COMPETENCY BASED

LEARNING MATERIAL

Sector: ELECTRONICS
Qualification: COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING NC II
Unit of Competency: INSTALL AND CONFIGURE COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Module Title: INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING COMPUTER SYSTEMS

PARTS OF A COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

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 References/Further Reading

Performance Criteria Checklist

Operation/Task/Job Sheet

Self Check Answer Key

Self Check

Information Sheet

Learning Experiences
Learning Outcome Summary
Module
Module Content
Content

Module
List of Competencies
Content

Module Content

Module Content
Front Page In our efforts to standardize CBLM, the
above parts are recommended for use
in Competency Based Training (CBT) in
Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA)
Technology Institutions. The next
sections will show you the components
and features of each part.

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 HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY – BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

Welcome!

The unit of competency, “Install and Configure Computer Systems”, is one of the
competencies of COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING NC – II (CSS), a course which
comprises the knowledge, skills and attitude required for TVET trainees to possess.

The module, Installing and Configuring Computer Systems, contains training

materials and activities related to Assembling computer hardware, Preparing installer,
Installing Operating System and drivers/for peripherals/devices, Installing application
software, and Conduct testing and documentation for you to complete.

In this module, you are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to
complete each learning outcome. In each learning outcome are Information Sheets, Self-
Checks, Operation Sheets and Task/Job Sheets. Follow and perform the activities on your
own. If you have questions do not hesitate to ask for assistance from your facilitator.

Remember to:

 Work through all the information and complete the activities in each section.
 Read information sheets and complete the self-check. Suggested references are
included to supplement the materials provided in this module.
 Most probably, your trainer will also be your supervisor or manager. He is there to
support you and show you the correct way to do things.
 You will be given plenty of opportunities to ask questions and practice on the job.
Make sure you practice your new skills during regular work shifts. This way, you
will improve your speed, memory and your confidence.
 Use the Self-Checks, Operation Sheets or Task or Job Sheets at the end of each
section to test your own progress. Use the Performance Criteria Checklist or
Procedural Checklist located after the sheet to check your own performance.
 When you feel confident that you have had sufficient practice, ask your Trainer to
evaluate you. The results of your assessment will be recorded in your Progress
Chart and Accomplishment Chart.

You need to complete this module before you can perform the next module, Set-up
Computer Networks

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 COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING NC – II
COMPETENCY – BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

List of Competencies

No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code

Install and configure computer Installing and configuring

1 ELC724331
systems computer systems

2 Set-up Computer Networks Setting-up Computer Networks ELC724332

3 Set-up Computer Servers Setting-up Computer Servers ELC724333

Maintain and Repair Computer Maintaining and Repairing

4 ELC724334
Systems and Networks Computer Systems and Networks

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 MODULE CONTENT

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Install and Configure Computer System

MODULE TITLE : Installing and Configuring Computer Systems

MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
This module covers the outcomes required in installing and configuring desktop and
workstation computers systems. It consists of competencies to assemble computer
hardware, install operating system and drivers for peripherals/devices, and install
application software as well as to conduct testing and documentation

NOMINAL DURATION:

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this module the trainees must be able to:
1. Assemble computer hardware
2. Prepare Installer
3. Install Operating System and drivers for peripheral/devices
4. Install application software
5. Conduct testing and documentation

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Unit assembly planned and prepared to ensure that safety measures,
policies and procedures followed, and that work is appropriately
sequenced in accordance with the industry standards
2. Materials necessary to complete the work identified and obtained in
accordance with established procedures and checked against systems
requirements
3. Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the installation
work obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked
for correct operation and safety
4. Computer hardware assembled in accordance with established
procedures and systems requirements.
5. Basic-input-output-system (BIOS) configuration performed in
accordance with hardware requirements.

