Comprehensive Guide to Computer System Assembly and Testing: Report

This report provides a comprehensive guide to assembling and testing computer systems, covering various aspects from hardware components to software installation and maintenance. It begins with an introduction to computer systems, their functions, and an imaginary scenario to illustrate practical applications. The report details the components of a computer system, including input and output devices, secondary storage, processors, and primary storage. It then outlines the step-by-step process of assembling a computer, including attaching the processor, mounting the motherboard, connecting the power supply, installing RAM, and installing the cooling unit. Furthermore, the report explains how to install an operating system (Windows 10) and Microsoft Office. A crucial part of the report is the computer system test document, which includes objectives, test planning, and the test environment. It also highlights routine maintenance practices such as hardware cleanup, monitor cleaning, and operating system updates. Overall, the report offers a practical and informative guide for anyone interested in understanding and working with computer systems.

Assembling and testing a computer system
Abstract
A computer is a combination of hardware and software. Sometimes, people who use
computers don't even know what the computer parts are. But knowing the components of a
computer is a must. To run a computer, there must be an operating system. Cloning a computer
system is essential in the field of computing. The resources of a computer system include
processors, memory, files, and I/O devices. Nowadays, the use of computer systems has
increased rapidly. Currently, various types of computers with different capacities and prices can
be on the market. But nowadays, most people prefer to assemble the computer system
according to their needs without buying a new computer. I see the main reason for that is that
they can get the things they need of good quality. Various platforms were researched to make
this report. Information about how to assemble and test a computer system has presented in
this report.
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Table of Content
1. Assembling and testing a computer system……………………………………………………………………2
2. Abstract………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
3. Table of Content.………………………….………………………………………………………………………………..4
4. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
5. The Function of computer systems in different environments…………………………………………
6
5.1. Imaginary Scenario……………………………………………………………………………………………..6
5.2. Components of Computer System…………………………………………………………….…………
6
5.3. How to Assemble a
Computer? ..............................................................................7
5.4. How to Install an Operating System? ………………………………………………………………… 9
5.5. How to Install Microsoft Office? ……………………………………………………………………… 13
6. The Computer system test document……….………………………………………………………………… 14
6.1. Objectives of the test document……………………………………………………………………….14
6.2. Test planning…………………………………………………………………………………………………….14
6.3. Test environment……………………………………………………………………………………………..
15
7. Routine maintenance of the computer system………………………………………………………………
15
8. Recommended potential enhancements for the computer system………………………..…….17
9. Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………18
10. References……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………19
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Introduction
Computers in modern society have touched our daily lives and the way we work, study
or play. In this current situation, it is almost impossible for a person to spend a single day
without a computer. There are different types of computers in the market, but people mainly
use desktop computers. The main reason is that we can create as we want. Assembling a
computer system provides great satisfaction to the user and is also beneficial. In the same way,
you can get a new experience.
A computer system that we can use consists of both hardware and software. The
computer system must be directed to perform various user-specified operations. In such cases,
the computer system needs a program that controls the computer hardware. These are called
software. Different computer systems include mainframe computers, supercomputers,
microcomputers, and minicomputers. A mainframe computer is a giant computer that is a
powerhouse. It has a massive memory and high-speed processing power. Often such large
computers are used for large business, scientific or military applications, and it can store large
amounts of data and perform many complex processes.
The computer hardware of a computer includes the central processing unit (CPU), input
devices, output devices, and network equipment. In this report I have discussed the assembly
and testing of computer systems. How to improve system speed and other possible steps for
improvement are discussed.
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The Function of computer systems in different environments
Imaginary scenario
You are an IT technician in a company. The company started its operations in 2018 and has
been developing very rapidly. The company is planning to conduct a training program on how
to assemble and test a computer system. So the company manager has asked you to explain
how to assemble and test a computer system. The company manager has also asked you to
make a report on the training program.
Components of Computer System
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By the above image we can see the parts of a computer.The hardware of a computer consists of
4 main types. Those types and their related components are as follows.
 Input Devices –Here data/ information input is done. Devices like keyboard and mouse
are mainly used for this.
 Output Devices – Here the information we need is given as an output. Monitor and
Speakers are mainly used for this.
 Secondary Storage Devices - A secondary storage device is any non-volatile storage
device internal or external to the computer. It can be any storage device that supports
permanent data storage.This includes Hard Disk Drive (HDD), CD/DVD drive, SSD etc.
 Processor and Primary Storage Devices - Primary storage, also known as main storage or
memory. This is the main area of a computer where data is stored for quick access to
the computer's processor. Nowadays, most computers use random access memory
(RAM) or simply memory instead of HDD. It allows accessing data very fast. A CPU has 3
main parts. They are Primary Storage, Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) and Control Unit.
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Apart from computer hardware, it is essential to have good knowledge about computer
software. To use a computer, it has to use an operating system to connect the computer and
the user. We have to install the necessary software according to our needs. This report
contains how to install an operating system and how to install the most used Microsoft office
package.
How to Assemble a Computer?
The image above shows some of the equipment needed to set up a computer system.
Among them are tools like Screwdriver, Wire cutter and strippers, Needle-nosed pliers’ small
flashlight, Unity knife, Small container to hold screws, Heat sink compound, Adjustable wrench,
Grounding strap.
Assembling the computer system begins with attaching the processor to the processor
socket on the motherboard. In order to perform the process correctly, you do not need to
apply any force. The next step in assembly is to mount the motherboard vertically in the tower
case.
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From the above image, the next step in this process is to connect the power supply.
The above image shows the installation of a RAM in the computer system. RAM is called
random access memory. In RAM, memories are stored in pins. As the GB of RAM increases, the
speed of the computer system increases. Ram is Connected to the motherboard.
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This image shows the installation of the cooling unit in the computer system. The
purpose of this section is to cool down the computer system.At the end of this process the
external devices should be connected to the CPU in its appropriate socket.
How to Install an Operating System?
After the computer is assembled, an operating system must be installed to work on it.
Here I discuss how to install Windows 10 operating systems.
First, we need to insert a bootable pen drive to install an operating system. After that,
you need to restart the computer. While it shows to select boot device, Select the device.
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A window will appear, as shown in the image above. It shows language, time and
country format, and keyboard to choose. Give them the required answers and press next. Then
you will see the screen to install as shown below.
Click Install. After that, we need to use the product key to activate windows, as shown below.
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The license terms are displayed as shown in the image below. You cannot move forward
without accepting the terms. So you accept the terms and click next.
And then,You will get options to choose for your installation type. It can be seen in a
window as, shown in the image below.
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Then select the driver to be installed as shown in the image below.
After selecting the drive, you need to format it as shown in the image below.
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Then it will start installing and restart as in the image below.
You need to select an operating system. There I select windows 10. After that Create an
account for the computer and the installation will be completed.
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