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By R. P. Beales, Kemtec Ltd, U.K. - A national distance learning training company, specialising in IT, computer technology, and office technology
Description Written in a straightforward, easy to read style, Rob Beales provides the knowledge and techniques needed to build, troubleshoot, and
maintain personal computer systems.
Divided into three parts, Part 1 forms an introduction to digital computers, leading
the reader through the various parts of a modern PC system, including popular peripherals and networking concepts. Part 2
contains a step-by-step guide on the assembly and configuration of a complete state-of-the-art PC system, including a section on the
use of important Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP applications and components. Part 3 covers preventative, predictive and
corrective maintenance, based in typical current work practice – a major part of the IT practitioner?s work schedule.
Case Studies and
practical worked examples are included throughout the text, with additional Case Studies, specifically aimed to meet the requirements
of e-Quals courses on an accompanying website. Further web resources include key figures from the text available to download in full-colour,
with a wealth of extra material covering Binary / Hex and basic logic functions; ASCII tables; Connector types and pinouts; Bus slots;
RAM slots and further useful website links.
Updated throughout in line with current technologies, the second edition is also designed
to cover the latest specifications of BTEC National and City and Guilds e-Quals (400 and 500) courses, and the A+ certification, in addition
to meeting the needs of the general PC user.
Audience
Technicians, IT support staff, small business PC users, advanced home and home office PC users. Students following vocational IT courses
covering hardware topics, e.g. A+ in PC Installation and Servicing.
Contents Preface.
PC HARDWARE TECHNOLOGY:
The PC defined:
Introduction to digital computers.
Making use of computers.
Five stage computer model.
CPU.
Computer types.
The IBM-PC (a mini-history of its development).
The PC systems.
Self-assessment questions.
The system unit:
The system-unit: PSU.
The motherboard – a closer look: The chipset; CPU; Real-time clock; The system
(BIOS) ROM; RAM; Cache memory; Serial data transmission; The Centronics parallel port standard; The system buses; Interrupts; Direct
Memory Access (DMA); The OS.
Compact disc drives.
Self-assessment questions.
Peripherals:
Input peripherals.
Output
peripherals.
Printer types and characteristics.
Paper feed methods.
Printer input output and control.
Character sets.
Installing and
testing a printer in windows.
Scanners.
Modems.
Digital cameras.
Video and sound systems.
VDU types and characteristics.
Monochrome CRT monitor system.
Colour CRT monitor system.
Picture elements.
Additive colour mixing.
Types of video signal.
Video cards.
Direct X.
Installation and adjustment.
Fault finding using standard colours bars.
Flat panel displays.
Glossary of terms used on modern
graphics cards.
Sound cards.
The keyboard.
The mouse.
Self-assessment questions.
Networks:
Communication fundamentals.
Modulation methods.
Computer networks.
Installing your own windows network.
Installing a network using Windows XP.
Making RJ-45 UTP flyleads.
Making thinnet RG-58 coaxial leads.
ASSEMBLING, CONFIGURING AND UPGRADING:
Building a complete PC system:
Handling and transporting equipment.
Assembling a complete PC system.
Installing Windows XP Home Edition.
Windows XP registration and
activation.
Installing Windows 98 on a new PC.
Upgrading from Windows 95.
Installing Windows 98 on an existing Windows 98 system.
Upgrading
to Windows 98 from Windows 3.X.
Installing Windows 2000.
Windows 95/98/ME/XP architecture.
Windows 2000/XP architecture.
SYSTEMS
SUPPORT:
Routine maintenance and troubleshooting:
Troubleshooting.
POST.
Repairing motherboards.
ROM BIOS.
CMOS setup.
PnP.
Installing devices in Windows.
Windows 95/98 registry.
Diagnosing faults.
Finding faults by visual inspection.
Specific
troubleshooting guide (Windows 95/98/2000 systems).
Windows 98 specific problems.
Windows 98 general troubleshooting.
General fault finding
in Windows 98.
Self-assessment questions.
Health and safety:
Computers and safe working practices.
A brief introduction
to the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974.
The European Safety Signs Directive.
Self-assessment questions.
Appendix A: Glossary.
Index.
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