4.5.8 manage devices

4.5.8 Manage Devices

Your Performance

Your Score: 4 of 4 (100%) Pass Status:

Pass

Elapsed Time:

1 minute 30 seconds

Required Score: 100%

Task Summary

Actions you were required to perform:

Safely remove the external hard driveShow Details

Connect the USB drive to the computer Update the network adapter driver Update the scanner driver

Explanation

In this lab, your task is to update the necessary drivers as follows:

• Disconnect the external hard drive from the system. Be sure to use the correct procedure for removing the device.

• Insert the USB drive in a free USB port. Verify that the system detects the device.

• Update the driver for the network adapter using the driver on the USB drive.

• Update the driver for the scanner by searching Windows Update for the new driver.

Complete this lab as follows:

1. Remove the external hard disk as follows:

   1. On the monitor, select Click to view Windows 10 to enter the operating system view of the computer.

   2. In the notification area, select ^ to show the hidden icons.

   3. Select the removable device icon.

   4. Select Eject USB DISK.

   5. From the top navigation tabs, select Bench to switch to the hardware view to remove the external hard drive.

   6. Above the external hard drive, select Back to switch to the back view of the hard drive.

   7. Select the USB Type B 5-pin Mini Connector connected to the back of the external hard drive.

   8. Drag the USB cable from the external hard drive and release the connector in the Workspace. This disconnects the cable while leaving the hard drive on the Workspace.

2. Connect the USB drive as follows:

   1. Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.

   2. On the Shelf, expand Storage Devices.

   3. Drag the USB drive from the Shelf to the USB port on the back of the computer.

   4. On the monitor, select Click to view Windows 10 to enter the operating system view of the computer.

3. Update the driver for the network adapter:

   1. Right-click Start and select Device Manager to open Device Manager.

   2. In Device Manager, expand Network adapters to update the network adapter driver.

   3. Right-click Realtek 8169 and select Update Driver.

   4. Select Browse my computer for driver software to use the driver on the USB drive.

   5. Select Browse.

   6. Select JumpDrive (E:).

   7. Click OK.

   8. Make sure Include subfolders is selected.

   9. Select Next.

   10. After the driver is installed, click Close.

4. Update the driver for the scanner:

   1. Expand Imaging devices to update the scanner driver.

   2. Right-click Mustek ScanExpress 1200 Pro and select Update driver.

   3. Select Search automatically for updated driver software.

   4. After the driver is installed, click Close.