TECHNOLOGY

LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
(ICT)
Computer System Servicing
(CSS)
Quarter 1- Module 2

CONFIGURE COMPUTER SYSTEM AND

NETWORKS
Prepare Computer Systems, tools, devices,
equipment and materials for configuration.
 MODULE 2

Lesson 2 LO 2. Prepare Computer Systems, tools, devices, equipment and materials

for configuration.

What I Need to Know

Welcome to the next level of your modular drill in Computer System Servicing
(CSS) under the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Course. In this
module, you will have a boundless deal of understanding of Configuring Computer
Systems and Networks.

At the end of this module you will be able to apply the knowledge and skills on
preparing Computer Systems, tools, devices, equipment and materials for
configuration.
.

The competency for this module is the following:

LO 2. Prepare Computer Systems, tools, devices, equipment and

materials for configuration.

b.) Prepare procedures in planning and preparing for configuration of computer

systems and networks;

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 What’s In

Configuration consist of both hardware and software components.

Information on the operating system can be obtained from the operating system,
For example, in the case of windows base Operating system particularly windows 10,
on finding computer specification (specs) using “Settings’’ in the startup menu.

1. Click start
up menu

2.Click Settings

Figure 1

1. Click System

Figure 2

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4.Click
About

Figure 3

Hardware
Configurations

Software
Configurations

Figure 4
What’s New
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 With the advent of plug and play technology most configurations can be performed
automatically in the case of software configurations. Most important aspect of a configuration
are the speed of the processor, speed and stability provided by the motherboard, speed and
size of storage graphical display and software drivers.
The System Configuration tool is also known by its msconfig.exe executable file. This
app is useful to people who want to manage the Windows startup and the boot options, as
well as troubleshoot stability and performance issues. You can do all that from this handy little
tool, but before that, you first have to open it. In this article, we show you eight ways to
start System Configuration (msconfig.exe) in Windows:
8 Ways to start System Configuration in all Windows (all version)

NOTE: This guide covers Windows 10, Windows 7, and Windows 8.1. Some
methods work in all three versions of Windows, others just in one or two. For each method,
we mention the Windows version in which it works.

1. Open the System Configuration tool by using search (all Windows versions)

As with most Windows tools, you can start this utility in several ways. In Windows 10, click
or tap inside the search box on the taskbar, start typing "system configuration" or"
msconfig" and then click or tap the System Configuration search result.

In Windows 7, search for "system configuration" or "msconfig" in the Start Menu and then
click on its shortcut.

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In Windows 8.1, switch to the Start Screen and type "msconfig". When the search results
are shown, click or tap on msconfig. Note that, in Windows 8.1, searching for "system
configuration" yields no results.

2. Open the System Configuration tool by using the Start Menu (Windows 10 only)

Unlike Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, Windows 10 also includes a shortcut for System
Configuration in the Start Menu. Open the Start Menu and scroll down to the Windows
Administrative Tools. In this folder, click or tap the System Configuration shortcut.

3. Open the System Configuration tool by using the Run window (all Windows versions)

The Run window offers one of the fastest ways to open the System Configuration tool.

Simultaneously press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard to launch it, type "msconfig",
and then press Enter or click/tap on OK. The System Configuration tool should open
immediately.

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 4. Open the System Configuration tool by creating a shortcut for it, anywhere you want (all
Windows versions)

Regardless of the Windows version you use, you can create a shortcut to
the System Configuration tool and then use it. The shortcut can be placed anywhere you
want, like on your desktop or in a shortcuts folder, for example. When creating the shortcut,
use the term msconfig as the target location.

If you need help creating shortcuts, this tutorial explains the whole process: How to create
shortcuts for apps, files, folders and web pages in Windows.

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 5. Open the System Configuration tool by using the Command Prompt or PowerShell (all
Windows versions)

The System Configuration tool can also be started from the Command
Prompt or PowerShell. All you have to do is launch any of them, type msconfig, and then
press Enter on your keyboard.

6. Open the System Configuration tool by using the Task Manager (all Windows versions)

You can also open the System Configuration tool using the Task Manager. Simultaneously
press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to launch the Task Manager. If you are using a Windows 10
or Windows 8.1 device, and the Task Manager opens up in compact mode, click or tap
on"More details." Then, open the File menu, click or tap on "Run new task," and type the
command msconfig in the "Create new task" window. Finally, press Enter on your keyboard
or click or tap OK.

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 7. Open the System Configuration tool by using the shortcut from our collection (all
Windows versions)

You can find the System Configuration shortcut in the Administration Tools subfolder for
your Windows version.

8. Open the System Configuration tool by using its executable file (all Windows versions)

In all Windows versions, the System Configuration tool is actually an executable file
calledmsconfig.exe, which is found in the "C:\Windows\System32" folder. If you want, you
can open the tool by double-clicking or double-tapping on this executable file.

