Assignment 3 – System Components Name______EET 131 IT Essentials A+ Certification Assignments: Reading/Homework/LabsNSCC Web Site: https://canvas.northseattle.edu/loginInstructor:
Assignment 3 Due: See Canvas Calendar
Objectives
· Understanding internal system components.
· Apply proper tool use in PC Maintenance.
· Continue to practice troubleshooting processes.
Labs (In Class)
· Install Windows 7 OS on lab computer’s 1st partition (C:\).o During the setup process you will have the opportunity to either (1) Upgrade your existing OS; or (2) process a Custom Install. It is very important that you choose option (2) and Custom Install which will allow you to choose where the OS is installed on your computer. Be sure to specify your first partition C:\
o During the install you will have the opportunity to allocate the size of your partition(s); be sure to use the following guidelines when creating your partitions.
o Create the following partitions:
i. 1st Partition – C:\ -- Size: 30GB (Win 7)
ii. 2nd Partition – E:\ -- Size: 40GB
iii. 3rd Partition – F:\ -- Size: Rest of HDD / Get instructors initial after setting up partitions….prior to installing Win 7.
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· Obtain all Windows Updates, Drivers and Patches.
· Link for network card driver Intel PRO/1000 http://support.hp.com/us-en/
You may need to perform the below to get updates to work.
1. Download KB310810-x86.msu
2. Turn off Windows update Service
3. Delete folder: C:\Windows/Software Distribution
4. Reboot Machine / Int___
5. Ensure you connect to the web / Int___
6. The install and update of Windows takes a while. While waiting you are encouraged to work on the below TestOut sections.
Labs (TestOut-Online)
Section 3.1 – Cases & Form Factors / I completed ___Section 3.2 – Power Supplies / I completed ___
Section 3.3 – Motherboards & Buses / I completed ___
Section 3.4- Motherboard Troubleshooting / I completed ___
Section 3.5 – Processors / I completed ___
Section 3.6 – Processor Troubleshooting / I completed ___
Section 3.7 – Memory / I completed ___
Section 3.8 – Memory Troubleshooting / I completed ___
Section 3.10 – BIOS/UEFI / I completed ___
Section 3.11 – Expansion Cards / I completed ___
Section 3.12 – Video / I completed ___
Section 3.13 – Audio / I completed ___
Section 3.14 – Cooling / I completed ___
Troubleshoot 3 hardware problems on your assigned machine. On each problem,
1. Document the presenting fault…..ie “bios reports no hard drive”
2. Document what was causing the fault….ie “hard drive power connector disconnected” (solution)
1 / Presenting fault:
Solution:
2 / Presenting fault:
Solution:
3 / Presenting fault:
Solution:
Link to HP Compaq 6000 info http://facweb.northseattle.edu/tfiegenb/EET131/MISC/HP%20Conpaq%206000%20pro%20small%20form%20factor%20Business%20PC.pdf Using the link answer the 5 questions below.
1. Which PCI Express slots (1X, 4X, 8X, 16X) are supported? ______
2. What types of passwords are supported by this system board? ______
3. How is the CMOS cleared ______
4. What is the first Recommended Action if your receive a “1801-Microcode Patch Error” ______
5. +Internet search: Pretend you needed to purchase a new heatsink for the HP Compaq 6000. What is the cost and source for a new heat sink?______
TestOut Module 3: Memory referred to as PC2-10600. What does 10600 refer to?
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