LEARNING OUTCOME NO. 3

Install Operating System and drivers for peripheral/devices

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Contents:

1. OS Installation procedures
2. Device/drivers installation procedures
3. Drivers/software license agreement and update procedures
4. Identifying common symptoms and problems associated w/ each
devices

Assessment Criteria:

1. Operating System (OS) installed in accordance with established

installation procedure and to comply with end-user requirements.
2. Peripherals/devices drivers installed and configured in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions and/or OS installation procedures.
3. OS and drivers updates/patches accessed and installed in
accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and
requirements.
4. On-going checks of the quality of work are undertaken in accordance
with established procedures

Conditions:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Uninterrupted Power Supply

 PC/Desktop computer
 Operating System installer
 Device driver installer
 Appropriate utility programs
 Diagnostic software or programs
 Hand-outs/User’s manual

Assessment method:

 Direct observation
 Practical demonstration
 Oral and written exam

Learning Experiences
Learning Outcome NO. 3
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Install Operating System and Drivers for Peripheral/Devices
Learning Activities Special Instruction
1. Read Information Sheet 1.3-1
on Operating System (O.S.) In this learning outcome deals
installation procedures. with installing procedures of an
2. Compare answer with answer Operating System and device drivers.
key 1.3-1
3. Perform Job Sheet 1.3-1 on Go through the series of activities
how to install Operating System to gain the necessary information or
(O.S.) knowledge before doing the tasks in
4. Evaluate Performance using order for you to perform the proper way
Performance checklist 1.3-1. of installing Operating System and
device drivers.
5. Read Information Sheet 1.3-2
on Device/drivers installation The output of this learning
procedures outcome is one of the critical aspects of
6. Compare answer with your competency required for you to
answer key 1.3-2. complete the institutional competency
7. Perform Job Sheet 1.3-2 on evaluation package as unit of
how to install device/peripheral competencies of Computer Systems
drivers Servicing NC – II.
8. Evaluate Performance using
Performance checklist1 1.3-2. Your output shall serve as one of
9. Read Information Sheet 1.3-3 your portfolio for your Institutional
for drivers/Software license Competency Evaluation for Installing
agreement and update Operating System and device drivers.
procedures
10. Compare answer with your Feel free to show your output to
answer key 1.3-3. your trainee as you accomplish them
11. Perform Job Sheet 1.3-3 on for guidance and evaluation of your
how to install device/peripheral output.
drivers
12. Evaluate Performance using
Performance checklist 1.3-3.
13. Read Information Sheet 1.3-4
on identifying common
symptoms and problems
associated with each device.
14. Compare answer with your
answer key 1.3-4.
15. Perform Job Sheet 1.3-4 on
how to update device driver.
16. Evaluate Performance using
Performance checklist 1.3-4.
Information Sheet 1.3-1
(Operating System installation procedures)
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Learning Objectives:
After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to:

1. Discuss the different types and functions of Operating Systems.

2. Determine the process and/or the proper way of installing
Operating System, particularly Windows 7 Pro 32 bit.

Introduction:

An operating system is the most important software that runs on a

computer. You might be thinking, “OK, but what is software?” Software is
any set of instructions that performs some task on a computer. The
operating system performs many essential tasks for your computer.

It controls the memory needed for computer processes, manages disk

space, controls peripheral devices, and allows you to communicate with the
computer without knowing exactly how a computer works. Without an
operating system, a computer is useless.

The Operating System's Job

You've probably heard the phrase boot your computer, but do you
know what that means?

Booting is the process that occurs when you press the power button to turn
your computer on. At the end of at
process, the operating system loads
From this point, the operating system
begins to do its job of controlling the way
in which the computer functions. The
operating system is responsible for
managing the computer's hardware and
software resources.
Basically, the operating system serves as
the boss, or manager, and makes sure all
the various parts of the computer get
what they need.

When you use your personal computer, you may work on a Word document,
print an email, and have your Internet browser open for web surfing, all at
the same time. These three programs need attention from the central
processing unit (CPU) to do whatever task that you, the user, are telling it to
do.
These programs need memory and storage, and need to be able to send
messages to devices such as the mouse and the printer to accomplish these

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tasks. The operating system is responsible for handling these areas, as well
as processor and network management.

Types of Operating Systems

Within the broad family of operating systems, there are generally four types,
categorized based on the types of computers they control and the sort of
applications they support. The categories are:

 Real-time operating system (RTOS) - Real-time operating systems

are used to control machinery, scientific instruments and industrial
systems. An RTOS typically has very little user-interface capability,
and no end-user utilities, since the system will be a "sealed box" when
delivered for use. A very important part of an RTOS is managing the
resources of the computer so that a particular operation executes in
precisely the same amount of time, every time it occurs. In a complex
machine, having a part move more quickly just because system
resources are available may be just as catastrophic as having it not
move at all because the system is busy.

