1. Information Systems Technology Ross Malaga A Copyright © 2005 Prentice Hall, Inc. A-1 INSIDE YOUR COMPUTER

2. Copyright © 2005 Prentice Hall, Inc. A-2 LEARNING GOALS Set up a computer system. Install a modem or network card. Install more primary memory (RAM).

3. Copyright © 2005 Prentice Hall, Inc. A-3 General Information General guidelines, not detailed instructions Unplug computer Ground yourself to discharge any static electricity

4. Copyright © 2005 Prentice Hall, Inc. A-4 Identify Main Components Chassis – system unit that contains CPU, disk drives, and I/O ports Monitor Keyboard Mouse Speakers (may be part of monitor unit) Power cord

5. Copyright © 2005 Prentice Hall, Inc. A-5 Connect Input and Output Devices Connect all components to the system unit chassis. Many of the connections are color coded. Connect power cord last. Now, you are ready to turn on your computer.

6. Copyright © 2005 Prentice Hall, Inc. A-6 Component Connections

7. Copyright © 2005 Prentice Hall, Inc. A-7 Installing a Modem or Network Card Step 1: Unplug and open the system unit chassis. Some computers use screws. Others use a thumbscrew. Newer computers use a catch on the top and bottom of chassis. Step 2: Prepare an empty expansion slot. Remove the expansion slot cover.

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9. Copyright © 2005 Prentice Hall, Inc. A-9 Installing a Modem or Network Card (continued) Step 3: Install new card in empty expansion slot. Step 4: Set up the new card. Windows 2000/XP will recognize new hardware and configure it automatically. Other operating systems may require that you install device driver software.

10. Copyright © 2005 Prentice Hall, Inc. A-10 Installing Primary Memory Step 1: Determine type of memory used in your computer. Use documentation that came with system; or Take out a memory module and use it as a sample Step 2: Unplug and open computer. Step 3: Install new memory in empty memory socket.

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