3.1.
Schedule hardware installation
time
Installation (or setup) of a computer program (including device drivers and plug-in), is the act of
making the program ready for execution. Installation refers to the particular configuration of a
software or hardware with a view to making it usable with the computer.
Thorough planning ensures that you have everything to meet all the prerequisites for the successful setup
and installation of the system. Planning minimizes errors during installation and enables a quicker
upgrade or installation.
Guidelines for hardware/software installation plan. Burn-in means to configure the hardware and run it for
some period of time, usually 24-72 hours.
3.2. Remove old
peripherals
Open the My Computer window, right-click on the peripheral device (usually labeled Removable Disk)
and select Eject from the contextual menu. open the My Computer window, select the peripheral device
(usually labeled Removable Disk) and then select Eject this Disk from the Common Tasks pane of the
window.
To remove a piece of hardware or peripheral from your computer, use these steps:
1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Devices.
3. Click on Bluetooth & other devices.
4. Select the device that you no longer need.
5. Click the Remove device button.
6. Click View tab and select Show hidden devices.
7. Expand the branches in the device tree & look for the faded icons.
8. These indicate unused device drivers.
9. Right-click on it and select Uninstall.
How do I get my external keyboard off?
Just plug it into your laptop, either into the keyboard port or a USB port, whichever is available.
You can start using the keyboard the second it's plugged in. Note that adding an external
keyboard often doesn't disable the laptop's internal keyboard. You can use both!
Should you delete old drivers?
It is generally not recommended to uninstall GPU drivers solely through the operating system, as
the process may leave some residual files and folders that can still cause conflicts.
Clean Unplugged Data once a device plugged into your computer, there will be some space
available for it to release or save files. After unplugging, some data of the device may leave on
your computer to occupy some space, Driver Booster can clean these unplugged data
conveniently and thoroughly to spare more space.
Perform the following steps in the Device Manager window that appears:
1. Select View > Show Hidden Devices.
2. Expand the Network Adapters list.
3. Uninstall ALL of the grayed out network adapters (there will likely be several; do NOT
delete drivers).
4. Uninstall any unknown devices.
5. Leave the other network devices alone.
How do I remove old Nic from registry?
Right-click the network adapter interface name (the long alphanumeric string) in the Windows
Registry and select Delete.
3.3. Connect the new
peripherals
Peripheral devices can be connected to your computer via USB port, serial port, parallel port,
specialized network card, or Ethernet network. Local area networks (LANs) commonly use
Ethernet networks for machine connection.
What is a new peripheral device?
Peripheral device, also known as peripheral, computer peripheral, input-output device, or
input/output device, any of various devices (including sensors) used to enter information and
instructions into a computer for storage or processing and to deliver the processed data to a
human operator.
The most common peripherals are a printer, scanner, keyboard, mouse, tape device,
microphone, and external modem that are externally connected to the computer.
3.4. Test
peripherals
A test procedure is a formal specification of test cases to be applied to one or more target
program modules. Test procedures are executable. A process called the VERIFIER applies a test
procedure to its target modules and produces an exception report indicating which test cases, if
any, failed. Simply right-click on the Windows button in the bottom-left corner of your screen,
and then click System. In the window that opens, look near the middle for Device specifications.
That's where you'll find the Device name, Processor, Installed RAM, and other information.
A typical hardware testing process
1. Create a testing environment (e.g., measurement hardware, test software, cabling,
fixtures, etc.)
2. Place part into the condition needed for the measurement (apply pressure, voltage,
temperature, etc.)
3. Take some measurements.
4. Put those measurements through one or more pass/fail criteria.
Use the device troubleshooter to diagnose and resolve the issue.
1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Update & Security.
3. Click on Troubleshoot.
4. Select the troubleshoot that matches the hardware with the problem.
5. Click the Run the troubleshooter button.