard connector and the optical drive connector.
Align and plug the optical drive data cable into the motherboard connector.
Align and plug the other end of the optical drive data cable into the optical drive connector.
Step 7
NOTE: Pin 1 on a floppy drive cable must align with Pin 1 on the motherboard connector and the floppy drive connector.
Align and plug the floppy drive data cable into the motherboard connector.
Align and plug the other end of the floppy drive data cable into the floppy drive connector.
This lab is complete. Please have the instructor verify your work.
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In this lab, install the internal power and data cables in the computer.
Recommended Equipment
• Computer with power supply, motherboard, drives, and adapter cards installed
• Hard disk drive data cable
• Optical drive data cable
• Floppy drive data cable
• Antistatic wrist strap and antistatic mat
• Tool kit
• Motherboard manual
Step 1
Align the motherboard power supply connector to the socket on the motherboard.
Gently press down on the connector until the clip clicks into place.
Step 2
NOTE: This step is necessary only if your computer has an auxiliary power connector.
Align the auxiliary power connector to the auxiliary power socket on the motherboard.
Gently press down on the connector until the clip clicks into place.
Step 3
Plug a power connector into the hard disk drive, optical drive, and floppy drive. Ensure that the floppy drive power connector is inserted right side up.
Step 4
NOTE: This step is necessary only if your computer has a fan power connector.
Connect the fan power connector into the appropriate fan header on the motherboard.
Step 5
NOTE: Pin 1 on a PATA cable must align with Pin 1 on the motherboard connector and the hard disk drive connector.
Align and plug the hard disk drive data cable into the motherboard connector.
Align and plug the other end of the hard disk drive data cable into the hard disk drive connector.
Step 6
NOTE: Pin 1 on a PATA cable must align with Pin 1 on the motherboard connector and the optical drive connector.
Align and plug the optical drive data cable into the motherboard connector.
Align and plug the other end of the optical drive data cable into the optical drive connector.
Step 7
NOTE: Pin 1 on a floppy drive cable must align with Pin 1 on the motherboard connector and the floppy drive connector.
Align and plug the floppy drive data cable into the motherboard connector.
Align and plug the other end of the floppy drive data cable into the floppy drive connector.
This lab is complete. Please have the instructor verify your work.
3.6.3 Lab: Install Adapter Cards
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In this lab, you will install a NIC, a wireless NIC, and a video adapter card.
Recommended Equipment
• Computer with power supply, motherboard, and drives installed
• NIC
• Wireless NIC
• Video Adapter Card
• Adapter card screws
• Antistatic wrist strap and antistatic mat
• Tool kit
• Motherboard manual
Step 1
What type of expansion slot is compatible with the NIC?
PCI, PCIe
Locate a compatible expansion slot for the NIC on the motherboard.
Remove the slot cover from the back of the case, if necessary.
Align the NIC to the expansion slot.
Press down gently on the NIC until the card is fully seated.
Secure the NIC by attaching the PC mounting bracket to the case with a screw.
Step 2
What type of expansion slot is compatible with the wireless NIC?
PCI, PCIe = internal external USB
Locate a compatible expansion slot for the wireless NIC on the motherboard.
Remove the slot cover from the back of the case, if necessary.
Align the wireless NIC to the expansion slot.
Press down gently on the wireless NIC until the card is fully seated.
Secure the wireless NIC by attaching the PC mounting bracket to the case with a screw.
Step 3
What type of expansion slot is compatible with the video adapter card?
AGP, PCIe, PCI
Locate a compatible expansion slot for the video adapter card on the motherboard.
Remove the slot cover from the back of the case, if necessary.
Align the video adapter card to the expansion slot.
Press down gently on the video adapter card until the card is fully seated.
Secure the video adapter card by attaching the PC mounting bracket to the case with a screw.
This lab is complete. Please have the instructor verify your work.
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In this lab, you will install a NIC, a wireless NIC, and a video adapter card.
Recommended Equipment
• Computer with power supply, motherboard, and drives installed
• NIC
• Wireless NIC
• Video Adapter Card
• Adapter card screws
• Antistatic wrist strap and antistatic mat
• Tool kit
• Motherboard manual
Step 1
What type of expansion slot is compatible with the NIC?
PCI, PCIe
Locate a compatible expansion slot for the NIC on the motherboard.
Remove the slot cover from the back of the case, if necessary.
Align the NIC to the expansion slot.
