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
ISBN: N/A
EAN: N/A
EAN: N/A
Year: 2004
Pages: 310
Pages: 310
- Absolute Beginner s Guide to A Certification
- Table of Contents
- 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. InputOutput 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
- IDEATA 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 9xMe
- Preparing a Hard Disk for Use with Windows NT2000XP
- 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 9xMe
- 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 9xMe Boot Sequence
- Adjusting Default Memory Configurations (Windows 9x)
- Win.com in Windows 9x
- Windows 9xMe Registry
- Win.ini and System.ini in Windows 9xMe
- Comparing Windows 9xMe with Windows NT2000XP
- 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 9xMe
- Startup Errors for Windows NT 4.02000XP
- 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
- TCPIP 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
- Appendix 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 XCOPYXCOPY32
- Using MSCDEX
- Using SETVER
- Using EDIT
- Using Net
- Using Ping
- Using Tracert
- Using NSLookup
- Using IPconfig
- Using Winipcfg
- Study Labs
- Study Lab for Chapter 2
- Study Lab for Chapter 3
- Study Lab for Chapter 4
- Study Lab for Chapter 5
- Study Lab for Chapter 6
- Study Lab for Chapter 7
- Study Lab for Chapter 8
- Study Lab for Chapter 9
- Study Lab for Chapter 10
- Study Lab for Chapter 11
- Study Lab for Chapter 12
- Study Lab for Chapter 13
- Study Lab for Chapter 14
- Study Lab for Chapter 15
- Study Lab for Chapter 16
- Study Lab for Chapter 17
- Study Lab for Chapter 18
- Study Lab for Chapter 19
- Study Lab for Chapter 20
- Study Lab for Chapter 21
- Study Lab for Chapter 22
- Index
- index_SYMBOL
- index_A
- index_B
- index_C
- index_D
- index_E
- index_F
- index_G
- index_H
- index_I
- index_J
- index_K
- index_L
- index_M
- index_N
- index_O
- index_P
- index_Q
- index_R
- index_S
- index_T
- index_U
- index_V
- index_W
- index_X
Absolute Beginners Guide to A+ Certification. Covers the Hardware and Operating Systems Exam
ISBN: N/A
EAN: N/A
EAN: N/A
Year: 2004
Pages: 310
Pages: 310