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SLK 3 for GRADE 11 COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING
QUARTER 3 WEEK 3
I. PRELIMINARIES
Competency LO4. INSTALL APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Access software updates in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations and requirements.
(TLE_IACSS9-12ICCS-IIIa-e-31)
Objectives At the end of this module, you are expected to:
define a device driver;
access software updates in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations and requirements;
enumerate the steps in downloading and installing a device driver;
and
realize the importance of device drivers for better functionality of
hardware.
Topic/
Subject Matter DEVICE DRIVERS
Textbook Other Sources (internet sources)
Materials Answer Sheets, Android phone, Laptop
Copyrights Department of Education-Division of Talisay City
Total Points 60pts
Date March 15 - 19, 2021
II. CONTENT MAP
DEVICE
DRIVERS
INSTALL AND
DEVICE DRIVER UPDATE A
OVERVIEW COMPUTER
DRIVER
III. CONTENT NOTES
More commonly known as a driver, a device driver or hardware driver is a group
of files that enable one or more hardware devices to communicate with the
computer's operating system. Without drivers, the computer would not be able to send and
receive data correctly to hardware devices, such as a printer, scanner, and modem.
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WHAT DEVICES NEED DRIVERS?
Hardware devices that are unknown by the operating system or that have features that are
unknown by the operating system all require drivers. Below is a list of hardware devices
and peripherals that require drivers.
Card reader Motherboard Printer Tape drive
Controller chipset Scanner USB devices
Modem Network card Sound card Video card
WHAT DEVICES MAY NOT NEED DRIVERS?
Today's operating systems have a lot of generic drivers that allow hardware to work at
a basic level without needing drivers or software. However, if that device has features
unknown to the operating system, it will not work without drivers. For example, you could
plug any keyboard into a computer and expect it to work. However, if that keyboard has any
special keys or features, they will not work until the drivers are installed.
CPU Heat sink Monitor Thumb drive
Disc drive Joystick Power supply UPS
Fan Keyboard RAM
Hard drive Mouse Speakers
WHAT HAPPENS IF A DRIVER IS NOT INSTALLED?
If the appropriate driver is not installed, the device may not function properly, if at all.
With some devices, the device may work, but all of its features may not work. For example, a
computer mouse usually works without drivers, but if it has more buttons than the traditional
mouse, those extra buttons will not work until the drivers are installed.
For Microsoft Windows users, missing drivers may cause a driver conflict or an error
that is shown in the Device Manager. If problems or conflicts are encountered with drivers,
the computer manufacturer or hardware manufacturer releases a driver update to fix the
problems. If updated drivers are available, those drivers need to be installed to replace the
existing driver code.
CAN A DRIVER MAKE MY COMPUTER DO MORE?
Installing a driver only makes the hardware installed in the computer function properly.
If the correct driver is not installed, installing the latest driver for the hardware can take full
advantage of the device. However, you cannot install a driver for hardware not installed in the
computer and expect it to make your computer faster or more capable. In other words,
installing video card drivers for a video card that's not installed in the computer does not give
your computer all the capabilities of that video card. In this example, you'd need the video
card hardware and the video card drivers to be installed.
HOW TO INSTALL AND UPDATE A COMPUTER DRIVER?
Many computer hardware components, like a video card, sound card, or motherboard,
require drivers to be installed to function properly. How a driver is saved and packaged
determines how it is installed. Below is information about each of the methods developers
use to distribute their drivers and install them in Microsoft Windows. Additionally, there are
some general insights to help prevent frustrations during the process.
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Drivers from a CD or DVD
Almost all computer and hardware manufacturers include a group of
drivers for different hardware devices and often for each of the supported
versions of Windows. For example, the driver CD you receive with your
printer likely contains the drivers for many different printers and may not
have the printer you purchased. When installing the drivers, make sure (Computer Hope 2021)
you are installing the drivers for your printer and not another printer
model. Also, make sure you are installing it for the version of Windows you are running on
your computer.
Installing drivers from a USB drive or floppy
After the drivers are copied to a USB flash drive, floppy, or another drive, they can
also be installed from that drive. Once the drive is connected to the computer, open Windows
Explorer and then the drive letter for the computer drive. For example, if you have a USB
drive that is assigned the E: drive when connected, you would open the E: drive.
Once the drivers are found on the drive, you must determine how the drivers are
packaged. If the directory contains executable files or a setup file, you can install the driver
using an executable. If the directory contains .inf files, you can install the driver using an
inf or use the "have disk" option during the install. If the drivers are compressed into a .zip
file, you need to uncompressed the file.
Downloading and installing a driver
How to download using different browsers
1. To initiate a download from a website, you must first click a download link. A link is
usually denoted by different-colored text with an underline, but it may also be
an icon or button.
2. After clicking a file link, the browser starts the download or asks what to do, depending
on the browser you're using. Below is additional information on how each modern
browser handles downloads.
Google Chrome
1. After the download has completed, a prompt
appears in the lower-left corner of the browser
window.
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2. Double-click the download to open it.
Mozilla Firefox
1. After the download has completed,
a prompt appears in the center of the browser
window; click Save File.
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2. Once the download is saved, it may be
accessed through the Downloads
section of the Library folder by
pressing Ctrl-J.
3. Double-click the download to open it. (Computer Hope 2021)
Internet Explorer
1. After the download has completed, a prompt appears at the bottom of the browser
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window in the middle. Choose Run or Save to open the downloaded media.
2. Press Ctrl+J to view your downloads.
3. Click Run to open any of them.
Microsoft Edge
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1. After the download has completed, a prompt appears at the bottom of the browser
window in the middle. Choose Open or Save to open the downloaded media.
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3. Press Ctrl+J to view your downloads folder.
4. Double-click the download to open it.
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Opera
1. Upon clicking a download link, you'll be prompted to choose a location where the file
should be saved. Select a location to save the file and click Save.
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2. When the download completes, press Ctrl+J to open the Downloads folder.
3. In the window that appears, locate your download and click the Run button to open it.
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IV. ACTIVITIES
Activity 1: WORD CLOUD
Directions: Study the Word Cloud and identify ten (10) words related to software updates.
Write your answers on the provided answer sheet. (10pts)
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