assessment task to install a HDD

Assessment task 2 Hardware class

Task:
To install a hard disk drive(HDD) in a computer and format it with 2 partitions.

Procedure:
First of all it is necessary to ensure there is a space available for the installation of the hard drive, and that there is data and power cables to run it.
Set the selector link on the hard drive to master, to ensure that it will be selected as the master in the bios(binary input/ouput system) during boot up.
Make sure the computer is off, and taking all necessary precautions against static damage to the exposed electronic components on the hard drive and install it in a suitable 5 ¼ inch bay on the computer.
Connect up the power and data cables to the HDD insert a bootable floppy disk into the floppy disk drive of the computer and power it up. When the computer is booting up several items of information are displayed on the screen during this process. It is necessary to enter the bios at this time for configuration purpos...