Mary Help of Christians School (Cebu), Inc.

Minglanilla Cebu

COMPUTER 8
Third Quarter

Prepared by: Seville, Mark Vincent L.

Course Description
This unit is a specialization course leading to Computer System Servicing Level II (NCII). It is a promulgated
qualification title under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and it covers the common
competencies that a Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) learner is expected to possess, namely: connecting and
terminating electrical wiring and electronic circuits and testing electronic components. The student is also expected to
possess the ability to plan and prepare for connection/termination of electrical wirings or electronic circuits, connect or
terminate electrical wirings, determine criteria for testing electronic components, and practice Occupational Health and
Safety (OHS) procedures for them to be skilled in Computer System Servicing.
At the end of the quarter, the students are expected to create an ideal computer design as a culminating activity.

Contents
Unit 3.2: Installing and Configuring Computer Systems
Lesson 3.2.1: Assemble Computer Hardware

Content Standards
 The learners demonstrate understanding of the key concepts of connecting and terminating electrical wirings and
electronics circuits and Installing and Configuring Computer Systems.
 The learners demonstrate understanding that installing and configuring computer systems provide quality
performance and life of the computer or device.

Performance Standard:
 The learners will be able to apply the skills in installing and configuring computer systems and connecting and
terminating electrical wirings and electronics circuits.

Formation Standard:
 The learners become critical thinkers, problem-solvers and competent technology users.

Transfer Goal:
 The learners will independently use their learning to apply the skills in installing and configuring computer
systems, and connecting and terminating electrical wirings and electronics circuits, thus becoming BMH who are
critical thinkers, problem-solvers and competent technology users.

Practical Exam:

As an IT Specialist, you are going to design and create your Ideal Computer System.

Goal: Create an Ideal Computer System Design.

Role: IT Specialist (student)
Audience: IT Manager (teacher)
Situation: Build your own PC base on the specifications you want for your ideal computer system
design.
Product: Computer Design
Standards: The standards for this exam are appropriateness, and accuracy.

Instructions:

I. Make a table and fill in details (Quantity, Computer Parts, Brand/Model, and Specification) of your desired
computer system design. You can use the internet for your reference. Make sure all computer parts
and peripherals needed for a desktop computer to run is included.
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 Important computer parts: System Unit (case, motherboard, CPU, ram, hard drive, power supply), Monitor,
Keyboard, and Mouse.

Example:

Qty. Computer Parts Brand/Model Specification

1 System Unit (Case) TRENDSONIC Thor 1 Drive space: 5.25”
(THO6A) Tempered 2 Drive Space: 3.5”
Glass with RGB Fan 2 Drive space: 2.5”
Gaming Case (Red) ATX Main board
PS2 Power supply
Expansion slot: 7 slots
Case dimension: 400x185x440mm
Fan capacity front: 2x12cm
Rear: 1x12cm
Top: 2x12cm
Measurement: 1080/40’HQ
Maximum compatibility: Vga card length: 380mm
Cpu cooler: 160mm
M/B: 305x244mm

II. After completing the table for your ideal computer design. In a paragraph form and in your own
sentences, elaborate the sequence or the steps in assembling your ideal computer system.

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Output: Word document (hand-written or computerized), if handwritten, scan or take a picture of your output.
File Submission: LMS or EMAIL. Submit your output on or before February 18, 2022.
Only submit the files through e-mail when you have exhausted all means to access the LMS.
Please follow this format in sending your output to email:
TO: [email protected]
SUBJECT: Grade and Section – Last Name, First Name – Name of Activity

Rubric:

Criteria 4 3 2 1
(Very Good) (Good) (Fair) (Poor)
Appropriateness Computer parts are The specification of The specification of The specification of
(50%) complete, the computer parts is computer parts is the computer parts is
specification is appropriate and appropriate but not not compatible with
appropriate and compatible with each compatible with other parts or not
compatible with each other but lacking other parts and/or appropriate.
other. minor parts of there are lacking
computer system. important computer
parts that should be
included.
Accuracy The student was The student was The student was The sequence or
(50%) able to elaborate the able to elaborate the able to elaborate the steps was not clear
sequence/steps sequence/steps sequence/steps but or unorganized. And
properly in a detailed properly in a did not follow student did not
paragraph, computer paragraph form and instruction. follow instruction.
parts were utilized computer parts were
properly. utilized but lacks
minor details.

