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CCS0001L: (Introduction To Computing Laboratory)

This document provides instructions for an exercise to identify computer hardware components both inside and outside the computer case. The objectives are to be able to identify and describe components inside and outside the case. Students are asked to observe their system and answer questions about components outside the case like the monitor, keyboard, mouse and ports. They are also asked to open the case and identify components inside like the motherboard, RAM, power supply, hard drive and video card. Questions at the end ask about expansion slots and memory upgrades.

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CCS0001L: (Introduction To Computing Laboratory)

This document provides instructions for an exercise to identify computer hardware components both inside and outside the computer case. The objectives are to be able to identify and describe components inside and outside the case. Students are asked to observe their system and answer questions about components outside the case like the monitor, keyboard, mouse and ports. They are also asked to open the case and identify components inside like the motherboard, RAM, power supply, hard drive and video card. Questions at the end ask about expansion slots and memory upgrades.

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COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

CCS0001L
(INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING LABORATORY)

EXERCISE

1
PC HARDWARE COMPONENTS

Calarion, Sofia Rose R.

W05

September 9, 2018
I. OBJECTIVES

At the end of this exercise, students must be able to:

a) Identify and describe computer components inside the case.


b) Identify and describe computer components outside the case.

II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the ability to
store, retrieve, and process data. It can be used to type documents, send email, and browse
the internet. It can also be used to handle spreadsheets, databases, presentations, games, and
more.

A computer is composed of various hardware components. In the computer world, hardware


refers to the physical components that make up a computer system. There are many different
kinds of hardware that can be installed inside, and connected to the outside, of a computer.

When working with a computer system, you must be able to identify hardware components
both inside and outside the case. Components are not always labeled adequately, especially
those inside the case. This lab helps you learn to recognize these components.

III. LABORATORY ACTIVITY

TASK 1: Observe the physical characteristics of your system and answer the following
questions:

1. What monitor size do you have? Measure from the upper-left corner to the lower-right
corner (diagonal) on the monitor screen.

17.6 in x 8.1 in x 14.6 in.

2. How many keys are on your keyboard?

104 keys

3. Does the outside of the case have any identification on it indicating manufacturer,
model, or component information? If so, list this information.

Serial Number SGH92400LQ


Manufacturer :Hewlett-Packard
Model: Compaq dx7400 Microtower
4. How many CD/DVD drives does your system have?

Only one

5. Describe the type of connection your mouse uses.

USB Mouse

6. How many USB ports are in the back of your system? How many are in front?

Six in the back, two in the front.

7. Look at the back of your PC and list all cables and cords connected to ports and other
connections. Fill in the following chart:

Describe the port to which the cable Purpose of the cable


is connected.

Ethernet LAN Cable Their purpose is to connect wired network


hardware in an Ethernet LAN, metropolitan
area network (MAN), or wide area
network (WAN).

DVI Cable Made to maximize the quality of flat panel


LCD monitors and modern video graphics
cards. It was a replacement for the short-
lived P&D Plug & Display standard, and a
step up from the digital-only DFP format
for older flat panels.

Computer Keyboard An input device used to enter characters


and functions into the computer system by
pressing buttons or keys.

Computer Mouse An input device that is most often used


with a personal computer. Moving a mouse
along a
Flat surface can move the on-screen
cursor to different items on the screen.
Power Connector Power Connectors are devices that allows
an electrical current to pass through it for
the exclusive purpose of providing power
to a device.

VGA Cable Used to connect an analog PC monitor to a PC

8. What other ports on the PC are not being used? List them down:

 Parallel Port
 VGA Port
 Serial COM Port
 PS/2 Keyboard Connector
 Microphone Jack
 Audio Out Jack
 Line in Jack

TASK 2: Identify and describe the components of the computer inside the case

1. Figure out how to open the case. You may need a screw driver to perform this task.

2. Identify and describe all components found inside the case. Include the Manufacturer
and model name (if listed) as well as the distinguishing characteristics.

Component Description

Motherboard Gigabyte X470 Aorus 7 Wi-Fi

RAM Models

Power Supply

Hard Drive

Floppy
Video Card
IV. QUESTION AND ANSWER

1. Does your system have enough room for adding new components? What types of
expansion bus slots are available for adding new cards?

2. How many memory slots does your system have? Is there space for upgrading the RAM?
If there isn’t, what could you do to still upgrade?

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