day - 1 assembling a computer and installing components

DAY - 1

ASSEMBLING A COMPUTERAnd INSTALLING COMPONENTS

• Watch the video, “Assembling a Computer*” for a demonstration how a computer is assembled from beginning to the end.

• Note the safety procedures that are followed by the technician as the computer is assembled.

Process Demonstration

• Tower cases are usually designed to sit vertically on the floor beneath a desk.

• Tower cases come in three sizes:1. Mid towers 2. Mini towers 3. Full-size towers

CMOS & BIOS

DAY - 3

A memory chip that permanently

stores instructions and data

ROM is a non-volatile memory.

ROM is used to hold programs

and data that must survive when

the computer is turned off

Data in ROM will remain

unchanged the next time the

computer is turned on

ROM (Read Only Memory)

It controls the most basic operations

and is responsible for starting your

computer and initializing the

hardware

Upgrading the BIOS may correct

existing errors, support new CPUs,

support new hardware etc

BIOS is a program that is made

accessible to the microprocessor on

an EPROM chip

ROMBIOS – Basic Input Output System

Stands for Complimentary Metal Oxide Semi-Conductor

To keep certain settings when system is switched off and power cord unplugged. Settings include: Date , Time , Hard drive configuration , Memory

A small battery is added to power the CMOS RAM

CMOS

POST stands for ‘Power On Self Test’

The POST is a built-in diagnostic program

Activated before the BIOS begins the actual boot

POST

POST is a function of the BIOS. POST is a testing sequence run by a computer’s BIOS as the computer’s power is initially turned on

The POST will determine if the computer’s RAM, disk drives, peripheral devices and other hardware components are properly working

If the diagnostic determines that everything is in working order, the computer will continue to boot

POST

OS Installation -Windows XP

Hard Disk Partitioning

DAY - 5

Install Window XP

1. Insert the Windows XP CD and restart your computer.

2. If prompted to start from the CD, press SPACEBAR.

Begin the Installation

On the Welcome to Setup page, press ENTER.

On the Licensing Agreement page, read the licensing agreement. Then press F8.

Press D, and then press L when prompted to deletes your existing data. H.D.D PARTITIONING

Press ENTER to select Unpartitioned space, which appears by default.

Press ENTER again to select Format the partition using the NTFS file system.

Format the Partition

Windows XP format the hard drive and then copies the setup files.

Formatting

After select, click NEXT.

Select Regional and Language Options

Type your name and your organization name, click NEXT.

Personalize your Win XP

Find your product key from the CD case, type in and click NEXT.

Type in your Product Key

After type in, remember to write the password down, click NEXT.

Type in Computer Name & Administrator password

Set your computer’s clock. Then select your time zone, click NEXT.

On the Date and Time Settings page

Select Typical Settings, click NEXT.

Networking Settings

On the Workgroup or Computer Domain page

Display Settings

Click OK if you can read the text.

Monitor Settings

Click NEXT

Welcome to Microsoft Windows page

Click Help protect my PC by turning on Automatic Updates now. Click Next

Protect your PC

Check the Internet Connection

Check the Internet Connection Method

Click Yes, if you are connected to the Internet. Neither Click No.

Activate Windows

Click YES to register

Register with Microsoft

Complete the form. Then click NEXT.

Collecting Registration Information

Type in User’s Name

Complete the Installation

DEVICE MANAGER - INSTALLATION

DAY - 7

Device Manager is an important and frequently used

feature included with MS Windows OS

It provides a graphical view of the hardware that is installed

on the computer.

It can be used to change the way the hardware is

configured, and the way the hardware interacts with the

computer's microprocessor.

Device Manager

Observe the following screenshots and voice views about your observation.

Disabled device

Device Manager can be used to

Determine whether the hardware on your computer is

working properly

Change hardware configuration settings

Identify the device drivers that are loaded for each device

and obtain information about each device driver.

Device Manager

Change advanced settings and properties for devices

Install updated device drivers

Disable, enable, and uninstall devices

Identify device conflicts and manually configure resource

settings

Print a summary of the devices that are installed in your

computer

Device Manager

When a piece of hardware is not working, the offending

hardware is highlighted where the user can deal with it

Device Manager

Hardware problem highlighted

within device manager the user can locate three types of problems: an exclamation mark, a red x, or an other deviceexclamation mark - when a device has a yellow exclamation mark, this is an indication that the device is conflicting with another hardware device.red x - indication that the device has been disabled, removed or that windows is unable to locate the device.

