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Technical Vocational
Livelihood (TVL)
Information and Communication
Technology (ICT)
Computer Systems Servicing NC II
Quarter 1 - Week 7

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Computer Systems Servicing - Grade 11

Learner Activity Sheets
Quarter 1, Week No. 7
Title: Install and Configure of Peripheral Devices
First Edition, 2021

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Author: JORICK G. RANTE

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 WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS
CSS 11, Quarter 1, Week 7

INSTALL AND CONFIGURE OF PERIPHERAL DEVICES

Name: ___________________________________________ Section: ____________________

I. Learning Competency

Install peripherals/ devices in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and/ or OS

installation procedures (TLE_IACSS9-12ICCS-IIa-j-30)

Subtasks:
• Discuss the functions and purpose of the device driver;
• Familiarize the types of device driver; and
• Recognize the use of manufacturer’s guide and the software license agreement.
Time Allotment: 3 hours

II. Key Concepts

Device Driver is a computer program that operates or controls a particular type of device
that is attached to a computer. A driver provides a software interface to hardware devices, enabling
operating systems and other computer programs to access hardware functions without needing to
know precise details about the hardware being used.

A driver communicates with the device through the computer bus or communications
subsystem to which the hardware connects. When calling, program invokes a routine in the driver,
the driver issues commands to the device. Once the device sends data back to the driver, the driver
may invoke routine in the original calling program.

Function of device drivers

A device driver processes the request of an application and then sends the instruction to the
hardware device to produce output. This is how the display information is sent from the operating
system to the display or monitor. It has a configuration interface that can be accessed so that the
user can make adjustments to the hardware device.

1. Installation
A device driver is installed using CD/DVD or any external bootable device with complete file
system to run the setup program.
2. Updating
Device drivers can be updated on a system using a variety of methods.
1. Downloaded the available updates from the manufacturer.
2. Installing updates to the operating system
3. File types
3

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 Device drivers can have a file type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) or Executable (EXE)
depending on the type program being used. Many software programs that communicate
with the device uses a DLL or EXE file format in order for the device to function properly.

DLL – it is the file format used for holding multiple codes and procedures for
Windows programs. DLL files were created so that multiple programs could use their
information at the same time, aiding memory conservation. It also allows the user to edit
the coding of multiple applications at once, without changing the applications themselves.

EXE - is a file extension for an executable file format. An executable is a file that
contains a program - that is, a particular kind of file that is capable of being executed or
run as a program in the computer. An executable file can be run by a program in Microsoft
DOS or Windows through a command or a double click.

Note: A file whose name ends in ".exe" is really a program that when opened causes the
operating system to run the program. Users who receive an .exe file as an e-mail attachment
should always be sure that the file comes from a trusted source and does not contain a
virus.

Types of Device Driver

Basic Input / Output System (BIOS) Device Driver – it has a collection of programs stored in one
or more EEPROM or EPROM (memory) chips, depending on the computer design, on the
motherboard. It refers to the entire set of device drivers in a computer that provide a link between
the hardware and software used on the system.
collection of actual drivers used to get the system
started and running in a basic configuration. For
example, on a PC running in safe mode, the system
is running on almost entirely EPROM-based or
EEPROM-based BIOS drivers. BIOS drivers
perform about four main tasks. BIOS drivers
initiate POST (Power On Self Test), the system
configuration and setup program, the bootstrap
loader, and the coordination of loading all the basic
device drivers.

1. Motherboard Drivers - contains the interfaces for your

hard drives, RAM, processor and other devices, and in
some cases also contains video circuitry and on-board
network chips. As with all computer devices, the different
components on your motherboard also require drivers to
communicate with your operating system.

Note: BIOS device drivers are not the same as the motherboard
device drivers.

Author: JORICK G. RANTE

School/Station: DATU LIPUS MAKAPANDONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
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email address: jorick.rante@deped.gov.ph
 2. Hardware Device Drivers – it contains programs that are designed to allow pieces of
computer hardware such as expansion slots to function on a computer. Video cards, sound
cards, network cards and other expansion cards come with driver discs to ease the
installation process of the hardware. Other devices like certain kinds of digital cameras and
MP3 players have PC drivers programmed into their software for easy use.
3. Virtual Device Drivers - it emulate a piece of hardware and essentially trick the computer
into thinking that is reading from a piece of actual hardware. A particular and popular use
for virtual device drivers is with reading the .iso files without having the actual disc.

Purpose of Device Drivers

The purpose of device driver is to facilitate communications between the Central Processing
Unit (CPU) and computer memory with each type of device on the computer.

