3158: Computer Hardware Lab I Syllabus for Computer Hardware Engineering 3rd Sem 2021 Revision SITTTR

Computer Hardware Lab I detailed syllabus for Computer Hardware Engineering (CM) for 2021 revision curriculum has been taken from the SITTTRs official website and presented for the Computer Hardware Engineering students. For course code, course name, number of credits for a course and other scheme related information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.

For Computer Hardware Engineering 3rd Sem scheme and its subjects, do visit Computer Hardware Engineering (CM) 3rd Sem 2021 revision scheme. The detailed syllabus of computer hardware lab i is as follows.

Course Objectives:

• To get thorough knowledge of components of desktop computers
• To assemble & disassemble personal computer systems, install and configure OS and peripherals.
• To obtain basics of network cabling

Course Outcomes:

On completion of the course student will be able to:

1. Identify hardware components of a desktop computer
2. Demonstrate assembling of computer system with the given components , peripherals and setting up BIOS
3. Apply troubleshooting methods & system diagnostic tools
4. Construct straight through, cross over and roll over network cabling .

Module 1:

1. Identify Front panel indicators & switches, Front side & rear side connectors., marking positions of SMPS, Motherboard, FDD, HDD, CD, DVD and add-on cards.
2. Identify Motherboard components Of desktop computer – CPU Socket, Chipset, ROM, RAM slots, Expansion slots/bus, Interfaces-PATA, SATA & SCSI, Ports & Connectors, Power connectors, CMOS Backup battery.
3. Identify components of Power Supply – Power Connectors, Voltage levels and other signals, Form factor, Backup power supplies
4. Identify Secondary Storage – HDD, FDD, CDD, DVD, Blu-ray, Flash- data and power connectors using with storage devices
5. Identify Input/output Devices – Keyboard, Mouse, Touchpad, TrackPoint, Trackball, Scanner, BCR, OCR, MICR, OMR, Camera – VDU, printer, plotter, projector

Module 2:

1. Demonstrate fixing System case / Cabinet – fixing IO templates, setting cooling fans, preparing drive bays
2. Demonstrate fixing Motherboard – fixing CPU & Heat sink assembly, Fixing RAM modules, Adding HDD/DVD, FDD
3. Demonstrate fixing up of SMPS – power connection to various parts like motherboard, drives, Add-on card, cooling fans, etc.
4. Demonstrate Installation and configuration of Webcam, Scanner, Printer, Biometric devices, etc
5. Demonstrate Installation and configuration of expansion cards like NIC, Graphics card, Sound card, etc
6. Demonstrate BIOS Setup & Configurations 1. system date & time, security passwords, boot options & priorities, 2. Factory reset, hardware configurations

Module 3:

1. Experiment with System diagnostic tools, creating Start-up disk, Disk Cleanup, Disk defragment, Disk management, Backup and Restore
2. Troubleshoot problems using BIOS beep codes and error codes
3. Troubleshooting of SMPS, Processor, Motherboard components, RAM, Expansion cards, drives.
4. Printer Troubleshooting – re installation, clearing paper jams, head cleaning, cartridge replacement/ink refilling, configuring printer properties and preferences.

Module 4:

1. Construct straight through cabling and check connectivity status
2. Construct crossover cabling and check connectivity status
3. Construct Rollover Crimping and check connectivity status

Sample Open Ended Projects

(Not for End Semester Examination but compulsory to be included in Continuous Internal Evaluation. Students can do open ended experiments as a group of 2-3. There is no duplication in experiments between groups. ).
Students can demonstrate open ended question experiments after the lab hours

1. Upgradation of RAM chip size and see the performance of the system
2. Troubleshoot components of Desktop PC ‘s available in the college under maintenance cell and report type of errors in each component.

Text Books:

1. Computer Hardware: Installation ,Interfacing, Troubleshooting and Maintenance by James K L,PHI
2. Complete A+ Guide to IT Hardware and Software: AA CompTIA+Core 1(220-1001)&CompTIAL+Core 2(220-1002)textbook , 8th edition

Reference Books:

1. Troubleshooting, Maintaining and Repairing PCs Stephen J.Bigelow TMH, New Delhi Fifth Edition
2. PC Repair and Maintenance Joel Rosenthal- Fire wall Media,First Edition
3. Comdex Hardware and Networking Course Kit Vikas Gupta DreamTech Press -2011
4. Modern Computer Hardware Course Manahar Lotai,Pradeep Niar,BPB Publication ,2011
5. PC Hardware in a nutshell Robert Bruce and Co O’ Reilly, Shroff Publishers and Distributors -2008

Online Resources

1. https://ebooks.lpude.in
2. http s://oli. cmu. edu/j course/
3. https://online.crbtech.in/certifications/hardware-networking-certification/
4. https://study.com/academy/lesson/computer-system-components-computer-parts-functions.html

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