Assessment 7.3 Installing Graphics card, Network card and RAM

Install graphics card

Install video

Reasons for upgrading Graphics card

Installing a new graphics card will enhance the video quality of the PC. This is better for watching videos or playing games on the PC.

Graphics card Specifications

Name: AMD  Radeon HD 6450

    RAM: 1 GB

Driver version: 6.14.10.7270

Workstation No/ID: N1

Type and Serial No:  Nova tech  BB16104C

Hardware Details: Intel Celeron CPU G180 2.7 GHz 3.15 GB RAM 465 GB HDD XP Pro

Task

Task description: We had to put a new graphics card into the computer to make sure the Pc worked correctly

Description of any faults or error messages encountered (if none write N/A) N/A

  

Solution to task and/or faults encountered

Describe the settings, commands used and actions taken: Make sure workplace is clean and tidy and made sure I had everything I needed Check how much RAM your computer has Take plugs out of the socket Put on anti-static wrist strap Take all cables out the back of the PC take the back off the PC take the front off the PC take the disk drive out Check RAM slot When you hear a click  the RAM is in Take 1 of the metal slots off so you can insert your graphics card Install graphics card gently/slowly Put disk drive in Put PC  back together Put cables into the back of the Pc put the Antennas into the back of the Pc took off anti-static wrist strap Turn PC on I ran dx diag to make sure the GPU was working correctly Take the CD-ROM out of the packet and put it in the disk tray Follow the on screen introductions The GPU and its Driver are now installed properly on the system.

Testing

Describe all final testing procedures carried out and their results. Ran Dx Diag to find anything that was wrong with the PC

Comments

Comment on any further information

Safety

Comment on any further information ·         Used Anti-Static wrist strap ·         Anti-static mat ·         Checked for any signs of damage done to the cables or to the components

I certify that safe working practices were correctly observed

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Network card and RAM Installation

Install video

Reasons for Upgrading Network card

Before the installation you could not access the internet but by using the network card you can connect to nearby routers without having to use a cable.

 Network card Specifications

Make: TP-Link

Model No.: TL – WN951N

Speed: 300 Mbps 2.4 GHz

S/N: 131A3700474

Workstation No/ID:  A08310

Type and Serial No:  Power mate NEC VL4flex

Hardware Details:  Windows XP Professional Celeron CPU 2.80 GHz 248 MB RAM 40 GB HDD

Task

Task description:   I had to put a put a new network card into the Pc

Description of any faults or error messages encountered (if none write N/A) N/A

Solution to task and/or faults encountered

Describe the settings, commands used and actions taken I made sure the workplace is clean and tidy Turned on PC and ran dx diag I made sure that there was no damage box the network card was in I made sure that were was no damage done to any of the system cables Put on Anti-static wrist strap Shut down the PC and took all cables out the back Took  PC apart I checked to see which PCI port the network card went into then I unscrewed the relevant  back plate I made sure that I held the network card by the corners I inserted the network card gently so the grooves and the PCI port match up I made sure the network card was secure by screwing it into the case Put everything back together I plugged in all the cables I then took off my anti-static wrist strap I ran dx diag to make sure the network card was installed properly Took the CD-ROM out of the packet and placed it in the disk tray The Network Card and its Driver are now installed properly on the system.

Testing

Describe all final testing procedures carried out and their results. I ran a dx diag test to confirm that the installation of the  network card was a success

Comments

Comment on any further information

Safety

Comment on any further information ·         I wore an Anti-static wrist strap ·         Anti-static mat ·

I certify that safe working practices were correctly observed

Candidate signature: Jake Swan	Date:8/1/15
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RAM

Reasons for upgrading RAM

    I upgraded the RAM because before the install the computer was slow and was sometimes not even responding. But due to the RAM upgrade both the performance and system speed were boosted.

RAM Specification

                RAM x2

Make:

Memory: 380Mb

S/N: ZG1212002414

                 

Workstation No/ID: A08310

Type and Serial No:  Power mate NEC VL4flex

Hardware Details:   Hardware Details: Windows XP Professional Celeron CPU 2.80 GHz 248 MB RAM 40 GB HDD

Task

Task description: I had to install an extra bit of RAM

Description of any faults or error messages encountered (if none write N/A) N/A

Solution to task and/or faults encountered

Describe the settings, commands used and actions taken Make sure your workplace is clean and tidy and that you everything you need to complete the task I checked if there was any damage done to the RAM packaging I checked if there was any noticeable signs of damage done to any of the System cables Put on Anti-static wrist strap to avoid electrostatic discharge I turned off the PC then took all the cables out of the sockets and out the back of the Pc I   then started to take the PC apart First I removed the top panel so I could see all  the components inside the Pc I    then took the front of the PC off ,then I removed the disk drive so I could see the motherboard Insert the RAM into the slot until you hear the sides of the port click Put PC back together Plug all of  the cables into the back of the Pc I   took off my anti-static wrist strap I started up the PC and ran dx diag to make sure that the installation was successful I then checked if the amount of RAM in the PC had changed

Testing

Describe all final testing procedures carried out and their results. I ran dx diag to confirm that the RAM was installed I also checked system information to confirm the installation

Comments

Comment on any further information

Safety

Comment on any further information ·         Put on Anti-static wrist strap ·         Anti-static mat

I certify that safe working practices were correctly observed

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It is a lot cheaper to buy all the components and put the PC together yourself rather than  buying all the components in a ready made package. 

Separate components £115.72