COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING

MATERIAL
Computer Systems Servicing NC II
MODULE
Prepared by:
Mr. Edgar Alan T. Rosaroso
CSS Instructor / Software Engineer
INTRODUCTION:

This module contains information and suggested learning activities on Computer

Systems Servicing II. It includes activities and materials on Installation of Computer
Systems and Networks.

Completion of this module will help you better understand the succeeding module
on the Installing and configuring computer systems.

This module consists of 5 learning outcomes. Each learning outcome contains

learning activities supported by each instruction sheets. Before you perform the
instructions, read the information sheets and answer the self-check and activities
provided to ascertain to yourself and your teacher that you have acquired the
knowledge necessary to perform the skill portion of the particular learning outcome.

Upon completion of this module, report to your teacher for assessment to check
your achievement of knowledge and skills requirement of this module. If you pass
the assessment, you will be given a certificate of completion.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the module you should be able to:

LO1 Assemble computer hardware

LO2 Prepare installer
LO3 Install operating system and drivers for peripherals/ devices
LO4 Install application software
LO5 Conduct testing and documentation

TECHNICAL TERMS

• Anti-Static – A product that prevents the buildup of static electricity

• BIOS – Basic Input/output System, chip that controls the most basic functions of
the computer and performs a self-test every time you turn it on.
• Graphic tablet – objects are drawn using a pen or a puck. The puck is
technically a tablet cursor, not a mouse.
• Hard-disk drive – is a storage device that stores billions of characters of data on
a non-removable disk.
• Hardware- refers to the tangible (things you can touch) components of a
computer system. Hardware components are further divided into three groups
namely
• Joy Stick - a hand-held control stick that allows a player to control the
movements of a cursor on a computer screen or a symbol in a video game.
 • LAN Card – Local area network interface card.
• Multi-tester- is an instrument use to measure voltage, current and resistance.
• NIC – Network Interface Card–The PC expansion board that plug into a personal
computer or server and works with the network operating system to control the
flow of information over the network.
• Network – is a communications system connecting two or more computers.
• OHS – Occupational Health and Safety
• Operating System (OS) - software that controls the allocation and use of
programs and data that a computer uses.
• Peers- mean any computer sharing the same protocol layer with another
computer.
• Printer - It is a piece of hardware that produces a paper copy (also known as
„hardcopy‟) of the information generated by the computer.
• RAM – Random Access Memory, is a primary memory. This memory is used
inside the computer to hold programs and data while it is running.
• RJ 45 – Registered Jack 45 is the connector plugged into the NIC ports on
computers and often connecting the main networking hardware together.
• Router – a device that forwards data packets between Local or Wide Area
Network groups.
• Scanner- it is an input device that read text or illustration printed on paper,
translates the information into a form that a computer can use.
• Server – is a part of a network. It is a special computer that users on the network
can assess to carry out a particular job.
• Software – programs and data that a computer uses.
• Static – The discharge of electricity between two objects with different electrical
potential
• USB – Universal Serial Bus, a hardware interface for low-speed peripherals such
as the keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and telephony devices.

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Program/Course: Computer Systems Servicing NC II
Unit of Competency 1: Install and Configure Computer Systems
Module: Installing and Configuring Computer Systems

Learning Outcome 01: Assemble and Disassemble Computer Hardware

Assessment Criteria:
1. Unit assembly is planned and prepared to ensure OH&S policies and procedures
are followed in accordance with systems requirements
2. Materials necessary to complete the work are identified and obtained in accordance
with established procedures and checked against systems requirements
3. Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the installation work are
obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct
operation and safety
4. Computer hardware is assembled in accordance with established procedures and
systems requirements
5. Basic-input-output-system (BIOS) configuration is performed in accordance with
hardware requirements.

Resources:

Equipment and Tools Materials

Accessories
LAN Card Screwdriver(standard) Software
UPS Screwdriver(Philips) applications
Server Long nose pliers Network OS
8 port-hub Mechanical pliers Software
Modem Allen wrench RJ 45
Fax machine Multi-tester UTP Cat 5 cable
USB printers Crimping tools Motherboard
USB Flash Drive Soldering iron (30 manual
watts) and installer
Wire stripper
LAN Tester
Anti-static wrist wrap
Device drivers/installers
 OHS Policies and Procedures

Occupational Health and Safety Policy

In the school as a computer teacher you must be aware of how your students behave when they are
working in the computer laboratory, as well as implementing a safe way of accomplishing every task. Safety
practices should be learned early and always adhered to when working with any electrical device, including
personal computers and peripherals. This is for the protection of not only the people working with them, but
also for the devices themselves. The basis for this process begins with your Occupational Health and Safety
Policies.
Personal Safety While Working Along With PC’s
Computer equipment can be dangerous, and you or others can be injured or even killed if you don‟t follow
proper safety guidelines when working along PC‟s. The following are some precautionary measures to take
before working with any computer equipment:

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (OHS) PROCEDURES

(When assembling computer hardware)

1. Wear shoes with non-conductive rubber soles to help reduce the chance of being shocked.
2. Unplug all electronics/equipment from the power source?