Device Manager

Other Devices - Windows

was unable to locate the

drivers for the device and

cannot determine the type

of device being installed

Question Mark – This

indicates drivers are not

installed properly

Device Manager

In Windows 95/98/Me

In Windows 2000/XP

In Windows Vista

Accessing Device Manager

1. Right click My Computer 2. Select Properties 3. Select Hardware Tab 4. Click on Device Manager

Accessing Device Manager

Accessing Device ManagerIn WINDOWS 2000 / XP

In Windows 98

In Windows Vista

Installing Driver in Windows Vista

Adding New Hardware

In WINDOWS 98/XP

Select Add New Hardware

Adding Hardware Device

Click ‘Next’

Click ‘Next’

Adding Hardware Device

Adding Hardware Device

Click ‘Next’

Click ‘Next’

Click ‘Browse’ to select the location and Click ‘Next’

Click ‘Next’

Adding Hardware Device

Click ‘OK’ to specify the setup file

Click ‘Next’

Adding Hardware Device

If the computer asks for any setup file try in these locations and try to click ‘OK’

Adding Hardware Device

Click ‘Next’

Copying…

Adding Hardware Device

Click ‘OK’

Click ‘Yes’ to restart the PC

Adding Hardware Device

To check whether the hardware is installed properly,

go to System Properties and Choose Device Manager

Adding Hardware Device

Note : We can also add printer using the Add Hardware Wizard

Double click the network adapter and check the device status

Adding Hardware Device

APPLICATION SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

DAY - 09

MACROMEDIA FLASHINSTALLATION

Macromedia Flash Installation;

First boot your pc after you take ready mode with desktop,

then you insert Macromedia flash cd at your cd or dvd drive,

drive will run automatically and shows list of files and contents. If you inserting original macromedia cd, the cd will play and set up starts automatically.

Following steps to be followed due to installation.

CONTROL PANEL SETTINGS

DAY - 11

In windows XP family

include a number of

accessibility features

that can improve

display, sound, mouse

and keyboard settings

for users who are

blind.

Accessibility Features;

These optionsContain visualSound, display and mouse adjusts operation

accessibility options

Add New Hardware

In terms of ease of installation.

Devices can in two installing methods.

Plug and play and non plug and play.

If the device is not automatically installed by Windows, the Found New Hardware Wizard will appear and ask you to insert any media (such as compact discs or floppy disks).

That were provided with the device. Non-Plug and Play devices are installed using the Add Hardware Wizard in Control Panel.

If you want to manually install device drivers, you must use Device Manager. Before manually installing device drivers, you should consult the device documentation provided by the manufacturer.

Add New Hardware

Add Remove Programs

Add or Remove Programs helps you manage programs and components on your computer.

You can use it to add programs (such as Microsoft Excel or Word) or other software’s from a D.V.D drive or from the network.

Add or Remove Programs also helps you add or remove additional windows components of the operating system.

Add Remove Programs

Administrative Tools

The Administrative tools contains the following settings are;

Computer management, component services, local security settings etc…

Automatic updates

Automatic updates Overview;

With Windows automatic updates routinely checks for updates

that can help protect your computer against the latest viruses and

other security threats. These high-priority updates are available

through the Windows Update Web site and include security

updates, critical updates, or service packs.

When you turn on Automatic updates, you don't have to search for

updates online or worry that critical fixes might be missing.

Windows automatically downloads and installs them for you.

Display settings

Select a theme to define the overall appearance of your desktop. A theme determines your background, screen saver, Window fonts, colors and three-dimensional effects in windows and dialog boxes, the look of icons and mouse pointers, and sounds.

You can customize a theme by changing individual elements.You can customize your desktop in other ways as well, such as selecting icons that you want to display on the desktop.

You can also specify color settings, change your screen resolution, and set the refresh rate for your monitor. If you are using multiple monitors, you can specify individual settings for each.

Display settings

Display settings

System Properties

System Properties Overview

You can use System in Control Panel to do the following:

•View and change settings that control how your computer uses memory.

•Find information about hardware and device properties, as well as configure hardware profiles.

•View and change driver signing options that determine how Windows handles unsigned device drivers.

•View information about your network connection and logon profile.

DAY - 13

PRINTER INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATIONANTIVIRUS INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATIONFIREWALL

Printer Installation

Printer Installation

Printer Installation

PRINTER INSTALLED

ANTIVIRUS INSTALLATION

MCAfee ANTIVIRUS INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION FINISHED

FIREWALL INSTALLATION

WINDOWS FIREWALL ENABLING and DISABLING CAN BE DONE HERE.

