3 Labs

3 Labs

3.1 Memory Diagnostics

1. Download a current copy of Memtest86 from http://www.memtest86.com/ and install it on a floppy disk or a CD-R.
2. Boot memtest86 and run at least two passes on two different systems. If there are any errors, write down the error information.
3. Examine the two PC systems for other problems. Include the following areas:
   1. Mouse
   2. Keyboard
   3. Connectors
   4. Monitor
4. Locate the identification numbers associated with the two systems.
5. Put together a type written report of your findings that includes the following:
   • Your name
   • Date
   • First system ID numbers
   • List of problems found on first system or a statement of "No Problems Found"
   • Number of memory test passes run.
   • Second system ID numbers
   • List of problems found on second system or a statement of "No Problems Found"
   • Number of memory test passes run.
6. Turn this report in to the instructor. Please turn in two copies if problems were found.

3.2 Install Microsoft Windows Operating System

1. Get a Hard disk drive from the instructor.
2. Get a Windows install CD from the instructor.
3. Get a Windows service pack CD from the instructor.
4. Obtain the IP information for your system.
5. Unplug the systems network connection.
6. Install and configure the Operating System.
7. Install the service pack
8. Configure a printer.
9. Re-connect the network connection.
10. Install Mozzila or Netscape for the Internet.
11. Install Adobe Acrobat.
12. Access and print a web page from one of the above web browsers.
13. Access and print a .pdf document.
14. Please turn in your two printouts with your name written on them to Louis Taber.

3.3 Select and price a PC system

I would like to to configure and price a PC system. I would like you to use your own budget and your own system objectives. Decide what you might actually spend on a system and what you want to use it for. For todays' (cira: 2004) systems I would recommend for this lab that you keep your target budget between $350 and $2,500US.

I would like you to use the web to to price and product searches. Some sites that you might consider follow:

http://www.tomshardware.com	Reviews and Benchmarks
http://www.google.com	Product locator
http://www.froogle.com	Product locator
http://www.techbargains.com	Product locator
http://www.pricewatch.com	Product locator
http://www.ebay.com	Product locator
http://www.dell.com	Computer assembler
http://www.hp.com	Computer assembler
http://www.apple.com	Computer assembler
http://www.gateway.com	Computer assembler
http://www.ibm.com	Computer assembler
http://www.alienware.com	Computer assembler
http://www.amd.com	Processor manufactuer
http://www.intel.com	Processor manufactuer
http://www.tyan.com	Motherboards
http://www.asus.com	Motherboards
http://www.crucial.com	Memory
http://www.dcdrives.com	Hard disk drives
http://www.adaptec.com	Controller manufactuer
http://www.newegg.com	Computer parts
http://www.dealsonic.com	Computer parts
http://www.bestbuy.com	Computer parts and systems
http://www.compgeeks.com	Surplus computer parts/systems
http://www.computersurplusoutlet.com	Surplus computer parts/systems

You may want to put your "report" in a spread sheet, so that it easy to update.

3 Labs