General Guidelines:
1. You are always expected to uphold academic integrity and intellectual honesty as a student.
2. Observe deadlines. Follow the schedule of course activities and submit your assignments on time.
3. For your guidance, your practice activities will be checked by the system right away. Once you submit your
activities, you will receive right away your scores and you will know on which item/s you got it wrong.
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 4. Unit tests and quarterly assessments are conducted through LMS. Make sure to have a stable internet
connectivity and a device in your access to the unit tests and quarterly assessments of your subject and follow the
given examination schedule.

Unit 3.2: INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Lesson 3.2.1: Assemble Computer Hardware

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:

 identify types and parts of computer.

 identify the characteristics of operating systems and compiles system requirements.
 plan and prepare unit assembly.
 assembles computer.
 configures BIOS in accordance with hardware requirements.

Essential Questions:

 Can you identify the type and parts of a computer and explain how it works?
 What are the things that you need to know before you perform a computer maintenance, upgrades, or repairs?
 How do you assemble a computer system properly?

Values Focus:

 Value the importance of knowing computer parts and having skills in assembling computer hardware.

Things Needed:

 Laptop/PC
 Bond Paper
 Pen/Pencil

Lesson Proper:

Types and Parts of Computer

Types of Computers

Supercomputer

 Biggest and most expensive type of computer.

 Can process trillions of instructions per second.

 Mainly used in scientific & Engineering

Computations.

Mainframe

 Second biggest type of computer

 Process millions of instructions in seconds and capable of retrieving billions of data.

 Usually used for transaction processing.

 Usually housed in a closet sized cabinet.

Minicomputer

 Same features with mainframe computer but is smaller in size and

processing capability.
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Personal Computer (PC)

 A personal computer; designed to meet the computer needs

of an individual.

 Other names for this are desktop computer and

microcomputer.

Mobile devices

 Mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones possess lower performance and
processing capabilities than microcomputers, while many laptops possess
processing capabilities that can match Pc’s and microcomputers.

Parts of a desktop computer

System unit

 Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the
motherboard).

Motherboard

 The main printed circuit board which holds the components of a computer.

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

 Where the processing in a computer takes place, often called the brain of the computer.

Memory module/board

 A device that allows computers to store and retain information.

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Random Access Memory (RAM)

• It is where the data being processed are temporarily stored.

Hard disk drives (HDD)

 Storage device that hold the operating system and data files.

 There are two interface types used to connect storage devices (especially hard
drives) to the computer system:
 Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) or Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment
(PATA)
 Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA)

Solid-state drive (SDD)

 Storage device that practically function the same way as hard disk drives. Unlike
HDD, which have mechanical moving parts, SDDs contain memory chips that store
information.

Floppy disk drive

 Device that reads and writes information on an outdated storage device called the
floppy disk, which has only 1.44MB worth of storage space.

Optical disk drive

 A device that reads and writes information on compact discs (CD), digital versatile
discs (DVD) and Blu-ray discs.

Computer Cable

 Wire that allows communication between computers or peripheral devices.

Video Graphics Array (VGA)

 A 15-pin D-subminiature connector. Most common video cable connector.

Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

 Modern and high-end video cards only have DVI or HDMI connectors.

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 HDMI

 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) – transfers video and digital audio data from HDMI-compliant video
source devices.

Power supply

 Device that converts AC power from the electrical socket to the appropriate power
before distributing it to the system components via power cables.

 Power supply cables.

Case cooling fan

 A temperature-regulating device that disperses excess heat inside the system unit to maintain
the ideal temperature of the components to yield optimal performance.

CPU heat sink w/ cooling fan

 Temperature regulators that are specific to CPUs and processors that are prone to heating due to their high
processing speeds.

Liquid/water cooling systems

 Uses a special kind of liquid and radiator to rapidly decrease the temperature of the components.

Internal speaker
 Built-in sound output device that produces beeps to tell the user if the computer has encountered an error.

Expansion cards/boards
 Circuit boards that provide a computer with additional functionalities and platforms.

Video/Graphics card

 Converts data from the system unit to render an image or display on your
monitor.