THROUGH CONTROL- PANEL

DAY – 15

Working with the Windows operating system -GUI (creating files, folders)

Boot Up

Every computer follows the boot up process executed by the BIOS to load the OS

The following steps briefly describe the sequence of events

that take place when the computer is ‘booted’ (switched on) The internal power supply turns on and initializes the

system start up procedures The BIOS performs the power-on self test (POST) A startup screen is displayed The system's hardware configuration is set up The BIOS begins the search for a drive to boot from The boot device, if found, triggers off the process of

booting the Operating System

Visualize the booting screen of your computer.

The Operating System (OS) gives users an interface with the

computer so that they can send commands to (input) and

receive feedback or results (output)

It is a collection of system programs that together control

the operation of a computer system

It provides a consistent environment for other software to

execute commands

Operating System (OS)

Provides a user interface Communicates with the PC’s hardware Communicates with the programs that control devices

like keyboard, mouse, etc. Works with the BIOS to provide access to devices such

as hard drives and peripherals

An Operating System,

Operating System

Handles communication with all the hardware components

Handles Errors

Schedule Tasks

Manages Storage

Supervises execution

of programs

GUICUI

Operating Systems

Based on the User Interface, Operating Systems can be

classified into

Character User Interface and

Graphical User Interface

A file is a collection of data that is stored together on the

computer

Each file can be identified by a file name

It has a file extension to recognize the file type

For example MS Word documents have .doc extension.

wav, mpg, jpg are few other extensions.

Files

A folder is a space to categorize & store different files

Related files can be stored in the same folder

Why do we need a folder anyway?

Folders enable users to organize

files & retrieve them at ease

whenever required

Folders

On Desktop : Right click anywhere on an open area of the desktop Select New and then click Folder A new folder with the default name New Folder will be

created on the desktop Rename the folder by pressing F2 and typing the new

name

Creating a New Folder

Open Windows Explorer (Hold

down the Windows Key and

press E) or click Start

Programs Accessories

Windows Explorer

Navigate to the place where

the new folder is to be

created

Choose File New Folder

Another way to create a New Folder :

Creating a New Folder

Intro to Dos Operating System - Dos Commands- File System

DAY - 17

DOS DOS - DISK OPERATING SYSTEM. It support CUI (Character

User Interface). It required three files to boot.

IO.SYS - This file contains extensions to the ROM BIOS. These extension include correction to the existing ROM BIOS routines and routines for newer peripheral device.

MSDOS.SYS - These file contains I/O operation. There routines are more sophisticated and thus occupy the next level

up. The routines the user programs more comfortable and handling o0f I/O operations than the ROM BIOS routines. COMMAND. COM - It is a command interpreter. It perform to load

the internal commands and also helps to get the root prompt.

Sys

Function: transfer the boot (system) files to the disk.Syntax: sys<drive>

Eg.,. Sys c:Notes: check and confirm the version of the boot files before running this command.

DAY - 19

Working With Dos - Dos Commands

Dos operations andDos filename convention

DOS filename consists of two parts-file name and file Extension Separated by a dot.Some special characters not allowed are*+=(); “ ‘? < >\ Space and tab.

The file extension is optional. It is used to indicate the type of file.No two files or directories can have the same name in the same dir.

Standard System Messages

Bad command or file nameToo many parametersRequired parameter missingInvalid drive specification’Invalid dir.File not foundAccess denied

File/Directory Operations

Listing Directory Contents –Dir.

Function: displays the file or directory name, file size, last modified date and time of the specified files.Syntax: DIR.<path specification>

Eg., Dir d:\win98Common switches:/w width wise. Only displays the file or DIR name./p page wise. Screen pauses after every Screen full of listing with a prompt to continue./s Include subdirectories/ah Display only hidden entries.Notes: This command will not display the files with system and hidden attributes.

Displaying the contents of a text file-typeFunction;

Syntax: TYPE< file specification>Eg., type a:\config.sys

Notes: Type does not accept wild characters.Copying the file contents of a text file –copy

Syntax: COPY< source file specification>< destination file specification >Eg:. ,copy a:\vide –cdd.. sys c:\cdproCommon switches:/v verify write after copying

Notes: when a parameter is specified, the current Dir. and default drive is used by dos.To copy from a dir along with the subdirectories, use the command

XCOPY with /s switch.Use COPY CON<file specification> to creator a small text file. End the file with ctrl-z(or use f6)Changing the name of the file-REN

Syntax: REN<file specification><new.name>Eg.ren c:\autoexec.bat *.oldNotes; the second parameter must only be file name and not inclined the path specificationError messages: Duplicate file name.

