Table of Contents

2. Assembling the computer......................................................................................................2

3. Dissembling the CPU..............................................................................................................2
4. Find and show two applications errors using system logs......................................................3
5. Show the defragmentation process in the windows operating system..................................3
6. Recover a lost file using a file recovery system......................................................................4
7. Using a hypervisor, demonstrate the installation of a windows OS in a virtualized
environment.................................................................................................................................. 4
8. Using T568b wiring standard , connect RJ45 to the provided cable.......................................6
9. Troubleshoot the internet connection and use a command line tool to check the internet
connectivity status......................................................................................................................... 7
10. Login to the computer system by resetting the BIOS password.........................................9
11. Show the hardware and software configuration of the workstation..................................9
Hardware Practical
1. Assembling the computer
Sure, here are the steps without explanation:

1. Unplug and open the case.

2. Install the CPU onto the motherboard.

3. Apply thermal paste (if needed).

4. Install the CPU heatsink/fan.

5. Install the RAM modules.

6. Mount the motherboard into the case.

7. Install storage drives (HDD/SSD).

8. Install the graphics card (if applicable).

9. Connect front panel connectors.

10. Connect power supply cables (24-pin, 8-pin, SATA, PCIe).

11. Recheck all connections and component seating.

12. Close the case.

13. Connect monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

14. Plug in power and turn on the system.

15. Enter BIOS/UEFI to check hardware detection.

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2. Dissembling the CPU
Sure, here are the disassembly steps without explanation:

1. Power off the system.

2. Unplug all cables and peripherals.

3. Press the power button to discharge residual power.

4. Open the case side panel.

5. Disconnect power supply cables (24-pin, 8-pin, SATA, PCIe).

6. Disconnect front panel connectors.

7. Remove the graphics card (if present).

8. Remove storage drives (HDD/SSD).

9. Remove RAM modules.

10. Remove the CPU heatsink/fan.

11. Remove the CPU from the socket.

12. Unscrew and remove the motherboard from the case.

13. Remove the power supply unit.

14. Remove case fans (if needed).

15. Close the case or store components safely.

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3. Find and show two applications errors
using system logs.
Press Win + R

Type eventvwr.msc and press Enter

Expand Windows Logs

Click on Application

Look for entries with Error level

Select and view two error logs

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4. Show the defragmentation process in the
windows operating system.
Steps to Show the Defragmentation Process in Windows:

1. Press Win + S

2. Type Defragment and Optimize Drives

3. Click on the result to open the tool

4. Select the desired drive (e.g., C:)

5. Click Analyze

6. Wait for analysis to complete

7. Click Optimize

8. Wait for defragmentation to finish

9. Close the window

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5. Recover a lost file using a file recovery
system.
1. Download and install Recuva from Piriform's official site.

2. Launch Recuva.

3. Click Next on the welcome screen.

4. Select the file type to recover (e.g., Pictures, Documents) → Click Next.

5. Choose the file location (e.g., specific drive or folder) → Click Next.

6. Check Enable Deep Scan (optional) → Click Start.

7. Wait for the scan to complete.

8. Browse the list of found files.

9. Select the files to recover → Click Recover.

10. Choose a different location to save the recovered files.

11. Click OK to complete the recovery.

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6. Using a hypervisor, demonstrate the
installation of a windows OS in a virtualized
environment.
Steps to Install Ubuntu and Windows OS in a Virtualized Environment Using a Hypervisor
(e.g., VirtualBox or VMware):

✅ Part 1: Prepare Hypervisor

1. Download and install VirtualBox or VMware Workstation

2. Download Ubuntu ISO and Windows ISO from their official websites

🪟 Part 2: Install Windows OS in VM

1. Launch the hypervisor

2. Click New → Name it "Windows"

3. Select type: Microsoft Windows, version: e.g., Windows 10/11

4. Set RAM size (e.g., 4GB or more)

5. Create a virtual hard disk (e.g., 50GB)

6. Select the VM → Click Start

7. Select the Windows ISO file to boot

8. Follow the Windows installation wizard:

o Choose language

o Click Install Now

o Enter product key (or skip)

