MODULE4

Binalatongan Community College
Brgy. Ilang San Carlos City, Pangasinan
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)
LEARNING MODULE
Module No. 4
Subject Code : ELEC1

Subject Description : IT ELECTIVE 1
Term : 1st Semester 2023-2024
I. Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this module, the students will be able to:

 Understand the steps in disassembling and assembling a System Unit.
 To identify the configuration of BIOS and POST .
II. Learning Outcomes:

 Apply knowledge in configuring BIOS and POST.
 Apply the knowledge in disassemble and assemble of system unit
III. Learning Resources:

1. Required Learning Resources
 Learning Module Copy
 Face to face discussion
IV. Tasks to Complete:
 Read and understand the Module content.
V. Module Content
Welcome to IT ELECTIVE 1 (Computer Repair and Maintenance). In this class, we are going to
learn the following.
 Assembling & Disassembling a System Unit

 BIOS and POST configuration
Assembling & Disassembling a System Unit
The foundation of repairing a computer unit is you know how to assemble and
disassemble a computer unit. Most important things to practice to assemble and
disassemble a computer is to take inventory, make space and safety, make time, prepare your
tools and check your health condition.
Steps in Disassembling a System Unit

1. Position the system unit

backward and lay it down
and remove the screw and
cover.
2. Disconnect all wirings

connected to each device.
1. SATA cable
2. Power Connector
3. USB headers
4. Audio connector
5. Fpanel connectors
6. ATX 12v
ATX 12v
Power connector
Audio connector
USB headers
Fpanel connectors
See to it that all wirings are

removed and cleared.
3. Remove the screw of

the hard disk and carry the
hard disk carefully.

power supply. Pull the
power supply upward.

the motherboard. Pull the
motherboard upward.
6. Remove the memory.

7. Remove the heatsink.

and remove the cpu fan
connector.
8. Remove the processor.
9. Remove the CMOS

battery.
Disassembled parts.
Steps in Assembling a System Unit

1. Insert the CMOS
battery.
2. Install the processor.

(find the direction of the
processor and lock the pin
of cpu socket)
3. Install the the heatsink

and insert cpu fan
connector.
4. Install the memory.

5. Install the fpanel

connector.
1. power switch
2. reset switch
3. power led
4. hdd led
reset switch
power led
hdd led
6. Install the usb headers.
7. Install the audio

connector.
8. Install the motherboard.

(fasten the screw)
9. Install the power

supply.
10. Install the hard disk.

11. Install the connectors

and wirings.
1. power connector
2. ATX 12v
3. SATA cable
ATX 12v
SATA cable
12. Fasten the screw of

cover.
Try to switch it on for

checking….
BIOS AND POST CONFIGURATION

BIOS(basic input/output system) – is the program a personal computer’s
microprocessor uses to get the computer system started after you turn it on. It also manages
data flow between the computer’s operating system and attached devices susch as the hard
disk, video adapter, keyboard, mouse and printer.
When BIOS boots up (starts up) your computer, it first determines whether all of the
attachments are in place and operational and then it loads the operating system (or key parts
of it into your computer’s random access memory (RAM) from your hard disk or diskette drive.
 It is located on a chip on the

motherboard inside of a computer
and is designed to be protected
from disk failure.
 If you need to reload BIOS, you

can press red button on your
motherboard or you can pull out
motherboard’s battery.
Difference betweeen BIOS and CMOS- the main difference between BIOS and
CMOS is that the BIOS is a firmware that performs harware initialization when boooting up the
computer and provides runtime services for OS and other programs while the CMOS is a
special memory chip that stores and retains the BIOS configuration settings.
How to enter? Basically it depends on your PC.
 Common keys:
Del;
F1;
F2;
F10;
Esc;
Ctrl+Alt+Esc.
Main Function. One of the main functions of the BIOS is to give instructions for the Power-
On Self Test (POST). This self test ensures that the computer has all of the necessary parts
and functionality needed to successfully start itself, such as use of memory and a keyboard
and other components.
Main Settings - Based on the

name, in this chapter there are the
main BIOS settings to the processor,
the amount of installed memory,
including the time and date, disk drive
application parameters and general
system information (BIOS version,
processor model, installed memory
size)
Advanced Settings. Configuration

information for the advanced chipset
control, mode of SATA, power on boot
beep and battery low alarm beep
Security settings - The BIOS Security

screens enable you to set or change
the supervisor and user passwords.
Boot Settings - Already from the title

it is clear that this section is responsible
for configuring the boot parameters of
the computer. The BIOS Boot screens
enable you to configure the boot device
priority
Save & Exit - The BIOS Exit options

enable you to save changes and exit,
discard changes and exit, discard
changes, or load optimal defaults. The
following figure shows the BIOS Exit
Options (Save Changes and Exit)
screen.
POST(Power On Self Test)

it is a diagnostic program built into the computer’s hardware and run my BIOS that
tests different hardware components before the computer boots up. The POST process is run
on both windows and macintosh computers. While the exact tests performed may vary
between machines, most POST sequences check the vital hardware components, such as the
power supply, RAM, and system bus. If any of these tests fail, the POST process will return an
error message. This message may be displayed on the screen or may be output in the form of
beeps or blinking lights. The most common type of POST error is a memory error. This can be
caused by one or more bad memory modules or a memory chip that is loose or not fully
seated. If the post process fails on your computer, you may need to check your computer's
manual to see what the error code means. If it is a memory error, you may be able to fix the
problem by removing, reinstalling, or replacing the bad memory module. If the error is caused
by another component, you may need to have your computer serviced by an authorized
technician. The POST process runs quickly at the beginning of the boot sequence before the
operating system loads. Therefore, you most likely will not notice it unless there is an error. If
the POST process finishes without encountering any errors, your computer will boot up
normally.

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Binalatongan Community College

Brgy. Ilang San Carlos City, Pangasinan

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)

Subject Code : ELEC1

Upon completion of this module, the students will be able to:

II. Learning Outcomes:

III. Learning Resources:

IV. Tasks to Complete:

 Read and understand the Module content.

 Assembling & Disassembling a System Unit

Assembling & Disassembling a System Unit

Steps in Disassembling a System Unit

1. Position the system unit

2. Disconnect all wirings

See to it that all wirings are

3. Remove the screw of

4. Remove the screw of

5. Remove the screw of

6. Remove the memory.

7. Remove the heatsink.

8. Remove the processor.

9. Remove the CMOS

Steps in Assembling a System Unit

2. Install the processor.

3. Install the the heatsink

4. Install the memory.

5. Install the fpanel

6. Install the usb headers.

7. Install the audio

8. Install the motherboard.

9. Install the power

10. Install the hard disk.

11. Install the connectors

12. Fasten the screw of

Try to switch it on for

BIOS AND POST CONFIGURATION

 It is located on a chip on the

 If you need to reload BIOS, you

How to enter? Basically it depends on your PC.

Main Settings - Based on the

Advanced Settings. Configuration

Security settings - The BIOS Security

Boot Settings - Already from the title

Save & Exit - The BIOS Exit options

POST(Power On Self Test)

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