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PC Hardware LAB1 - Motherboards Student name:

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============================================================= Instructions: Use pen and write your Full name and student Id on all pages. Answer all the questions, highlight or use bold font for your answers, attach any screenshots or files if required, and during the timeframe given for this lab upload your lab at: e.centennialcollege-CNET101-Asessments-Assignments-Lab 1 All our labs assume you are using Windows 10. ============================================================= LAB 1.1

Identify Computer Parts

Objectives: Identify computer parts outside and inside the case. Activity Background: As a computer technician you must be able to identify the 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. Observe the physical characteristics of your system. 1. Figure 1 depicts the overall view of Asus Z97-K Motherboard. 9 10 8 1 3

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For the following activity, if some component is not clear on the figure use Google and search for Asus Z97-K. You can then use the site to answer the questions.

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PC Hardware LAB1 - Motherboards Student name: Student ID: In figure 1, use any tool, such as Word-Insert-Shapes, draw a line as shown on Figure 1, to the side of the motherboard and label it with the corresponding number, indicated in the table, to identify the following: 1. CPU Socket 2. Chipset 3. Memory slots 4. ATX Main Power connector 5. SATA connectors 6. USB3 connectors 7. USB2 connectors 8. PCIEe x16 9. PCIe x1 10. PCI 11. Clear RTC RAM 12. System panel connector. PORT IDENTIFICATION Figure 2 depicts the Back Panel I/O of the Asus Z97-K Motherboard 3 8 11 2 9 7 4 1 5 Figure 2

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6 In figure 2, draw a line, similar what you did on Figure 1, to the side of the component and label it by its corresponding number to identify the following ports: 1. PS/2 Keyboard 2. PS/2 mouse 3. Audio Line In 4. Audio Line Out 5. Audio Microphone 6. USB 2.0 7. USB 3.0 8. RJ-45 LAN Connector 9. HDMI 10. DVI-D 11. VGA

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PC Hardware LAB1 - Motherboards Student name:

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PC COMPUTER PARTS IDENTIFICATION Most PCs include the following parts. Motherboard

CPU

Hard Drive

Optical Drive

CPU Fan with heat sink Case fan

Power Supply

RAM

Video Card (optional)

Expansion card (optional)

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Figure 3 shows an overall view of a tower computer system. In figure 3, draw a line to the side of the component and label it by its corresponding number to identify the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Motherboard Hard drive(s) Optical drive(s) Power supply CPU cooling fan Case fan ATX main power connector SATA cable(s)

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LAB 1.2

Gather and Record System Information

Objectives:

Gather system information by observing a system. Use available software tools to access specific system information.

Activity Background: When working with a computer system, it’s a good idea to know what components are installed on the system. This lab helps you identify some of the components as you gather information by observing the system and using system tools. Physical External Inspection of System For the following activity use your desktop or laptop system. 1. Does the system have any identification on it indicating manufacturer, model, or component information? If so, list this information in the space below.

2. How many optical drives does your system have?

3. Observe the front and back-panel of your system. How many USB connections does your system support? How many are USB 2.0 and how many USB 3.0?

4. If you are using a mouse, describe the type of the mouse the system uses. Is it USB optical? Wired or wireless?

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Physical Internal Inspection of System. 5. If you are using laptop, in the space below enter “NA”. If you are using a desktop, open the system. How many internal hard drives does your system have and what type of connectors do they use?

6. Check the motherboard and report how many SATA connectors exist. Are they SATA2 or SATA3? What is the difference between SATA2 and SATA3 speed-wise? Google it if you do not know.

Access System Information Using Software 7. Boot on Windows 10 desktop or laptop, and make sure Windows starts with no errors. 8. On your Windows 10 right-click on Start (windows icon on bottom left corner) and then click System. a) Which Windows edition is installed?

b) According to the System properties: i) What type of CPU is your system using?

ii) How much RAM is installed in your system?

iii) What is the system type?

iv) What is the computer name?

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PC Hardware LAB1 - Motherboards Student name: Student ID: 9. Close the System window, click in the search box that displays “I’m Cortana. Ask me anything”, type “computer” and click on “This PC”. a) How many devices and drives in total are listed? b) What names and drive letters are associated with the drives?

10. On step 5 you did a physical inspection. That is you opened your system and identified components visually. What differences, if any, are there between the list of components derived from the physical internal and external inspection versus the list of components derived on the above step 9? For example, is the number of drives the same or different?