Press down gently on the NIC until the card is fully seated.
Secure the NIC by attaching the PC mounting bracket to the case with a screw.
Step 2
What type of expansion slot is compatible with the wireless NIC?
PCI, PCIe = internal external USB
Locate a compatible expansion slot for the wireless NIC on the motherboard.
Remove the slot cover from the back of the case, if necessary.
Align the wireless NIC to the expansion slot.
Press down gently on the wireless NIC until the card is fully seated.
Secure the wireless NIC by attaching the PC mounting bracket to the case with a screw.
Step 3
What type of expansion slot is compatible with the video adapter card?
AGP, PCIe, PCI
Locate a compatible expansion slot for the video adapter card on the motherboard.
Remove the slot cover from the back of the case, if necessary.
Align the video adapter card to the expansion slot.
Press down gently on the video adapter card until the card is fully seated.
Secure the video adapter card by attaching the PC mounting bracket to the case with a screw.
This lab is complete. Please have the instructor verify your work.
3.5.2 Lab: Install the Drives
Introduction
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In this lab, you will install the hard disk drive, the optical drive, and the floppy drive.
Recommended Equipment
• Computer case with power supply and motherboard installed
• Antistatic wrist strap and antistatic mat
• Tool kit
• Hard disk drive
• Hard disk drive screws
• Floppy drive
• Floppy drive screws
• Optical drive
• Optical drive screws
• Motherboard manual
Step 1
Align the hard disk drive with the 3.5 inch drive bay.
Slide the hard disk drive into the bay from the inside of the case until the screw holes line up with the holes in the 3.5 inch drive bay.
Secure the hard disk drive to the case using the proper screws.
Step 2
Note: Remove the 5.25 inch cover from one of the 5.25 inch external drive bays if necessary.
Align the optical drive with the 5.25 inch drive bay.
Insert the optical drive into the drive bay from the front of the case until the screw holes line up with the holes in the 5.25 inch drive bay and the front of the optical drive is flush with the front of the case.
Secure the optical drive to the case using the proper screws.
Step 3
Note: Remove the 3.5 inch cover from one of the 3.5 inch external drive bays if necessary.
Align the floppy drive with the 3.5 inch drive bay.
Insert the floppy drive into the drive bay from the front of the case until the screw holes line up with the holes in the 3.5 inch drive bay and the front of the floppy drive is flush with the front of the case.
Secure the floppy drive to the case using the proper screws.
This lab is complete. Please have the instructor verify your work.
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In this lab, you will install the hard disk drive, the optical drive, and the floppy drive.
Recommended Equipment
• Computer case with power supply and motherboard installed
• Antistatic wrist strap and antistatic mat
• Tool kit
• Hard disk drive
• Hard disk drive screws
• Floppy drive
• Floppy drive screws
• Optical drive
• Optical drive screws
• Motherboard manual
Step 1
Align the hard disk drive with the 3.5 inch drive bay.
Slide the hard disk drive into the bay from the inside of the case until the screw holes line up with the holes in the 3.5 inch drive bay.
Secure the hard disk drive to the case using the proper screws.
Step 2
Note: Remove the 5.25 inch cover from one of the 5.25 inch external drive bays if necessary.
Align the optical drive with the 5.25 inch drive bay.
Insert the optical drive into the drive bay from the front of the case until the screw holes line up with the holes in the 5.25 inch drive bay and the front of the optical drive is flush with the front of the case.
Secure the optical drive to the case using the proper screws.
Step 3
Note: Remove the 3.5 inch cover from one of the 3.5 inch external drive bays if necessary.
Align the floppy drive with the 3.5 inch drive bay.
Insert the floppy drive into the drive bay from the front of the case until the screw holes line up with the holes in the 3.5 inch drive bay and the front of the floppy drive is flush with the front of the case.
Secure the floppy drive to the case using the proper screws.
This lab is complete. Please have the instructor verify your work.
3.3.3 Lab: Install the Motherboard
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In this lab, you will install a CPU, a heat sink/fan assembly, and a RAM module on the motherboard. You will then install the motherboard in the computer case.
Recommended Equipment
• Computer case with power supply installed
• Motherboard
• CPU
• Heat sink/fan assembly
• Thermal compound
• RAM module(s)
• Motherboard standoffs and screws
• Antistatic wrist strap and antistatic mat
• Tool kit
• Motherboard manual
Step 1
Place the motherboard, the CPU, the heat sink/fan assembly and the RAM module on the antistatic mat.
