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)