Background:
This lab will help you become familiar with the basic peripheral components of a PC computer system and their connections including network attachment. You will also examine the internal PC configuration and identify major components. You will observe the boot process for the Windows operating system and use the Control panel to find out information about the PC. Knowing the components of a PC is valuable when troubleshooting and is important to your success in the networking field. For some of you, this lab will be a review.
Tools / Preparation:
This is a hands-on lab. Before you begin, the instructor or lab assistant should have a typical desktop Pentium-based PC available with all peripherals such as keyboard, monitor, mouse, speakers or head phones, a network interface card (NIC) and network cable. The system unit cover should be removed or tools provided to remove it. You may work individually or in teams. In addition, the instructor needs to identify the location of the A+ or PC hardware training materials for the students.