Step 2
Put on your antistatic wrist strap and attach the grounding cable to the antistatic mat.
Locate Pin 1 on the CPU. Locate Pin 1 on the socket.
NOTE: The CPU may be damaged if it is installed incorrectly.
Align Pin 1 on the CPU with Pin 1 on the socket.
Place the CPU into the CPU socket.
Close the CPU load plate and secure it in place by closing the load lever and moving it under the load lever retention tab.
Step 3
Apply a small amount of thermal compound to the CPU and spread it evenly.
NOTE: Thermal compound is only necessary when not included on the heat sink. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer for specific application details.
Step 4
Align the heat sink/fan assembly retainers with the holes on the motherboard around the CPU socket.
Place the heat sink/fan assembly onto the CPU and the retainers through the holes on the motherboard.
Tighten the heat sink/fan assembly retainers to secure it.
Plug the fan connector into the motherboard. Refer to the motherboard manual to determine which set of fan header pins to use.
Step 5
Locate the RAM slots on the motherboard.
In what type of slot(s) will the RAM module(s) be installed?
Needs to install in memory bank
How many notches are found on the bottom edge of the RAM module?
One
Align the notch(es) on the bottom edge of the RAM module to the notches in the slot.
Press down until the side tabs secure the RAM module.
Ensure that none of the RAM module contacts are visible. Reseat the RAM module if necessary.
Check the latches to verify that the RAM module is secure.
Install any additional RAM modules using the same procedures.
Step 6
Install the motherboard standoffs.
Align the connectors on the back of the motherboard with the openings in the back of the computer case.
Place the motherboard into the case and align the holes for the screws and the stand-offs. You may need to adjust the motherboard to line up the holes for the screws.
Attach the motherboard to the case using the appropriate screws.
Step 7
Connect the wires from the case link lights and buttons to the motherboard connectors.
This lab is complete. Please have the instructor verify your work.
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In this lab, you will install a CPU, a heat sink/fan assembly, and a RAM module on the motherboard. You will then install the motherboard in the computer case.
Recommended Equipment
• Computer case with power supply installed
• Motherboard
• CPU
• Heat sink/fan assembly
• Thermal compound
• RAM module(s)
• Motherboard standoffs and screws
• Antistatic wrist strap and antistatic mat
• Tool kit
• Motherboard manual
Step 1
Place the motherboard, the CPU, the heat sink/fan assembly and the RAM module on the antistatic mat.
Step 2
Put on your antistatic wrist strap and attach the grounding cable to the antistatic mat.
Locate Pin 1 on the CPU. Locate Pin 1 on the socket.
NOTE: The CPU may be damaged if it is installed incorrectly.
Align Pin 1 on the CPU with Pin 1 on the socket.
Place the CPU into the CPU socket.
Close the CPU load plate and secure it in place by closing the load lever and moving it under the load lever retention tab.
Step 3
Apply a small amount of thermal compound to the CPU and spread it evenly.
NOTE: Thermal compound is only necessary when not included on the heat sink. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer for specific application details.
Step 4
Align the heat sink/fan assembly retainers with the holes on the motherboard around the CPU socket.
Place the heat sink/fan assembly onto the CPU and the retainers through the holes on the motherboard.
Tighten the heat sink/fan assembly retainers to secure it.
Plug the fan connector into the motherboard. Refer to the motherboard manual to determine which set of fan header pins to use.
Step 5
Locate the RAM slots on the motherboard.
In what type of slot(s) will the RAM module(s) be installed?
Needs to install in memory bank
How many notches are found on the bottom edge of the RAM module?
One
Align the notch(es) on the bottom edge of the RAM module to the notches in the slot.
Press down until the side tabs secure the RAM module.
Ensure that none of the RAM module contacts are visible. Reseat the RAM module if necessary.
Check the latches to verify that the RAM module is secure.
Install any additional RAM modules using the same procedures.
Step 6
Install the motherboard standoffs.
Align the connectors on the back of the motherboard with the openings in the back of the computer case.
Place the motherboard into the case and align the holes for the screws and the stand-offs. You may need to adjust the motherboard to line up the holes for the screws.
Attach the motherboard to the case using the appropriate screws.
Step 7
Connect the wires from the case link lights and buttons to the motherboard connectors.
