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Absolute Beginner's Guide to A+ Certification
By Mark  Edward  Soper
 
Publisher : Que
Pub Date : February 19, 2004
ISBN : 0-7897-3062-6
Pages : 888
 


                           
      Copyright
      About the Author
      Acknowledgments
      We Want to Hear from You!
      Do You Need This Book?
      What You Need to Begin
      How This Book Is Organized
      How to Use This Book
      Conventions Used in This Book
        Chapter 1.   A+ Objectives for the 2003 Exam Revisions
        A+ Objectives for the 2003 Core Hardware Exam
        A+ Objectives for the 2003 Operating Systems Exam
        Chapter 2.   PC Anatomy 101
        Hardware Overview
        Software Overview
        Firmware Overview
        Memory: RAM and ROM
        Dissecting Your Computer
        The Outside Story of Typical Computers
        Inside a Typical PC
        Working Inside Your PC
        The System BIOS
        Hardware Resources
        Study Lab
        Chapter 3.   How Computers Measure and Transfer Data
        File Overhead and Other Features
        Numbering Systems Used in Computers
        Serial Versus Parallel Information Transfer
        Study Lab
        Chapter 4.   The Motherboard and CPU
        The Motherboard
        The CPU
        Processor ( CPU ) Optimization
        Study Lab
        Chapter 5.   Power Supplies and Circuit Testing
        Power Supply Ratings
        Multivoltage Power Supplies
        Causes and Cures of Power Supply Overheating
        Replacement Power Supply Form Factors and Connectors
        Removal and Replacement of the Power Supply
        Testing Power Supplies with a Multimeter
        Determining Power Supply DC Voltage Levels
        Avoiding Power Supply Hazards
        Power Protection Types
        Troubleshooting Power Problems
        Study Lab
        Chapter 6.   BIOS and CMOS Configuration
        What Does the BIOS Control?
        System Configuration with the BIOS
        Getting Support for Your BIOS
        BIOS Upgrades
        Study Lab
        Chapter 7.   RAM
        Memory Types and Forms
        Memory Form Factors
        Memory Banks
        Installing SIMMs
        Installing DIMMs and Rambus RDRAM Modules
        Cache RAM and Main Memory
        Study Lab
        Chapter 8.   Input/Output Devices and Cables
        Parallel Ports
        Parallel Port Configuration
        Serial Ports
        USB Ports
        Modems
        Keyboards
        Mouse and Pointing Devices
        Audio Hardware and Sound Cards
        IEEE-1394 (FireWire)
        Study Lab
        Chapter 9.   Video
        The Video Card and Monitor
        Video Memory
        Common Video Card Bus Types
        Installing a Video Card
        Adjusting Video Displays
        Study Lab
        Chapter 10.   Printers
        The Printing Process
        Dot-Matrix Printers
        Inkjet Printers
        Laser and LED Printers
        Thermal Printers
        Dye-Sublimation Printers
        Solid-Ink Printers
        Installing Firmware and Software Drivers
        Study Lab
        Chapter 11.   Installing and Configuring Common Peripherals
        Interfaces Used for Common Peripherals
        Connecting Digital Cameras to Your PC
        Connecting DV Camcorders to Your PC
        Connecting PDAs and Pocket PCs to Your PC
        Connecting Network Devices to Your PC
        Study Lab
        Chapter 12.   Portables
        Major Components of Typical Portable Computers
        LCD Display
        Input Devices
        Power Sources
        PC Card (PCMCIA Card) Types and Usage
        Mini- PCI Card Types and Usage
        Using the Proprietary Expansion Bus
        Portable Storage
        Infrared Ports
        Memory
        Selecting Upgrades for a Portable Computer
        Study Lab
        Chapter 13.   Safety and Recycling
        Using a Vacuum Cleaner Safely
        Cleaning Inkjet and Laser Printers
        Recycling and Disposal Issues
        How to Read an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
        Electro-Static Discharge ( ESD )
        Hazards
        Study Lab
        Chapter 14.   Storage
        Common Characteristics of Magnetic Storage Devices
        Floppy Disk Drives and Media
        IDE / ATA Hard Disks
        SCSI Interface
        CD - ROM , CD -RW, and DVD Drives
        Removable-Media and Tape Drives
        External Hard Drives
        Study Lab
        Chapter 15.   Preparing Hard and Floppy Drives with Windows
        Creating a Boot Disk Suitable for Hard Disk Preparation
        Understanding File Systems and Partition Types
        Preparing a Hard Disk for Use with Windows 9x/Me
        Preparing a Hard Disk for Use with Windows NT/2000/XP
        Using Format with Floppy and Hard Disks
        Troubleshooting Drive Preparation Problems
        Study Lab
        Chapter 16.   Operating System Installation
        Clean Installation Versus Dual-Boot Installation