LAB 1.3

USE SHAREWARE TO EXAMINE A COMPUTER

1. If your system is off, turn your Window 10 on. 2. Do a google search, find and download the free software SisoftSandra Lite 2016 or any later edition. After you download it, make a shortcut on your desktop. Launch SANDRA. You should see a screen similar to the one shown below (if it is 2016 edition, otherwise something similar).

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PC Hardware LAB1 - Motherboards Student name: Student ID: 3. In the Home menu, open Hardware and then open Computer Overview. Let the software run and collect the system information. a. Who is the manufacturer and model number of the main board (motherboard)?

b. Who is the manufacturer of the BIOS, what is the version and date of it?

c. Which processor is installed in the system?

d. What is the total memory installed in the system? Also, state the manufacturer, amount and type of each installed module. Then, close the window.

4. In the Home menu, open Hardware and then open Mainboard. a. Which onboard devices does the motherboard include?

b. Which type of bus is the chipset using and what is the Front Side Bus speed?

c. What is the maximum memory you can install on this motherboard?

5. Close the Mainboard window and in Hardware menu, open Processors a. What is the Processor speed?

b. What is the size of cache level1 (L1 for Data and Code)?

c. What is the size of cache level2 (L2)?

d. What is the size of cache level3 (L3)?

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6. Close the Processors window. While still in the Hardware menu, scroll down find Storage Devices run the Physical Disks application. a. Enter below the Manufacturer, the model number, the capacity, the type, the RPMs, and the cache amount of the hard disk. (The information displays on the top row next to Physical Disk.

Lab 1-4

Identify Form Factors

Form factor is a standard that describes the size, shape, and features of a component. When building a system Power Supply units, Motherboards, and cases should be of the same form factor. As an IT technician you should be able to identify the form factors of the components a system uses. This lab will help gain experience in identifying form factors. 1. Use a browser and the Internet to search and list below the main differences between: a) ATX and microATX motherboards

b) ATX and miniATX motherboards

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PC Hardware LAB1 - Motherboards Student name: LAB 1.5 COMPARE COSTS

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Objectives: Compare a preassembled system with the components that could be assembled to build a compatible system. Background: In this lab you compare the cost of a pre-assembled system with the cost of a system that you will build using components of your choice but have similar specifications to the components used in the pre-assembled system. Both systems should be complete, with all the necessary components to be functional. Pre-assembled and brand-name systems typically build their systems from “proprietary” parts. Therefore, it is unlikely that you will be able to find exact matches for brand-name components. Try to find close match components so that you can compare the two systems.

1. Use the Internet and find an advertisement for a recent complete, pre-assembled system. You may select one of the following manufacturers: http://www.dell.com, www.tigerdirect.ca, http://www.canadacomputers.com, or anything else.

2. List the following specifications of the pre-assembled system. If the component is integrated on the motherboard, under the Description column enter “integrated”

Component Motherboard Processor type and speed RAM size and type HDD type/capacity / speed Monitor Video card Sound card / Speakers Optical drive Keyboard Mouse Network Interface card (NIC) Case and Power Supply Operating System TOTAL SYSTEM COST

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3. Build your own system. Find comparable components to the ones listed in the above complete, pre-assembled system. Check several sources, and in the next table enter the cheapest source. The price between the two systems should only vary from $100 to $200.

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PC Hardware LAB1 - Motherboards Student name: Component Motherboard Processor type and speed RAM size and type HDD capacity / speed Monitor Video card Sound card / Speakers Optical drive Keyboard Mouse NIC Case and Power Supply Operating System TOTAL SYSTEM COST

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4. Which of the two systems was cheaper? The pre-assembled or the one you built on your own?

LAB 1-6: Plan an Ideal System Objectives: Describe what you want your system to be able to do. Such as, gaming, video editing, server, and so on. Pick components that best meet your goal and stay within the budget. Activity: You will be in a position to build a system to your specifications from separate components, with a budget of $1,500.00. In the table below list the components you would like to include in your system, the cost of each component and its source of purchase. To begin, list everything you want without considering cost. After you have determined the total price of all the components you want to include in your ideal system, add up the prices and see whether you are within your budget. You can then include additional components or better quality components if you are under budget, or exclude components or downgrade if you are over budget.

1. What is the goal of your ideal system?

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PC Hardware LAB1 - Motherboards Student name:

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Processor type and speed RAM size and type HDD capacity / speed Monitor Video card Sound card / Speakers Optical drive Keyboard Mouse NIC Case and Power Supply Operating System TOTAL COST

Login to e.Centennialcollege.ca and submit your competed lab1 to: CNET101- Assessments – Assignments – Lab 1.

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