| course | mod | topic | first name | date completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIT-115 | wk. 2 | Hardware dissection |
Computer Dissection
Complete the following tasks as you dissect your PC
Motherboard Ports and slots
Ports allow computer components to be easily connected to one another. Visit the websote connector.pinoutguide.com which lists hundreds of known ports and their names/manufacturers. In the space below, create a TABLE of the ports on your computer's motherboard. Your table should have the following columns: 1) port name 2) Numberof pins 3) Still used on modern computers? 4) Input, output, or both
Component Upgrades
This is an OLD computer! We want to choose THREE components to upgrade. Load the website pcpartpicker.com which allows you to browse nearly all available parts for PC builders. Then complete the following table:
| Component name | Current specification & Manufacturer | New component specs | Expected improvement in performance: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
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| 2. |
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Boot sequence
Do some internet research: What core checks does a computer carry out during its boot process? What component guides this process?
Test Boot!
Wire up your computer and try booting it with a monitor connected. Describe the results of your test: was the boot successful? If not, what error codes were given? What would need to be fixed?