Note: Problems with device drivers can be easily solved through a process of
updating and configuration of the device and the Microsoft Windows Operating
System.
1. Reboot – unresponsive devices and applications can easily solved by rebooting the computer.
Rebooting the computer releases the memory and the CPU resources which are currently
being used by every device. When you turn the computer on, the troublesome device should
be functioning properly.
2. Plug and Play – devices nowadays are plug and play which allows you to connect the devices
before you turn the computer on. Windows will detect the new device and automatically
install it as well as the new drivers for the device.
3. Roll Back – sometimes newer version of the device driver causes incompatibility. Use the
Microsoft System Restore to roll back the driver.
4. Update - If your computer is not functioning well, use Windows Update to determine if there
is an operating system update which may be the cause of the problem with the device driver.
You can also visit the device manufacturer’s website for the available device update.

HOW TO DETERMINE WHAT DRIVERS A COMPUTER NEEDS

Device drivers are needed to communicate with a hardware device within a computer. A
computer program such as the operating system sends instructions to a device driver which tells
the hardware device on what to do. An operating system (OS) is system software that manages
computer hardware software resources and provides common services for computer programs.

PROCEDURE:

1. Using the BIOS SETUP - Press F2 to open the BIOS Setup.

The BIOS will display the type of hard drive installed in the system.
2. Using the Device Manager – it is used to see the device driver installed. Device Manager is a
Control Panel applet in Microsoft Windows operating systems. It allows users to view and
control the hardware attached to the computer. When a piece of hardware is not working, the
offending hardware is highlighted for the user to deal with.
Device Manager is used to manage the hardware devices installed in a computer like hard
disk drives, keyboards, sound cards, USB devices, and more.

Author: JORICK G. RANTE

School/Station: DATU LIPUS MAKAPANDONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Division: AGUSAN DEL SUR
email address: jorick.rante@deped.gov.ph
 Think of Device Manager as the master list of hardware that
Windows understands.

1. Double Click on the “System” icon on the Control Panel.

2. Choose the “Hardware Tab”

3. Click on the “Device Manager” button to see the list of

devices installed and used by the operating system.

4. Check the “Windows Update” for available updates

5. Visit the “Manufacturer’s Website”.

Note:

Wrong driver can result in a system conflict in which can cause a hardware component
malfunction.

III. Guided Practice

Activity No.1 Let’s Identify

Directions: Fill in the blank. Write your answer in your activity notebook.

1. devices nowadays are ___________ which allows you to connect the devices before you turn
the computer on.
2. it ________ a piece of hardware and essentially trick the computer into thinking that is
reading from a piece of actual hardware.
3. it is the file format used for holding multiple _____ and procedures for Windows programs.
4. Press _____ to open the BIOS Setup.
5. Use the Microsoft System ________ to roll back the driver.

Author: JORICK G. RANTE

School/Station: DATU LIPUS MAKAPANDONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Division: AGUSAN DEL SUR
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IV. Independent Practice

Activity No. 2

Directions: Analyze the situation and answer the following questions. Write your answers on your
activity notebook.

1. Situation: As I turn on the computer, messages appear then suddenly, the sound produce
before it totally open. Which do you think is the driver that initiates the POST to produce
sounds?

CLUE: B _ O _

Answer: __________________________________

2. Situation: Aubrey bought a new computer mouse, as she plug-in it to her computer, it
automatically installed as well as its driver. What do you think is the kind of device she
had?

CLUE: P _ U G & P L _ Y

Answer: __________________________________

3. Situation: Emmanuel’s habit is to listen to the music while does the paper works. As he
tried to open and play the music into the computer, there is no sounds produce. For him to
see and check if the device driver for sound is installed, where will he find it out easily?

CLUE: D _ E V _ C E M_N_G_R

Answer: ______________________________________

4. Situation: Richelle’s computer suddenly became unresponsive. What do you think she needs
to do so that the troublesome device should be functioning properly?
CLUE: R__B__ __T

Answer: ______________________________________

5. Situation: Emma installs new version of driver to her computer, suddenly the new driver is
incompatible to the OS. What do you think she needs to do to make it compatible again?
CLUE: R__L__ B___ C____

Answer: ______________________________________

Author: JORICK G. RANTE

School/Station: DATU LIPUS MAKAPANDONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Division: AGUSAN DEL SUR
email address: jorick.rante@deped.gov.ph
Activity No. 3

Directions: Read and answer carefully. Select the BEST answer from the given choices. Write your
answers on your activity notebook.