This lab is complete. Please have the instructor verify your work.
3.2 Lab: Install the Power Supply
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In this lab, you will install a power supply in a computer case.
Recommended Equipment
• Power supply with a compatible form factor to the computer case
• Computer case
• Tool kit
• Power supply screws
Step 1
Remove the screws from the side panels.
Remove the side panels from the computer case.
Step 2
Align the screw holes in the power supply with the screw holes in the case.
Secure the power supply to the case with the power supply screws.
Step 3
If the power supply has a voltage selection switch, set this switch to match the voltage in your area.
What is the voltage in your area?
220 v
How many screws secure the power supply in the case?
4 screws Philip head
What is the total wattage of the power supply?
250 w
This lab is complete. Please have the instructor verify your work.
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In this lab, you will install a power supply in a computer case.
Recommended Equipment
• Power supply with a compatible form factor to the computer case
• Computer case
• Tool kit
• Power supply screws
Step 1
Remove the screws from the side panels.
Remove the side panels from the computer case.
Step 2
Align the screw holes in the power supply with the screw holes in the case.
Secure the power supply to the case with the power supply screws.
Step 3
If the power supply has a voltage selection switch, set this switch to match the voltage in your area.
What is the voltage in your area?
220 v
How many screws secure the power supply in the case?
4 screws Philip head
What is the total wattage of the power supply?
250 w
This lab is complete. Please have the instructor verify your work.
2.3.4 Lab: Computer Disassembly
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In this lab you will disassemble a computer using safe lab procedures and the proper tools. Use extreme care and follow all safety procedures. Familiarize yourself with the tools you will be using in this lab.
NOTE: If you cannot locate or remove the correct component, ask your instructor for help.
Recommended Tools
Safety glasses or goggles
Antistatic wrist strap
Antistatic mat
Flat head screwdrivers
Phillips head screwdrivers
Torx screwdrivers
Hex driver
Wire cutters
Plastic Part retriever (or tweezers or needle nose pliers)
Thermal compound
Electronics cleaning solution
Can of compressed air
Cable ties
Parts organizer
Computer with hard drive installed
Plastic tub for storing computer parts
Antistatic bags for electronic parts
Step 1
Turn off and disconnect the power to your computer.
Step 2
Locate all of the screws that secure the side panels to the back of the computer. Use the proper size and type of screwdriver to remove the side panel screws. Do not remove the screws that secure the power supply to the case. Put all of these screws in one place, such as a cup or a compartment in a parts organizer. Label the cup or compartment with a piece of masking tape on which you have written ‘side panel screws’. Remove the side panels from the case.
What type of screwdriver did you use to remove the screws?
Philip Head Screwdriver
How many screws secured the side panels?
20 Pins
Step 3
Put on an antistatic wrist strap. One end of the conductor should be connected to the wrist strap. Clip the other end of the conductor to an unpainted, metal part of the case.
If you have an antistatic mat, place it on the work surface and put the computer case on top of it. Ground the antistatic mat to an unpainted, metal part of the case.
Step 4
Locate the hard drive. Carefully disconnect the power and data cable from the back of the hard drive.
Which type of data cable did you disconnect?
Parallel ATA
Step 5
Locate all of the screws that hold the hard drive in place. Use the proper size and type of screwdriver to remove the hard drive screws. Put all of these screws in one place and label them.
What type of screws secured the hard drive to the case?
Philip Head Screwdriver
How many screws secured the hard drive to the case?
Two
Is the hard drive connected to a mounting bracket? If so, what type of screws secure the hard drive to the mounting bracket?
No,is not connected
CAUTION: Do NOT remove the screws for the hard drive enclosure.
Step 6
Gently remove the hard drive from the case. Look for a jumper reference chart on the hard drive. If there is a jumper installed on the hard drive, use the jumper reference chart to see if the hard drive is set for a Master, Slave, or Cable Select (CS) drive. Place the hard drive in an antistatic bag.
Step 7
Locate the floppy disk drive. Carefully disconnect the power and data cable.
Step 8
Locate and remove all of the screws that secure the floppy drive to the case. Put all of these screws in one place and label them.
Place the floppy drive in an antistatic bag.
How many screws secured the floppy drive to the case?
Two Screws
Step 9
Locate the optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD, etc). Carefully disconnect the power and data cable from the optical drive. Remove the audio cable from the optical drive.
What kind of data cable did you disconnect?
