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This document provides instructions for installing device drivers in Windows. It explains that drivers are small software programs that allow the operating system to communicate with hardware devices. The document outlines how to install drivers for monitors, sound cards, network cards, and other peripherals. It notes that Windows will sometimes install generic drivers automatically but that device-specific drivers may need to be installed manually from the manufacturer's website or CD. It also shows how to check Device Manager to see if drivers are installed correctly.

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This document provides instructions for installing device drivers in Windows. It explains that drivers are small software programs that allow the operating system to communicate with hardware devices. The document outlines how to install drivers for monitors, sound cards, network cards, and other peripherals. It notes that Windows will sometimes install generic drivers automatically but that device-specific drivers may need to be installed manually from the manufacturer's website or CD. It also shows how to check Device Manager to see if drivers are installed correctly.

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Subject No.

Computer Site Ins. INDEPENDENT STUDY GUIDE


(ISG) CSS 111 8
Inc.
Name Grade/Section Score

Teacher: OLIVER C. SANCHEZ Date: /


Content Standard/Topic: Install Operating System and Drivers for Peripherals/ Devices
LEARNING OBJECTIVE

After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to install device drivers.

Introduction

Now that you have an operating system installed, you’ll need to install drivers for your devices such as Video
Cards, Network Interface Cards, Sound Cards, etc. In many cases, if Windows recognizes the device, drivers will be
installed automatically. In some cases, generic drivers are installed and they will work fine.

INFORMATION SHEET 3.2-1


Device Drivers

Drivers are small software programs that help the operating system use or “drive” the device. Whenever a
device doesn’t work properly, ask if the proper driver has been installed.

Monitor Driver

Installing the proper monitor information files is one of the small things that purchasing a fully assembled PC

Default Monitor Driver

In the Control Panel, select System to open the System Properties dialog box Then select “Device Manager” to
get a list of hardware in the PC. Finally, click “Monitor,” and you’ll see that a generic monitor is listed.

Figure 1. System Properties

Installing a Sound Card Drivers

Once the sound card is installed, start the system and let the windows Plug and Play install the sound card’s
drivers. After your driver is installed, make a quick trip to Device Manager to make sure that the driver was installed
correctly.

Installing Other Drivers

Proceed similarly to install drivers for your other devices, such as a sound card if you have one. Whenever a
device doesn’t seem to be working properly, ask if you’ve installed the proper device driver or if it’s been done
automatically. Looking for the device under Device Manager in Windows is a good way to see if the device driver is
installed. As you can see in the figure 2 below a question mark by Ethernet Controller in Device Manager shows that

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network drivers aren’t yet installed.

Figure 2. Device Manager

Unrecognized Device

If your main board has built-in sound or networking, a CD that contains drivers probably came with the main
board. Place the CD into the CD drive and let Windows 7 search for the appropriate driver.

Other common drivers are LAN (Local Area Networking) driver, CD media driver, expansion cards, keyboards,
printers, USB devices and others.

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TASK SHEET 3.2-1
Title:
INSTALL DEVICE DRIVERS

Performance Objective:

This task sheet covers how to prepare students learn how to Install Windows 7
device drivers.

Supplies:
Flash Drive (Windows 7), CD/DVD Disc (Windows 7), Bond paper, Ball Point Pen or Pencil

Tools:
Module No. 8, Internet Connection

Equipment:
Personal Computer w/ OS

Steps / Procedures:

1. Prepare the needed tools, equipment & materials.


2. Start the computer.
3. Check the needed drivers to be installed.
4. Insert the driver CD or flash drive.
5. Install the necessary device drivers.
6. Let your Trainer/Instructor check your work.

Assessment Method:
Portfolio Assessment, Performance Criteria Checklist

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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA CHECKLIST

Trainee’s Name: _________________________ Date: __________________

Please tick () the column that best describes your evaluation of each identified evidences.
CRITERIA YES NO
Where you able to:

1. Prepare the needed tools, equipment & materials?


2. Start the computer?
3. Check the needed drivers to be installed?
4. Insert the driver CD or flash drive?
5. Install the necessary device drivers?
6. Let your Trainer/Instructor check your work?
For satisfactory achievement, all items should receive a YES response.

Comment:

_________________________

Name and Signature of Trainer

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