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 What’s is It

The quality of performance and life of the computer or device depends on its
configurations. You must start by understanding its configuration. Configuration is the manner
in which components are arrange to make up the computer system.
System Configuration is a system utility designed to troubleshoot the Microsoft
Windows startup process. It can disable or re-enable software, device drivers or Windows
services that run at startup, and it can change boot parameters.

Msconfig is easy to use and helps you troubleshoot a lot of Windows 8, 8.1 and
10 boot problems. You can easily modify how the system boots (boot files), the system
services, and the startup files on either a temporary or a permanent basis. This makes
Msconfig an extremely useful troubleshooting utility. It can be used to speed up your Boot
times and to streamline what loads where and when as your system starts up.

Some of the built-in tools used in Microsoft system configuration involves Microsoft
System Configuration, Register Edit, Direct X and Control Panel Applets.

1. Microsoft System Configuration: This boot configuration utility allows you to set the
programs that will run at startup and to edit configuration files. It also offers simplified
control over Windows Services.
System Configuration Utility consists of five functional tabs such as General, Boot,
Services, Startup and Tools. The succeeding table describes the use and functionality of
each tab:
Table 1. General Tab of System Config Utility

Tab Function and Description

The general tab is the default tab in the System configuration and
shows how the computer will start, by default Normal startup should be
selected.
List of choices for startup configuration:
• Normal Startup. Starts Windows in the usual manner. Use this
mode to start Windows after you are done using the other two modes
to troubleshoot the problem.
• Diagnostic Startup. Starts Windows with basic services and
General drivers only. This mode can help rule out basic Windows files as the
problem.
• Selective Settings. Starts Windows with basic services and
drivers and the other services and startup programs that you select.

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Figure 4. General Tab

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Let’s Access the General Tab with the following step by step procedures:

1. Look for the window icon on your keyboard.

2. Click window icon and the key letter R simultaneously

3. Type (msconfig), then click Ok. General Tab display on the screen.

Table 2. Boot Tab of System Config Utility

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Tab Function and Description
This tab allows you to make the same adjustments you can make in
the Windows boot.ini file without having to edit the file. It shows
configuration options for the operating system and advanced debugging
settings, including the following:

• Safe boot (Minimal): Boots the Windows graphics user

interface in safe mode running only critical system services.
Networking is disabled.
• Safe Boot (Alternate Shell): Boots the Windows Command
Prompt in safe mode running only critical system services.
Networking and the graphical user interface are disabled.
• Safe Boot (Active Directory Repair): Boots the Windows
graphical user interface in safe mode running critical system services
and Active Directory.
Boot
• Safe boot (Network): Boots the Windows graphical user
interface in safe mode running only critical system services.
Networking is enabled.
• No GUI boot. Does not display Windows splash screen when
booting.
Boot Log. Stores all information from the boot process in the file
%SystemRoot% Ntbtlog.txt.
Base Video. Boots to the Windows graphical user interface in
minimal VGA mode. This loads standard VGA drivers instead of
display drivers specific to the video hardware on the computer.
OS boot information. Shows driver names as drivers are being
loaded during the boot process.
Make all boot settings permanent. Does not track changes made
in System Configuration. Options can be changed later using
System Configuration, but must be changed manually. When this
option is selected, you cannot roll back your changes by selecting
Normal startup on the General tab.

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 Figure 5. Boot Tab
Table 3. Services Tab of System Config Utility
Tab Function and Description
The Services tab allows you to enable or disable any of the Microsoft
Windows services or other program services running on the computer. It
lists all the services that start when the computer boots, along with their
status (Running or Stopped). By checking the "Hide all Microsoft services"
Services
box at the bottom of the window, you can see all non-Windows

services such as driver services and program services that are often the
cause of startup problems. Unchecking a box will disable the service from
starting.

Warning:
Disabling services that normally run at boot time might cause some
programs to malfunction or result in system instability. Do not disable
services in this list unless you know they are not essential to your
computer’s operation. Selecting Disable all will not disable some secure
Microsoft services required for the operating system to start.

Figure 6. Services Tab

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Table 4. Start Up Tab of System Config Utility

Tab Function and Description

The Startup tab is one of the most frequent reasons most Windows
users enter the System Configuration utility. In the Startup tab, you will be
able to see the list of applications that run when the computer boots, along
with the name of their publisher, the path to the executable file, and the
location of the registry key or shortcut that causes the application to run.
These startup programs are often one of the biggest causes for a computer
Startup to startup and run slow. You can clear the check box for a startup item to
disable it on your next boot. If you have chosen Selective startup on the
General Tab, you must either choose Normal startup on the
General tab or select the startup item’s check box to start it again at boot
time. If you suspect an application has been compromised, examine the
Command column to review the path to the executable file.
Windows 8 Microsoft has removed this Startup feature in the System
Configuration utility and moved it into the Windows 8 Task Manager.
Uncheck any program that you want to disable from starting up each time.

