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HP IT Essential I:
PC Hardware
and Software v3.1
Module 3
Assembling a Computer
Before beginning any assembly process, it is a
good idea to review safety procedures.
• Keep the work area free of clutter and keep it clean.
• Keep food and drinks out of the work area.
• A computer monitor may store up to 25,000 volts, so avoid opening
one unless trained to do so.
• Remove all jewelry and watches.
• Make sure the power is off and the power plug has been removed
when working inside the computer.
• Never look into a laser beam. Lasers are found in computer related
equipment.
• Make sure that a fire extinguisher and first aid kit is available.
• Cover sharp edges with tape when working inside the computer
case.
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Basic Safety Procedures
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Basic Safety Procedures
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ESD Precautions
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ESD Precautions
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Computer Cases
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Desktop Computers
– Form factor
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Tower Computers
– Mid towers
– Full-size towers
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Power Supplies
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Power Supplies
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Power Supplies
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Power Supplies
ATX
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Motherboard Location Map
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Configuring the Motherboard
• Installing RAM
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Configuring the Connectors
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CPU Interfaces
– Slot type (e.g., slot 1.) - Slot type interfaces use a slot
similar to expansion cards. Slot 1 is the Single Edge
Contact (SEC) interface used only by the Intel Pentium II
processor family.
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RAM
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RAM
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RAM
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RAM
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Connecting the Power Supply
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Connecting the Power Supply
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AT Power Supply
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ATX Power Supply
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Connecting Floppy Drives
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Connecting Floppy Drives
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Installing a Hard Drive or CD-ROM
• The hard drive that is used to boot the computer should be set
as the primary master
• IDE cable ribbon cables used for hard drives and CD-ROM
drives typically have 40 pins and can connect two devices to
each cable.
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Power On Self Test
• The routine that carries out this function is referred to as the POST.
• The basic function of the POST routine is to make sure that all the
hardware the system needs for startup is there and that everything
is functioning properly before the boot process begins.
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Power On Self Test
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Power On Self Test
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