Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest Park
Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila
Information and Communication Technology
Computer System Servicing
Grade 10
Accessing Operating System
and Device Driver Updates
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Quarter 2 Week 7 Module 7
Common Competencies: Install operating system and drivers
for peripheral devices
TLE_IACSS9- 12ICCS-IIa-j-30
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HOW DO YOU USE THIS MODULE
Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will disturb you
while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to successfully enjoy the
objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page of this module.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing enhances learning, that is
important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer keycard.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!
PARTS OF THE MODULE
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Expectations - These are what you will be able to know after completing the lessons
in the module.
Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to be mastered
throughout the lesson.
Looking Back - This section will measure what learnings and skills that you
understand from the previous lesson.
Brief Introduction-This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
Activities- These are activities designed to develop critical thinking and other
competencies. This can be done with or without a partner depending on the nature
of the activity.
Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and applications of the lessons.
Checking your Understanding - It will verify how you learned from the lesson.
Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from the entire module.
TOPIC: ACCESSING OPERATING SYSTEM AND
DEVICE DRIVER UPDATES
EXPECTATIONS:
 Access operating system and driver updates;
 Install operating system and driver updates; and
 Carry out work in accordance with established standard
operating procedure.
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pin/760334349565258101/
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PRE-TEST
Direction: Read and answer carefully. Choose the best answer from the given choices and
write your answer on your note pad.
1. It is a part of the system that has the ability to view and make a change in system settings
on hardwares and softwares.
a. Computer icon
b. Control panel
c. Device manager d. Peripheral
2. This is an operating system default command line interpreter which is cmd.exe
a. Command prompt
b. Control panel
c. Device manager d. Search box
3. It is an image folder shortcut to the windows explorer containing information about hard
drives and partitions, CD or DVD drive, USB drive, documents, pictures, music and video.
a. Command prompt
b. Computer icon
c. Control panel
d. Search box
4. The utility program application in the control panel included in the operating system of the
computer.
a. Command prompt
b. Computer icon
c. Device manager d. Search box
5. A graphical control element bar on the lower part of the computer screen for locating items
through its file manager database or search through web browsers and websites
a. Command prompt
b. Computer icon
c. Device manager d. Search box
6. It is a program that is no longer supported by its vendor because it is out of date and not
compatible with the latest operating system
a. New device b. Outdated software
c. Unknown device d. Update device
7. Devices that are not functioning properly because they do not have any driver installed or
included in the updates.
a. New device b. Outdated device
c. Unknown device d. Update device
8. It is the process of searching for driver updates for the connected device in your computer.
a. Disable device
c. Uninstall device
b. Scan for hardware changes
d. Update driver
9. The following are functions of the operating system except ONE.
a. It awakens the peripherals when needed and put back to sleep when completed.
b. It displays the manufacturer of the device.
c. It handles translation request from the peripheral devices and the computer.
d. It is used to define where the data will be inputted, process and send meaningful output.
10. These are the functions of the device manager except ONE.
a. It awakens the peripherals when needed and put back to sleep when completed.
b. It displays the information about the peripheral devices on the computer.
c. It show the status of the devices.
d. It shows the type of device
LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON
Direction: Read each item carefully, locate inside the box the word/s being described in the
given definitions and write you answer on your note pad.
Application Software
Network Card
Device Driver Software
Sound Card
System Software
VGA Card
1. It is an expansion card that allow the computer to connect to the network.
2. This expansion card is intended for input and output audio signal.
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3. It is a card for the connection of monitor of the computer.
4. The operating system installed on the computer to manage the hardwares in the system.
5. A functional program software for end-users in word processing, spreadsheet, etc.
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Accessing the operating system (OS) and device driver updates
is important for the computer to perform its best as a system. The OS
has the prime task of managing the hardwares, softwares and peripheral
devices so that the smooth flow of data inputs, processing and outputs of
data will have its meaningful results. The device manager is important in
this specially when updating of devices softwares are concerned.
Photo’s credit to https://in.pinterest.com/
pin/760334349565258101/
A. The Operating System And Its Function
The computer is composed of hardwares and softwares to make its function as a system.
The software that is very important is the operating system. Operating system (OS) is a system
software in the computer to manage hardware, software, peripheral devices and other computer
programs connected to its unit. The operating system has is basic functions:
- See to it that it handles the translation request from the devices and the computer.
- It is used to define where the data will be inputted, process to put the outgoing data
before sending it into meaningful messages, also storing the messages that it has
received for the future use.
