Department of Education

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

SUPPLEMENTARY
LEARNING MATERIALS
for Junior High School
Learners

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

GRADE 10
ICT-COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING
QUARTER3 – WEEK 6
(Module 6)

LEARNING COMPETENCY:
5.2 Conduct stress tests to ensure reliability of equipment in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions and system requirements.
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 HOW TO USE THIS SUPPLEMENTARY LEARNING
MATERIALS
Before you start answering the module, I want you to set aside other
tasks that will disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple
instructions below to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every
page of this module.
2. Write on your notebook or any writing pad the concepts about the
lessons. Writing enhances learning, that is important to develop and
keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers.
5. Analyze conceptually the post-test and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING COMPUTER

SYSTEMS-DRIVERS/SOFTWARE UPDATE
PROCEDURES

EXPECTATIONS

At the end of the lesson, the learner is expected to:

1. Understand and perform the basic procedure on how to install and update
drivers.

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 PRETEST

Part I
Directions: Read each statement carefully and select the best answer. Write the letter
on the space provided before each number.
____1. The small software programs that help the operating system to use a device.
What is being described in the given statement?
A. Drivers B. Software C. Memory D. Processor

____2. Which of the following steps is NOT included in the procedure of obtaining and
installing drivers in hardware devices?
A. Determine the hardware manufacturer
B. Obtain hardware
C. Install driver
D. Obtain software

____3. Which of the following is the last option from which you may obtain the device
drivers?
A. Installation CD or floppy disk C. Memory Card
B. USB D. Ram

____4. It is the way a system is set up, or the assortment of components that make up
the system. It can refer to either hardware or software, or the combination of both. What
is being described in the given statement?
A. Configuration C. Set-up
B. Setting D. Option

____5. Which of the following is the main function of device drivers?

A. Acting as a storage medium that can be access directly by CPU
B. Organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on the
network
C. Acting as an internet service provider
D. Device driver processes the request of an application and then sends the instruction
to the hardware device to produce the output

Part II
Directions: Read the given statement carefully. Write T if it is True, F if it is False.

___6. Device drivers can be updated on a system using a variety of methods.

___7. A device driver typically has a configuration interface that can be accessed so that
the user can make an adjustment to the hardware device.

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___8. A device driver typically has a no configuration interface.
___9. A device driver processes the request of an application and then sends the
instruction to the hardware device to produce the output.
___10. Obtaining a driver is the first step in obtaining and installing device hardware.

LOOKING BACK

Directions: From the previous module, you have learned the basic types
of device drivers. Using the graphic organizer below, write the words you
can associate with device drivers.

1___

5_____ 2____
Device
Drivers

4____ 3____

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 BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Why Do We Need Device Drivers?

In the early days of computers, programmers wrote programs that worked directly at the
hardware level. If the program needed to access information from an external piece of
machinery such as a card reader for instance, the program had to deal directly with that
card reader in a highly detailed way. The same program might not work with a different
card reader, even when running on the same type of computer, meaning that the program
would have to be rewritten. Obviously, this caused a lot of duplication of programming
effort, resulting in higher cost software and non-portable programs.
Functions
A device driver processes the request of an application and then sends the instruction to
the hardware device to produce the output. This is how the display information is sent
from the operating system to the display or monitor. A device driver typically has a
configuration interface that can be accessed so that the user can make an adjustment to
the hardware device.
Installation
A device driver is typically installed when the installation CD for a new hardware device
is used to run the setup program. The installation CD contains the device drivers as well
as any additional software applications that are needed to use the new hardware device.
A device driver will stay on the system until it is removed or uninstalled.
Updating
Device drivers can be updated on a system using a variety of methods. Typically, a device
driver can be downloaded from the manufacturer if an update is available. Many times, a
manufacturer will update a device driver to add additional functionality or to fix a bug in
the program. A device driver can also be updated by installing updates to the operating
system or running the setup program from a device's installation CD.

How to obtain and install drivers for hardware devices

Step 1: Determine the Hardware Manufacturer

If you do not know the manufacturer of the device for which you want to install the
driver, follow these steps to determine the manufacturer:

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1. On the desktop, right-click My Computer, and then click Manage.
2. Under System Tools, click Device Manager. The devices that are installed on the
computer are listed in the right pane.
3. In the right pane, expand the category of the device that you want to configure. For
example, expand Display adapters. NOTE: The device may be listed under other
devices.
4. Right-click the device for which you want to install the driver, and then click
Properties. NOTE: The device may appear as an Unknown device or as a generic
device.
5. Click the General tab. Make a note of the manufacturer and model of the device.
6. Click Cancel, and then quit Computer Management.

