| Chapter 2:
How Computers Work
Labs:
| 2.3.2 |
In this lab,
students will be able to identify motherboards, remove motherboards,
replace motherboards, and use the motherboard manuals to identify a
number of the systems components. (PDF, 10 KB) |
| 2.3.3 |
In this lab,
students will be able to locate and identify the type of CPU and CPU
Socket on the motherboard. (PDF, 9 KB) |
| 2.3.4 |
In this lab,
students will be able to locate and identify the ROM chip, BIOS, and BIOS
manufacturer on the motherboard. (PDF, 10 KB) |
| 2.3.5 |
In this lab,
students will be able to to identify safety issues, specifications, and
components relating to expansion slots. Students will also be able to
list the advantages and disadvantages of each expansion slot.
(PDF, 8 KB) |
| 2.3.6 |
In this lab,
students will focus on the identification of various types of RAM and RAM
sockets. (PDF, 12 KB) |
| 2.3.7 |
In this lab,
students will be able to identify the video card by any markings on the
card. (PDF, 13 KB) |
| 2.5.4 |
In this lab,
students will be able to view and identify the computer's resources.
Students
will be able to identify the IRQ assignments, and retrieve DMA
settings. (PDF, 20 KB) |
Worksheets:
| 2.3.1 |
PC Power
Supply (PDF, 7 KB) |
| 2.3.4 |
BIOS/ROM
(PDF, 6 KB) |
| 2.3.5 |
Expansion
Slots (PDF, 6 KB) |
| 2.3.6 |
RAM and RAM
Sockets (PDF, 6 KB) |
| 2.3.7 |
Video Cards
(PDF, 6 KB) |
| 2.3.10 |
Floppy Drive
(PDF, 7 KB) |
| 2.3.11 |
Hard Drive
Identification (PDF, 7 KB) |
| 2.3.12 |
CD-ROM
Identification (PDF, 7 KB) |
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