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SEMESTER 2 2013/2014

PLT 108 - ENGINEERING SKILLS IIMODULE : COMPUTER

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CO3 : Ability to apply and construct the basic skills and standard practicedof computer assembly and networking

SUBJECT: ENGINEERING SKILLS II

FAKULTI TEKNOLOGI KEJURUTERAANPLT 108

Prepared by MOHD ANNUAR BIN MOHD ISA 2013/2014

W I N D O W S & F O R M A T T I N G P a g e | 2

Copyright of School of Electrical System Engineering, UniMAP | 2013 ©

CORE DESCRIPTIONStudents will learn necessary competencies for an entry-level IT professional including

formatting, windows and drivers installation & troubleshooting.

OBJECTIVES

To be able to perform partition and format hard drive

To be able to perform clean and upgrade installation of operating systems.

1. INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEM(OS)

An OS is a program which acts as an interface between computer system users and the

computer hardware. It provides a user-friendly environment in which a user may easily

develop and execute programs. Otherwise, hardware knowledge would be mandatory for

computer programming. So, it can be said that an OS hides the complexity of hardware

from uninterested users.

In general, a computer system has some resources which may be utilized to solve a

problem such as memory, processors, i/o devices, file system as so on. The OS manages

these resources and allocates them to specific programs and users. An OS provides

services for:

Processor Management

Memory Management

File Management

Device Management

Concurrency Control

Figure 1.1 Hardware-software interaction through OS





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services for:


Memory Management

File Management

Device Management

Concurrency Control






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services for:


Memory Management

File Management

Device Management

Concurrency Control




Based on Figure 1.1, OS is used as predefined library for hardware-software interaction.

This is why, system programs apply to the installed OS since they cannot reach hardware

directly.

The most popular operating systems today include versions of Microsoft Windows (like

Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP), Apple's Mac OS, and flavors

of the open source operating system Linux.

2. WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM

Windows OS is the most widely used operating system for desktop and laptop computers.

Developed by Microsoft, Windows primarily runs on x86-based computers (the ubiquitous

PC), although versions have run on Intel's 64-bit Itanium CPUs. Windows provides a

graphical user interface and desktop environment in which applications are displayed in

resizable, movable windows on screen.

The first version of Windows introduced in 1985 is the "MS-DOS Executive," which was a

DOS application that ran applications in side-by-side windows. It barely made a dent in the

market. Since then, Microsoft continue to upgrade and release multiple version of

Windows notably Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7

and newly released Windows 8.

3. PREPARATION : BEFORE WE BEGIN

In order to perform windows installation and basic networking, you need to make sure you

obtained all the following:

I. A workstation (Complete PC)

II. Windows XP Installation CD

III. Acer Veriton 7600G Driver & Utilities Installation CD

IV. Microsoft Office 2007 (optional)

V. Switch or Hub

VI. Straight-through network cable

VII. Crossover network cable



4.1.Objectives Identify various editions of Windows Operating System (OS).

Boot selection media such as DVD/CD, floppy or USB, install from image,

Recovery CD, Factory recovery partition.

Format installation options – clean install and upgrade.

Installation procedure of Windows OS and Microsoft Office software

4.2.PC Requirements

First of all make sure that your system can run Windows XP. The minimum PC

requirements for running Windows XP are:

Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) processor or faster (300 MHz is recommended)

At least 64 megabytes (MB) of RAM (128 MB is recommended)

At least 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available space on the hard disk

CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

Video adapter and monitor with Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution

4.3.Choosing Windows Operating System(OS)

Before performing Windows OS installation, you must identify the version of your

Windows XP. As with all editions of Windows, Windows XP comes in different product

versions. Basically there are 6 editions of Windows XP to date which are:

Windows XP Starter Edition, for new computer users in developing countries

Windows XP Home Edition, for home desktops and laptops

Windows XP Home Edition N, as above, but without a default installation of

Windows Media Player, as mandated by an EU ruling

Windows XP Professional, for business and power users (Version number: NT

5.1.2600)

Windows XP Professional N, as above, but without a default installation of

Windows Media Player, as mandated by an EU ruling

Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, for PCs with x86-64 processors (based

on Windows Server 2003)

Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, for notebooks with a touch screen or a pen-

sensitive screen

4. Format, Install & Configure Windows Operating Systems and Software



Each edition of Windows XP comes in 32-bit and 64-bit version OS. The edition you

have will be printed on your install DVD. Most new PCs now come with the 64 bit

version of the operating system pre-installed, however there can be a downside. While

the 64 bit versions of Windows offer better security and stability, there is still hardware

and software that won‘t run on it.