Step 2: Obtain the Driver

To obtain the latest driver, use the following list of possible sources for the driver,
in the order in which they are presented.

● Original Computer Manufacturer If the device was installed by your

computer manufacturer, contact the manufacturer of your computer to find
out how to obtain, download, and install the latest drivers for the device.

● Device Manufacturer Contact the manufacturer of the device to inquire

about how to obtain, download, and install the latest drivers for the device.

● Installation CD or Floppy Disks If you have the original driver CD or floppy

disks that were included with the computer or device, and if no other source
for the drivers is available, use the original driver that is included with the
computer or device.

Step 3: Install the Driver

The driver files that you download from the OEM, device manufacturer, or chipset
manufacturer differ depending on how the driver is packaged by the manufacturer.
● If the file is an executable program, run the program to extract the files. If
the file is in .zip format, you can use a third-party utility such as WinZip to
extract the files. For more information about how to extract the driver files,
see the instructions that are provided by the manufacturer of the driver.
● The driver may use a setup program. The driver package may contain raw
driver files, or it may contain only raw driver files. Some examples include
.inf files, and .sys files.

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 ACTIVITIES

Directions: Find and shade those words in the word search grid.
Look for them in all directions.

Manufacturer

Installation

Updating

Functions

Computer

Method

Utility

System

Download

Expand

REMEMBER

✔ USB flash drive is a secondary memory that you can use in downloading and
installing drivers on another device.

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 CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Directions: Using the graphic organizer below. Write the 3 major steps with details
in obtaining and installing drivers for hardware devices.

STEP

STEP

STEP

POST TEST

Part I
Direction: Read the given statement carefully. Write T if it is True, F if it is False.

___1. Device drivers can be updated on a system using a variety of methods.

___2. A device driver typically has a configuration interface that can be accessed so that
the user can make an adjustment to the hardware device.
___3. A device driver typically has no configuration interface.
___4. A device driver processes the request of an application and then sends the
instruction to the hardware device to produce the output.
___5. Obtaining a driver is the first step in obtaining and installing device hardware.

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Part II
Direction: Read each statement carefully and select the best answer. Write the letter
on the space provided before each number.
____6. The small software programs that help the operating system to use a device.
What is being described in the given statement?
A. Drivers B. Software C. Memory D. Processor

____7. Which of the following steps is NOT included in the procedure of obtaining and
installing drivers in hardware devices?
A. Determine the hardware manufacturer.
B. Obtain hardware
C. Install driver
D. Obtain software

____8. Which of the following is the last option from which you may obtain the device
drivers?
A. Installation CD or floppy disk C. Memory Card
B. USB D. Ram

____9. It is the way a system is set up, or the assortment of components that make up
the system. It can refer to either hardware or software, or the combination of both. What
is being described in the given statement?
A. Configuration C. Set-up
B. Setting D. Option
_____10. Which of the following is the main function of device drivers?
A. Acting as a storage medium that can be access directly by CPU.
B. Organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on the
network
C. Acting as an internet service provider
D. Device driver processes the request of an application and then sends the instruction
to the hardware device to produce the output.

ANSWER KEY
F D
T A
F A
T D
T A
II II
D F
A T
A F
D T
A T
PRETEST I
POST TEST
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REFERENCES

Basic Computer Configuration Setup

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Development Team of the Module

Writers: Reynaldo L. Glendro

Illustrator:
Layout Artist: Reynaldo L. Glendro
Content Editors: Eduardo T. Gallego
Language Editor: Irene C. Artango
Management Team: Malcolm S. Garma, Regional Director – NCR
Alejandro G. Ibañez,CESO VI, OIC- Schools Division Superintendent
Genia V. Santos, CLMD Chief – NCR
Loida O. Balasa, CID Chief SDO Navotas City
James A. Roldan, EPP-TLE-TVL – NCR
Dennis M. Mendoza, LR EPS - NCR
Grace R. Nieves, LR/EPP-TLE-TVL, EPS SDO Navotas City
Nancy C. Mabunga, Librarian – NCR
Vergel Junior C. Eusebio, PDO II LRMS
Shirley Eva Marie V. Mangaluz, Librarian II LRMS

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