SETTING UP A BASIC

WORKSTATION
• CONNECT A HARDWARE
• SET-UP WORKSTATION PROCESS
• FAMILIARIZE ABOUT CABLE MANAGEMENT, AND
• MANAGE HARDWARE INPUT DEVICES
 CONNECT HARDWARE:
• In this lesson you will set up a basic workstation.
To start, you need to ensure that all of the
physical components are properly attached to
each other. In this topic you will learn how to
connect a hardware devices.
WORSTATION SETUP PROCESS
To set up a basic workstation you need to follow this process
1. Gather and connect hardware components
2. Power on the computer
3. If necessary, run the OS setup utility
4. If necessary, configure the peripherals. In some cases, this might be accomplished during
the OS installation
5. Configure and verify the internet connection, . In some cases, this might be accomplished
during the OS installation
6. Install security software
7. Identify which application should be on the workstation, and install or uninstall application
as necessary
8. Update operation system, security, and application software as needed to ensure that all
software is up to date
9. Configure user accounts as needed.
10. Perform basic cable management to reduce clutter physical safety.
CABLE MANAGEMENT

Power
cables

Network
cables

audio/video
cables
CONNECT A WEB OR DIGITAL CAMERA
To connect webcam and other digital camera you need to follow this process:

1. Identify the type of port of your camera supports

2. Insert the cable connector to the port present in the camera
3. Insert the other end of the cable into the appropriate port present in the computer or network device
4. Install the driver and software provided by the manufacturer
5. Verify that device is working
CONNECT A KEYBOARD
PS2 AND USB PORTS
CONNECT A MOUSE
Identify the types of
mouse

If necessary, install
devices driver for the Identify the ports
new input device

Start the computer

Insert the connector
and verify that no
into appropriate port
mouse error
CONNECT AUDIO DEVICE Locate an available
expansion slot

Remove
Shutdown the
Restart the the slot
computer, unplug
the power cord computer, and cover
and open the
computer case installed the
device driver if
you are
prompted to do
so Insert the sound
card into the open
slot

Secure the sound

card to the system
unit with either the
screw or the clip
CONNECT A PLUG AND PLAY PRINTER/SCANNER
To connect a plug-and-play printer/scanner.

1. Place the printer or scanner closer to the computer in a convenient position.

2. Shut down the computer
3. Inspect the connector at both ends of the printer or scanner cable
4. Attach the correct end of the cable to the corresponding port on the computer.
5. Tighten the screws around the connector securely, do not over tighten.
6. Insert the other end of the cable into the printer/scanner’s port.
7. Insert the appropriate end of the power adapter cord into the appropriate port in the printer/scanner and plug the other end
into the power supply socket
8. Install all printer/scanner accessories.
9. Turn on the computer
10. Turn on the printer/scanner
INSTALL A LOCAL PRINTER
1. Verify that the printer you have chosen is compatible with your OS application
2. It is possible to install printer software in windows without attaching a physical printer
3. Log on to the computer
4. If the system detects the printer launches the “NEW HARDWARE WIZARD” automatically follow the steps in the wizard to install the printer
5. If the system does not detect the printer or if there is no printer attached,and if you have downloaded drivers or an installation disc from the printer
manufacturer.
6. Otherwise, open control panel
7. Open devices and printer
8. Select the add a printer button to start the add printer wizard
9. If the add printer wizard detect the new printer, select it and select next,
10. Select add a local printer or network printer with manual settings
11. From the use an existing port drop down the list, select the port to which your printer connected and then select next
12. On the install printer driver page
13. In the printer name text box, type a name for the printer, and verify that the set as the default printer check box is checked
14. Select next
15. Select the print as test page button to print test page
16. Select close to close the information box
17. Select finish
18. Close the printer windows
 THANK YOU!
JOMARI MALALUAN ROBERT OSIAS
ALEXANDRA MARIE PASCUAL JOSH RUFO
JASMIN NICOLE SANTIAGO