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	Course Contents
	Introduction to Computer Subsystems Introduction to course Module Objectives What is a Computer 3 Stages of Computing Input Stage Processing Output Storage Connections The Motherboard Power Systems Review Data Communication Bits Bytes Speed of Communication IRQ Review Conclusion		Computer Assembly and Disassembly Introduction Preparation PC Repair Tools Starting the Disassembly Diagram the Parts Remove the Boards Remove the Drives Motherboard Connections Remove the Motherboard Reassemble Connectors Installing the Motherboard Motherboard Connectors Installing the Drives Installing the Boards Finishing the Installation Conclusion
	Motherboards Introduction What is a Motherboard Bus Subsystem Types of Buses Bios ROM Bios Chip Sets Review Considerations Conclusion		The Central Processing Unit Introduction What is the CPU The CPU Arithmetic Logic Units Math Coprocessor Internal Cache Registers Speed of CPU Quiz Clock Speed Front Side Bus Speed CPU Considerations Intel Processors The XT The 286 The 386 The 486 The Pentium The Pentium Pro Pentium MMX The Pentium II The Celeron Xeon Pentium III Pentium IV Review of Processors Multiprocessing Clustering Review of Terms Conclusion
	Computer Memory Introduction What is Memory Memory Types of Memory Volatile Memory Read Only Memory ROM in Motherboard ROM in Adapter Cards Flash ROM DRAM Types of DRAM SRAM Cache Memory L1 Cache Memory L2 Cache Review Access Speed Memory and Performance Installing Memory Conclusion		Hard Disks Introduction Data Storage How a Hard Disk Works Review Sectors and Tracks Low Level Formatting Review Partitions Primary and Extended High Level Formatting File Allocation Table Fragmentation Performance and Reliability Seek Time Latency Rotational Speed Transfer Rate Reliability Storage Interface Enhanced IDE SCSI Fibre Channel RAID Stripped Disks Mirrored Disks RAID 5 Hardware - Software RAID Conclusion
	Expansion Buses Introduction to Buses Statement of Problem The System Bus Connections to the Bus Bus Path Bus Speed Expansion Buses Review Reason for interfaces System Bus ISA Disadvantages of ISA MCA EISA VL Local Bus PCI AGP PC Card USB FireWire Benefits of Bus types Disadvantages of Bus types Conclusion		Printers Introduction Printer Technologies Impact Printers Dot Matrix Printers Ink Jet Printers Cost of Ink Jets Laser Printers How Laser Printers Work the paper assembly Toner Cartridge Laser Scanning Assembly The transfer corona Fuser Circuitry High voltage power supply Review of components mechanics of laser printing Communicating Processing Rasterization Drum Cleaning Charging the corona Imaging the drum Developing Transfering Fusing Review Factors to consider Users Printing Needs Conclusion
	Monitors Introduction Display Technologies The CRT display How CRT works CRT Factors Monitor Size Monitor Resolution Dot pitch Refresh Rate Review LCD Displays Benefits of LCD Disadvantages of LCD LCD considerations Conclusion		Introduction to Operating Systems Introduction The Operating System Graphical Interface Desktop Icons on Desktop Customizing the Desktop Task Bar and Start Menu Customizing Shortcuts Start Menu Points to keep in mind Explorer File Management Control Panel Device Manager Network Connections Review Conclusion
	Fundamental Concepts of Networking Welcome to the Course Module Objectives The Need for Information The Computer Network Networking Configurations Peer-to-Peer Networks Advantages of Peer-to-Peer Client/Server Networks Servers Server Software Specialized Servers Review of Configurations Review of Servers Parts of a Typical Network Network Hardware The Hub Passive Hubs Active Hubs Intelligent Hubs Network Cabling Network Software Review of Network Parts Network Topology Bus Topology Bus Topology Advantages Bus Disadvantages Star Topology Disadvantages of Star Topology Ring Topology The Token Advantages of Ring Topology Mesh Topology Review of Network Topology Conclusion		Network Hardware Introduction How data moves Installing a network card Updated Drivers Resources I/O address Installing network adapter Repeaters Hubs What is a Hub? Advantages of using a hub Passive Hubs Active Hubs Intelligent Hubs Bridges Rounters Gateway Conclusion
	Network Cables Introduction Coaxial Cable The RG family of cables Installation Types of coaxial cable Parts of a Thinnet network Thickness uses N-connect Twisted-Pair Cable UTP Cable UTP Categories Connectors for UTP Fiber-Optic Cable Comparison of Cable Media Choosing the correct cable IBM Cabling IBM Cabling Types Wireless Media Radio Microwave Infrared Conclusion		Network Architecture Introduction Ethernet 10BASE2 10BASE5 10BASE-T 10BASE-FL 100VG-AnyLAN 100BASE-X Token Ring TOKEN-RING Data Frame ARCNet FDDI Apple Talk Conclusion
	Wide Area Networks Disaster Recovery Hardware Settings The Registry		Network Troubleshooting Setup Windows XP Monitoring Performance

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