 Single-user, single task - As the name implies, this operating system
is designed to manage the computer so that one user can effectively
do one thing at a time. The Palm OS for Palm handheld computers is a
good example of a modern single-user, single-task operating system.

 Single-user, multi-tasking - This is the type of operating system most
people use on their desktop and laptop computers today. Microsoft's
Windows and Apple's MacOS platforms are both examples of operating
systems that will let a single user have several programs in operation
at the same time. For example, it's entirely possible for a Windows
user to be writing a note in a word processor while downloading a file
from the Internet while printing the text of an e-mail message.

 Multi-user - A multi-user operating system allows many different
users to take advantage of the computer's resources simultaneously.
The operating system must make sure that the requirements of the
various users are balanced, and that each of the programs they are
using has sufficient and separate resources so that a problem with
one user doesn't affect the entire community of users. Unix, VMS and
mainframe operating systems, such as MVS, are examples of multi-
user operating systems.

It's important to differentiate between multi-user operating systems and

single-user operating systems that support networking. Windows 2000 and
Novell Netware can each support hundreds or thousands of networked
users, but the operating systems themselves aren't true multi-user
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operating systems. The system administrator is the only "user" for
Windows 2000 or Netware. The network support and all of the remote user
logins the network enables are, in the overall plan of the operating system, a
program being run by the administrative user.

With the different types of operating systems in mind, it's time to look at the
basic functions provided by an operating system.

Computer Operating Systems

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Khulud Dwaibess sits at her
computer in her office in the West
Bank city of Bethlehem. Several
things happen when she boots up her
computer, but eventually the
operating system takes over.

When you turn on the power to a

computer, the first program that runs
is usually a set of instructions kept in
the computer's read-only memory
(ROM). This code examines the system hardware to make sure everything is
functioning properly. This power-on self test (POST) checks the CPU,
memory, and basic input-output systems (BIOS) for errors and stores the
result in a special memory location. Once the POST has successfully
completed, the software loaded in ROM (sometimes called the BIOS or
firmware) will begin to activate the computer's disk drives. In most modern
computers, when the computer activates the hard disk drive, it finds the
first piece of the operating system: the bootstrap loader.

The bootstrap loader is a small program that has a single function: It loads
the operating system into memory and allows it to begin operation. In the
most basic form, the bootstrap loader sets up the small driver programs that
interface with and control the various hardware subsystems of the
computer. It sets up the divisions of memory that hold the operating system,
user information and applications. It establishes the data structures that
will hold the myriad signals, flags and semaphores that are used to
communicate within and between the subsystems and applications of the
computer. Then it turns control of the computer over to the operating
system.

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The operating system's tasks, in the most general sense, fall into six
categories:

1. Processor management
2. Memory management
3. Device management
4. Storage management
5. Application interface
6. User interface

INSTALLING WINDOWS 7 PRO 32bit

Steps on how to install Windows7 Pro 32bit:

1. BIOS settings:
a. Insert/plug-in your bootable flash disk drive (USB disk)
installer of Windows 7 Professional 32bit, then turn-on your
PC.
b. Enter BIOS setup by pressing Delete key.
(NOTE: It depends on the manufacturer/brand of your
computer on how and what key to press in order to enter the
BIOS setup.)
c. Find and replace your “Boot device priority settings” or “the
First boot device option” with your USB flash drive.
d. Then, press F10 to save and exit the BIOS setup.
2. Press any key to boot from your USB flash drive.
3. Read and follow the wizard instruction to install Windows 7 pro
32bit.

4. Click Next.

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5. To continue…Click Install now

6. Select/Click on “Windows 7 Professional”, and then click Next

NOTE: As you can see, the Hard disk drive was “Unallocated
Space” it means that your hard drive was not yet
created/formatted, so you have to create at least two (2) partitions.
The first primary partition assign for your Windows Operating
System, and the second partition use for data files/backup.
7. Click on “New”, and then delete the total size of your hard drive,
then enter/type at least 50% of the total size of your hard drive for
your first primary disk partition, and then click Apply.

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8. To continue…Click OK.

9. Select “Unallocated Space”, then click “new”, and then click

Apply.

