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
Introduction
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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
Introduction
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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
Introduction
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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.
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