CompTIA A+ Hardware Engineer  
 
  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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