1. Every device has a driver which operates and controls computer program. Based on the
statement, which of the following is being described?
A. BOOT driver C. motherboard device driver
B. device driver D. virtual device driver
2. To start the computer system, basic driver is needed. Which is referring to the basic driver?
A. BIOS device driver C. motherboard device driver
B. hardware device driver D. virtual device driver
3. To allow pieces of computer hardware (expansion cards) such as video card, sound, and
network card to function on a computer, which driver is needed?
A. BIOS device driver C. motherboard device driver
B. hardware device driver D. virtual device driver

4. To allow different ports to function such as the USB ports and I/O ports for the mouse and
keyboard, which driver will be fitted for the purpose?
A. BIOS device driver C. motherboard device driver
B. hardware device driver D. virtual device driver
5. Problems with the device driver can be easily solved by the following. Which is not
included?
A. through the process of configuration
B. through the process of replacing the driver
C. through the process of updating the driver
D. through the process of rebooting the computer

V. Application

Activity No. 4 School Activity/ Home Activity

Directions: With the supervision of the teacher and parent-teacher at home, you will perform the
given activity.

1. Check the device hardware installed into Personal Computer (PC) available in computer
laboratory (School) / at home by opening the “Device Manager of the computer.
2. Use and follow the given procedure correctly based on the lessons conducted.
3. Record the list of the entire hardware device from the “Device Manager”.
3.1. Functioning –
3.2. Missing -
4. Take Pictures / Record the activity conducted.
5. You have only given 5 minutes to perform the task.

Author: JORICK G. RANTE

School/Station: DATU LIPUS MAKAPANDONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Division: AGUSAN DEL SUR
email address: jorick.rante@deped.gov.ph
 CRITERIA 5 4 3 2 1

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Author: JORICK G. RANTE

School/Station: DATU LIPUS MAKAPANDONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Division: AGUSAN DEL SUR
email address: jorick.rante@deped.gov.ph
VI. Assessment:
Directions: Identify which of the statements below are True or False. Write your answers on
your activity notebook.
1. An operating system must reside inside a computer or mobile device; that is, it cannot run
from a USB flash drive or other external devices.
2. A user interface controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is
displayed on screen.
3. An DLL is a file that contains a program - that is, a particular kind of file that is capable of
being executed or run as a program in the computer.
4. Many of the first operating systems were device dependent and proprietary.
5. The kernel is nonresident, which means it remains in memory while the
computer or mobile device is running.
6. Each device connected to a computer requires its own specific driver.
7. Hackers often look for ways to break into a computer or device using flaws in the operating
system.
8. In windows you can change the settings so the screen flashes when a sound
card alert occurs.
9. Embedded software usually runs only when driving the boot process of a device.
10. A web app is an app that you access instead of a web browser.

VII. Enrichment:
Directions: Write your answer on your activity notebook.
In this lesson I learned that…

________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

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Author: JORICK G. RANTE

School/Station: DATU LIPUS MAKAPANDONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
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email address: jorick.rante@deped.gov.ph
 VIII. Answer Key

Activity 3 Activity No.4

Assessment
1.B It may vary depending
Activity No.2 on the use of
2. C performance rubrics.
1. BIOS 1. FALSE
2. Plug & Play 3. D
2. TRUE
3. Device Manager
4. C
4. Reboot 3. FALSE
5. Rollback
5. D
4. TRUE

5. FALSE

Activity No.1 6. TRUE

1. plug and play 7. TRUE

2. emulate
3. codes 8. TRUE
4. f2 9. FALSE
5. Restore
10. FALSE

IX. References

HOFFMAN, C. (2017, July 5). How to Find Drivers for Unknown Devices in the Device
Manager. Accessed June 15, 2021.
https://www.howtogeek.com/193798/how-to-find-drivers-for-unknown-devices-in-
thedevice-manager/

TechTarget Contributor. (2007, June 1). dynamic link library. Accessed June 15, 2021.
https://whatis.techtarget.com/fileformat/DLL-Dynamic-link-library-file#

Fisher, T. (2021, June 7). Device Manager. Accessed June 16, 2021.
https://www.lifewire.com/device-manager-2625860

Glendille Lapinig. 2020. INTRODUCTION OF COMPUTERS. Accessed June 16, 2021.

Retrieved from
http://computertechjake.weebly.com/introduction-of-computers.html

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Author: JORICK G. RANTE

School/Station: DATU LIPUS MAKAPANDONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Division: AGUSAN DEL SUR
email address: jorick.rante@deped.gov.ph