- It is used to awaken the peripheral device/s when it is needed to perform its tasks and
when it has completed its work the OS will put it back to sleep when it is not being used.
B. Locating Your Device Manager
When you work with the computer the device manager is always a part of the system.
Device manager is a utility program application in the control panel included in the operating
system of the computer. The device manager allow the users to view and control the hardware
peripheral devices connected to the computer and will show the following data:
- It displays the information about the peripheral devices on the computer.
- The type of device is shown on the device manager.
- The status of the devices is monitored.
- The manufacturer of the device.
- The device specific properties.
In locating the device manager can be done through different ways:
1. Device Manager thru the Control Panel
Control panel is a part of the system that has the ability to view and make a change in
system settings on hardwares and softwares. Control panel includes system and security,
network and internet, user accounts, hardware and sound, programs, appearance and
personalization, clock and region, and ease of access. The device manager is located in one
of the selections and can be viewed on the screen by following these procedures:
- In your windows 7 click Start  Control Panel
- Click System and Security  System  Device Manager
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Images on locating the Device Manager thru the Control Panel
The Device Manager
Photo Reference: https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base147712/#:~:text=From%20the%20Windows%20desktop%2C%20click,Click%20Device%20Manager
2. Device Manager thru the Command Prompt
Command prompt is an operating system default command line interpreter which is
cmd.exe. The device manager can be opened following these procedures:
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Press the windows key (
) on your keyboard +
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Type…..devmgmt.msc press
Image to type the command….devmgmt.msc
Photo Reference: https://www.howtogeek.com/167094/how-to-use-the-windows-device-manager-for-troubleshooting/
3. Device Manager thru the Search Box
Search box is a graphical control element bar on the lower part of the computer screen
for locating items through its file manager database or search through web browsers and
websites. To open the device manager using the search box can be done by these procedures:
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Locate the search box (on the lower left of the screen)
Type Device Manager  press Enter
Images in using the search box for the device manager
Photo Reference: https://www.howtogeek.com/167094/how-to-use-the-windows-device-manager-for-troubleshooting/
4. Device Manager thru the Computer Icon
Computer icon ( ) is a folder shortcut to the windows explorer containing information
about hard drives and partitions, CD/or DVD drive, USB drive, documents, pictures, music and
video files, as well as other connected devices. To open the device manager through the
computer icon can be done on these procedures:
- Right-click the computer icon.
- Click properties  Device Manager.
C. Why Is Update Necessary
Common situation that you will see in your computer “update and shutdown” or “update
and restart”, this scenario happens that your computer will update its software before it will
shutdown; also it will update its software before restarting the computer. Software update is the
way done by software developers for improvement or fine-tuning their products to make it the
best in its performance. This small improvement makes the operation of the device to perform
better, up to date and improve its characteristics.
Update is necessary due to the following conditions:
- A new computer with pre-installed software
When a new computer is purchased and demonstrate to you that it is working well it is
loaded with a pre-installed operating system as part of its saleability. Then you will be
connecting its power source including perhaps its internet and make it work. The computer
will prompt you to update, the reason is that there are many updates that have been released
and the computer’s action is to apply these updates to its system, either automatically or
manually.
- A new peripheral device is connected to the computer
When you connect a new printer to the computer the system will notify the user that a
new device is connected such device has its own device driver installer included in its package
and waiting for instruction to continue with the installation of the unit. Anything newly added
peripherals to the computer will need updating of its software…say you replace your mouse
with another one, as soon as you plug in the mouse to its USB port and the machine detects
a new device, the operating system of the computer will respond for updating the newly
connected device and automatically find compatible software update in its database to install
the needed software updates.
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Outdated software/s
The outdated software is a program that is no longer supported by its manufacturer or
vendor because it is out of date and not compatible with the latest operating system. Due to
this the security issues might prosper and increases vulnerability, or sometimes system
failure. To solve issues like this, regular updates and upgrade is necessary for the better
function of the device/s with its installed software.
- Unknown devices
Once you are in the device manager and found out “unknown device” shown to you,
your question is…why is it unknown? Unknown devices are those that are not functioning
properly because they do not have any driver installed or included in your updates. It this is
the situation of your device, locate the hardware ID of such peripheral and proceed to their
official website for it’s hardware manufacturer’s issues. Example is that your hardware is
one of the given samples: Acer, AMD, Apple, Asus, Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, Lenovo,
Logitech, Microsoft, MSI, Nvidia, Realtek, Samsung, Sony, etc. proceed to their websites in
order to solve your problem on peripheral device software, if probable, you may download
their software fitted for the device/s that you have in your computer.
