Operating Systems - General & Miscellaneous, Upgrades & Repair - Computer Hardware, General & Miscellaneous PCs
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Overview
This book provides a detailed, yet straightforward treatment of all facets of microcomputer hardware, software, and troubleshooting. Features "Joe Tekk" situational examples that demonstrate how a typical computer technician encounters many types of microcomputer-related problems and applications. An accompanying CD-ROM provides examples. Using the Instructional System. Laboratory Familiarization. Electrical and Mechanical Safety. Hand Tool Identification and Usage. Microcomputer Familiarization. Electrical Component Identification. Integrated Circuit Insertion and Removal. Soldering and Desoldering Techniques. Computer Environments. System Teardown and Assembly. Power Supplies. Floppy Disk Drives. The Motherboard Microprocessor and Coprocessor. The Motherboard Memory. Motherboard Expansion Slots. Power On Self-Test (POST). Motherboard Replacement and Setup. Hard Disk Fundamentals. Hard Drive Backup. Hard Disk Replacement and File Recovery. Video Monitors and Video Adapters. The Computer Printer. Keyboards and Mice. Telephone Modems. CDROM and Sound Card Operation. Multimedia Devices. Network Hardware. An Overview of Windows 3.x. An Introduction to Windows. The Windows Desktop. The Control Panel. Windows Explorer. Managing Printers. Accessories. An Introduction to Networking with Windows. Installing New Software. Installing New Hardware. Windows NT Domains. A Typical Windows Computer. Intel Pentium Processor Architecture. An Introduction to Assembly Language. Hardware and Software Interrupts. The Advanced Intel Microprocessors. A Detailed Look at the System BIOS. Windows Internal Architecture. Computer Viruses. Setting up a Repair Shop. For any technology-oriented readerwho wants to learn about the intricacies of computers.Editorials
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Contains 47 exercises introducing topics in microcomputer repair and servicing in increasing degrees of sophistication. An introduction is followed by sections addressing basic skills, microcomputer hardware, microcomputer software, and selected topics from computer languages to processor architecture and computer viruses. Each section includes an introduction, performance objectives, background information, troubleshooting techniques, a self-test, familiarization activity, questions, and a review quiz. The included CD-ROM contains a networking program called LanExplorer allowing students to examine traffic on a local area network. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
January 19, 2000
Publisher
Prentice Hall
Pages
624
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780130114662