Instructions: Use pen and write your Full name and student Id on all pages.
All labs have to be done during lab time, in the lab room. Each lab has to be checked by the instructor progressively during lab time. You must call your instructor to check your work and sign it whenever you reach the point asking for the instructor’s initials or signature.
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LAB 1.1 Gather and Record System Information
Objectives: Gather system information by observing a system Use available software tools to access specific system information
Activity Background: When working with a computer system, it’s a good idea to know what components are installed on the system. This lab helps you identify some of the components as you gather information by observing the system and using system tools.
1. LAB SETUP: You have three systems that you can work on. On your desk, the HP Compaq 5700 system with Windows XP operating system and an Antec – Windows 7 (Sonata III 500 case with the Intel desktop board DP45SG and Windows 7 Operating System). Under your desk you have another HP Compaq 8100 system that is connected to the college network and has access to the Internet. For this lab and all other labs you will be working on the two systems located on your desk.
Do not open any system yet. Inspect both of your systems. Do they have any identification on them indicating manufacturer, model, or component information? If so, list this information in the space below.
2. How many CD or DVD drives does each system have?
3. Observe the front and back-panel of your systems. How many USB connections does each one of your systems support?
4. What is the type of the mouse the systems use?
5. Open the case of the HP Compaq 5700 system. How many internal hard drives does your system have?
6. How