PC Repair Module 1 Understanding the Personal Computer Terminology Evolution of Software Installing a New Computer Hardware Components Function of the CPU Memory, Input, Output, and Storage Devices Operating Systems Internet and Online Services Troubleshooting PC Problems and Errors
PC Repair Module 2 An Introduction to Upgrading and Repairing PCs PC Components, Features, and System Design Microprocessor Types and Specifications Microprocessors from 1971 to the Present Processor Specifications, Features, Manufacturing, Socket and Slot Types CPU Operating Voltages Overclocking and Cooling Math Coprocessors (Floating-point Units) Processor Generations and Multicore Processors Processor Upgrades and Troubleshooting Techniques Motherboards, Chipsets, and Buses System Bus Types, Functions, and Features System Resources Resolving Resource Conflicts Motherboard Selection Criteria
PC Repair Module 3 BIOS and Memory BIOS Hardware/Software Motherboard ROM BIOS Upgrading the BIOS Preboot Environment BIOS/MBR Error Messages SDRAM, RDRAM, and other types of Memory Memory Banks and Memory Module Speed Parity Checking and Error-correcting Code (ECC) Installing RAM Upgrades, DIMM, RIMM, and SIMM Modules Troubleshooting Memory Memory Defect Isolation Procedures The System Logical Memory Layout
PC Repair Module 4 Hard Disk Drives, Flash and Optical Storage The ATA/IDE Interface Magnetic Storage Principles Hard Disk Storage Hard Disk Drive Operation Hard Disk Drive Components and Features Flash Memory Devices Floppy Disk Drives and Tape Drives Optical Storage CDs, DVDs, HD-DVDs Optical Drive Performance Specifications How to Reliably Record Optical Discs Troubleshooting Optical Drives PC Repair Module 5 Video and Audio Display Adapters and Monitors Video Display Adapters Video Display Interfaces 3D Graphics Accelerators Using Multiple Monitors Video Troubleshooting and Maintenance Audio Hardware Concepts and Terms Early PC Sound Cards Audio Hardware Features Motherboard Chipsets with Integrated Audio Troubleshooting PC Audio Problems Speakers and Microphones External I/O Interfaces
PC Repair Module 6 Internet and Networking Input Devices Internet Connectivity Securing and Sharing Your Internet Connection Local Area Networking Network Protocols Power Supplies, Troubleshooting, and Repair Building or Upgrading Systems PC Diagnostics, Testing, and Maintenance
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