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Lab Report: 3.2.5 Install a Power Supply Your Performance Your Score: 0 of 5 (0%) Pass Status: Not Passed Elapsed Time: 9 seconds Required Score: 100% Task Summary Actions you were required to perform: In Install the power supply with the PCIe power connector into the case In Plug in internal componentsHide Details Connect the main motherboard power Connect the CPU power Connect SATA power to hard drive 1 Connect SATA power to hard drive 2 Connect SATA power to hard drive 3 Connect SATA power to the optical drive In Plug the computer into a power source In Turn the power supply switch on In Boot the computer into Windows Explanation In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Install a power supply based on the following requirements: The power supply must have the appropriate power connectors for the motherboard and the CPU. Make sure the power supply you select will support adding a graphics card that requires its own power connector. Make the following connections from the power supply: Connect the motherboard power connector. Connect the CPU power connector. Connect the power connectors for the SATA hard drives. Connect the power connector for the optical drive. Plug the computer in using the existing cable plugged into the power strip. Turn on the power supply. Start the computer and boot into Windows. Complete this lab as follows: 1. Install a power supply as follows: a. Above the the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view. b. Select the motherboard to view the documentation. c. Under Selected Component, select Details to identify the existing connectors for the motherboard. d. Select the Specifications tab to determine how many pins the main motherboard and the CPU power supply require. e. Close the Details window. f. On the Shelf, expand Power Supplies. g. Select a power supply. h. Under Selected Component, examine each of the power connectors looking for all of the connectors required for this scenario. i. Repeat steps 1g–1h for each power supply. 2. Install the power supply as follows: a. From the Shelf, drag the power supply to the area in the case below the motherboard. b. Under Selected Component, drag the 20+4 pin connector to the motherboard to connect the motherboard main power connector. c. Under Selected Component, drag the 8-pin CPU power connector to the motherboard to connect the CPU power connector. 3. Connect the SATA hard drives as follows: a. Under Selected Component, drag a 15-pin SATA power connector to the power port on the hard drive. b. Under Selected Component, drag a 15-pin SATA power connector to the power port on the the second hard drive. c. Under Selected Component, drag a 15-pin SATA power connector to the power port on the the third hard drive. 4. Connect the optical drive as follows: a. Above the computer, select Drive Bays to switch to the Drive Bays view for the computer. b. Under Selected Component, drag a 15-pin SATA power connector to the power port on the optical drive. 5. Plug the computer into the wall outlet as follows: a. Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer. b. Above the power strip in Partial Connections, select the power cord. c. Under Selected Component, drag the AC Power Connector to the power supply port. d. On the power supply, click the power switch to move it to the On position. e. Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view for the computer. f. On the computer, select the power button to turn on the computer and boot into Windows. Lab Report: 3.3.5 Choose and Install a Motherboard Your Performance Your Score: 0 of 3 (0%) Pass Status: Not Passed Elapsed Time: 6 seconds Required Score: 100% Task Summary Actions you were required to perform: In Install the Intel 1151 motherboard In Connect system case connectorsShow Details In Connect power supply connectorsShow Details Explanation In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Select and install the motherboard that meets the scenario requirements. Connect the following computer case cables: Power switch Power LED Case speaker HDD LED Front fan Rear fan USB 2.0 USB 3.0 Audio Connect the following connectors from the power supply: Main motherboard power CPU power Complete this lab as follows: 1. Select and install the motherboard as follows: a. On the Shelf, expand Motherboards. b. For a motherboard, select Details. c. Select the Specifications tab. d. Read the motherboard documentation to identify the supported features. e. Repeat steps 2–4 to identify the features for each motherboard. f. After you have found the motherboard that meets the scenario requirements, select Motherboard above the computer to switch to the motherboard view on the computer. g. Drag the Motherboard, Socket 1151 from the Shelf to the motherboard plate in the computer case. 2. Connect system case connectors as follows: a. Under Selected Components, select Details for the motherboard. b. Select the Specifications tab. c. Read the documentation to identify the location for the following connectors: Power switch 3-pin Power LED Case speaker HDD LED Front fan Rear fan Main motherboard power CPU power USB connector USB 3.0 connector Front panel audio d. Under Partial Connections, select the computer case. The available connectors are shown in the Selected Component window. e. Under Selected Component, drag the connector to the port location on the motherboard. If necessary, zoom in to get a closer view of the motherboard. f. Repeat step 3b until all the case connectors are connected to the motherboard. 3. Connect the power cables to the motherboard as follows: a. Select the power supply. b. Under Selected Component, drag the motherboard power connector to the port on the motherboard. c. Under Selected Component, drag the CPU power cable to the port on the motherboard. Lab Report: 3.4.3 Troubleshoot System Power Your Performance Your Score: 0 of 3 (0%) Pass Status: Not Passed Elapsed Time: 9 seconds Required Score: 100% Task Summary Actions you were required to perform: In Plug in the computer In Turn the power supply voltage to 115 In Turn on the power supply switch Explanation In this lab, your task is to troubleshoot the problem and take the necessary steps to correct the problem so the computer will start. Complete this lab as follows: 1. Replicate the problem as follows: 2. On the computer, click the power button. A message tells you the computer did not come on. 3. Click OK. 4. Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer. 5. Examine the computer to identify possible problems that would prevent it from coming on. Be sure to check the power cord and power supply switches. 6. Provide power to the computer as follows: a. Above the power strip, select Partial Connections. b. Under Selected Component, drag the unconnected power connector to the power outlet on the computer. c. Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer. d. On the computer, click the power button. A message tells you the computer did not come on. e. Click OK. 7. Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer. 8. Switch the power supply voltage to 115V. 9. Turn the power supply switch on. 10. Above the computer, select Front to switch to the front view of the computer. 11. On the computer, click the power button. If successful, the screen will change to the BIOS and operating system load screen. Lab Report: 3.4.4 Troubleshoot Power Supply Problems Your Performance Your Score: 0 of 2 (0%) Pass Status: Not Passed Elapsed Time: 5 seconds Required Score: 100% Task Summary Actions you were required to perform: In Remove the bad power supply In Install the 20+4 pin power supply with PCIe connectors Show Details Explanation In this lab, your task is to complete the following: Test the power supply. Choose a power supply that has the following connectors: The motherboard main power connector (20+4 pin) The CPU power connector (4 pin) A PCIe video card (6 pin) The customer has expressed interest in a new graphics card that requires its own power connector. Make sure that the power supply you select will support adding this card. Install a power supply in the computer making the following connections: Connect the motherboard power connector. Connect the CPU power connector. Connect the power connector for the SATA hard drive and the optical drive. Plug the computer in using the existing power cable that is plugged into the wall. Start the computer and boot into Windows. If everything is connected correctly, the computer will work. Complete this lab as follows: 1. Test the power supply as follows: a. On the computer, click the power button to turn on the computer and observe the symptoms. b. In the Computer Startup dialog, click OK. c. On the Shelf, expand PC Tools. d. Drag the Power Supply Tester from the Shelf to the Workspace area. e. Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view of the computer. f. On the motherboard, drag the 20+4 pin power supply connector to the port on Power Supply Tester. g. On the motherboard, drag the 4-pin CPU power connector to the 4/6/8 port on Power Supply Tester. h. Under Selected Component, drag an unconnected 15-pin SATA power connector to the port on the Power Supply Tester.