Deleting a file-Del

Syntax; DEL< file specification>Eg., DEL c:\temp\*.tmpNotes; files deleted with this command can be undeleted using the undelete command.

Viewing Or Setting The Attributes Of A File –ATTRIBSyntax; ATTRIBUTE < file specification >(+/-r)(+/-s) (+/-h)Eg.,Attribute c:\dblspace.inior attrib c:\dblspace.ini-s-h-rNotes: +is used to setting the attribute and-is used for resetting the attribute .if switch is file specified, the current file attributes are displayed.

Deleting a Directory Along with its Subdirectories and Files-DELTREE

Syntax: DELTREE <path specification>Eg: DELTREE c:\windows\tempNotes: files deleted with DELTREE cannot be recovered with undelete.

CREATING A DIRECTORY- MDSyntax: MD<path specification.Eg.MD c:\win95Error messages: directory already existsChanging the current directory-CDSyntax: CD<path specification>Eg.,cd c:\win95Notes: The current directory in each drive in the system can be independently changed.

Removing an existing directory-rdSyntax: rd< path specification>Eg.,rd c:\win95with this command.Error messages: invalid path, not Notes: only an empty Dir. can remove dir. or Dir. not empties.

Disk commands

FDISK - This command is used to create DOS Partitions, Like FAT16 and FAT32..

FORMATFunction: 1.Managing partitions.2.check media access in trouble shootingSyntax: fdiskNotes: Modifying the partition table will lead to loss of data in the entire disk. One of the primary partition must be made active to boot from partitions.

Format

Function: 1.creates a file system on the specified partition (msdos.sys, is. sys and commmand.com)Syntax: format<drive>Eg. Format a:Common switches:/s Transfers system files after formatting and makes disk bootable/q quick format. Does not initializes and check for bad blocks./u unconditional. Does not saver unformatted information.Notes: format command always erases all data on the partition.scandiskFunction: 1.to check the fat for 3errors like cross –links a d lost clusters 2. Scan the data area for bad sectors.Syntax: SCANDISKM<drive>Eg,.scandisk c:Notes: standard scan checks only fat whereas thorough scan locates bad sectors also.

DAY - 21

Introduction to Windows Vista - Basic Operations & Functions

Windows Vista is the name of the latest release of Microsoft Windows, a line of proprietary graphical operating systems used on personal computers, including home and business desktops, notebook computers, and media centers.

Windows Vista

Windows Vista

Windows Vista

Vista Features

• Starter – (limited distributions with new PC)

• Home Basic (N) - ~ $199

• Home Premium - ~ $239

• Business (N) - ~ 299

• Enterprise – (volume license distribution)

• Ultimate - ~ $399

• * N designates EU Anti-Trust version with media related technologies removed.

• ** Starter has no 64 bit support.

Versions

• No Aero GUI, Flip 3D, or Live Taskbar Thumbnails

• Single Processor Support, 4 GB Max RAM Support (64 bit 8GB)

• No Encryption or Backup Features (Bit Locker, EFS, Shadow Copy, etc.)

• Limited Media support, (No Xbox, Media Center, DVD Maker, etc.)

• Limited Network support, 5 peer connections limit, No Domain support

• Client Only for Remote Desktop

• NO IIS

Versions - Home

Premium• Dual processor Support, 4GB Max RAM Support (64 bit 16GB)

• Scheduled Backup Only, no Encryption Features

• Limited Network Support, No Domain support

• Client Only for Remote Desktop

• NO IIS

Versions - Home

Business• Dual Processor Support, 4 GB Max RAM Support (64 bit

128+GB)

• No Parental Controls

• No Media Center Components

• No BitLocker (FDE)

Versions - Business

Enterprise• No Retail sales, Volume Licensing only

• Dual processor Support, 4GB Max RAM Support (64 bit 128+GB)

• No Parental Controls

• No Media Center Components

• No Upgrade Options

Versions - Business

Ultimate• Everything Plus “Ultimate Extras”

• Superset of Home and Business

Versions - Ultimate

• Security Feature??

• Built-in Pop-up Blocking

• Built-in Anti-Phishing

• New user messages

• Busted Java implementation

• Still a malignant growth attached to the OS

IE 7