tailieunhanh - Lab 1.1.2 PC Hardware

Knowing the components of a PC is valuable when troubleshooting. This knowledge is also important to success in the networking field. Before beginning, the instructor or lab assistant should have a typical desktop PC available with all peripherals. Peripherals include the keyboard, monitor, mouse, speakers or head phones, a network interface card (NIC), and a network cable. The system unit cover should be removed. If the cover is not removed, the tools should be provided to remove it. Work individually or in teams. In addition, the instructor needs to identify the location of the A+ or PC hardware training materials | Cisco Svstems I Lab PC Hardware Objective Become familiar with the basic peripheral components of a PC computer system. Identify PC connections including network attachment. Examine the internal PC configuration and identify major components. Observe the boot process for the Windows operating system. Use the Control Panel to find out information about the PC. Background Knowing the components of a PC is valuable when troubleshooting. This knowledge is also important to success in the networking field. Before beginning the instructor or lab assistant should have a typical desktop PC available with all peripherals. Peripherals include the keyboard monitor mouse speakers or head phones a network interface card NIC and a network cable. The system unit cover should be removed. If the cover is not removed the tools should be provided to remove it. Work individually or in teams. In addition the instructor needs to identify the location of the A or PC hardware training materials. Step 1 Examine the computer and peripheral components Examine the computer and peripheral components both front and back. Note The components and configuration of the PC may vary. What are the manufacturer and model number of this computer Manufacturer Model Number What are the major external components of the PC including the peripherals Component Name Manufacturer Description Characteristics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Step 2 Remove the PC system unit cover and examine internal components 1 - 2 CCNA 1 Networking Basics v - Lab Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems Inc. List at least 8 major internal components inside the system unit. Use the procedure in step 5 to find the CPU and amount of RAM. Component Name Manufacturer Description Characteristics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Step 3 Assemble the PC components observe the boot process Assemble the PC components attach all peripherals and boot the PC. Observe the boot process. The computer should boot to the Windows operating system. If the .