Note:
Disabling applications that normally run at boot time might result in related
applications starting more slowly or not running as expected.

Figure 7. Startup Tab

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 Table 5. Tools Tab of System Config Utility

Tab Function and Description

This Provides a convenient list of diagnostic tools and other
Tools advanced tools that you can run.

Figure 8. Tools Tab

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 2. Register edit: This application allows you to edit the registry.
The Windows Registry, usually referred to as "the registry," is a collection of
databases of configuration settings in Microsoft Windows operating systems.

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Structure of the Registry

1. The Registry has a hierarchical structure, like the directories on your hard disk.
Each branch (denoted by a folder icon in the Registry Editor, see below) is called
a key. Each key can contain other keys, as well as Values. Each value contains
the actual information stored in the Registry. There are three types of values:
String, Binary, and DWORD - the use of these depends upon the context.
2. There are six main branches (five in Windows 2000 and Windows XP),
eachcontaining a specific portion of the information stored in the Registry. They
are as follows:
o HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT - this branch contains all of your file types as
well as OLE information for all your OLE-aware applications.
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o HKEY_CURRENT_USER - this branch points to the part of
HKEY_USERS appropriate for the current user.
o HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE - this branch contains information about all
of the hardware and software installed in your computer. Since you can
specify multiple hardware configurations, the current hardware configuration
is specified in
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG.
o HKEY_USERS - this branch contains certain preferences (such as
colors and control panel settings) for each of the users of the computer. In
Windows 95/98/Me, the default branch here contains the currently-logged in
user. In Windows 2000/XP, the default branch here contains a template to be
used for newlyadded users.
o HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG - this branch points to the part of
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE appropriate for the current hardware
configuration.

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 3. Direct X Diagnostic: The Microsoft DirectX Diagnostic Tool provides you
with information about the DirectX API components and drivers on your system.
It enables you to test sound and graphics output and Microsoft DirectPlay
service providers. You can use the diagnostic tool to gather information about
your system to use for diagnostic purposes.

Let’s Access the Direct X Diagnostic Tool (dxdiag) with the following step by step
procedures:
1.Look for the window icon on your keyboard.

2. Click window icon and the key letter R simultaneously

3. Type (dxdiag), then click Ok.

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 If you are experiencing problems when running
Microsoft DirectX applications, the DirectX Diagnostic Tool can help you find the
source of the trouble such as incorrect versions of DirectX components, lack of
hardware acceleration, devices that are not connected and unsigned drivers.

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4. Control Panel applets
The names of various applets in the Control Panel differ slightly depending
on the version of Windows installed. In Windows 10, the icons are grouped into
categories:

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Control Panel Applets

a. System and Security: Applets that review computer status,

1. Security and Maintenance
2. Windows Defender Firewall
3. System
4. Power Options
5. File History
6. Backup and Restore (Windows 7)
7. BitLocker Drive Encryption
8. Storage Spaces
9. Work Folders
10. Administrative Tools

b. Network and Internet Connections: Applets that configure

all the connection types: ✓ Internet options
1. Network connections status and task
2. Network and Sharing Center
c. Hardware and Sound: Applets to configure devices
connected to your computer:
1. Devices and Printers
2. Auto play
3. Sound
4. Power Options
5. Windows Mobility Center
6. NVIDIA Control Panel
7. Realtek HD Audio Manager
d. Programs
1. Programs & Features
2. Default Programs
e. User Accounts
1. Change account type
2. Remove user account
3. Credential manager

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f. Appearance and Personalization: Applets that control the
look of windows: ✓ Display
1. Taskbar and Navigation
2. Ease of Access Center
3. File Explorer Options
4. Fonts
5. NVDIA Control Panel

g. Clock and Region

1. Date and Time
2. Region

h. Ease of Access
1. Ease of Access Center
2. Speech Recognition

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 What’s More

Test I. True or False

Directions: State your agreement or dis agreement with the statement below. Write True if
you agree and False if you disagree. Write your answer on your activity notebook.

1. Open the System Configuration tool by using search applicable only in Windows 10
versions)
2. Open the System Configuration tool by using the shortcut and it is applicable only in
Windows 10 versions)
3. Open the System Configuration tool by using its executable file (all Windows versions)
4. You can also open the System Configuration tool using the Task Manager.
5. Open the System Configuration tool by using the Run window (all Windows versions).
6. Open the System Configuration tool by using the Start Menu (all Windows versions).
7. Open the System Configuration tool by creating a shortcut for it, anywhere you want (all
Windows versions).
8. In all Windows versions, the System Configuration tool is actually an executable file called
msconfig.exe.
9. Simultaneously press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to launch the Task Manager.
10. Simultaneously press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard to launch it, type "msconfig".
11. Configuration consist of both hardware and software components.
12. The quality of performance and life of the computer or device depends on its
configurations.
13. Configuration is the way a system is set up.
14. With the advent of plug and play technology most configurations can be performed
automatically in the case of software configurations.
15. The shortcut of Microsoft Configuration is Ipconfig.

