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List of Tools and Materials/Inventory (written):

2. Assemble System Unit (manual):

PROPER ASSEMBLING PROCEDURE:

1. Prepare the computer case (install power supply, I/O shield and spacers).
2. Install the drives (DVD, floppy and HDD).
3. Install the CPU, fan, heat sink and memory module on the motherboard.
4. Install the motherboard into the casing and expansion cards.
5. Install the cablings (power connectors, FDD connector, IDE/SATA connector, USB headers and
system panel header).
6. Attach the monitor, keyboard, mouse and plug into a power source.
7. Troubleshoot if necessary.
8. Assemble and install network connection
3. Windows XP Step-by-Step Installation Instructions(manual):

These steps are for a clean install of XP. Read this article for steps on upgrading your current system
to XP.

First, you're going to need to change your BIOS boot order to boot from CD-ROM. Once you do this
you'll then be able to boot your computer from the Installation CD.

After changing the boot order in BIOS, save the changes, and then reboot your computer. Make sure
your Installation CD is in your CD-ROM. If it is you'll be prompted to press your space bar to directly
boot from CD-ROM emulation. Press your space bar as soon as you see this message.

Wait a few minutes while the installation begins to copy the preliminary setup files to your computer.
After this completes you'll be ready to start directing the install process.

You will be asked if you want to perform a new installation, repair an existing installation, or quit. In
this case, you will be performing a new install. Press the correct key to perform a new installation.

Read the terms of the end user license agreement, and press F8 to agree.

The next phase of the installation is real similar to that of Windows 2000. So, if you're familiar with the
Windows 2000 installation process this should be a cinch.
Basically, you need to decide which partition of your hard drive you will install Windows XP on. You will
have the opportunity to create and/or delete partitions or just allocate the available disk space to one
partition. However, try to keep your partitions within reasonable size.

We recommend using multiple partitions of 4-8GB, preferably on more than one hard drive. This will
help you back up your data and optimize system performance later on down the road. Once you have
figured out which partition XP will be installed on it's time to format it.
Choose to format the partition to either FAT32 or NTFS (recommended for single OS install). You'll also
see two additional choices to perform a quick format of each option. Stick with doing a full format of
either option instead. After you've determined which option is right for you, press the correct key to
format the partition.

This would be a good time to take a break and come back in a few minutes. The setup program will
automatically start copying files after the partition is formatted.
From this point on, you're going to see each and every file name that's being copied over to your hard
drive appear in the lower left corner. As the file names go from A to Z, the installation completion
percentage will increase.

Choose the region and language.

Type in your name and organization.

Enter your product license key.

Name the computer, and enter an Admin password. Don't forget to write down your Administrator
password. After the installation is complete it would be extremely wise to create a password restore
disk in the event you forget your Administrator password someday.

Enter the correct date and time.

Choose your network settings. Leave on automatic if you use a dhcp server to assign IP addresses. If
you have static IP address for broadband access, enter the settings that your ISP has provided you.

Choose workgroup or domain name.

Register this copy of Windows XP if you've installed all the current hardware on your machine.
Otherwise, wait until you've finished installing any additional hardware so you don't have to activate
your copy of XP again.

Add users that will sign on to this computer.

Log in, and update drivers.

Driver install

XP found drivers for all of the hardware in our test machines, with the exception of a wireless network
adapter that was added. Update all drivers that had updates available for download.

It takes about 30 minutes to perform this installation. After that, you will be a few personalized settings
away from getting started on your XP-experience. With a little use, the GUI even starts to grow on you.

For LAN cable color coding, memorize the pairings below:

T-568B Straight-Through Ethernet Cable

Both the T-568A and the T-568B standard Straight-Through cables are used most often as patch
cords for your Ethernet connections. If you require a cable to connect two Ethernet devices
directly together without a hub or when you connect two hubs together, you will need to use a
Crossover cable instead.

RJ-45 Crossover Ethernet Cable

A good way of remembering how to wire a Crossover Ethernet cable is to wire one end using the
T-568A standard and the other end using the T-568B standard. Another way of remembering the
color coding is to simply switch the Green set of wires in place with the Orange set of wires.
Specifically, switch the solid Green (G) with the solid Orange, and switch the green/white with
the orange/white.