D. Proceeding To Update
Update device driver is the process of searching for driver updates for the connected
device in your computer. This will allow you to search online for an updated version on the
driver of the device or manually choose specific driver that is available in your computer system.
The updating can be done on the device manager as follows:
- Locate the device manager.
- Select the name of the device from the lists of devices.
- Right-click the device you intend to update.
- Follow the on-screen instruction for the computer to search online.
- If you choose the other way you can do it manually.
ACTIVITIES
Activity No. 1. Inside the box is the sequence of locating the device manager thru the control
panel in windows 7, 1 is the first sequence, 2 is the next sequence and so on.
Control Panel
Device Manager
Start
System
System & security
1._____
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2._____
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3._____
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4._____
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5._____
Activity No. 2. Match the items in column A by writing a line to column B that will complete the
description or statement of column A.
Column A
Column B
1. A new computer
Not functioning, driver not installed
2. New peripheral device
Driver issue due to manufacturing date
3. Outdated software
Pre-installed software
4. Unknown device
A printer connected to the computer
REMEMBER
Driver updates is a part of the device manager’s function to locate
either automatically or manually the latest version of softwares for the
peripheral devices connected to the computer. New computer with preinstalled softwares need driver updates, and also when a new peripherals
is connected to the computer will require driver updates.
CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct word/s and write your answer on your note pad.
1. __________ It is a graphical control element bar on the lower part of the computer screen
for locating items through its file manager database or search through web
browsers and websites.
2. __________ It is a folder shortcut to the windows explorer containing information about
hard drives and partitions, CD/or DVD drive, USB drive, documents, pictures,
music and video files, as well as other connected devices.
3. __________ It is an operating system default command line interpreter which is cmd.exe.
4. __________ It is a system software in the computer to manage hardware, software,
peripheral devices and other computer programs connected to its unit.
5. __________ It is a utility program application in the control panel included in the operating
system of the computer.
POST-TEST:
Direction: Read and answer carefully. Choose the best answer from the given choices and
write your answer on your note pad.
1. A part of the system that has the ability to view and make a change in system settings on
hardwares and softwares.
a. Computer icon
b. Control panel
c. Device manager d. Peripheral
2. An operating system default command line interpreter which is cmd.exe
a. Command prompt
b. Control panel
c. Device manager d. Search box
3. An image folder shortcut to the windows explorer containing information about hard drives
and partitions, CD or DVD drive, USB drive, documents, pictures, music and video.
a. Command prompt
b. Computer icon
c. Control panel
d. Search box
4. A utility program application in the control panel included in the operating system of the
computer.
a. Command prompt
b. Computer icon
c. Device manager d. Search box
5. The graphical control element bar on the lower part of the computer screen for locating items
through its file manager database or search through web browsers and websites
a. Command prompt
b. Computer icon
c. Device manager d. Search box
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6. A program that is no longer supported by its vendor because it is out of date and not
compatible with the latest operating system
a. New device b. Outdated software
c. Unknown device d. Update device
7. The devices that are not functioning properly because they do not have any driver installed
or included in the updates.
a. New device b. Outdated device
c. Unknown device d. Update device
8. The process of searching for driver updates for the connected device in your computer.
a. Disable device
c. Uninstall device
b. Scan for hardware changes
d. Update driver
9. The following are functions of the operating system except ONE.
a. It awakens the peripherals when needed and put back to sleep when completed.
b. It displays the manufacturer of the device.
c. It handles translation request from the peripheral devices and the computer.
d. It is used to define where the data will be inputted, process and send meaningful output.
10. These are the functions of the device manager except ONE.
a. It awakens the peripherals when needed and put back to sleep when completed.
b. It displays the information about the peripheral devices on the computer.
c. It show the status of the devices.
d. It shows the type of device
ANSWER KEYS:
Pre-Test
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. B
10. A
Looking Back to Your Lesson
1. Network Card
2. Sound Card
3. VGA Card
4. System Software
5. Application Software
Activities
Activity No. 1. 1. Start
2. Control Panel
3. System & Security 4. System` 5. Device Manager
Activity No. 2.
1. Pre-installed software
2. A printer connected to the computer
3. Driver issue due to manufacturing date
4. Not functioning, driver not installed
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Checking Your Understanding
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Search Box
Computer Icon
Command Prompt
Operating System (OS)
Device Manager
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Post-Test
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. B
10. A
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