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 What I Have Learned

Test II. MS Configuration Command Classification

Directions: There are five functional tabs in MS Configuration utility: namely; General, Boot,
Services, Startup and Tools. Identify the following items according to the tabs they belong to.
Write your answer on your activity notebook.

1. Diagnostic Startup
2. Event Viewer
3. Adobe Flash Player Update Service
4. Safe Boot
5. Task Manager
6. Change user account control settings
(UACS)
7. Make all boot settings permanent
8. Computer Management
9. Normal startup
10. No GUI Boot
11. OS Boot information
12. Selective Settings
13. Hide All Microsoft Services
14. System Properties
15. Base Video

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Summative Assessment

Test I. Multiple Choice

Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer in a clean sheet of paper.
1. What is the default startup that should be selected in general tab in the System
configuration and shows how the computer will start?
a. normal Startup c. selective settings
b. diagnostic startup d. startup button
2. What boot configuration utility allows setting the programs that will run at
startup?
a. Ipconfig c. msconfig
b. regedit d. dxdiag
3. What startup selection that loads all device drivers and services.
a. a. normal Startup c. selective settings
b. diagnostic startup d. startup button
4. What application allows you to edit the registry?
a. Ipconfig c. msconfig
b. regedit d. dxdiag
5. What tab allows you to enable or disable any of the Microsoft Windows services
or other program services running on the computer?
a. general c. services
b. boot d. tools
6. Which of the following enables you to test sound and graphics output?
a. Ipconfig c. msconfig
b. regedit d. dxdiag
7. Which of the following is an applet that controls the look of windows?
a. Appearance and Themes c. Performance and Maintenance
b. Network and Internet d. Sounds, Speech and Audio
8. Which of the following applets does not belong to user account category?
a. Remove User account c. Credential manager
b. Change account type d. System Account
9. Which of the following is a wizard used to configure MS Windows for vision,
hearing and mobility needs?
a. Accessibility Option c. Sounds, speech and audio
b. Ease of Access d. User Accounts
10. Which of the following System Configuration Utility functional tabs not included
in the group.
a. General c. Services
b. Boot d. Startup Button

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Test II. Control Panel Applet
Directions: Complete the diagram of various Control Panel Applets

Control Panel

1. 2.

8.

3. 4. 5.

6. 7.

III. Applet Grouping

Directions: Complete the diagram of various Control Panel Applets with the
components included in their category.

1. System and Security: Applets that review computer status,

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

2. Hardware and Sound: Applets to configure devices connected to your

computer:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
3. User Accounts
1.
2.
3.

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Weekly Home Learning Plan for Grade 10 (TLE - ICT)

Quarter 1, Week 2, September 22-29, 2021

Learning Mode of
Day & Time Learning Competency Learning Tasks
Area Delivery

8:00 - 9:00 Wake up, make up your bed, eat breakfast, and get ready for an awesome day!

9:00 - 9:30 Have a short exercise/meditation/bonding with family.

Thursday

1:00 – 2:00/ TLE-ICT TLE_ICTCS10MN-IIIa-e-1 Read the text, discussions etc. and Parents/
2:00 – 3:00 10 LO 1. Plan and prepare for answer the following activities: guardians will
the maintenance of get the
computer systems and LESSON 2 modules in
networks Discussion (Read) school and
1.1 Follow OHS procedures  What I Need to Know – submit outputs
in maintaining computer page 1 on the
systems and networks  What’s in – page 2-8 scheduled date
1.2 Plan on how to maintain  What’s is it – page 9-29 and time.
computer and networks Activities
systems  What’s More – page 30
1.3 Identify faulty computer  What I Have Learned –
and networks systems page 31
1.4 Identify tools in  Summative Assessment –
maintaining computer and page 32-33
network systems
Put your answers in a 1 WHOLE
SHEET OF PAD PAPER.
ANSWERS ONLY!

Note: Don’t forget to write your

NAME and the MODULE NUMBER
at the top of your answer sheet/pad
paper.

3:00 – 4:00 SELF-ASSESSMENT TASK

4:00 – 4:30 HOME ROOM PERIOD

Prepared by:
Checked by:

ALLAN N. PADERO Noted:

Teacher I JUDY Q. NIFAS
Head Teacher III NOEL R. CABALLES
Principal I