Cynthia A. Taylor - 7100 EDCOMP MIDTERM PROJECT

Cynthia A. Taylor - 7100 EDCOMP MIDTERM PROJECT

PURPOSE

• To execute a memory upgrade for the HP Pavilion 514n Computer.

• To install a second hard drive.

Cynthia A. Taylor - 7100 EDCOMP MIDTERM PROJECT

COMPUTER USAGEThis computer has been used mainly for record keeping, data collection, storing photos, and communication. The hard drive has less than 5GB left (Hard drive capacity was 52 GB).

Cynthia A. Taylor - 7100 EDCOMP MIDTERM PROJECT

COMPUTER SPECS

HP Pavillon 514n

Intell Celleron processor 2.2GHz

DDR SD RAM 256MB

Hard drive 60GB

Graphics with up 64MB shared video memory

DVD/CD-RW Combo drive

Front mounted USB 2.0 ports (tower)

Cynthia A. Taylor - 7100 EDCOMP MIDTERM PROJECT

COMPUTER MEMORY SPECS

Standard Memory

256 MB (removable)

Maximum Memory

1.0 GB

Memory Expansion

2 sockets

Memory Comments

PC2100 DDR SDRAM DIMMs

CPU Type 2.20GHz Intel Celeron

Model Comments

400MHz FSB, Intel 845GL Chipset

http://www.memorystock.com/memory/HewlettPackardPavilion514n.html

Cynthia A. Taylor - 7100 EDCOMP MIDTERM PROJECT

SUGGESTED MEMORY + COST

•The cost to upgrade memory will be approximately $27.95 to $37.95.

•Three suggested brands: Exlir, Samsung, and HPCompaq

http://www.memorystock.com/memory/HewlettPackardPavilion514n.html

Cynthia A. Taylor - 7100 EDCOMP MIDTERM PROJECT

ACTUAL MEMORY + COST

•The cost to upgrade memory approximately $49.99 X 2 = $99.98.

•Three suggested brands: Exlir, Samsung, and HPCompaq

www.bestbuy.com

Cynthia A. Taylor - 7100 EDCOMP MIDTERM PROJECT

SUGGESTED HARD DRIVE + COST

The Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 Hard Drive - 80GB - 7200rpm - Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) - IDE/EIDE - Internal (ST380215A),

Approximately $119.99

http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-Hewlett-Packard-HP-Pavilion-514n-DA191AABA

Cynthia A. Taylor - 7100 EDCOMP MIDTERM PROJECT

ACTUAL HARD DRIVE + COST

The WD Caviar Blue Hard Drive - 320GB - 7200rpm EIDE

The cost to upgrade Hard drive = $69.99

Cynthia A. Taylor - 7100 EDCOMP MIDTERM PROJECT

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE…!!!

WHAT IS A PRIMARY HARD DRIVE (MASTER)?

WHAT IS A SECONDARY HARD DRIVE (SLAVE)?

WHAT ARE JUMPERS ?

HOW TO DESIGNATE MASTER AND SLAVE HD?

Cynthia A. Taylor - 7100 EDCOMP MIDTERM PROJECT

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE…!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwbboeMO7b8&feature=PlayList&p=A69FDFFA8BE479B9&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=12