4.4.Windows Installation Guidelines

Before performing installation of Windows, you need to determine whether you want to

perform a clean install or a repair install. A clean install will delete all the files on your

drive and you will also have to reinstall all of your programs. If you have files on your

computer that aren’t backed up then you should opt for a repair installation. This will

keep all your files intact. The repair installation will fixed damage done to your system

files, however any problems that exist on your PC unrelated to system file may also be

there after installation.

Not every edition of Windows will allow you to repair, some will force you to do a clean

install. It is always a good idea to back up all your files and data first.

STEP 1 Boot your PC and press DEL/F2 to enter CMOS Setup. Make sure your

CMOS is set to boot from the DVD/CD ROM drive.

STEP 2 Insert Windows XP Installation Disc inside your PC drive. Exit and save

CMOS setting. PC will automatically reboot.

STEP 3 Press any key when asked to do so. Then the installation will begin by

loading the necessary files.



Figure 4.1 Windows loading the necessary files for installation

STEP 4 The “Welcome to Setup” screen appears with the option of Continuing Setup,

Repair a previous installation, or Quitting. For a clean install, press ENTER

to continue Setup.

Note:You may also choose R to Repair, or F3 to Quit and reboot the system.

Repair option is use to repair damage done to the system of previous

installation.

Figure 4.2 Windows XP main setup screen

STEP 5 The “Windows XP Licensing Agreement” screen will appear, otherwise

known as “EULA,” displays the legal in’s and out’s of this particular Windows

package. You may press F8 to signify that you agree with the terms, hit ESC

if you do not agree and PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN to scroll through each

screen.

Note: If you do not agree to the terms, setup will quit and reboot the system.



Figure 4.3 Windows XP Licensing Agreement or EULA screen

STEP 6 Installed hard drive partition information will be shown with the option to

create new partition or delete partition. Delete partition available in the list

one by one by pressing D and press ENTER on the next screen to confirm

deletion. Deletion can be cancel by pressing ESC at the confirmation screen.

Figure 4.4 Hard drive partition information screen

STEP 7 If all partition has been deleted, there will be one unpartitioned space on the

screen. Create TWO partitions from the space by pressing C. Enter in the

partition size in MB within the displayed minimum and maximum. Press

ENTER to create the partition.

Note: A small portion (approximately 8MB) will be unavailable to partition.

This is normal.














This is normal.














This is normal.



Figure 4.5 Creating partition

STEP 8 Choose drive C: or Partition1 to install the Windows. You may choose

ENTER to Install to the selected partition, D to Delete the highlighted

Partition, or F3 to Quit and reboot the system. Press ENTER.

Figure 4.6 Selecting partition for Windows installation

STEP 9 Select what format you wish to use by pressing the UP ARROW and DOWN

ARROW keys. Since this OS supports NTFS, format the partition with it. If

you do not, many folder and file security features will be unavailable. Press

ENTER to confirm your selection and Continue.



Figure 4.7 Format the partition

STEP 10 Windows installation will begin and it may take a while for setup to copy

various system files to the hard drives.

Figure 4.8 Windows XP installation setup progress bar

STEP 11 The first reboot and the end of the blue background has arrived. If you are

impatient, press ENTER to Restart before the 15 seconds expire. ENTER to

Restart the Computer is the only option available.





















Figure 4.9 System reboot after completion

STEP 12 After reboot the new Windows XP boot screen is displayed and setup will

then continue the installation of Windows XP. It may take a while.

Figure 4.10 Windows installation screen

STEP 13 When prompted with options of configuring your Region and Input

Languages. Change the region setting by clicking on the Customize…

button. Proceed with clicking Next.





















Figure 4.11 Regional and Language Options screen

STEP 14 The next screen will ask for your details. Enter in your Name and optional

Organization information, and then select the Next button.

Figure 4.12 User information details

STEP 15 Genuine Windows XP comes with a Product Key usually located on the back

of the sleeve of the CD. If you are reformatting using a Windows XP CD that

came with your computer, the product key may be located on a sticker

somewhere on your computer case. Enter your unique 25 digit Product Key

that came with your CD, then select the Next button.

























Figure 4.13 Product Key confirmation screen

STEP 16 At the next screen, you will be asked to enter your Computer Name and

Administrator password. Choose one that meets your needs.

Note: It is VERY IMPORTANT that you keep this information safe and

remember what it is! Think of something secure and never lose or forget it.

You will not able to log in Windows if you forgot these details.

Figure 4.14 Username and password setting





















STEP 17 Configure the proper information for the Date, Time and Time Zone at the

next screen.

