CSIS 3720

Homework 1 Assignment
Information About Your Computer

  • Maximum Points: 20

  • Due Date: February 6, 2012

  • Introduction:
    • Install (if necessary) utility software and gather information about your computer system.

  • Procedures:
    • Download SiSoftware's SANDRA (System ANalyser, Diagnostic, and Reporting Assistant) Lite from the Internet for the latest version, or you can use CPU-Z or like program.
    • Install the program if necessary
      • If you do not have a computer then you will have to do this on someone else's computer (friend, relative, etc.) - you cannot install it on a lab computer
    • Run the various modules to obtain the information needed for your Summary Sheet (see below).
    • Copy your results so that you can print them out.

  • Minimum Requirements:
    • Attach a cover sheet to the above printout as the first page of your report
      • Your Name
      • Course Number
      • Date
    • Attach a Summary Sheet after the cover sheet and before your printouts with the following information on it
      • Manufacturer & Model Number
      • Processor Name & Speed
      • L2 On-board Cache
      • System BIOS
      • System Chipset
      • Front-side Bus Speed Data Rate
      • Installed Memory & Type
      • Operating System
      • Video Adapter & Memory
      • Hard Drive Manufacturer & Size
    • Highlight the above information on your printout (use a colored highlighter) to show where you got the information

  • Grading Standards:
    • 10 points will be deducted for missing printout
    • 5 points will be deducted for not highlighting the required items
    • 2 points will be deducted for any missing item on the summary sheet

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