Sound card

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  Converts data into sound, which will then be sent to speakers. Also converts sound into digital formats.

Network interface card

 Also called network card, allows a computer to connect to the internet or to a

local area network via a LAN cable or a Wi-Fi antenna.

Modem card

 Enables computer to connect to the internet using a telephone cable.

Port
 An interface on a computer to which another computer or other peripheral devices can be connected.

Peripheral Devices

 Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Speaker, Printer, Projector, Scanner, Webcam

Computer Hardware Assembly Procedure

Step 1: Preparation of parts and Tools

 Use the proper tools in order to avoid damage to

your equipment and physical injury.

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Step 2: Preparing the Case for Assembly

 Remove the side panels of the case.

 Open the drive bays by removing the covers of the optical drives.

Step 3: Ground yourself

 Wear the grounding strap on your wrist and connect the other end to a small hole
on the metal part of the computer case. Do this to avoid damaging the
components with static electricity coming from your body.

An anti-static wrist strap with crocodile clip.

Step 4: Mount the Motherboard

 The motherboard must have contact only with

the screws and the standoffs to avoid damage.

Step 5: Mount the Optical Drive

 Mount the Optical drive into the drive bay.

 Attach the screws.

Step 6: Mount the Hard Drive

 Insert the drive into the designated slot and make sure the side screw holes are
aligned with the case holes.

 Mount and tighten the screws.

Step 7: Mount the CPU

 The CPU is mounted on the motherboard in the designated socket.

 Lift the small metal rod beside the socket.

 Make sure that the corresponding marking on the socket is aligned with the one
on the CPU.
 Push the rod back down against the CPU to secure it in place.

Step 8: Mount the RAM

 Insert RAM board intended for the memory socket. Make sure that the
placement of the notch in the board is properly established.

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  Press both ends of the board to insert it securely into the socket. Ensure that the tabs lock is in place.

Step 9: Mount the CPU Fan

 Apply thermal compound onto the CPU.

 Place the fan on the CPU with the mounting tabs aligned w/ one another.

Step 10: Mount the Case Fan

 Hold the fan to the mounting pad and align

it with the mounting holes inside the case.

 Attach the screws from outside of the case

and tighten them.

Step 11: Mount the Power Supply

 Line up the mounting holes in the power supply and

case.

 Attach the screws and tighten them.

Step 12: Fasten the Cables

 Attach the connections for the buttons, lights, USB ports and audio connections.
As every case and motherboard differ slightly, it is best to refer to the manual for
the placement and orientation of connections. 
 The motherboard has 2 power connections as well as 2 connectors intended for
SATA devices or drives. The other connectors are in charge of running the fans
and other devices that are non-SATA.
 Drives and front-panel devices are connected to the motherboard by cables.

Step 13: Bundle up the Computer

 Re-attach the side panels onto the case.

 Boot the computer to check if the CPU is running properly and if each component
had been installed properly.

Computer Operating System and Computer System Design

Operating system
 It is a kind of software that communicates with the hardware and gives permission for other programs to run.
 It provides where application programs (or application software) can run.
 It is composed of system software (Windows, MAC, and Linux) and application software (Microsoft office,
OpenOffice, etc.)
OS classification
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  Multiuser- enables two or more, even hundreds or thousands of parallel users, to simultaneously run programs.
 Multiprocessing- able to run a program on one or more CPUs.
 Multitasking- enables multiple programs to run at the same time.
 Multithreading- able to execute individual processes simultaneously.
 Real time- processes data as it comes in and quickly displays results.
Windows
Pros
 Compatible with almost all applications and drivers.
 Technical support easily accessible online and offline.
 Comes with a large variety of functions that simplify tasks.
Cons
 Computer virus can go rampant in this OS. Expensive anti-virus/malware software are required.
 Costly
 Runs slower because of the amount of computer resources it requires.

Mac OS
Pros
 Not the usual target of viruses.
 Easier to use than most other operating systems.
Cons
 More expensive than Windows.
 Built into Mac/Apple computers.
 Some applications that run on Windows are not available for Mac OS.
Linux
Pros
 It is open-source.
 Can be bundled with many free and open-source operating systems based on your needs.
 Less prone to computer virus infection.
Cons
 Requires familiarity to efficiently use this kind of OS.
 Is not compatible with as many programs as Windows is.

