Chapter 9. Video

In this chapter

• The Video Card and Monitor

• Video Memory

• Common Video Card Bus Types

• Installing a Video Card

• Adjusting Video Displays

The monitor and video card work together to provide real-time notification of the computer's activities to the user . Because you might spend all day (and sometimes all night) gazing into the display, keeping it working to full efficiency is important. This chapter helps you prepare for the A+ Certification Exam by enhancing your understanding of the major types of video cards and displays and showing you how to configure and troubleshoot them.