3. Do not remove expansion cards or other components a computer when it is turned on.

4. Remove all jewelry when working inside any computer related equipment.

5. Be sure not to mix electronic components and water.

6. Do not over tighten the screws.

7. Always handle computer components by the edges.

8. Wear an anti-static device to prevent Electro Static Discharge.

 Introduction to Computer Systems
What is Computer?

A computer is an electronic device that helps people perform

different task.
It accepts information (in the form of digitalized data) and
manipulates it for some result based on a program or sequence of
instructions on how the data is to be processed.

FOUR (4) TYPES OF COMPUTER:

Since the advent of the first computer different types and sizes of computers are offering
different services. Computers can be as big as occupying a large building and as small as a laptop or
a microcontroller in systems. The four basic types of computers are:

1. Super computer
2. Mainframe computer
3. Minicomputer
4. Microcomputer

1. Supercomputer

The most powerful computers in terms of

performance and data processing are the
supercomputers. These are specialized and task
specific computers used by large organizations.
These computers are used for research and
exploration purposes, like NASA uses
supercomputers for launching space shuttles,
IBM AC922 system
controlling them and for space exploration purpose.
This Supercomputer Can Calculate in 1 Second
Uses of Supercomputer: What Would Take You 6 Billion Years.
Thesupercomputer
is an IBM AC922 system
that's made up of 4,608
computer servers
• Space Exploration
• Earthquake studies
• Weather Forecasting
• Nuclear weapons testing

2. Mainframe computer

Although Mainframes are not as powerful as supercomputers, but

certainly they are quite expensive nonetheless, and many large firms
& government organizations uses Mainframes to run their business
operations. The Mainframe computers can be accommodated in large
 IBM System z9 mainframe

air-conditioned rooms because of its size. Super-computers are the fastest

computers with large data storage capacity.

3. Minicomputer
Minicomputers are used by small businesses & firms. Minicomputers are also called as “Midrange
Computers”. These are small machines and can be accommodated on a disk with not as processing
and data storage capabilities as supercomputers & Mainframes.

4. Microcomputer

Desktop computers, laptops, personal digital assistant (PDA), tablets & smartphones are all types of
microcomputers. The micro-computers are widely used & the fastest growing computers. These
computers are the cheapest among the other three types of computers. The Micro-computers are
specially designed for general usage like entertainment, education and work purposes. Well known
manufacturers of Microcomputer are Dell, Apple, Samsung, Sony & Toshiba.

Examples of Microcomputers

THE 3 FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF THE

COMPUTER

1. System Unit>acts like the center or core,

processing the data and information it
receives from input devices.
 2. Input Devices>An input device is any hardware device that sends data to a computer, allowing you to
interact with and control the computer.

3. Output Devices>these are the devices like printers. It receives the system unit's processed
information.

1. Input Devices

The most commonly used or primary

input devices on a computer are
the keyboardand mouse. However, there
are dozens of other devices that can also be
used to input data into the computer.

2. Output Device

Is any peripheral that

receives data from a computer,
usually for display, projection, or
physical reproduction.

System

Unit

*Basic Parts of the System Unit:

1. System Case
2. Motherboard
3. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
4. Random Access Memory (RAM)
5. Power Supply 6. Hard disk
7. CDROM drive
8. Expansion Slot
1. System Case

A computer case also known as a computer chassis,

tower, system unit, cabinet, base unit or simply case
and sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "CPU"
or "hard drive", is the enclosure that contains
most of the components of a Desktop Case
computer.
Tower Case
Two Types of System Case

1. Tower (Full, Mid, Mini) – designed to sit vertically

2. Desktop (Standard, Slimline) – designed to sit
horizontally

2. Motherboard

A printed circuit board containing the principal

components of a computer or other device, with connectors into
which other circuit boards can be slotted.
It holds and allows communication between many of the
crucial electronic components of a system such as the central
processing unit (CPU) and memory, and provides connectors
for other peripherals.

3. Central Processing Unit (CPU)

A CPU is the electronic circuitry within a computer that

carries out the instructions of a computer program by
performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and input/output
(I/O) operations specified by the instructions.