Windows is the most widely used OS for desktop computers. The following is a list of the most recent Windows operating
systems.

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) Configuration Procedures

Power-On Self-Test (POST)

 When power is turned on, POST (Power-On Self-Test) is the diagnostic testing sequence that a computer's basic
input/output system (or "starting program") runs to determine if the computer keyboard, random access memory,
disk drives, and other hardware are working correctly.

Basic Input/Output System

 BIOS is a program stored on a motherboard’s

memory chip that gives instructions for the computer
to do basic functions such as booting and keyboard
controlling.

 BIOS is a chip that starts up

the computer.

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Common functions of BIOS:

 Changing the boot order.

 Loading BIOS setup defaults
 Creating and removing a BIOS password
 Changing drive settings
 Changing floppy and CD/DVD drive settings
 Viewing amount of memory installed
 Changing the boot up numlock status
 Enabling or disabling the computer logo
 Enabling or disabling the quick power on self-test (POST)
 Enabling or disabling the CPU internal cache
 Enabling or disabling the caching of BIOS
 Changing CPU, memory, and system voltage settings

Configuring BIOS

1. Determine the CPU’s main characteristics/parameters.

2. Provide adequate processor cooling.
3. Press Delete key right at the startup to enter the BIOS Setup program.
4. Enter the main menu.
5. Manage and adjust the settings of the different processor parameters.
6. Follow the instructions that will be displayed on your screen.
7. Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup program.

CMOS (Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor)

 RAM chip Located on the motherboard.

 It is a kind of memory chip that stores data about a computer’s components and its settings,
such as date, time, and system setup.

CMOS is considered one of the most widely used integrated designs for it is almost found in every
computer product such as laptops, handheld devices, and even mainframes.

Configuring CMOS

1. Press Delete right at the startup to enter the CMOS Setup program.
2. Load setup defaults.
3. Enter the current date and time.
4. Modify the listed items according to your preferred boot sequence.
5. Check your computer’s CPU settings.
6. Check your computer’s RAM.
7. Change plug and play settings to your preferred set.
8. Enable the controller if you wish to use any USB device. Enable USB 2.0 and legacy support to allow your USB
devices to work on their maximum capacity.
9. Enable options for your preferred drives.
10. Save the changes you have done and exit.

Exercise 3.3
Write TRUE if the statement is true and FALSE if it is false.
1. We can assemble computer parts without removing the side panel/s of the system unit case.
2. In computer assembly, the motherboard must have contact only with the screws and the standoffs to avoid damage.
3. It is necessary to apply thermal paste onto the CPU before placing the heatsink above it.
4. After assembling computer system, it is set to use complete with Operating System built-in already.
5. It is best to refer to the manual for the placement and orientation of connections as every case and motherboard differ
slightly.

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Performance Task 3.2

Goal: Draw a motherboard and identify all of its major components.

Role: IT Crew
Audience: IT Manager
Situation: You are going to draw a motherboard and identify all of its major components.
Product: Motherboard sketch/drawing
Standards: The standards of the task are accuracy and creativity.

Instructions:
You are going to draw a motherboard and identify all of its major components (please include the description of each
component). You can visit any website and choose a motherboard of your interest as your reference.

Output: Scan or take a photo of your output.

File Submission: LMS or EMAIL. Submit your output on or before February 18, 2022.
Only submit the files through e-mail when you have exhausted all means to access the LMS.
Please follow this format in sending your output to email:
TO: [email protected]
SUBJECT: Grade and Section – Last Name, First Name – Name of Activity

Rubric:

Criteria 4 3 2 1
Excellent Very Good Good Satisfactory
Accuracy The drawing is The drawing is The drawing contains The drawing has
50% accurately labeled. labelled but some minor label errors. many label errors or
major components no label at all.
were not included.
Creativity The drawing is legible The drawing is clean The drawing has The drawing has
50% and large enough to but not legible minor erasures. plenty of erasures
see all details. enough to see all and confusing.
details.

Answer Key

Exercise 3.3:

1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. True

REFERENCE:
Arao, Armando A., Voctek Computer System Servicing Module 2, Philippines, Techfactor, 2015

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