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Upgrading and Repairing PCs (17th Edition)
Upgrading and Repairing PCs (17th Edition)
ISBN: 0789734044
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 283
Authors:
Scott Mueller
BUY ON AMAZON
Upgrading and Repairing Pcs, 17th Edition
Table of Contents
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 SocketsSlots
Chipsets
Intel s Early 386486 Chipsets
Fifth-Generation (P5 Pentium Class) Chipsets
Sixth-Generation (P6 Pentium ProIIIII Class) Chipsets
Seventh-Generation (Pentium 4) Chipsets
Third-Party Pentium 4 Chipsets
AMD AthlonAthlon XPDuron Chipsets
Intel Workstation Chipsets for Pentium 4 and Xeon
AMD Athlon 64 and Sempron Chipsets
Super IO Chips
Motherboard Connectors
System Bus Types, Functions, and Features
Types of IO Buses
System Resources
Resolving Resource Conflicts
Motherboard Selection Criteria (Knowing What to Look For)
Chapter 5. BIOS
BIOS Basics
BIOS HardwareSoftware
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 ATAIDE 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
ReadWrite 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
CDDVD Read-Only Drives and Specifications
Writable CDs
Recordable DVD Standards
CDDVD Drive and Software Installation and Support
Booting from a Floppy Disk with CDDVD 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. IO Interfaces from Serial and Parallel to IEEE 1394 and USB
Introduction to InputOutput 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
ClientServer 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
RTCNVRAM (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
DisassemblyUpgrading 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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License Agreement
Installing the DVD
Access to DVD Content Without a DVD Player or DVD Drive
Index
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Upgrading and Repairing PCs (17th Edition)
ISBN: 0789734044
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 283
Authors:
Scott Mueller
BUY ON AMAZON
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