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Lab - Managing System Files

Introduction
In this lab, you will use Windows utilities to gather information about the computer.

Recommended Equipment
 A computer running Windows

Instructions

Part 1: Review the System Information.


a. To open System Information, click Start and search for msinfo32.
b. Click the plus sign next to Hardware Resources, Components, and Software Environment.
c. Under the System Summary heading locate and list the following:
Processor:
Type your answers here.
BIOS Version/Date:
Type your answers here.
Total Physical Memory:
Type your answers here.
d. Under the Hardware Resources heading, locate and list the following:
DMA channels and the device using the resources.
Type your answers here.
e. Under the Components heading locate and list the following:
Network Adapter Name:
Type your answers here.
Network Adapter Type:
Type your answers here.
f. Under the Software Environment heading, where would you find the applications that automatically load
when the computer boots?
Type your answers here.
g. Close the System Information window.

Part 2: Review the System Configuration.


a. To open System Configuration, click Start, search for msconfig.
Note: Do not make any changes in this utility without instructor permission.
b. Click the General tab.

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Question:

What are the startup options?


Type your answers here.
c. Click the Boot tab. This tab is for modifying boot options.
d. Click the Services tab. This tab lists the computers services and status.
Question:

Can you enable and disable services at this tab?


Type your answers here.
e. Click the Startup tab. This tab indicates that the Task Manager is used to manage startup items. There is
also a link to Startup tab of the Task Manager on this tab.
f. Click the Tools tab.
Question:

What can you do in this tab?


Type your answers here.
g. Click Cancel to close the System Configuration window.

Part 3: Review DirectX Diagnostics.


a. Open the DirectX Diagnostic Tool by clicking Start, and search for dxdiag.
b. If you are asked to have DirectX check driver signatures, click No.
When the DirectX Diagnostic Tool first opens, it may take a minute to load all information.
c. Make sure the System tab is active.
Question:

What does this tool report?


Type your answers here.
d. Click Next Page until you are at the Display tab.
Question:

What information is listed on this page?


Type your answers here.
e. Click Next Page until you are at the Sound tab.
Question:

What information is listed on this page?


Type your answers here.
f. Click Next Page until you are on the Input tab.
Question:

What information is listed on this page?


Type your answers here.
g. List any additional tabs in your DirectX Diagnostic Tool window below.
Question:

What information is listed on these extra tabs?


Type your answers here.
h. Click Exit when finished.

Reflection Questions
1. Why would it be beneficial to turn off a service in the system configuration?
Type your answers here.

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2. When would you use the startup tab of the system configuration tool?
Type your answers here.
End of Document

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