The document outlines the process of setting up basic computer peripherals and installing the Windows XP operating system. It details essential components like the monitor, keyboard, and mouse, as well as step-by-step instructions for configuring boot options, partitioning the hard drive, formatting, and setting up various system settings. It emphasizes the importance of the operating system as an interface for user interaction and lists ten key steps for installation.

1. CONNECTING
BASIC
PERIPHERALS

2. Identify the basic peripherals needed to
start up a computer system
Connect the basic peripherals to a
computer system unit
Start up the computer system

3. • This is the system unit. It is the main part of the
computer system and houses the Central Processing
Unit (CPU), motherboard,memory, storage devices,
expansion cards and the power supply.

4. • Computer peripherals are devices that are attached to a
computer. These devices are not part of the system unit, but are
important since they provide the input and output functions in
order for the users to perform their tasks.
• The basic peripherals that you will need to start-up the
computer are:
• Monitor
• Keyboard
• Mouse

5. • Monitor
A computer monitor or display screen is
an outputdevice that enables the user to view text,
graphics and videos

6. • keyboard is an input device that allows the user to
enter instructions and information into a computer.

7. A mouse is an input device that controls
the movement of the cursor or pointer
and enables the user to move and select
items that are displayed on the monitor.

8. INSTALLING AN OPERATING
SYSTEM
• t the end of this session, you will be able to:
• Configure boot options in the BIOSInstall an operating
system on a computer

9. • An operating system or “OS” is a program that is loaded after the computer
starts-up and manages all operations and applications in a computer. The
most popular operating system is Microsoft’s Windows.
Other examples of operating systems are:
• Apple’s Mac OS X
• Redhat Linux, and other open source distributions of Linux
• Why do we need to install an Operating System?
Without an operating system a computer is just a metal casing with
components inside it. The operating system acts as an interface between the
user and the computer, translating the user inputs into machine instructions
and, thus letting the computer perform the desired task.

10. • Installing Windows XP
In this session you are going to install Microsoft’s
Windows XP.
• What you will need:
• Computer system with at least 1GB memory and a 500GB
hard disk drive
• Windows XP installation CD
• Windows XP license key
• System manual that comes with your computer

11. • Step 1: Setting up the boot option
Why do we need to set the computer to boot from the CD-ROM drive?
Normally a computer system boots from the hard drive. From here, the computer loads the operating system that is installed on the
computer system.
Since we are installing a new operating system on the computer, and our installation files are stored in a CD-ROM, we need to set the
computer to boot from the CD-ROM drive instead. This is done in theBIOS setup.
• Procedure:
• Turn on the computer.Press the Delete key while the computer is starting up to enter the BIOS setup. This will work on most computer
systems.
• Note: Other computers have function keys to access the BIOS setup. You may need to consult your user’s manual on how to access the
BIOS setup screen.
•
In the BIOS setup screen, look for the Boot Options Menu. This is usually found at the top of the screen. In some computers it is found in
in the Advance menu.
• Select the CD-ROM Drive as the first bootdevice.
• Go to the Exit menu and select Save and Exit to save your configuration.
• Note: You may need to consult the User's Manual on how to set the CD-ROM Drive as first boot device.

12. • Step 2: Partitioning the hard drive
What is disk partitioning?
Disk partitioning is simply dividing your hard drive into
multiple volumes known as logicaldrives.As an example, if you have
a 500 GB hard drive, you can divide the hard drive into two volumes,
each with 250GB (e.g. 250 GB drive C: and 250 GB drive D:). By doing
this, you can install the operating system and applications in one
volume and your data and documents in another volume.
• In case the operating system gets corrupted and needs to be re-
installed, you can do so without losing documents and other data
since these are stored in another partition.

13. • Procedure:
• Insert the Windows XP Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive and
restart the computer.
• When prompted as the computerreboots, press any key to start
the installation.
• After the installer completes copying all necessary files to install
Windows XP, you will be taken to the welcome setup screen. To
install a fresh copy of Windows XP, press theEnter key.
• Read the Windows XP License Agreement, then press F8 to
agree with the terms and conditions and proceed with the
installation.

14. • Deleting a partition
• To delete a partition. Select the drive thenpress D, and
then press Enter, and finally press the L key.