PATA Cable
Is there a jumper on the optical drive? What is the jumper setting?
None
Step 10
Locate and remove all of the screws that secure the optical drive to the case. Put all of these screws in one place and label them. Place the optical drive in an antistatic bag.
How many screws secured the optical drive to the case?
4 screws
Step 11
Locate the power supply. Find the power connection(s) to the motherboard.
Gently remove the power connection(s) from the motherboard. How many pins are there in the motherboard connector?
Three and 40 connector
Does the power supply provide power to a CPU fan or case fan? If so, disconnect the power cable.
Yes
Does the power supply provide auxiliary power to the video card? If so, disconnect the power cable.
Yes
Step 12
Locate and remove all of the screws that secure the power supply to the case. Put all of these screws in one place and label them.
How many screws secure the power supply to the case?
4 Srews
Carefully remove the power supply from the case. Place the power supply with the other computer components.
Step 13
Locate any adapter cards that are installed in the computer, such as a video, NIC, or modem
adapter.
Locate and remove the screw that secures the adapter card to the case. Put the adapter card screws in one place and label them.
Carefully remove the adapter card from the slot. Be sure to hold the adapter card by the mounting bracket or by the edges. Place the adapter card in an antistatic bag. Repeat this process for all of the adapter cards.
List the adapter cards and the slot types below.
Adapter Card Slot Type
NIC PCI, PCIe
NIC Wireless PCI, PCIe
Video Card AGP, PCIe, PCI
Step 14
Locate the memory modules on the motherboard.
What type of memory modules are installed on the motherboard?
DIMM
How many memory modules are installed on the motherboard?
One
Remove the memory modules from the motherboard. Be sure to release any locking tabs that may be securing the memory module. Hold the memory module by the edges and gently lift out of the slot. Put the memory modules in an antistatic bag.
Step 15
Remove all data cables from the motherboard. Make sure to note the connection location of any cable you disconnect.
What types of cables were disconnected?
FDD data Cable PATA (IDE) Data Cable
You have completed this lab. The computer case should contain the motherboard, the CPU, and any cooling devices. Do not remove any additional components from case.
In this lab you will disassemble a computer using safe lab procedures and the proper tools. Use extreme care and follow all safety procedures. Familiarize yourself with the tools you will be using in this lab.
NOTE: If you cannot locate or remove the correct component, ask your instructor for help.
Recommended Tools
Safety glasses or goggles
Antistatic wrist strap
Antistatic mat
Flat head screwdrivers
Phillips head screwdrivers
Torx screwdrivers
Hex driver
Wire cutters
Plastic Part retriever (or tweezers or needle nose pliers)
Thermal compound
Electronics cleaning solution
Can of compressed air
Cable ties
Parts organizer
Computer with hard drive installed
Plastic tub for storing computer parts
Antistatic bags for electronic parts
Step 1
Turn off and disconnect the power to your computer.
Step 2
Locate all of the screws that secure the side panels to the back of the computer. Use the proper size and type of screwdriver to remove the side panel screws. Do not remove the screws that secure the power supply to the case. Put all of these screws in one place, such as a cup or a compartment in a parts organizer. Label the cup or compartment with a piece of masking tape on which you have written ‘side panel screws’. Remove the side panels from the case.
What type of screwdriver did you use to remove the screws?
Philip Head Screwdriver
How many screws secured the side panels?
20 Pins
Step 3
Put on an antistatic wrist strap. One end of the conductor should be connected to the wrist strap. Clip the other end of the conductor to an unpainted, metal part of the case.
If you have an antistatic mat, place it on the work surface and put the computer case on top of it. Ground the antistatic mat to an unpainted, metal part of the case.
Step 4
Locate the hard drive. Carefully disconnect the power and data cable from the back of the hard drive.
Which type of data cable did you disconnect?
Parallel ATA
Step 5
Locate all of the screws that hold the hard drive in place. Use the proper size and type of screwdriver to remove the hard drive screws. Put all of these screws in one place and label them.
What type of screws secured the hard drive to the case?
Philip Head Screwdriver
How many screws secured the hard drive to the case?
Two
Is the hard drive connected to a mounting bracket? If so, what type of screws secure the hard drive to the mounting bracket?
No,is not connected
CAUTION: Do NOT remove the screws for the hard drive enclosure.