o Choose Windows version

o Select Custom installation

o Select virtual disk → Click Next

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 9. Wait for installation

10. Create user account and finish setup

🐧 Part 3: Install Ubuntu OS in VM

1. Click New → Name it "Ubuntu"

2. Select type: Linux, version: Ubuntu (64-bit)

3. Set RAM size (e.g., 4GB or more)

4. Create a virtual hard disk (e.g., 25–50GB)

5. Select the VM → Click Start

6. Select the Ubuntu ISO file to boot

7. In the boot menu, select Install Ubuntu

8. Choose keyboard layout → Click Continue

9. Select Normal installation → Continue

10. Choose Erase disk and install Ubuntu → Click Install Now

11. Confirm partition changes → Click Continue

12. Select your time zone → Continue

13. Enter user details → Continue

14. Wait for installation to finish

15. Click Restart Now and remove ISO when prompted

After these steps, both Ubuntu and Windows will be installed in separate virtual machines,
ready for use within your hypervisor.

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7. Using T568b wiring standard , connect
RJ45 to the provided cable.
Steps to Connect RJ45 Using T568B Wiring Standard:

1. Strip about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the outer jacket from the cable.

2. Untwist all wire pairs and straighten them.

3. Arrange wires in this T568B order from pin 1 to pin 8:

1. White/Orange

2. Orange

3. White/Green

4. Blue

5. White/Blue

6. Green

7. White/Brown

8. Brown

4. Trim wires evenly to about 0.5 inch (1.3 cm) length.

5. Insert wires fully into the RJ45 connector, ensuring each wire reaches the end.

6. Check wire order through the transparent connector.

7. Use a crimping tool to crimp the RJ45 connector securely.

8. Test the cable with a cable tester for connectivity.

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8. Troubleshoot the internet connection and
use a command line tool to check the
internet connectivity status.
Troubleshooting Internet Connection (Steps Only)

1. Check physical connections (cables, router, modem).

2. Restart the modem and router.

3. Restart your computer.

4. Verify Wi-Fi is enabled and connected to the correct network.

5. Disable and re-enable the network adapter.

6. Check IP configuration using command line.

7. Flush DNS cache.

8. Ping a known website or IP to test connectivity.

9. Check for firewall or antivirus blocking connection.

10. Reset network settings if needed.

Command Line Tool to Check Internet Connectivity

 Open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Linux/macOS).

 Run the command:

 ping google.com

 Check the response for successful replies or packet loss.

Troubleshooting Internet Connection in Cisco Packet Tracer

(Steps Only)
1. Check physical connections between devices (cables, ports).

2. Verify device interfaces are enabled (no shutdown).

3. Check IP addressing and subnet masks on all devices.

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 4. Verify default gateway configuration on PCs/hosts.

5. Check routing tables on routers.

6. Test connectivity using ping between devices.

7. Use tracert or traceroute to find where connection fails.

8. Check ACLs or firewall settings blocking traffic.

9. Verify DNS settings if using domain names.

10. Restart devices if necessary.

Command Line to Check Internet Connectivity in Cisco Packet Tracer

 On PC or Router CLI, run:

 ping [destination IP or domain]

 Example:

 ping 8.8.8.8

 ping www.google.com

 Analyze replies for successful connectivity or packet loss.

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9. Login to the computer system by resetting
the BIOS password
Steps to Reset BIOS Password Using Jumper:

1. Power off the computer and unplug it from power.

2. Open the computer case to access the motherboard.

3. Locate the CLR_CMOS or PASSWORD jumper (refer to the motherboard manual).

4. The jumper usually covers two of three pins.

5. Move the jumper from the default position (pins 1-2) to the reset position (pins 2-3).

6. Wait about 5-10 seconds.

7. Move the jumper back to the original position (pins 1-2).

8. Close the case and reconnect power.

9. Power on the computer; BIOS password should be cleared.

10. Enter BIOS setup to verify password reset.

https://youtu.be/Bx1xOcTKsPY?si=O8VhM8dgK6pnOgV-

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10. Show the hardware and software
configuration of the workstation.
Hardware Configuration:

1. Press Win + R → type msinfo32 → Enter (System Information window)

2. Check System Summary for CPU, RAM, BIOS, motherboard info

3. Expand Components for drives, display, network adapters

Software Configuration:

1. Press Win + R → type winver → Enter (Windows version)

2. Open Settings > Apps for installed applications

3. Open Command Prompt and run:

systeminfo

(Shows detailed system and software info)

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