Figure 4.15 Date and Time Zone setting

STEP 18 Select Typical Setting at the next screen and proceed by pressing Next.

Figure 4.16 Network setting




next screen.







next screen.






Figure 4.17 Configure computer domain for networking

STEP 19 Choose workgroup or domain name. If you are not a member of a domain

then leave the default settings and press Next. Windows will restart again

and adjust the display.

Figure 4.18 Windows XP boot screen

STEP 20 Finally Windows will start and present you with a Welcome screen. Click next

to continue. Configure the next few screens to your preferences and click

Finish when done.










Finish when done.










Finish when done.



Figure 4.19 Windows XP Welcome Screen

STEP 20 Finally, log in to your computer for the first time!

Figure 4.20 Windows XP start menu

STEP 20 You now need to check the device manager to confirm that all the drivers

have been loaded or if there are any conflicts. From the start menu select

Start > Settings > Control Panel. Click on the System icon and then from

the System Properties window select the Hardware tab, then click on

Device Manager



Figure 4.21 Windows Device Manager

Your hardware should come with manufacturer supplied drivers. You need to install these

drivers using the automatic setup program provided by the manufacturer or you need to

manually install these drivers. If you do not have the drivers, check the manufacturer’s

website to download them. To install a driver manually use the following procedure:

(a) From the device manager double click on the device containing the exclamation

mark.

(b) This would open a device properties window.

(c) Click on the Driver tab.

(d) Click Update Driver button. The Wizard for updating device driver pops up as

shown below:

Figure 4.22 Hardware Update Wizard menu



You now get two options. The first option provides an automatic search for the required

driver. The second option allows you to specify the location of the driver. If you don't know

the location of the driver, choosing the automatic search which would find the required

driver from the manufacturer supplied CD or Floppy disk. Windows would install the

required driver and may ask you to restart the system for the changes to take effect. Use

this procedure to install drivers for all the devices that contain an exclamation mark.

Windows is completely setup when there are no more exclamation marks in the device

manager.

4.5. Installing Additional Software: Microsoft Office 2007

Microsoft Office 2007 (officially called 2007 Microsoft Office System), also called MS Office

2007, is a Windows version of the Microsoft Office System. It is a world leading application

suites widely used for businesses and individual users who need professional-level

productivity applications. This software suite is an essential to perform word processing,

database recording, web management and many more. To perform the installation for MS

Office 2007, follow the guidelines below:

STEP 1 Insert the Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise DVD/CD. If the Setup Wizard

does not automatically begin, then click Start > Run > D:\setup.exe (if your

DVD/CD drive letter is D:\)

STEP 2 Enter the Product Key from the back of the CD jacket. Note: This is a unique

code. Click Continue.

Figure 4.23 Product Key Validation process



STEP 3 Check the box "I accept the terms of this agreement" and click the

Continue button.

Figure 4.24 License Agreement Confirmation screen

Step 4 Choose an installation option, Upgrade (removes Office 2003) or Customize(keeps Office 2003 installed and adds Office 2007, allowing you to use them

both).

Figure 4.25 Installation option screen



STEP 5 Click Install Now and installation will begin. It may take 15-30 minutes to

finish.

Figure 4.26 Installation progress bar

STEP 6 Installation is now finished. Click Close to complete the installation.

Figure 4.27 Installation complete



5. Exploring & Navigating Microsoft Disk Operating System (MS-DOS)

5.1.Objectives Describe the importance of using MS-DOS.

Interfacing with DOS with basic commands.

Managing files in DOS.

5.2.Microsoft Disk Operating System(DOS)

MS-DOS controls the computer’s hardware and provides an environment for programs

to run. This system program must always be present when working with your computer.

There are a variety of reasons why you need MS-DOS. A few of them are listed below:

i. Controls the flow of information between you and the computer (translator).

ii. Allows you to store and retrieve information on your computer.

iii. Gives you access to all its function (i.e. saving, copying, and printing files).

iv. Interprets and translates the software you have on your computer.

5.3.MS-DOS Prompt

DOS is basically a command-line method of executing basically the same functions

available in Windows. User interface of MS-DOS (called Command Prompt) can be

accesed in Windows by:

1. Click Start2. Type cmd and press enter.

Figure 5.1 Command Prompt















5.3.MS-DOS Prompt




















5.3.MS-DOS Prompt








This interface is command-driven and table below listed some of user command that

can be used to navigate files and folders in Windows directories and perform some

basic Windows operations.

Table 5.1 List of MS-DOS user commands

5.4. Interfacing with MS-DOS

Typing a commandIn general MS-DOS commands have three parts:

KEYWORD PARAMETER SWITCH

Keyword – A unique word or set of characters that identifies the action to be

performed. Some are quite descriptive: FORMAT, COPY, MOVE and others are

abbreviated: DEL, DEFRAG, MKDIR.