Step 6
Gently remove the hard drive from the case. Look for a jumper reference chart on the hard drive. If there is a jumper installed on the hard drive, use the jumper reference chart to see if the hard drive is set for a Master, Slave, or Cable Select (CS) drive. Place the hard drive in an antistatic bag.
Step 7
Locate the floppy disk drive. Carefully disconnect the power and data cable.
Step 8
Locate and remove all of the screws that secure the floppy drive to the case. Put all of these screws in one place and label them.
Place the floppy drive in an antistatic bag.
How many screws secured the floppy drive to the case?
Two Screws
Step 9
Locate the optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD, etc). Carefully disconnect the power and data cable from the optical drive. Remove the audio cable from the optical drive.
What kind of data cable did you disconnect?
PATA Cable
Is there a jumper on the optical drive? What is the jumper setting?
None
Step 10
Locate and remove all of the screws that secure the optical drive to the case. Put all of these screws in one place and label them. Place the optical drive in an antistatic bag.
How many screws secured the optical drive to the case?
4 screws
Step 11
Locate the power supply. Find the power connection(s) to the motherboard.
Gently remove the power connection(s) from the motherboard. How many pins are there in the motherboard connector?
Three and 40 connector
Does the power supply provide power to a CPU fan or case fan? If so, disconnect the power cable.
Yes
Does the power supply provide auxiliary power to the video card? If so, disconnect the power cable.
Yes
Step 12
Locate and remove all of the screws that secure the power supply to the case. Put all of these screws in one place and label them.
How many screws secure the power supply to the case?
4 Srews
Carefully remove the power supply from the case. Place the power supply with the other computer components.
Step 13
Locate any adapter cards that are installed in the computer, such as a video, NIC, or modem
adapter.
Locate and remove the screw that secures the adapter card to the case. Put the adapter card screws in one place and label them.
Carefully remove the adapter card from the slot. Be sure to hold the adapter card by the mounting bracket or by the edges. Place the adapter card in an antistatic bag. Repeat this process for all of the adapter cards.
List the adapter cards and the slot types below.
Adapter Card Slot Type
NIC PCI, PCIe
NIC Wireless PCI, PCIe
Video Card AGP, PCIe, PCI
Step 14
Locate the memory modules on the motherboard.
What type of memory modules are installed on the motherboard?
DIMM
How many memory modules are installed on the motherboard?
One
Remove the memory modules from the motherboard. Be sure to release any locking tabs that may be securing the memory module. Hold the memory module by the edges and gently lift out of the slot. Put the memory modules in an antistatic bag.
Step 15
Remove all data cables from the motherboard. Make sure to note the connection location of any cable you disconnect.
What types of cables were disconnected?
FDD data Cable PATA (IDE) Data Cable
You have completed this lab. The computer case should contain the motherboard, the CPU, and any cooling devices. Do not remove any additional components from case.
1.4.7 Worksheet: Research Computer Components
Module 1
1.4.7 Worksheet: Research Computer Components
In this worksheet, you will use the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to gather information about the components you will need to complete your customer’s computer. Be prepared to discuss your selections.
Your customer already owns the case described in the table below.
Brand and Model Number
Cooler Master
CAC-T05-UW
Features
ATX Mid Tower
ATX, Micro ATX compatible form factor
2 External 5.25” drive bays
2 External 3.5” drive bay
2 Internal 5.25” drive bays
7 expansion slots
USB, Firewire, Audio ports
Cost
$ 49.99
2, 205.00
Search the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research a power supply compatible with the components that your customer owns. Enter the specifications in the table below.
Brand and Model Number
Bestec ATX-300-12EB3
300 WATT ATX Power Supply
Features
ATX Form Factor
6” Wide x 3.5” tall x 5.5” deep
One ATX 2.03 Connector (24 pin)
One 12v connector for P4 motherboard three
IDE4 pin connectors One Floppy 4 pin connectors three SATA connectors One DCI connectors
Cost
$ 54.99
2, 474.00
Your customer already owns the motherboard described in the table below.
Brand and Model Number
GIGABYTE
GA-965P-DS3
Features
LGA 775
DDR2 800
PCI Express x16
SATA 3.0Gb/s interface
1.8V-2.4V RAM voltage
1066/800/533MHz Front Side Bus
4 Memory Slots
Dual Channel Memory Supported
ATA100 connector
RAID 0/1
4 USB 2.0 ports
ATX Form Factor
Cost
$ 144.99
6, 524.00
Search the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research a CPU compatible with the components that your customer owns. Enter the specifications in the table below.
