TLE CSS - 10

Name: ______________________________________ Date: ____________________

Grade: ______________________________________ Section: ___________________

INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING

Quarter: 3 Week: 2-3 SSLM No. __2__ ELC(s): COMPUTER SYSTEM
ELC Code: TLE_IACSS9-12ICCS-IIa-k
⮚ Objective: Install drivers for peripherals/devices
⮚ Title of Textbook/LM to Study: Computer Hardware Servicing Learner’s Module
⮚ Chapter: ___ Pages:__ Topic: LO1: Install peripherals/devices in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.

Now that you successfully installed the operating system, you’ll need to configure the devices
such as Video Cards, Network Interface Cards, Sound Cards, etc by installing the device drivers of
each. In many cases, if Windows recognizes the device, drivers will be installed automatically. In some
cases, generic drivers are installed so that the devices will work properly.

Device Driver

A device driver is a particular form of software application that is designed to enable interaction
with hardware devices. Without the required device driver, the corresponding hardware device fails to
work.
A device driver usually communicates with the hardware by means of the communications
subsystem or computer bus to which the hardware is connected. Device drivers are operating system-
specific and hardware-dependent. A device driver acts as a translator between the hardware device
and the programs or operating systems that use it.
A device driver may also be called a software driver.
Drivers are small software programs that help the operating system use or “drive” the device.
Whenever a device doesn’t work properly, ask if the proper driver has been installed.
The procedures listed below describe how to obtain and install drivers for hardware devices on a
Microsoft Windows 2000-based computer.
Step 1: Determine the Hardware Manufacturer

If you do not know the manufacturer of the device for which you want to install the driver, follow these
steps to determine the manufacturer:

1. On the desktop, right-click My Computer, and then click Manage.

Figure 1. Manage My Computer

2. Under System Tools, click Device Manager. The devices that are installed on
the computer are listed in the right pane.

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In the right pane, expand the category 2. Device
of the device Manager
that you want to configure. For
example, expand Display adapters.

NOTE: The device may be listed under other devices.

 Expanded Device Category

4. Right-click the device for which you want to install the driver, and then click
Properties.

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Figure 4. Device Properties

 5. Click the General tab. Make a note of the manufacturer and model of the
device.

Figure 5. General Tab

6. Click Cancel, and then quit Computer Management.

NOTE: If the device is not displayed in Device Manager, or

the device is listed as an "Unknown device," contact the
computer or device manufacturer to obtain more information
about the device.

Step 2: Obtain the Driver

To obtain the latest driver, use the following list of possible sources for the driver, in the
order in which they are presented.

✔ Original Computer Manufacturer

If the device was installed by your computer manufacturer, contact the manufacturer of your
computer to find out how to obtain, download, and install the latest drivers for the device.

✔ Device Manufacturer
Contact the manufacturer of the device to inquire about how to obtain, download, and install the
latest drivers for the device.

✔ Chipset Manufacturer
Contact the chipset manufacturer of the device to find out how to obtain, download, and install
the latest drivers for the device. It is best to first contact the manufacturer of the device for the
drivers before you contact the chipset manufacturer.

For example, if your display adapter uses a NVIDIA chipset, first contact the manufacturer of
the display adapter. If you cannot contact the display adapter manufacturer or if the
manufacturer does not have a driver, contact NVIDIA.
 Some examples of chipset manufacturers (and their Web sites) include:
● NVIDIA (display adapters)
● PCTEL, Inc. (modems)

✔ Installation CD or Floppy Disks

If you have the original driver CD or floppy disks that were included with the computer or
device, and if no other source for the drivers is available,use the original driver that is
included with the computer or device.

NOTE: Whenever possible, try to first contact the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM),
device manufacturer, or chipset manufacturer to obtain the latest version of the driver.