10. Select/Click the First Primary Partition, and then click Next.

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11. After installing all necessary files, your computer will restart
several times during installation.

12. Type a username, and then click Next.

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13. You can skip or type a password for your account, and then
click Next.

14. Click Skip to continue…

15. Select “Use recommended settings”…

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16. Select Time zone, then update “Date” and “Time”, and then click
Next.

17. Select Option “Work network”

18. After installing Network…Your computer will automatically

reboot for finishing the installation wizard.

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End of installation…
Note: Now, you may proceed to install the device drivers.

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 Self-Check 1.3-1

Multiple choice: Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer
sheet.

1. Software that controls the memory, manages disk space, and controls
peripheral devices.
a) RAM disk utility program
b) Application software
c) Operating System
d) Driver Pack Solution
2. An Operating System used to control machinery, scientific instruments
and industrial systems.
a) Single-user, multi-tasking
b) Multi-user
c) Single-user, single task
d) Real-time operating system
3. An Operating System designed to manage the computer so that one
user can effectively do one thing at a time.
a) Single-user, multi-tasking
b) Multi-user
c) Single-user, single task
d) Real-time operating system
4. This is the type of operating system most people use on their desktop
and laptop computers today.
a) Single-user, multi-tasking
b) Multi-user
c) Single-user, single task
d) Real-time operating system
5. An Operating system that allows many different users to take
advantage of the computer's resources simultaneously.
a) Single-user, multi-tasking
b) Multi-user
c) Single-user, single task
d) Real-time operating system

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 Answer key 1.3-1

1. C
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. B

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 TASK SHEET 1.3-1
Title : Installing (OS) Windows 7 Pro 32bit
Performance Objective: Given one set of working desktop computer and Windows
7 installer, you should be able to install the Operating
System in accordance with established installation
procedure and to comply with end-user requirements.
Supplies/Materials : WINDOWS 7 INSTALLER, CBLM/MODULE
Time : 1.5 hours
Equipment : UPS, DESKTOP COMPUTER
Steps/Procedure :
1. Turn-on your computer
2. Enter BIOS setup.
3. Set the first boot device to DVDROM or USB flask drive, wherein
your installer you use.
4. Then follow instruction, on your information 1.3-1 on how to install
Windows 7 Professional.
 Assessment Method: Direct observation

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 Performance Criteria Checklist 1.3-1

CRITERIA
YES NO
Did you…
1. Turn-on computer properly?
2. Enter the BIOS setup?
3. Set the First boot device to install OS?
4. Select the correct type of OS to install?
5. Create at least two primary disk partition?
6. Format your second partition as your backup disk?
7. Select the correct disk partition for your OS?
8. Give the username for your administrator account?
9. Use the recommended settings for updates?
10. Set the correct time zone and current system date & time?
11. Select the correct network settings based on the network’s
location?
12. Finish installing Windows 7 Professional?

Comments/Suggestions:

Trainer: _________________________________ Date: ______________

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 JOB SHEET 1.3-2
Title : Installing device driver using Driver Pack Solution ver.14.2
Performance Objective: Given one set of working desktop computer and Utility
disk installer, you should be able to install the
missing driver for the devices that are connected to
your computer in accordance with standard
installation procedure and to comply with end-user
requirements.
Supplies/Materials : Driver installer, CBLM/MODULE
Time : 1.5 hours
Equipment : UPS, DESKTOP COMPUTER
Steps/Procedure :
1. Turn-on your computer
2. Insert your DriverPackSolution14.2 installer
3. Run the DriverPackSolution.exe
4. Check and install all missing drivers on the list.
5. Restart your computer
6. Open and check the device manager
 Assessment Method: Direct observation

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 Performance Criteria Checklist 1.3-2

CRITERIA
YES NO
Did you…
1. Turn-on computer properly?
2. Used the utility disk for installing missing drivers?
3. Followed the installation procedures/wizard?
4. Evaluated the result of the installing missing drivers?
5. Resolved the confilict in your device driver?
6. Checked the performance of your devices after installing their
recommended installed drivers?

Comments/Suggestions:

Trainer: _________________________________ Date: ______________

References:

 https://www.tutorialspoint.com
 https://www.techopedia.com
 http://computer.howstuffworks.com
 Microsoft ® Encarta Encyclopedia ® 2009. © 1993-2008

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