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Upgrading and Repairing Pcs, 17th Edition
By Scott Mueller
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Publisher: Que
Pub Date: March 24, 2006
Print ISBN-10: 0-7897-3404-4
Print ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3404-4
Pages: 1608

Table of Contents  | Index

		Copyright
		About the Author
		Acknowledgments
		Introduction
		Chapter 1.  Development of the PC
			Computer HistoryBefore Personal Computers
			Modern Computers
			History of the PC
		Chapter 2.  PC Components, Features, and System Design
			What Is a PC?
			System Types
			System Components
		Chapter 3.  Microprocessor Types and Specifications
			Pre-PC Microprocessor History
			Microprocessors from 1971 to the Present
			Processor Specifications
			Processor Features
			Processor Manufacturing
			Processor Socket and Slot Types
			CPU Operating Voltages
			Heat and Cooling Problems
			Math Coprocessors (Floating-Point Units)
			Processor Bugs
			Processor Codenames
			P1 (086) First-Generation Processors
			P2 (286) Second-Generation Processors
			P3 (386) Third-Generation Processors
			P4 (486) Fourth-Generation Processors
			P5 (586) Fifth-Generation Processors
			Intel P6 (686) Sixth-Generation Processors
			Other Sixth-Generation Processors
			Intel Pentium 4 (Seventh-Generation) Processors
			Eighth-Generation (64-Bit Register) Processors
			Dual-Core Processors
			Processor Upgrades
			Processor Troubleshooting Techniques
		Chapter 4.  Motherboards and Buses
			Motherboard Form Factors
			Processor Sockets/Slots
			Chipsets
			Intel's Early 386/486 Chipsets
			Fifth-Generation (P5 Pentium Class) Chipsets
			Sixth-Generation (P6 Pentium Pro/II/III Class) Chipsets
			Seventh-Generation (Pentium 4) Chipsets
			Third-Party Pentium 4 Chipsets
			AMD Athlon/Athlon XP/Duron Chipsets
			Intel Workstation Chipsets for Pentium 4 and Xeon
			AMD Athlon 64 and Sempron Chipsets
			Super I/O Chips
			Motherboard Connectors
			System Bus Types, Functions, and Features
			Types of I/O Buses
			System Resources
			Resolving Resource Conflicts
			Motherboard Selection Criteria (Knowing What to Look For)
		Chapter 5.  BIOS
			BIOS Basics
			BIOS Hardware/Software
			Motherboard BIOS
			Upgrading the BIOS
			Preboot Environment
			CMOS Setup Specifications
			Plug and Play BIOS
			BIOS Error Messages
		Chapter 6.  Memory
			Memory Basics
			RAM Types and Performance
			Memory Modules
			Installing RAM Upgrades
			Troubleshooting Memory
			The System Logical Memory Layout
		Chapter 7.  The ATA/IDE Interface
			An Overview of the IDE Interface
			ATA Standards
			Parallel ATA
			Serial ATA
			ATA Features
			ATA Drive Capacity Limitations
			ATA RAID
		Chapter 8.  Magnetic Storage Principles
			Magnetic Storage
			History of Magnetic Storage
			How Magnetic Fields Are Used to Store Data
			Read/Write Head Designs
			Head Sliders
			Data Encoding Schemes
			Encoding Scheme Comparisons
			Partial-Response, Maximum-Likelihood Decoders
			Capacity Measurements
			Areal Density
		Chapter 9.  Hard Disk Storage
			Definition of a Hard Disk
			Hard Drive Advancements
			Form Factors
			Hard Disk Drive Operation
			Basic Hard Disk Drive Components
			Hard Disk Features
		Chapter 10.  Removable Storage
			The Role of Removable-Media Drives
			Comparing Disk, Tape, and Flash Memory Technologies
			Interfaces for Removable-Media Drives
			Floppy Disk Drives, Past and Present
			High-Capacity Magnetic Storage Devices
			Magneto-Optical Drives
			Flash Memory Devices
			Microdrive Technology
			Tape Drives
		Chapter 11.  Optical Storage
			Optical Technology
			CD-Based Optical Technology
			DVD
			Blu-ray Disc
			HD-DVD
			Optical Disc Formats
