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Chapter 3 - Computer Assembly3.0 Computer Assembly3.0.1 Introduction >3.0.1.1 IntroductionThe image on this page shows a table with a computer case and various computer components next to the computer case. 3.1 Computer Assembly3.1.1 Open the Case and Install the Power Supply >3.1.1.1 Open the CaseThe image on this page shows an open computer case. 3.1.1 Open the Case and Install the Power Supply >3.1.1.2 Install the Power SupplyThe image on this page shows a power supply installed in an empty computer case. 3.1.1 Open the Case and Install the Power Supply >3.1.1.3: Lab - Install the Power SupplySee IT Essentials 5.0 Labs and Worksheets Accessible Files. 3.1.2 Install the Motherboard >3.1.2.1 Install the CPU, Heat Sink, and Fan AssemblyImage 1 on this page shows the CPU being installed. Image 2 on this page shows the application of thermal paste. Image 3 on this page shows the heat sink and fan assembly being installed. Image 4 on this page shows the heat sink and fan assembly power connector. 3.1.2 Install the Motherboard >3.1.2.2 Install RAMThe image on this page shows a person installing a single stick of RAM into the motherboard RAM slot. 3.1.2 Install the Motherboard >3.1.2.3 Install the MotherboardImage 1 on this page shows the installed motherboard. Image 2 on this page shows the motherboard I/O connector plate. 3.1.2 Install the Motherboard >3.1.2.4: Lab - Install the MotherboardSee IT Essentials 5.0 Labs and Worksheets Accessible Files. 3.1.3 Install the Drives >3.1.3.1 Install the Internal DriveThe image on thisn page shows a 3.5 inch computer hard disk slotted into the computer case drive bay. 3.1.3 Install the Drives >3.1.3.2 Install the Optical DriveThe image on this page shows an optical drive being installed in the computer case drive bay. 3.1.3 Install the Drives >3.1.3.3 Install the Floppy DriveThe image on this page shows a floppy drive being installed into the computer case drive bay. 3.1.3 Install the Drives >3.1.3.4: Lab - Install the DrivesSee IT Essentials 5.0 Labs and Worksheets Accessible Files. 3.1.4 Install the Adapter Cards >3.1.4.1 Types of Adapter CardsThe image on this page shows the following 3 different adapter cards:
3.1.4 Install the Adapter Cards >3.1.4.2 Install a NICThe image on this page shows a Network Interface Card (NIC). The image also highlights the appropriate expansion slot on the motherboard for installing the NIC. 3.1.4 Install the Adapter Cards >3.1.4.3 Install a Wireless NICThe image on this page shows a Wireless Network Interface Card. The image also highlights the appropriate expansion slot on the motherboard for installing the wireless NIC. 3.1.4 Install the Adapter Cards >3.1.4.4 Install a Video Adapter CardThe image on this page shows a Video Adapter Card. The image also highlights the appropriate PCI expansion slot on the motherboard for installing the Video Adapter Card. 3.1.4 Install the Adapter Cards >3.1.4.5 Lab - Install Adapter CardsSee IT Essentials 5.0 Labs and Worksheets Accessible Files. 3.1.5 Install the Cables >3.1.5.1 Install the Internal Power CablesImage 1 on this page shows the motherboard power connection. Image 2 on this page shows the motherboard AUX power connection. Image 3 on this page shows the SATA power connector. Image 4 on this page shows the Molex power connector. Image 5 on this page shows the Berg power connector. Image 6 on this page shows the fan power connector. 3.1.5 Install the Cables >3.1.5.2 Install the Internal Data CablesImage 1 on this page shows the PATA data connector to the motherboard. Image 2 on this page shows the PATA data connector to the optical drive. Image 3 on this page shows the SATA data connector to the motherboard. Image 4 on this page shows the SATA data connector to the hard drive. Image 5 on this page shows floppy data connector to the motherboard. Image 6 on this page shows floppy data connector to the floppy drive. 3.1.5 Install the Cables >3.1.5.3: Lab - Install Internal CablesSee IT Essentials 5.0 Labs and Worksheets Accessible Files. 3.1.5 Install the Cables >3.1.5.4 Install the Front Panel CablesImage 1 on this page shows the front panel connectors. Image 2 on this page showsSee Labs v5.0 for accessible Microsoft Word version. Image 3 on this page shows the pin 1 arrow indicator. Image 4 on this page shows the front panel connector pin 1 indicator. Image 5 on this page shows the USB motherboard connectors. Image 6 on this page shows the internal USB connector. 3.1.5 Install the Cables >3.1.5.5: Lab - Install Front Panel CablesSee IT Essentials 5.0 Labs and Worksheets Accessible Files. 3.1.5 Install the Cables >3.1.5.6 Install the Case AssemblyThe image on this page shows the computer case side panels being reattached to the computer case. 3.1.5 Install the Cables >3.1.5.7 Install the External CablesImage 1 on this page shows the monitor cable being attached. Image 2 on this page shows the keyboard cable being attached. Image 3 on this page shows the mouse cable being attached. Image 4 on this page shows a USB cable being attached. Image 5 on this page shows the network cable being attached. Image 6 on this page shows the wireless antenna being connected. Image 7 on this page shows the power cable being attached. Image 8 on this page shows the AV cables being attached. 3.1.5 Install the Cables >3.1.5.8: Lab - Complete the Computer AssemblySee IT Essentials 5.0 Labs and Worksheets Accessible Files. 3.2 Boot the Computer3.2.1 POST and BIOS >3.2.1.1 BIOS Beep Codes and SetupFigure 1 on this page shows the following POST output: American
END OF POST OUTPUT Figure 2 on this page is a table listing of common beep codes.
