Computer Systems Servicing NC Ii Installing and Configuring Computer Systems
Computer Systems Servicing NC Ii Installing and Configuring Computer Systems
DESCRIPTION:
This module covers the outcomes required in installing and configuring desktop and
workstation computers systems. It consists of competencies to assemble computer
hardware, install operating system and drivers for peripherals/devices, and install
application software as well as to conduct testing and documentation
OBJECTIVES:
1. Improve his/her working habits
2. Familiarization of computer parts, cards and basic peripherals
3. Learn and practice the mechanics of computer hardware assembly
4. Understand and remedy the basic problems of computer startup
TASKS:
1. Practicing safety precautions
2. Identifying the basic computer parts and peripherals
3. Identifying materials, tools, and testing devices
4. Installing CPU and the cooling fan
5. Installing the RAM memory
6. Mounting the Motherboard
7. Installing Hard Disk drive and CD-ROM or DVD drive
8. Connecting internal wires, cords and cable (such FPC,USB, Audio, SPKR)
9. Installing the Video card
10. Setting up the computer
11. Analyzing basic computer problems
12. Reconfigure CMOS-BIOS settings
13. Creating bootable installer
14. Installing Operating Systems
15. Install Systems device drivers
16. Installing application/utility programs
17. Installing Linux OS
1. To prevent electric shock hazard, 2. Before using the product, ensure that all
disconnect the power cable from the cables are correctly connected and the
electric outlet before relocating the power cables are not damaged. If you
system. detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
2. When adding or removing devices to or
from the system, ensure that the power 3. To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips,
cables for the devices are unplugged screws and staples away from
before the signal cables are connected. If connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
possible, disconnect all power cables from
existing system before you add a device. 4. Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature
extremes. Do not place the product in any
3. Before connecting or removing signal area where it may become wet.
cables from the motherboard, ensure that
all power cables are unplugged. 5. Place the product on a stable surface.
Operation Safety
3. Hold components by the edges to avoid 2. Ensure that you unplug the power cord
touching the ICs on them. before installing or removing the
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, motherboard. Failure to do so can cause
place it on grounded plastic pad or in you physical injury and damage
the bag that came with the component. motherboard components.
5. Before you install or remove any 3. When installing the motherboard, ensure
component, ensure that ATX power that you place it into the chassis in the
supply is switched off or the power cord correct orientation. The edge with
is detached from the power supply. external ports goes to the rear part of the
Failure to dos so may cause severe chassis.
damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
or components.
Mouse Monitor
B. Tools
Anti-static wrist strap – used to prevent ESD damage to
computer equipment.
C. Testing Devices
Steps:
5. Position the CPU cover the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-
left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.
6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the
heat-sink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer.
Steps:
2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heat-sink
and fan assembly in place.
The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
3. Place all studs and spacers needed on the chassis base and have tighten them.
Internal hard disks connect to your computer's motherboard using an IDE interface or SATA
interface. Most new hard drives come with either an IDE or SATA connection cable,
depending on the type of drive.
Steps:
1. Connect one of the SATA power cables from your power supply to the power connector
on the hard drive.
2. Connect the SATA cable coming from the controller card (or your motherboard if it
has a built-in SATA controller) to the back of the hard drive.
SATA cable
SATA ports
Steps:
Steps:
Steps:
4. Connect the external speaker or
1. Firstly, make sure all plugs are headphone to audio jack.
disconnected from the socket and
power is OFF.
Some of the most common things to check when you encounter problems while your
using are listed below:
All add-ons board you have installed is designed for your system and is set correctly.
1. After all connections are made, close your computer case cover.
2. Be sure all the switch are off, and check that the power input voltage is set to proper
position, usually input voltage is 220V~240V or 110~120V depending on your
country’s voltage used.
3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your
systems case according to your system’s manual.
4. Turn on your peripherals as following order:
a. Your monitor
b. Other external peripherals (Printer, Scanner, external modem/router etc.
c. Your system power . (check if AT or ATX)
5. The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. The LED on the
monitor may light up or switch between orange and green after the systems is on
If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turn the power. The
system may failed on Power-On Self-Test. Recheck your jumper setting and
connections or may the mainboard is grounded with case.
6. During power-on, press <DELETE> key to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions
in BISO SETUP.
7. Power off your computer: You must first exit or shutdown your operating systems
before switch OFF the power switch.
Below are general IBM BIOS Beep codes that can occur. However, because of the
wide variety of models shipping with this BIOS, the beep codes may vary.
One Long and Two Short Beeps Video (Mono/CGA Display Circuitry) issue.
One Long and Three Short Beeps. Video card not found or video card memory
bad
Steps:
Steps:
Using: DriversPackSolution
1. Insert mainboard disc drivers
2. Wait until menu prompt on the
Steps:
screen or;
3. Click Computer->CD/DVD disc. 1. Insert the DriversPackSolution
4. Click (+) to expand. disc.
5. Click folder on the menu. 2. Click Install-button to start
6. Install the following drivers manually installation.
such as -LAN, video, audio, chipset, 3. Follow the on-screen instruction
others 4. Click Restart when prompt.
Steps:
(Use the arrow keys to highlight your choic, then press ENTER..)
Windows 7
Ubuntu 12.04 (LTS)
Steps:
Steps:
In Windows 7:
1. To get started, logon to Windows 7 and
click ‘Start –> then right-
click ‘Computer’ and select ‘Manage’.
2.