Computer Build

Group 6

On March 10, 2008, Class 7 started a computer build project in which we were split up into groups and each group worked together to build a PC computer. Our groups members are CB, KS, JD, HS, and SC!

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Here is a step by step procedure on how to build a computer :
1) We first inserted the CPU:

We made sure that the golden arrow was alingned then we slide, then we dropped the CPU into the appropriate slot and put the lock down so that the CPU or Central processing unit was in place.

The CPU is a computer component that processes information in the computer and also executes programs.

It also functions as the brain of the computer, is where most calculations take place and and processes the comands.

2) We put the heat sync on top of the CPU:

We pushed down on the heat sync with a screwdriver until the clamps fit into the notches on the motherboard.

Here we faced some complications becasue the clamps originally wouldn't fit however with help from our mentors we were able to overcome this problem.

The heat sync serves to cool the computer so that it desn't overheat.

3) We inserted the mother board

We lined up the four wholes in the mother board and inserted screws

The mother board is a central circuit board that holds together all of the computer's components and connects them so that the computer can function properly. The motherboard aldo provides communication for the parts.

4) The Floppy Drive

The Floppy Drive is a data storage structure that is composed of a thin, flexible disk.

As we went to insert the floppy drive, we found it was already set in the computer. Mr. Concepcion unscrewed a side of the computer, and un-inserted the floppy drive

Next, we did the same steps Mr. Concepcion did- inserted the floppy drive, screwed it in, and screwed the side back onto the computer.

5) Hard Drive

The Hard Drive is a piece of machinery that reads and writes data on a hard disk.

It stores the permanant data for the computer.

We inserted it the same way as we did to the floppy disk.

6) CD/Optical Drive

It has lasers that read the "bumps and dips" on the optical disks- which consist of CDs and DVDs

We insterted the Optical Drive by screwing it in the same way we did for the floppy disk and hard drive.

7) Memory Card
RAM:

The RAM stands for "random access memory" and it is where most data is stored

You can access any memory directly from it

Any byte can be accessed without touching the proceeding bytes.

It can only be accessed when the computer is on.

ROM:

The ROM stands for "read only memory"

Once data has been written onto a ROM chip it cannot be removed and can only be read.

The ROM can be accessed even when the computer is off.

8) Power Supply

It supplies the computer with a source of electrical power.

It also outputs different types of energy.

9) Connect cables to motherboard

They connect the power supply to the motherboard, giving power to the whole computer.

To put in the cables, we plugged the widest cable into a socket in the motherboard.

10) Ribbon Cables

One ribbon cable transfers data from the motherboard to the hard drive.

Another ribbon cable transfers data from the motherboard to the floppy disk.

11) Attatch the ribbon cables to the motherboard

Attatch the connecting ends of the ribbon cable to the specific places on the motherboard- therefore finishing connecting all of the components of the computer so that the data can move throughout the computer.

the function of ribbon cables are to transfer/ carry data throughtout the computer

12) Connecting the cable from the power supply to the hard drive and the floppy drive

We connected the the cables from the power supply to the hard drive and the floppy drive.

13) Tucking away cables

To make sure that no everything was in place we had to tuck away the cables so that there was no contact with the fans.

14) Connect cables form the heat sync fan to the motherboard

This is in order to power the fan which makes sure that the computer does not over heat.

15) Insert Sound Card into the 3rd of the 5 PCI slots

The sound card translates digital sound (how the computer reads sound) to analog sound ( sound waves that vibrate the ear drum/ human sound)

Insert the sound card into the PCI slot and screw it into the computer

16) Insert the Ethernet Card

The ethernet card is standard for high-speed network connections via cables.

17) Inserting the Video Card

The video card allows us to see images on the moniter.

It has a GPU which sends signals to the moniter and therefore didsplays images on the screen.

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