3.2.1 POST and BIOS >3.2.1.2 BIOS SetupImage 1 on this page shows the CMOS chip on the motherboard that saves configuration settings for the computer. This is powered by a small watch battery in the motherboard. Image 2 on this page shows a BIOS setup program which is a simple windows text based interface that allows the user to change various motherboard and CPU settings. 3.2.2 BIOS Configuration >3.2.2.1 BIOS Component InformationThe image on this page shows the BIOS Setup Utility displaying the following system overview:
3.2.2 BIOS Configuration >3.2.2.2 BIOS ConfigurationsImage 1 on this page shows the BIOS System Time and System Date on the System Overview tab. Image 2 on this page shows the BIOS Device Settings tab. Image 3 on this page shows the boot order on the Boot Device Priority tab. Image 4 on this page shows the BIOS clock speed on the Over Voltage and Clock Settings tab. Image 5 on this page shows the BIOS Virtualisation settings. 3.2.2 BIOS Configuration >3.2.2.3 BIOS Security ConfigurationsThe image on this page shows the Security setting tab of the BIOS Setup Utility. This allows the user to access different security features that can perform various functions, password encryption, Lojack and other things. 3.2.2 BIOS Configuration >3.2.2.4 BIOS Hardware Diagnostics and MonitoringImage 1 on this page shows the Power tab of the BIOS Setup Utility. This tab displays what the voltages are running at and the overall computer and CPU temperature. Image 2 on this page shows the Advanced tab of the BIOS Setup Utility. This tab is displaying the CPU and bus clock speeds for the AMD Athlon x2 Dual core processor CPU. 3.2.2 BIOS Configuration >3.2.5.5: Lab - Boot the ComputerSee IT Essentials 5.0 Labs and Worksheets Accessible Files. 3.3 Upgrading and Configuring a PC3.3.1 Motherboard and Related Components >3.3.1.1 Motherbaord Component UpgradeThe image on this page shows an old motherboard form the year 2000 and a newer motherboard from 2009. 3.3.1 Motherboard and Related Components >3.3.1.2 Upgrade the MotherboardThe image on this page shows a motherboard inside a computer case with a power supply. 3.3.1 Motherboard and Related Components >3.3.1.3 Upgrade CPU and Heat Sink and Fan Assembly(The image on this page shows a heat sink and CPU fan that are about to be installed to cool down the CPU so that the computer does not overheat. 3.3.1 Motherboard and Related Components >3.3.1.4 Upgrade the RAMThe image on this page shows a single stick of RAM being installed into the motherboard RAM slot. 3.3.1 Motherboard and Related Components >3.3.1.5 Upgrade the BIOSImage 1 on this page shows the BIOS release notes. Image 2 on this page shows the BIOS Setup Utility displaying the BIOS version. 3.3.1 Motherboard and Related Components >3.3.1.6: Lab - BIOS File SearchSee IT Essentials 5.0 Labs and Worksheets Accessible Files. 3.3.2 Storage Devices >3.3.2.1 Upgrade Hard Drives and RAIDImage 1 on this page shows the hard disk jumper pins and the hard drive jumper pin diagram. Image 2 on this page is a table listing RAID level comparisons.
3.3.3 Input and Output Devices >3.3.3.1 Upgrade Input and Output DevicesImage 1 on this page shows an ergonomic keyboard and mouse. Image 2 on this page shows a workstation set up with multiple monitors. Image 3 on this page shows a USB hub. 3.3.3 Input and Output Devices >3.3.3.2: Lab - Upgrade HardwareSee IT Essentials 5.0 Labs and Worksheets Accessible Files. 3.4 Computer Assembly3.4.1 Summary >3.4.1.1 SummaryThe image on this page shows a table with a computer case with various computer components next to the computer case. End of Chapter 3: Network Access. Next - Chapter 4: Overview of Preventive Maintenance. |