Brand and Model Number
Core 2 duo
Exreme/celeron
Cost
4, 647.00
Search the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research a cooling device compatible with the components that your customer owns. Enter the specifications in the table below.
Brand and Model Number
Intel P4/Celeron
Features
Support up to 30 GHz to 32 GHz
Cost
5,401.00
Search the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research RAM compatible with the components that your customer owns. Enter the specifications in the table below.
Brand and Model Number
DDR2
Features
1.8v DC 2 GB cl5 66.7 MHz
Cost
1, 967.00
Your customer already owns the hard disk drive described in the table below.
Brand and Model Number
Seagate
ST3400620AS
Features
400 GB
7200 RPM
16 MB Cache
SATA 3.0Gb/s interface
Cost
5,492.00
Search Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research a video adapter card compatible with the components that your customer owns. Enter the specifications in the table below.
Brand and Model Number
Palit 85 00 GT
Features
512 MB 128 bit
Cost
2,900.00
List three components that must have the same or compatible form factor.
MotherBoard, processor, ram
List three components that must conform to the same socket type.
Heatsink, CPU, Processor
List two components that must utilize the same front side bus speed.
Motherboard, CPU
List three considerations when you choose memory.
Capacity, Price, Support GB
What component must be compatible with every other component of the computer?
Motherboard
1.4.7 Worksheet: Research Computer Components
In this worksheet, you will use the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to gather information about the components you will need to complete your customer’s computer. Be prepared to discuss your selections.
Your customer already owns the case described in the table below.
Brand and Model Number
Cooler Master
CAC-T05-UW
Features
ATX Mid Tower
ATX, Micro ATX compatible form factor
2 External 5.25” drive bays
2 External 3.5” drive bay
2 Internal 5.25” drive bays
7 expansion slots
USB, Firewire, Audio ports
Cost
$ 49.99
2, 205.00
Search the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research a power supply compatible with the components that your customer owns. Enter the specifications in the table below.
Brand and Model Number
Bestec ATX-300-12EB3
300 WATT ATX Power Supply
Features
ATX Form Factor
6” Wide x 3.5” tall x 5.5” deep
One ATX 2.03 Connector (24 pin)
One 12v connector for P4 motherboard three
IDE4 pin connectors One Floppy 4 pin connectors three SATA connectors One DCI connectors
Cost
$ 54.99
2, 474.00
Your customer already owns the motherboard described in the table below.
Brand and Model Number
GIGABYTE
GA-965P-DS3
Features
LGA 775
DDR2 800
PCI Express x16
SATA 3.0Gb/s interface
1.8V-2.4V RAM voltage
1066/800/533MHz Front Side Bus
4 Memory Slots
Dual Channel Memory Supported
ATA100 connector
RAID 0/1
4 USB 2.0 ports
ATX Form Factor
Cost
$ 144.99
6, 524.00
Search the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research a CPU compatible with the components that your customer owns. Enter the specifications in the table below.
Brand and Model Number
Core 2 duo
Exreme/celeron
Cost
4, 647.00
Search the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research a cooling device compatible with the components that your customer owns. Enter the specifications in the table below.
Brand and Model Number
Intel P4/Celeron
Features
Support up to 30 GHz to 32 GHz
Cost
5,401.00
Search the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research RAM compatible with the components that your customer owns. Enter the specifications in the table below.
Brand and Model Number
DDR2
Features
1.8v DC 2 GB cl5 66.7 MHz
Cost
1, 967.00
Your customer already owns the hard disk drive described in the table below.
Brand and Model Number
Seagate
ST3400620AS
Features
400 GB
7200 RPM
16 MB Cache
SATA 3.0Gb/s interface
Cost
5,492.00
Search Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research a video adapter card compatible with the components that your customer owns. Enter the specifications in the table below.
Brand and Model Number
Palit 85 00 GT
Features
512 MB 128 bit
Cost
2,900.00
List three components that must have the same or compatible form factor.
MotherBoard, processor, ram
List three components that must conform to the same socket type.
Heatsink, CPU, Processor
List two components that must utilize the same front side bus speed.
Motherboard, CPU
List three considerations when you choose memory.
Capacity, Price, Support GB
What component must be compatible with every other component of the computer?
