CIS 50: Computing and Information Technology
Computer Components (Part 1)At the end of this assignment, you will:Explore the system properties of your computer systemExplore the device manager of your computer systemExplore the hard disk properties of your computer systemTHERE WILL BE ONE (1) PRINTOUTS/FILES TO SUBMIT FOR CREDIT:Choose one of the following to complete:Assignment #1a (PC)— your_name_PC_hardware_part1.doc - MS Word document that shows 3 printscreensAssignment #1b (MAC)— your_name__MAC_hardware_part1.doc - MS Word document Submit assignments via Blackboard: Click on the Assignments button, click on the link: Submit Assignments: SUBMIT YOUR ANSWERS: HWx and SBx, Click on link: HW3a: Part I and Part II. NOTE: you must submit BOTH files at the same time.Inside Your Computer - PCGet All the Details on the Hardware Inside Your PCWhat kind of computer setup do you have? What are the components of the computers in the computer lab (building 800, room 803)? Do you know all the options available and what is the function of the different components of your system? In chapter 2, you will review the computer’s basic parts. You should know some details about your PC’s innards. For example; If you could open the case of your computer;How many expansion slots are available? What cards are installed in your expansion slots?Which CPU do you have?How much memory is installed?How large is your hard drive? Which vendor?Using your own personal computer or any computer in the computer lab (building 800, room 803), find the following information.Assignment #1a: Inside Your PC ComputerSTEP 1: First create a MSWord document (MS Word will create a smaller file than WordPad), name the document file your_name_PC_hardware_part1.doc. In the contents of that document, typeSTEP 2: Profile your computer Windows 7 Operating System: Click Start, Right-click Computer, select properties20231108255000STEP 3: System Properties41021040195500Windows 7 Operating System: Listed are your processor’s make and speed, plus the amount of RAM in your system. Look at the information in the View basic information about your computer screen.What Operating System are you running? What Version?What is the speed of your CPU? How much RAM do you have?Select the "Computer Name" tab. What is the name of your computer? DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING !! We are just looking.Make a PrintScreen#1 of the System Properties screen and paste the screen image into your your_name_PC_hardware_part1.doc document. Save your document.Windows 8 or Windows 10 users, see websites: OR OR 10: STEP 4: Device Manager01397000Windows 7 Operating System: From the View Basic Information About Your Computer screen, click the Device Manager link on the leftOn this screen you will find information covering pretty much all the devices – inside and out – that are attached to your PC and require a driver, including your display, DVD and CD drives, and network adapter.Clicking your mouse on the + or - will expand or collapse the menus allowing you to see all the hardware installed on your computer. Double click on any of the items to open another screen of specific information. Take a look around, BUT MAKE NO CHANGES. Select the "Cancel" button to back out of where ever you are exploring and return to your desktop. Close all open windows.Make a PrintScreen#2 of the Device Manager screen and paste the screen image into your your_name_PC_hardware_part1.doc document. Save your document.Windows 8 or Windows 10 users, see websites: OR ORWindows 10: 35661605778500STEP 5: Hard Disk PropertiesWindows 7 Operating System: To determine your hard drive capacity, right-click the Local Disk (C:) drive icon and select PropertiesYou should see how much space you have used and how much hard disk space is available. Make a PrintScreen#3 of the Disk Properties screen and paste the screen image into your your_name_PC_hardware_part1.doc document. Save your document, just to be safeFeeling adventurous, explore the Tools, do you have Sharing enabled? Do you have disk quotas? You may see a security tab instead.Windows 8 or Windows 10 users, see websites: 35375858191500MSINFO32.exe – System InformationWindows 7/8/10 Operating System (Start type msinfo32.exe) or search. For msinfo32.exeYou can get a simple yet thorough report with free utility programs. Belarc Advisor v7.0m program (available for PC and MAC), website: Inside Your Computer - MACGet All the Details on the Hardware Inside Your MACWhat kind of computer setup do you have? What are the components of the computers in the computer lab (building 800, room 803)? Do you know all the options available and what is the function of the different components of your system? In Concepts 2: Hardware, you will review the computer’s basic parts. Assignment #1b: Inside Your MAC ComputerSTEP 1: First create a MSWord document, name the document file your_name_MAC_hardware_part1.doc. In the contents of that document, type: - Your name, today’s date, CIS 50- Copy and paste system information and storage informationWhen done, you are going to submit the file via Blackboard: Assignments, SUBMIT Assignments: SUBMIT YOUR ANSWERS: HWx and SBx, HW3a – Part 1 and Part 2 ................
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