			CD/DVD Read-Only Drives and Specifications
			Writable CDs
			Recordable DVD Standards
			CD/DVD Drive and Software Installation and Support
			Booting from a Floppy Disk with CD/DVD Drive Support
			Troubleshooting Optical Drives
		Chapter 12.  Physical Drive Installation and Configuration
			Installing All Types of Drives
			Hard Disk Installation Procedures
			Formatting
			Replacing an Existing Drive
			Hard Disk Drive Troubleshooting and Repair
			Installing an Optical Drive
			Floppy Drive Installation Procedures
		Chapter 13.  Video Hardware
			Video Display Technologies
			Maintaining Your Monitor
			Video Display Adapters
			3D Graphics Accelerators
			Upgrading or Replacing Your Video Card
			Adapter and Display Troubleshooting
		Chapter 14.  Audio Hardware
			Early PC Audio Adapters
			PC Multimedia History
			Audio Adapter Features
			Choosing the Best Audio Adapter for Your Needs
			Playing and Creating Digitized Sound Files
			Audio Adapter Concepts and Terms
			Who's Who in Audio
			3D Audio
			Troubleshooting Sound Card Problems
			Speakers
			Microphones
		Chapter 15.  I/O Interfaces from Serial and Parallel to IEEE 1394 and USB
			Introduction to Input/Output Ports
			Universal Serial Bus
			IEEE 1394
			Standard Serial and Parallel Ports
			Serial Ports
			Parallel Ports
		Chapter 16.  Input Devices
			Keyboards
			Keyboard Technology
			Keyboard Troubleshooting and Repair
			Keyboard Recommendations
			Pointing Devices
			Input Devices for Gaming
			Wireless Input Devices
		Chapter 17.  Internet Connectivity
			Relating Internet and LAN Connectivity
			Cable Modems
			Digital Subscriber Line
			Fixed-Base Wireless Broadband
			Internet Connectivity via Satellite with DirecWAY or StarBand
			Integrated Services Digital Network
			Comparing High-speed Internet Access
			Leased Lines
			Securing Your Internet Connection
			Asynchronous (Dialup) Modems
			Modem Standards
			Sharing Your Internet Connection
			Internet Troubleshooting
		Chapter 18.  Local Area Networking
			Focus of This Chapter
			Defining a Network
			Client/Server Versus Peer Networks
			Network Architecture Overview
			Hardware Elements of Your Network
			Network Protocols
			Other Home Networking Solutions
			Putting Your Network Together
			Tips and Tricks
			Direct Cable Connections
			Troubleshooting a Network
		Chapter 19.  Power Supplies
			Considering the Importance of the Power Supply
			Primary Function and Operation
			Power Supply Form Factors
			Power Switches
			Motherboard Power Connectors
			Additional Power Connectors
			Power Supply Specifications
			Power-Use Calculations
			Power Cycling
			Power Management
			Power Supply Troubleshooting
			Repairing the Power Supply
			Obtaining Replacement Units
			Power-Protection Systems
			RTC/NVRAM (CMOS RAM) Batteries
		Chapter 20.  Building or Upgrading Systems
			System Components
			Hardware and Software Resources
			System Assembly and Disassembly
			Motherboard Installation
			Troubleshooting New Installations
			Installing the Operating System
			Disassembly/Upgrading Preparation
		Chapter 21.  PC Mods: Overclocking and Cooling
			Overclocking
			Cooling
		Chapter 22.  PC Diagnostics, Testing, and Maintenance
			PC Diagnostics
			Diagnostics Software
			The Hardware Boot Process
			PC Maintenance Tools
			Preventive Maintenance
			Troubleshooting Tips and Techniques
		Appendix A.  Appendix
		Appendix B.  Key Vendor Contact Information
		Appendix C.  Troubleshooting Index
		List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
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			WX
			YZ
		License Agreement
			Installing the DVD
			Access to DVD Content Without a DVD Player or DVD Drive
		Index