15. • Creating a partition
• When the partition with a previously installed operating system has been
deleted,a new partition can now be created on the hard disk. Press C key on
the keyboard to create a new partition.
•
• In this example you will use 60 GB as the partition size . Enter 60000 MB as the
the partition size and press ENTER.
• After creating the partition, you will be brought back to the hard disk partition
screen. Select the partition that you have created then press ENTE

16. • Step 3: Formatting the hard drive
Why do we need to format the hard drive?
Formatting the hard drive is a process that prepares the hard
drive for writing and reading data. The process involves erasing
all data storedon the hard drive. It also tests the disk for errors
and corrects them if any are found.
When formatting the hard drive, we need to specify a file
system. In Windows XP, we can select either the FAT32 or NTFS.

17. • Procedure:
• Select “Format the partition using the NTFS file system” option
and press ENTER to continue.
• After the drive is formatted, the installer will copy the installation files to your
hard disk. Once all the operations are completed, the computer will restart.
• Note: Do not remove the Windows XP installation CD from the CD-ROM Drive
while the computer is restarting.
• After the computer reboots, it willautomatically start the Windows installer.You

18. • Step 4: Setting up the Windows environment
Setting the Windows environment lets you localize the version
of Windows you are installing. For example, if you want
to display text in Chinese, you can set this in the Regional
andLanguage Options.Procedure:
• When Windows XP starts for the first time it will scan for
any new hardware and willinstall the needed drivers of the
supported devices, this may take several minutes to complete.
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19. 2. The Regional and Language Options screen will
appear. Click the Next button to accept the default
setting and continue.

20. • On the Personalize Your Software screen, enter your
name and organization. Then click the Next button to
continue.
•

21. Next, enter your Windows XP Product Keythat comes
with your Installation CD. Theproduct key is 25
characters long and is unique for every installation CD.
Once you have entered the product key, click
the Nextbutton to continue.

22. • Step 5: Setting up the computer name and administrator account
The Computer name is used to identify your computer in a network. This
name should be unique for each computer.
• The Administrator is a super user account that has no restrictions. This
account may be used to set configuration options (e.g. network settings,
install software and perform other administrative tasks).
• Procedure:
• On the Computer Name andAdministrator Password screen, enter your
desired computer name and password. Click on the Next button to continue.

23. • Step 6: Setting up the date and time
Set the correct date and time. This is important
especially when downloading updates and security
patches. Procedure:
• On the Date and Time settings, enter the correct date
and time.
• Select your time zone then click on the Nextbutton to
continue.

24. • Setting up the network
Setting up the network connects your computer to
the internet and/or to your local area network. By doing
this, you will be able to access shared network resources
such as files, applications and devices.Procedure:
• Windows XP will now detect network connections. If the
network card in the computer is supported by Windows
XP. It will install the drivers for you. Once finished,
select Typical Setting and click the Nextbutton to
continue.

25. • Setting up the display
Procedure:
• After the computer reboots and loads intoWindows, a
display setting dialog box will appear. Click Ok to let
Windows XP adjust your screen resolution. Windows
will automatically detect the best resolution for
your monitor; this will make sure that the text will be
readable.

26. On the Welcome to Microsoft Windowsscreen,
click Next to continue

27. • ep 9: Registering Windows XP
By registering your copy of Windows you will have access to
Windows updates and security patches. This will be downloaded to
and installed on your computer automatically.
• Procedure:
• Windows will now check for your internetconnectivity, click
the Skip button to continue.
• At this time, we will not be registering Windows, so on the
registration screen, click on the "No, not at this time option" and
click on the Skip button to continue.

28. • Step 10: Creating log-in credentials
Creating log-in credentials is useful when the computer is to
be used by multiple users. Windows will create document
folders that are only accessible to specific user.
For this task, you will be creating one (1) user credential.
• Procedure:
• On the "Who will use this computer?" screen, enter your desired
user name and click on the Next button. This credential will be
used every time you log-in to your computer.

29. • A. An Operating system is important for a computer system as it acts
as an interface between the user and the computer. Without it a
computer will not be able to perform tasks.
B. There are ten (10) essential steps you need to remember when
installing a Windows Operating System, these are:
• Setting up the boot optionPartitioning the hard driveFormatting the
hard driveSetting up the Windows environmentSetting up the
computer name and administrator accountSetting up the date and
timeSetting up the networkSetting up the displayRegistering
Windows XPCreating log-in credentials
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