Step 3: Install the Driver

● The driver files that you download from the OEM, device manufacturer, or chipset
manufacturer differ depending on how the driver is packaged by the manufacturer.
● If the file is an executable program, run the program to extract the files. If the file is in .zip
format, you can use a third-party utility such as WinZip to extract the files. For more information
about how to extract the driver files, see the instructions that are provided by the manufacturer of
the driver.
● The driver may use a setup program. The driver package may contain raw driver files, or it
may contain only raw driver files. Some examples include .inf files, and .sys files. To install the
driver, use one of the following methods as appropriate to your situation.

 Driver with a Setup or Installation Program

If the driver uses a setup or installation program, run the program to install the driver. For
more information about how to do this, see the documentation or contact the driver manufacturer.

Device Is Displayed in Device Manager

1. On the desktop, right-click My Computer, and then click Manage.
2. Under System Tools, click Device Manager. The devices that are installed on the computer
are listed in the right pane.
3. Expand the category of the device that you want to configure. For example, expand
Modems. NOTE: The device may be listed under other devices.
4. Right-click the device for which you want to install the driver, and then click Properties.
NOTE: The device may be displayed as Unknown device, or as a generic device.
5. Click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. The Upgrade Device Driver wizard starts.
 6. Click Next.
7. Do one of the following:
✔ Click Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended),
and then click Next. -or-
✔ Click Display a list of the known devices for this device so that I can choose
a specific driver, and then click Next. Click Have Disk, click Browse, locate the
.inf files that you downloaded in Step 2: Obtain the Driver, click an .inf file, and
then click Open.

8. Follow the wizard instructions to install the driver.

9. Restart the computer.

Device Is Not Displayed in Device Manager

Use the Add New Hardware wizard in Control Panel to install drivers for non-Plug and Play
devices. You may have to use this method to install certain modems, serial ports, or printer ports.
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add/Remove Hardware.
3. Click Next.
4. Click Add/Troubleshoot a device, and then click Next.
5. Do one of the following:
✔ Click Yes, search for new hardware, and then click Next.
-or-
✔ Click No, I want to select the hardware from a list, and then
click Next.
6. Follow the wizard instructions to install the driver.
7. Restart the computer.

Directions: Read the statements carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and
FALSE if you think the answer is wrong in the space provided before the number.

_______1. Device is displayed in Device Manager.

_______2. On the desktop, right-click Recycle Bin, and then click Manage.
_______3. Under System Tools, click Device Manager. The devices that are installed on the
computer are listed in the right pane.
_______4. Expand the category of the device that you want to configure.
_______5. Right-click the device for which you want to install the driver, and then click
Properties.
_______6. Click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. The Upgrade Device Driver
wizard starts.
_______7. Click Next.
_______8. Click Display a list of the known devices for this device so that I can choose a
specific driver, and then click Next.
_______9. Follow the wizard instructions to install the driver.
_______10. Shut down the computer.
Activity 1. Installing Device Drivers
Material: Installation CD
Directions: Assume, you are given an installation CD, perform installation of a device driver.
Write your answers on a separate bond-paper with A4 size. This will be compiled with your
portfolio.

Sequence the steps in installation of driver in accordance with the established procedures thru
the Performance Score Card (Rubrics).

Directions: Complete the sentences below.

I have learned that _______________________________________________________

I have realized that ____________________________________________________

I will apply _____________________________________________________________

Rubrics

PERFORMANCE SCORE CARD

Rubri
cs
Adherence to 20- executed 15 – 10 - 5–
the Procedure all the executed executed executed
executing against procedures most of the some of the fair of the of
a correctly and procedures procedures the
defined set of systematically correctly and correctly and procedures
standards in a systematicall systematicall correctly
particular way, even y y and
when it's possible that systematica
alternative approaches lly
could achieve the same
result.
Workmanship 20– 15 10- 5-
quality of a displayed -displayed displayed displayed
handmade object very high high skills average fair skills in
that is skillfully skills in in skills in achieving
crafted. achieving achieving achieving desired
desired desired desired result
 result result result
Total 5
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⮚ TLE Self Learning Module Computer System Servicing. MODULE 3:
INSTALL COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS
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