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LESSON 3: Installing I/O Devices

Answer this: What's my cable?


Configuring the BIOS
LESSON 2: Installing Operating Systems
LESSON 3: Installing Device Drivers
TOPIC 1: Installing Device Drivers
There are several ways to install device drivers for your newly installed components:

1. Manufacturer’s DVD Installer – Provided upon buying a computer, laptop, device


2. Driverpack Solution – A free tool which automatically finds proper drivers for a computer, then downloads and installs
it without wizards or installation prompts.
3. Device Manager (Driver Update) – Can be accessed by clicking Start > Computer > Manage > Device Manager. From
here, each component can have the option to install a driver through a CD or through searching automatically online.
4. Download Online – Look for unit’s Model Name and Number
Installing Using a Driverpack
Checking Device Driver Installation
After installation, you would want to see if you've installed the correct device drivers to avoid any issues that may hinder
the component from running in its full performance.

In this simple procedure, we are looking if there drivers are already installed. If the device driver is installed, updating it
through the device manager would prompt to say that the drivers are installed.

1. Open the Control Panel.

2. Select System and Security.

3. Click System and select Device Manager from the left side.

4. Click “Monitor” and you will see that a genetic monitor is installed.
Creating Two Drive Partitions in Windows 10

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Open Disk Management:


· Right-click on the Start button and select "Disk Management."
2. Identify the Disk:
· Locate the disk you want to partition in the "Disk Management" window. It will be labeled as "Disk 0," "Disk 1," etc.
3. Shrink the Volume:
· Right-click on the volume you want to partition and select "Shrink Volume."
· In the "Shrink Volume" window, enter the desired size for the new partition (in megabytes) and click "Shrink."
4. Create a New Partition:
· Unallocated space should now appear below the shrunk volume. Right-click on it and select "New Simple Volume."
· Click "Next" in the "New Simple Volume Wizard."
· Specify the size of the new partition (it should automatically be the size of the unallocated space). Click "Next."
· Assign a drive letter to the new partition. Click "Next."
· Choose the file system format (usually NTFS for Windows). Click "Next."
· Assign a volume label to the new partition. Click "Next."
· Click "Finish" to create the new partition.
5. Verify the Partitions:
· The new partition should now appear in the "Disk Management" window. You can verify its size, drive letter, and file system
format.
Additional Tips:

· Consider Partition Size: Carefully consider the size of each partition based on your storage needs. You may want to allocate
more space to the partition where you'll be storing frequently used files.
· Quick Format: If you're in a hurry, you can choose "Quick Format" during the partition creation process. However, this might not
be suitable for critical data.
· Advanced Options: For more advanced partitioning options, you can use third-party disk management software.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully create two partitions on your Windows 10 system.
Installing Software
File System Types/Formatting
File System – A program used by the operating system to organize data or application files. The type of file system is
used to determine how data and programs will be accessed. In addition to that, it can also control what data or programs
will be available to users.

Types of File System

1. FAT File System

File Allocation Table Type allows the operating system to look for files on a disk.

2. FAT32 File System

More advanced version of the FAT File System. It can partition size as well as access speed. Because of this, FAT32
allows users to have better disk space utilization.

3. ExFAT

Stands for Extended File Allocation Table. A file system type that can be used for memory sticks and SD cards.

4. NTFS File System

New Technology File System. Compared to FAT and FAT32, NTFS has a much bigger partition and file size. It is a highly
reliable file system type because it is recoverable. It also has fault tolerance which means that logged transactions can be
used to recover data.
TOPIC 4: Installing Applications
This is the basic procedure that is most common when you are installing applications.

1. Find the installer folder.


2. Right click Setup.exe.
3. Follow the on-screen instruction.

Click through the step-by-step presentation below in installing a web browser:


LESSON 5: Conducting Tests
TOPIC 1: Software Tools/Disk Management Tools
The following are different disk management tools and procedures that can optimize a PC to its full performance as well
as check errors/issues along the way.

fDisk

A command-line tool that creates and deletes partitions on a hard drive. It is available from Windows 2002 onwards. For
newer units (from Windows XP onwards) the disk management tool is used.
Disk Management Tool

This is used to manage disks and drives (like internal and external hard drives), create partitions, and format devices. This
is used on newer versions of Microsoft Windows.
Format

It is the process of preparing a data storage device (i.e. hard drive, USB drive, solid-state drive) to store information.
ScanDisk or CHKDSK

Used to check integrity of files and folders in your unit. This can also be used to check the disk surface for physical errors.
Defrag

It optimizes space on hard drive and allow faster access to programs and data.
Disk Cleanup

A software utility for Windows that lets users remove files and speed up computer performance.
System File Checker (SFC)

A tool in Microsoft Windows that allows users to scan and restore corrupt Windows system files. This is available in
Windows 98 and later.

C:\windows\system\sfc /scannow
Conducting Tests
External Visual Inspection
Conducting Stress Test
Stress testing is a form of software testing that determines a system’s stability, availability, and reliability.

It is used to determine the speed and effectiveness of a computer, network, software, or device.

Performance testing is checking the software whether it can cope up with the current system performance.
You can conduct stress test by monitoring your computer performance through the Task Manager (Just press CTRL +
ALT + DEL keys to launch the Task Manager).

1. Close all open programs and launch the Task Manager.

2. Select "Performance" from the tabs.

3. Open as many applications as you can or perform many tasks.

4. Observe the computer's CPU Usage and Memory.

The more RAM you have, the smoother it is to access programs.


Questions to be answered:

Hardware:

1. Keyboard: What kind of cable connects the keyboard to the computer?


2. Mouse: What type of wireless technology does the mouse use?
3. Monitor: What kind of cable is used to connect the monitor to the computer?

System Information:

4. Processor: What processor specification is installed on the computer?


5. BIOS: What is the version of the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) installed on the computer?
6. Boot Order: What is the first device the computer attempts to boot from
7. Windows Version: Which edition of Windows is installed on the computer?
8. OS Build: Specify the OS Build.
9. Anti Virus: What is the built-in anti-virus software of windows 10?
10. Drive Capacity: How large are the C and D drives in gigabytes (GB)?
11. Drive Usage: How much space is currently used on the C drive in gigabytes (GB)?
12. Application Directory: To which folder or directory are applications typically installed on the computer?
13. Performance: How many applications can be open before the computer starts to slow down noticeably?

Application Information:

14. Chrome: What is the chrome version installed on the computer?


15. Productivity Tool: What is the productivity tool installed on the computer? Specify the version.

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