This lab will focus on identifying motherboards, removing motherboards, replacing motherboards, and using the motherboard manuals to identify a number of the system components. | Lab Motherboard Identification Estimated time 30 Minutes Objective This lab will focus on identifying motherboards removing motherboards replacing motherboards and using the motherboard manuals to identify a number of the system components. Equipment The following equipment is required for this exercise A system board either mounted in a case or not Internet access Motherboard manuals ID software or local vendor contact Scenario You have just been hired by a PC repair center and have begun your training. PC technicians need to be able to remove and replace motherboards either in an upgrade situation or due to a motherboard failure. Procedures If the system board has been diagnosed as needing replacement there are a few guidelines that must be followed. Place the system on an anti-static mat and use an antistatic wrist strap. Verify that the system s power cord is not attached. All necessary safety precautions need to be followed carefully concerning power supplies and electro-static discharge. Step 1 Gain access to the motherboard. If the motherboard is installed in a case remove the case cover. Step 2 If needed remove components and or cabling to gain access to the motherboard manufacturer s name and ID number. Be sure to carefully record these connections so they can be properly replaced. Note These numbers may be difficult to find and hard to read so look carefully. As you become familiar with different manufacturers it will become easier. Due to variations in motherboards not all of the following information may be available. On others additional information may be available. Check with the instructor about your system. 1 - 2 IT Essentials I - Lab Copyright 2002 Cisco Systems Inc. Step 3 Record the following information from the computer s motherboard. Components Available Y N Name Type if applicable 1. Motherboard Manufacturer 2. Motherboard Model Number 3. Form Factor physical size and layout 4. Type of CPU Installed 5. Types of CPUs .
