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  Index
Winn L. Rosch Hardware Bible, Sixth Edition
By Winn L. Rosch
 
Publisher : Que Publishing
Date Published : February 21, 2003
ISBN : 0-7897-2859-1
Pages : 1152


    Copyright
    Foreword
    Electronic Addenda
      Chapter 1
      Chapter 2
      Chapter 4
      Chapter 5
      Chapter 6
      Chapter 7
      Chapter 8
      Chapter 9
      Chapter 10
      Chapter 11
      Chapter 12
      Chapter 13
      Chapter 15
      Chapter 16
      Chapter 17
      Chapter 18
      Chapter 19
      Chapter 20
      Chapter 21
      Chapter 22
      Chapter 23
      Chapter 24
      Chapter 25
      Chapter 26
      Chapter 27
      Chapter 29
      Chapter 30
      Chapter 31
      Chapter 32
   
    About the Author
    We Want to Hear from You!
    Part I.  Introduction
      Chapter 1.  Computers
      Computers in History
      Computers in Today's World
      Computer Intelligence
      So What Is a Computer?
   
      Chapter 2.  Functions and Components
      Processing
      Communicating
      Remembering
      Listening and Monitoring
      Infrastructure
   
      Chapter 3.  Software
      Definitions
      Applications
      Operating Systems
      Programming Languages
      Hardware Interfaces
   
   
    Part 2.  Processing
      Chapter 4.  Digital Electronics
      Electronic Design
      Logic Design
   
      Chapter 5.  Microprocessors
      Background
      Performance-Enhancing Architectures
      Electrical Characteristics
      History
      Current Products
   
      Chapter 6.  Chipsets
      Background
      Functions
      Memory Control
      System Control
      Peripheral Control
   
      Chapter 7.  BIOS
      Background
      Initialization Functions
      Interface Functions
      Storage Functions
      Upgrades
   
   
    Part 3.  Communications
      Chapter 8.  Channels and Coding
      Signal Characteristics
   
      Chapter 9.  Expansion Buses
      Background
      Peripheral Component Interconnect
      InfiniBand
      HyperTransport
      PCMCIA
   
      Chapter 10.  Interfaces
      AT Attachment
      Serial ATA
      SCSI Parallel Interface
      Fibre Channel
      Floppy Disk Interface
   
      Chapter 11.  Ports
      Universal Serial Bus
      FireWire
      IrDA
      Bluetooth
      RS-232C Serial Ports
      Parallel Ports
   
      Chapter 12.  Local Area Networking
      Concepts
      Architecture
      Standards
      Hardware
   
      Chapter 13.  Telecommunications
      Analog Services
      Digital Services
   
      Chapter 14.  Internet
      History
      Addressing
      Domain Name System
      Routing
      Web Pages
      Service Providers
   
   
    Part 4.  Storage
      Chapter 15.  Principles: Freezing Time
      Defining Memory
      Solid-State Memory
      Errors
      Mass Storage Systems
      Magnetic Storage
      Optical Storage
      Virtual Memory
      Data Compression
   
      Chapter 16.  Memory
      Requirements
      Logical Organization
      Technologies
      Packaging
      Installation
      Memory Cards
   
      Chapter 17.  Magnetic Storage
      Hard Disks
      Floppy Disks
      Tape
   
      Chapter 18.  Optical Storage (CD and DVD)
      History
      Physical Format
      Drives
      Standards
      DVD-Audio
   
   
    Part 5.  Human Interface
      Chapter 19.  Principles: Connecting to You
      Teletypes
      Output
   
      Chapter 20.  Keyboards
      Technologies
      Touch
      Legends
      Layouts
      Electrical Function
      Wireless
   
      Chapter 21.  Pointing Devices
      Mice
      Trackballs
      TouchPads
      TrackPoint
      Game Controllers
      Interfaces
      Protocols and Drivers
   
      Chapter 22.  Scanners
      Types
      Features
      Application Interfacing
   
      Chapter 23.  Digital Cameras
      The Big Three
      Imaging Sensors
      Lenses
      Zoom
      Shutters
      Exposure
      Flash
      Focusing
      White Balance
      Image Storage
      Viewfinders
      View Panels
      Connections
      Analog Video Output
      Power
   
      Chapter 24.  Display Systems
      Video Technology
      Video Integration
      Image Compression
      Computer Display Standards
      Display Adapters
      Displays
   
      Chapter 25.  Audio Systems
      Sound
      Analog Audio
      Digital Audio
      Hardware
   
      Chapter 26.  Printers
      Print Engines
      Characteristics
      Consumables
      Interfacing
   
      Chapter 27.  Fax
      Technology
      Hardware
      Group Standards
      Interface Classes
   
   
    Part 6.  Infrastructure
      Chapter 28.  Principles: Hardware
      Design Approaches
      Nomenclature
      Expansion Boards
      Power
      Cases
   
      Chapter 29.  Motherboards
      Physical Requirements
      Standards
   
      Chapter 30.  Expansion Boards
      PCI Boards
      Accelerated Graphics Port
      Riser Boards
      PCMCIA Cards
   
      Chapter 31.  Power
      Power Supplies
      Batteries
      Power Management
      Power Protection
   
      Chapter 32.  Cases
      Mechanical Construction
      Cooling
      Radiation
   
   
    Index


Winn L. Rosch Hardware Bible, Sixth Edition
The Winn L. Rosch Hardware Bible, 6th Edition
ISBN: 0789728591
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 254
Authors: Winn L Rosch

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