Module 2: Adding Hardware to Windows XP

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Installing Hardware Devices

Configuring Modems, Printers, and Monitors

Troubleshooting Device Drivers

Disabling and Uninstalling Hardware Devices

Overview

Lesson: Installing Hardware Devices

Types of Hardware

The Hardware Installation Process

Device Driver Configuration

Device Resource Configuration

Types of Hardware

Hot swap hardware USB FireWire

Cold swap hardware PCI cards ISA cards

Plug and Play drivers (Windows XP and Windows 2000)

Non-Plug-and-Play drivers (Windows 2000 only)

SCSI

The Hardware Installation Process

Begin using the deviceBegin using the device33 Install the device driverInstall the device driver2b2b

Connect the deviceto your computerConnect the deviceto your computer11

Windows automatically installs Plug and Play devices

Windows automatically installs Plug and Play devices

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Install and configure the device driverInstall and configure the device driver2C2C

Missing drivers ornon-Plug-and-Play

Non-Plug-and-Play

Device Driver Configuration

Windows XP Professional automatically installs and configures Plug and Play device drivers

Use Device Manager to configure non-Plug-and-Play device drivers manually

Displays a list of active devices Re-creates list every restart or dynamic change Manages drivers and ports, not hardware

Device Resource Configuration

Device resource settings determine which physical resources the driver uses

Windows XP Professional automatically configures Plug and Play device resources

Use Device Manager to configure device resources manually:

I/O range

Memory range

Interrupt request

Practice: Adding Devices with the Add Hardware Wizard

Review the Add Hardware Wizard

Manually install and configure a modem using the Add Hardware Wizard

Review the Add Hardware Wizard

Manually install and configure a modem using the Add Hardware Wizard

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Lesson: Configuring Modems, Printers, and Monitors

Modem and Printer Configuration

Monitor Configuration

How to Configure Multiple Monitors

Modem and Printer Configuration

Use Phone and Modem Options to configure telephone dialing rules and modem settings

Use Printers and Faxes to select and configure printers

Monitor Configuration

Configure monitor settings to:

Change the desktop appearance

Add multiple monitors to increase available screen space for large documents or multiple applications

How to Configure Multiple Monitors

To configure multiple monitors:To configure multiple monitors:

Install an additional video adapter Install an additional video adapter 11

Extend the display on to the secondary monitorExtend the display on to the secondary monitor33

Start Windows XP Professional to install driversStart Windows XP Professional to install drivers22

Change secondary display settingsChange secondary display settings44

Lesson: Troubleshooting Device Drivers

Signed and Unsigned Device Drivers

How to Update Device Drivers

How to Roll Back Device Drivers

Signed and Unsigned Device Drivers

Signed device driver files have passed compatibility tests and have not been altered

Unsigned drivers can overwrite system file drivers and cause system instability

Use of unsigned drivers can be limited

Locally

Centrally by using Group Policy

How to Update Device Drivers

To update a device driver:To update a device driver:

Open Device Manager Open Device Manager 11

Run the Hardware Update WizardRun the Hardware Update Wizard33

Select device PropertiesSelect device Properties22

Practice: Updating Device Drivers

Update a device driverUpdate a device driver

How to Roll Back Device Drivers

To roll back a device driver:To roll back a device driver:

Open Device Manager Open Device Manager 11

Roll back the driverRoll back the driver33

Select device PropertiesSelect device Properties22

Practice: Rolling Back Device Drivers

Roll back a device driverRoll back a device driver

Lesson: Disabling and Uninstalling Hardware Devices

How to Disable and Enable Hardware Devices

What Is Surprise Removal?

How to Uninstall Hardware Devices

How to Disable and Enable Hardware Devices

To disable or re-enable hardware:To disable or re-enable hardware:

Open Device Manager Open Device Manager 11

Enable or Disable deviceEnable or Disable device33

Select the deviceSelect the device22

What Is Surprise Removal?

Surprise removalSurprise removal

The removal of a device from a computer without first stopping the deviceThe removal of a device from a computer without first stopping the device

Can stop application processesCan stop application processes

Can cause data loss or data corruptionCan cause data loss or data corruption

How to Uninstall Hardware Devices

Removing or uninstalling devices:Removing or uninstalling devices:

Use safe removal to remove hot-swap devicesUse safe removal to remove hot-swap devices

Uninstall devices that do not support safe removalUninstall devices that do not support safe removal

Practice: Disabling and Uninstalling Hardware

Disable hardware

Re-enable hardware

Uninstall hardware

Disable hardware

Re-enable hardware

Uninstall hardware

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