A+ Certification Training Guide (Exams 220-221, 220-222), 4th Edition

Description

• Copyright 2003
• Pages: 1168
• Edition: 4th

• eBook (Adobe DRM)
• ISBN-10: 0-7686-6121-8
• ISBN-13: 978-0-7686-6121-7

The A+ Certification Training Guide covers the latest objectives of both exams required to become A+ certified - 220-301 (hardware) and 220-302 (operating systems). The book is organized accoring to the exam objectives and features several features that help you learn better, including Fast Facts for last minute review, study & exam preparation tips, review exercises and practice exams to gauge your understanding of the material, a glossary for quick reference, and much more, making this the most effective self-study book in the market!

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Sample Content

Table of Contents

(NOTE: Each chapter concludes with a Part Summary and Apply Your Knowledge.)

Introduction.

I. CORE HARDWARE SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

1. Basic Terms and Concepts.

Introduction. PC Standards. The PC System. Inside the System Unit. Power Supplies. Adapter Cards. Storage Devices. Peripherals and Ports. Portable Display Types. Modems. Software. Basic Input/Output Systems. Operating Systems. CMOS Setup Utilities. Personal Digital Assistants.

2. Adding and Removing FRU Modules.

Introduction. Removing System Boards. System Board Devices. Power Supplies. Input Devices. Installing Sound Cards. Installing Scanners and Digital Cameras. Installing Storage Devices. Portable System Components.

3. System Resources.

Introduction. Extended I/O. Hexadecimal Addresses.

4. Peripherals and Ports.

Introduction. Standard I/O Ports. Parallel Ports. Serial Ports. Universal Serial Bus. Firewire. Infrared Ports.

5. Installing Disk Devices.

Introduction. Integrated Drive Electronics Interface. Small Computer System Interface.

6. Installing and Configuring Peripheral Devices.

Introduction. Video/Monitor Systems. Installing Modems. Configuring Advanced Ports. Peripheral Storage Devices. Portable Peripherals.

7. System Upgrading and Optimizing.

Introduction. System Board Upgrading. HDD Upgrading. Portable System Upgrading.

8. Symptoms and Troubleshooting.

Introduction. Isolating Power-Supply Problems. Troubleshooting the System Board. Troubleshooting Keyboard Problems. Troubleshooting Mouse Problems. Troubleshooting Video. Troubleshooting Monitors. Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives. Troubleshooting Hard Disk Drives. Troubleshooting CD-ROM Drives. Troubleshooting Port Problems. Troubleshooting Scanners. Troubleshooting Tape Drives. Troubleshooting Modems. Troubleshooting Sound Cards.

9. Basic Troubleshooting Techniques.

Introduction. Diagnostic and Repair Tools. Information Gathering. Initial Troubleshooting Steps. Field-Replaceable Unit Troubleshooting.

10. Preventive Maintenance.

Introduction. Cleaning. Preventive Maintenance Procedures.

11. System Protection.

Introduction. Power-Line Protection. Protection During Storage. Avoiding High-Voltage Hazards. Avoiding Laser and Burn Hazards. Disposal Procedures. Electrostatic Discharge.

12. Microprocessors.

Introduction. The Pentium Processor. Advanced Pentium Architectures. Socket Specifications. Clock Speeds. Power-Supply Levels. Heat Sinks and Fans. Configuring Microprocessors.

13. Random Access Memory.

Introduction. Memory Systems. SIMMs, DIMMs, and Banks. RAM Speeds.

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