Parameter – Additional directions for the command.It may specify a directory or file on

which to perform the action.

Switches – A special type of parameter that enables or disables optional functions of

the command.

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the command.

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the command.

Optional



5.4.1. Getting HelpIf you are stuck or cannot remember MS-DOS command or format you can always

use a built-in library to help you. Type HELP followed by the command you want to

know about or type the command and then follow it with the switch /? to get detail

description of the command. You can also obtain a full list of DOS commands by

typing HELP in your DOS.

5.4.2. Viewing the contents of a directoryThe dir command lists the contents of a directory. Try typing dir in DOS.

You should get something like this:

5.4.3. Changing directoriesAll the names that have <DIR> beside to them are subdirectories. Try the following,

substituting WINDOWS for another directory name if it isn't present.

Note that the command prompt changes to display the current directory. Use the dir

command to list the files in the WINDOWS directory. To change back to the root

directory, use

to go up only one directory level, use

Changing drivesSo far you've been working on the hard drive (C:). Place a floppy disk in the A:

drive. And type:

a:

cd..

cd\

cd windows

Volume in drive C is MyHardDriveVolume Serial Number is 10CA-D5B9

Directory of C:\

28-Jul-03 08:45pm 0 AUTOEXEC.BAT28-Jul-03 08:45pm 0 CONFIG.SYS09-Feb-04 10:17pm <DIR> Documents and Settings27-Feb-04 01:39am <DIR> Program Files21-Feb-04 10:22pm <DIR> Temp28-Feb-04 06:48am <DIR> WINDOWS

2 File(s) 1,345 bytes4 Dir(s) 6,710,915,072 bytes free



This will change to the A: drive. Use dir to see if there is anything on the floppy

disk. Type:

Typing c: will change back to the C: drive — note that DOS remembers the current

directory on the disk.

5.4.4. Creating text filesWe can use the edit program to create and edit text files. Try:

Type a message into the text editor. When you have finished, use ALT-F on the

keyboard to bring up the file menu, then X to exit.

5.4.5. Copying filesThe copy command has two parameters: source and destination.

If the destination does not specify a filename then the same name is used.

The above command will copy the file into the parent fruit directory.

5.4.6. Renaming filesThe ren or RENAME command allows us to rename files.

5.4.7. Deleting filesThe del command allows us to delete files.

5.4.8. Formatting disksThe format command allows you to format a disk, preparing it for use for storing

files.

format a:

dirdel herstuff.txtdirdel myth*.txtdir

ren mystuff.txt herstuff.txt

copy myfile.txt \fruit

copy myfile.txt myfile.bak

edit myfile.txt

c:



LAB EXERCISE 1: MS-DOS Navigating

ATTENTION: EXERCISES MUST BE COMPLETED USING MS-DOS ONLY

Part 1

1) Create a text file called test.txt containing the text:

2) Save test.txt in directory C:\

3) Create a new folder named Original inside directory C:\

4) Rename test.txt as original.txt

Part 2

Continuing from Part 1, do the following:

1) Inside folder Original you just created, create a subdirectory called Garbage

2) Copy test.txt into garbage, naming the copy as file000.txt

3) Create three more copies of the same file in Garbage, called file001.txt to file003.txt

4) Go back to the root directory and create a new folder called Storage.

5) Copy all four files from Garbage to Storage.

Part 3

Delete the content of Garbage folder. This isn't as easy as it seems.

Write down all your command line (from Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3) in the box below:

There was a technician called AlifWho was fired by his bad-tempered bossHe got the old bootWhen he went to the rootAnd typed DEL *.* into DOS



LAB ASSIGNMENT : ANSWER ALL QUESTIONSNO QUESTION ANSWERWindows Formatting & Installation

1 List four major functions of an OS.

2 What are two file systems used by harddrives?

3 Which operating system is only used on AppleMacintosh computers

4 What is the latest Microsoft operating systemfor desktop computers?

5 Which operating system often used for serverapplications is a scaled-down version of Unix?

6 List all of the device types shown in DeviceManager.

7 What is the difference between a hard/coldboot and a soft/warm boot?

8 If a PC boots first to the hard drive beforechecking the floppy disk for an OS, how doyou change this boot sequence so that it firstlooks on the floppy disk for an OS?

9 List four ways to launch an application fromthe Windows desktop.

10 What is the command for creating directoryusing MS-DOS?

FINAL SCORE: ______________ %

Authorized Signature: ___________________ Date: ______________

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