Motherboard
2.2.2 Diagnostic Software
1. Based on your research, list at least two different hard drive manufacturers.
IBM, Maxtor
2. Based on your research, choose a hard drive manufacturer. Does this manufacturer offer hard drive diagnostic software to go with their products? If so, list the name and the features of the diagnostic software.
Manufacturer: Maxtor
Software Name: Maxtor
File Name: Maxtor Ultra 300GB Hard Drive
File Size:
Version: SATA version
Publish Date:
Description: Maxtor raises the bar yet again on desktop hard drive performance. With Maxtor’s new MHX™ technology with dual processor architecture accelerating drive performance for multi-stream video applications
IBM, Maxtor
2. Based on your research, choose a hard drive manufacturer. Does this manufacturer offer hard drive diagnostic software to go with their products? If so, list the name and the features of the diagnostic software.
Manufacturer: Maxtor
Software Name: Maxtor
File Name: Maxtor Ultra 300GB Hard Drive
File Size:
Version: SATA version
Publish Date:
Description: Maxtor raises the bar yet again on desktop hard drive performance. With Maxtor’s new MHX™ technology with dual processor architecture accelerating drive performance for multi-stream video applications
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
1.1.2
1.1.2 Worksheet: Job Opportunities
Print and complete this worksheet.
In this worksheet, you will use the Internet, magazines, or a local newspaper to gather information for jobs in the computer service and repair field. Be prepared to discuss your research in class.
1. Research three computer-related jobs. For each job, write the company name and the job title in the column on the left. Write the job details that are most important to you, as well as, the job qualifications in the column on the right. An example has been provided for you.
Company Name and Job Title Details and Qualifications
Gentronics Flexible Solutions/
Field Service Representative Company offers continuing education. Work with hardware and software. Work directly with customers. Local Travel.
• A+ certification preferred
• 1 year installation or repair experience of computer hardware and software required
• Requires a valid driver’s license
• Must have reliable personal transportation
• Mileage reimbursement
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
CDI Corporation
Database Administrator Required have experience using visual basic & visual studio to maintain and manipulate data in Microsoft Access and Excell
• Knowledge experience using SQL B.S in Computer Science
• 3-5 years professional maintaining and manipulating Access Database
Adecco
Lead Computer Technician
• High school Diploma
• Comptia A+ certification
• Basic Windows and hardware trouble shooting skills
• Ability to use hundleheld computer
Tech Carrers
Computer support jobs Emplyeers often require that comp. support job qualification include a
• Formal education such as 2-years college
• Require are those in computer science or information system.
• Computer certification, A+ MCSE or MCA
2. Based on your research, which job would you prefer? Be prepared to discuss your answer in class.
Based on my research I choose the Data base Administrator in CDI Corporation because the experience required is Visual Basic if I apply in that job I already have experience in Visual Basic and more knowledge to use the visual basic.
Print and complete this worksheet.
In this worksheet, you will use the Internet, magazines, or a local newspaper to gather information for jobs in the computer service and repair field. Be prepared to discuss your research in class.
1. Research three computer-related jobs. For each job, write the company name and the job title in the column on the left. Write the job details that are most important to you, as well as, the job qualifications in the column on the right. An example has been provided for you.
Company Name and Job Title Details and Qualifications
Gentronics Flexible Solutions/
Field Service Representative Company offers continuing education. Work with hardware and software. Work directly with customers. Local Travel.
• A+ certification preferred
• 1 year installation or repair experience of computer hardware and software required
• Requires a valid driver’s license
• Must have reliable personal transportation
• Mileage reimbursement
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
CDI Corporation
Database Administrator Required have experience using visual basic & visual studio to maintain and manipulate data in Microsoft Access and Excell
• Knowledge experience using SQL B.S in Computer Science
• 3-5 years professional maintaining and manipulating Access Database
Adecco
Lead Computer Technician
• High school Diploma
• Comptia A+ certification
• Basic Windows and hardware trouble shooting skills
• Ability to use hundleheld computer
Tech Carrers
Computer support jobs Emplyeers often require that comp. support job qualification include a
• Formal education such as 2-years college
• Require are those in computer science or information system.
• Computer certification, A+ MCSE or MCA
2. Based on your research, which job would you prefer? Be prepared to discuss your answer in class.
Based on my research I choose the Data base Administrator in CDI Corporation because the experience required is Visual Basic if I apply in that job I already have experience in Visual Basic and more knowledge to use the visual basic.
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