4. Random Access Memory (RAM)

RAM is the physical hardware inside a computer that temporarily

stores data, serving as the computer's "working" memory. Additional RAM
allows a computer to work with more information at the same time, which
usually has a considerable effect on total system performance.
5. Power Supply

A power supply is an electronic device that supplies electric energy to an electrical load. The primary function of
a power supply is to convert one form of electrical energy to another and, as a result, power supplies are
sometimes referred to as electric power converters.

6. Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

The hard disk drive is the main, and usually largest, data
storage hardware device in a computer. The operating system,
software titles, and most other files are
stored in the hard disk drive.

The hard drive is sometimes

referred to as the "C drive" due to the fact
Inside the hard disk
that Microsoft Windows, by default, designates the "C" drive letter to the primary partition on the primary hard
drive in a computer.

SATA
Old and Newer Hard drive
IDE
1. SATA - Serial Advance Technology Attachment (new)
2. IDE – Integrated Drive Electronics (old)

7. CD-ROM Drive
A CD-ROM /ˌsiːˌdiːˈrɒm/ is a pre-pressed optical compact
disc which contains data. The name is an acronym which
stands for "Compact Disc Read-Only Memory".
Computers can read CD-ROMs, but cannot write to CD-
ROMs which are not writable or erasable.
CD – Compact Disk, DVD – Digital Versatile Disk

8. Expansion Slot

The expansion slot (also expansion board, adapter card or

accessory card) in computing is a printed circuit board that can be
inserted into an electrical connector, or expansion slot on a
computer motherboard, backplane or riser card to add functionality
to a computer system via the expansion bus.

This is where you install the video card, sound card, LAN card,

Program/Course: Computer Systems Servicing NC II

Unit of Competency 1: Install and Configure Computer Systems
Module: Installing of Computer Systems

Learning Outcome # 02: Prepare installer

Assessment Criteria:
 1. Portable bootable devices are created in accordance with software manufacturer
instruction
2. Customized installers are prepared in accordance with software utilization guide
and end user agreement.
3. Installation of portable applications are carried out in accordance with software
user guide and software license

Resources:

Tools, Materials and Equipment and Facilities

• ICT Laboratory
• Computer Table and Chairs
• Computers
• Printers
• LCD
• Webcam
• Digital Camera
• Installation CDs
• And other Computer Accessories
 How to create bootable USB Windows Installer
Things you need:

 PC running windows 10
 Rufus application (3rd party software)
 ISO image – in this example Windows Server 2019
 8 GB USB flashh drive (minimum recommended)

Step 1– Find and open the Rufus application.

1
click
2 3

Step 2 - Click the optical drive button Step 3 – Search the ISO image which is
next to the Create a bootable disk using normally found at Computer>Local Disk
checkbox, and you'll be prompted to D: and click on Open button.
search for the ISO image to use.

Step 4 – Finally click on Start button .

When prompted clickYes to format flash
drive.
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Warning! All data from theflash drive will be
erased during the process.

Software

Software is the component of a computer system which refers to the set of instructions
written in a code-that computers can understand and execute. Another name for this set of
instructions is program.

Three Types of Software

 1. Operating System
2. Application Software
3. Programming Language

1. Operating System - This software tells the CPU what to do. software that controls the
allocation and use of programs and data that a computer uses. Below is a listing of
common operating systems available today, and who developed them.

Operating system Developer

Windows 7 Microsoft
Windows 8 Microsoft
Windows 10 Microsoft
Windows Server 2008 Microsoft
Windows Server 2012 Microsoft
Windows Server 2016 Microsoft
Corel Linux Corel
MAC OS X Apple
Mandrake Linux Mandrake

Common Operating Systems and its Logo

Window 1.0 Windows 3.1 Windows 95 Windows XP

Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 10

2. Application Software - This is designed and written to perform specific personal,

business, or scientific processing tasks, such as payroll, processing, human resource
management, or inventory management. Common Application software are the following:

• MS Word, WordPad and Notepad

• Internet browsers like Firefox, Safari, and Chrome
• Microsoft Power Point, Keynotes
• Auto CAD
• MySQL, Oracle, MS Access
• Apple Numbers, Microsoft Excel
• Real Player, Media Player, VLC Player
• Dictionaries: Encarta, Britannica Mathematical: MATLABOthers: Google Earth, NASA
World Wind
 • OpenOffice, Microsoft Office

3. Programming Language - Programmers use this software for making computer

programs. Programming software is a tool to make software using different programming
languages.