Ethernet Cable Instructions:

1. Pull the cable off the reel to the desired length and cut. If you are pulling cables through holes, its
easier to attach the RJ-45 plugs after the cable is pulled. The total length of wire segments
 between a PC and a hub or between two PC's cannot exceed 100 Meters (328 feet) for
100BASE-TX and 300 Meters for 10BASE-T.
2. Start on one end and strip the cable jacket off (about 1") using a stripper or a knife. Be extra
careful not to nick the wires, otherwise you will need to start over.
3. Spread, untwist the pairs, and arrange the wires in the order of the desired cable end. Flatten the
end between your thumb and forefinger. Trim the ends of the wires so they are even with one
another, leaving only 1/2" in wire length. If it is longer than 1/2" it will be out-of-spec and
susceptible to crosstalk. Flatten and insure there are no spaces between wires.
4. Hold the RJ-45 plug with the clip facing down or away from you. Push the wires firmly into the
plug. Inspect each wire is flat even at the front of the plug. Check the order of the wires. Double
check again. Check that the jacket is fitted right against the stop of the plug. Carefully hold the
wire and firmly crimp the RJ-45 with the crimper.
5. Check the color orientation, check that the crimped connection is not about to come apart, and
check to see if the wires are flat against the front of the plug. If even one of these are incorrect,
you will have to start over. Test the Ethernet cable.

4. Configure and Print (manual):

1. Click on the Start menu, then click on Control Panel
2. When the Control Panel window opens you will see items in either Category View (continue
with step #3) or Classic View (skip to item #4)
3. Find and double-click on the Network and Internet Connection icon.
4. Next, find and double-click on the Network Connections icon, a window will open with all
network connections available on the computer (wired and wireless)
5. Find the network connection you want to manually configure, right-click on it and select
Properties from the pop-up menu
6. In the Connection Properties window, under the section labeled This connection uses the
following items: find the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item and double-click it.
7. A new window will open, select the second radio button which is labeled Use the following IP
address
8. Enter the appropriate IP address ([Link]); subnet mask (usually [Link]); and
gateway (the router or proxy server address)
9. The next part of the windows will now have a radio button selected which is labeled Use the
following DNS server addresses
10. If you need to access the Internet, enter the DNS addresses provided by your ISP; if you do not
have that information you can use the OpenDNS server. Their DNS addresses are:
[Link] and [Link]
11. After entering the required information, click the OK button twice and close the Control Panel
window.
Changing Workgroup and Computer Name
- Start > Settings > Control Panel > System > Computer Name Tab > Change Tab
>Type New Computer Name and Workgroup > OK..OK..OK..Restart

Installing Network Printer

- Start > Settings > Control Panel > Printers and Faxes > Add Printer (Printers Tasks) > (Add
Printer Wizard) Next > Select “A Network Printer, or …..” > Next > Browse Printer > Next >
Select Installed Network Printer > Next >Yes..Finish!
Note: Turn-off your firewall before installing network printer.

File/Folder Sharing
- Right-Click Folder to Share > Properties > Sharing Tab > Network Sharing and Security (Click
“If you understand the security Risk….”) > Just Enable Sharing > OK > Select Share this
folder on the network > OK

Sharing Printer
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Printers and Faxes > Right-click Installed Printer > Sharing >
Share this Printer > OK

5. Questioning/Interview (oral):
Most of the questions will be on troubleshooting but anything around the subject
matter can be asked. You also need to master the parts of the computer
particularly of the Main Circuit Board or the Mother Board and their specific
functions, cable color-coding as shown above.
Central processing unit (CPU) - Interprets and carries out basic instructions that operate a
computer

Heat sink—component with fins that cools processor

Random access memory (RAM) - Memory chips that can be read from and written to by
processor. Also called main memory or primary storage. Most RAM is volatile, it is lost when
computer’s power is turned off.

Read-only memory (ROM) - Memory chips that store permanent data and instructions.
Nonvolatile memory, it is not lost when computer’s power is turned off.

Basic input and output system (BIOS) - the first program to run when you turn on your
computer. It is stored in a ROM chip on the motherboard.

Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor memory (CMOS) - Stores date, time, and

computer’s startup information. Maintained by a small battery after you turn the computer off.

Adapter card - Enhances system unit or provides connections to external devices called
peripherals. Also called an expansion card.

Expansion slot - An opening, or socket, on the motherboard that can hold an adapter card
Port connects external devices to system unit
Connector joins cable to peripheral

Southbridge is an Intel chipset that manages the basic forms of input/output ( I/O ) such as
Universal Serial Bus ( USB ), serial , audio, Integrated Drive Electronics ( IDE ), and Industry
Standard Architecture ( ISA ) I/O in a computer. Southbridge is one of two chipsets that are
collectively called Northbridge /Southbridge. Northbridge controls the processor , memory ,
Peripheral Component Interconnect ( PCI ) bus , Level 2 cache , and all Accelerated Graphics
Port ( AGP ) activities. Unlike Northbridge, Southbridge consists of one chip, which sits on
Northbridge's PCI bus.