        Making Sure Your System Is Ready for a Particular Windows Version
        Obtaining Compatible Drivers for Your Version of Windows
        Additional Preparations for Installation
        Backing Up Existing Data and Settings
        Using an Upgrade Version of Windows for a New Installation
        Determining Installation Options
        Installing Windows 9x/Me
        Installing Windows NT 4.0
        Installing Windows 2000 Professional or XP
        Installing Windows 2000 or XP from a Disk Image and Updating the SID
        Installing Windows from a Recovery CD
        Restoring User Data Files
        Troubleshooting Your Installation
        Study Lab
        Chapter 17.   Operating System Upgrades
        Upgrading to Windows 98
        Upgrading to Windows 2000 Professional
        Upgrading to Windows XP Professional
        Study Lab
        Chapter 18.   Using and Optimizing Windows
        Windows 9x/Me Boot Sequence
        Adjusting Default Memory Configurations (Windows 9x)
        Win.com in Windows 9x
        Windows 9x/Me Registry
        Win.ini and System.ini in Windows 9x/Me
        Comparing Windows 9x/Me with Windows NT/2000/XP
        Using the Windows GUI
        Disk Management
        File Management
        Using Command-Prompt Functions and Utilities
        Optimizing Windows
        Study Lab
        Chapter 19.   Installing and Configuring Hardware in Windows
        Printing and Printer Configuration
        Installing and Configuring Hardware
        Troubleshooting Hardware
        Study Lab
        Chapter 20.   Troubleshooting Windows and Windows Applications
        Startup Errors for Windows 9x/Me
        Startup Errors for Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP
        Operating System Error Messages and Solutions
        Swapfile (Paging File) and Hard Disk Access Problems
        Drive Configuration Errors
        Post-Startup Errors
        Using Windows Utilities for Troubleshooting
        Computer Viruses
        Study Lab
        Chapter 21.   Networking and Internet Connectivity
        Network Operating Systems
        Built-In Networking Features in Windows
        Network Models
        Internet Connectivity Technologies
        Network Protocols
        TCP / IP Applications and Technologies
        Network Topologies
        Network Types
        Cable and Connector Types
        Installing Network Interface Cards
        Configuring Network Interface Cards
        Switches and Hubs
        Beyond LANs ”Repeaters, Bridges, and Routers
        Networking Configuration
        Setting Up Shared Resources
        Setting Up the Network Client
        Using Shared Resources
        Browser Installation and Configuration
        Using Network Command-Line Tools
        Study Lab
        Appendix A.   CD-ROM Instructions
        Using PrepLogic Practice Exams, Preview Edition Software
        Software Requirements
        Installing PrepLogic Practice Exams, Preview Edition
        Using PrepLogic Practice Exams, Preview Edition
        Getting More Exams
        Using Chapters 22 and 23
        Using the CD Supplement
        Windows Command Reference
        Using the Study Guide
        Using the Hands-On Labs
        Using the Beep Codes
        Chapter 22.   Troubleshooting Principles
        Troubleshooting Methods Overview
        Determining Whether a Problem Is Caused by Hardware or Software
        Where to Go for More Information
        Useful Hardware and Software Tools
        Troubleshooting Computer Hardware
        Network and Internet Troubleshooting
        Additional Windows Troubleshooting Tips and Tools
        Study Lab
        Chapter 23.   Preparing to Take the A + Certification Exams
        Learning More About the Exams
        Preparing for the Core Hardware Exam
        Preparing for the Operating Systems Exam
        The Exam Scheduling Process
        Final Preparations
        Exam Day
        Glossary
        CD Supplement
        Touchscreen Interfacing to the Computer
        Touchscreen Troubleshooting
        SCSI Technical Supplement
        AMR and CNR Slots
        Printer Options
        Windows Command Reference
        ScanDisk Command Reference
        CHKDSK Command Reference
        Using DIR
        Using DEL ( ERASE )
        Using RENAME ( REN )
        Using ECHO
        Using DELTREE
        Using ATTRIB
        Using MEM
        Using XCOPY / XCOPY32
        Using MSCDEX
        Using SETVER
        Using EDIT
        Using Net
        Using Ping
        Using Tracert
        Using NSLookup
        Using IPconfig
        Using Winipcfg
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Absolute Beginners Guide to A+ Certification. Covers the Hardware and Operating Systems Exam
Absolute Beginners Guide to A+ Certification. Covers the Hardware and Operating Systems Exam
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Year: 2004
Pages: 310

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