INSTALLATION OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND RESUSCITATION OF COMPUTER LABORATORY

ABSTRACT

The entire universe is now living in the computer age; most of our day to day jobs are being influenced by the use of computers. It is used increasingly in each and every field of our life. In the areas of science and technology improvements cannot be without the use of computers. Hence it has become necessary to have basic knowledge about computers.

This project focuses on installation of computer systems and resuscitation of computer laboratory in the Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Institute of Technology, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title Page i

Dedication ii

Acknowledgement iii

Abstract v

Table of Contents vi

CHAPTER ONE

1.0. Introduction to Computer 1

1.1. Computer System 1

1.2. A Brief History of Computer System 2

1.3. Characteristic of a computer 3

1.4. Limitation of computer 4

1.5. Aims and Objectives of the Project 5

1.6. Methodology 5

CHAPTER TWO

2.0. The Computer System 6

2.1. The Central Processing Unit 7

2.2. Functions of Control Unit 8

2.3. Peripherals 8

2.4. How to Build a Desktop Computer 9

CHAPTER THREE

3.0. Installation of Operating System (Window XP) 15

3.1. Defining Drive Partitions 18

3.2. Formatting Drive Partitions 19

3.3. Customizing Your System 21

3.4. Customizing Network Setting 24

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0. Computer Assembly, Maintenance and Troubleshooting 27

4.1. Computer System Assembly (Desktop) 27

4.2. Procedural Assembly of Computer System 28

4.3. Computer Maintenance 28

4.3.1. Hardware Maintenance 28

4.3.2. Software Maintenance 29

4.3.3. Malware 29

4.3.4. Anti-Virus 30

4.3.5. Tips for Installation of Anti-Virus 30

4.4. Computer Troubleshooting 30

4.5. Method of Troubleshooting 30

4.6. How to Troubleshooting 31

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0. Conclusion 32

5.1. Recommendation 32

5.2. References 34