
Microcomputer Hardware, Software, and Troubleshooting for Engineering and Technology
Pearson (Publisher)
Published on 10. October 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
624 pages
978-0-13-011466-2 (ISBN)
Description
For courses in Microcomputer repair and servicing at all levels. Also for modified offerings in Introduction to Computers.
This text provides a detailed, yet straightforward treatment of all facets of microcomputer hardware, software, and troubleshooting-with a strong pedagogy that enables students to apply numerous concepts to real-world computer situations.
This text provides a detailed, yet straightforward treatment of all facets of microcomputer hardware, software, and troubleshooting-with a strong pedagogy that enables students to apply numerous concepts to real-world computer situations.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-011466-2 (9780130114662)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
I. INTRODUCTION.
Exercise 1: Using the Instructional System.
Exercise 2: Laboratory Familiarization.
Exercise 3: Electrical and Mechanical Safety.
Exercise 4: Hand Tool Identification and Usage.
II. BASIC SKILLS.
Exercise 5: Microcomputer Familiarization.
Exercise 6: Electrical Component Identification.
Exercise 7: Integrated Circuit Insertion and Removal.
Exercise 8: Soldering and Desoldering Techniques.
III. MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEMS.
Exercise 9: Computer Environments.
Exercise 10: System Teardown and Assembly.
Exercise 11: Power Supplies.
Exercise 12: Floppy Disk Drives.
Exercise 13: The Motherboard Microprocessor and Coprocessor.
Exercise 14: The Motherboard Memory.
Exercise 15: Motherboard Expansion Slots.
Exercise 16: Power On Self-Test (POST).
Exercise 17: Motherboard Replacement and Setup.
Exercise 18: Hard Disk Fundamentals.
Exercise 19: Hard Drive Backup.
Exercise 20: Hard Disk Replacement and File Recovery.
Exercise 21: Video Monitors and Video Adapters.
Exercise 22: The Computer Printer.
Exercise 23: Keyboards and Mice.
Exercise 24: Telephone Modems.
Exercise 25: CDROM and Sound Card Operation.
Exercise 26: Multimedia Devices.
Exercise 27: Network Hardware.
IV. MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE.
Exercise 28: An Overview of Windows 3.x.
Exercise 29: An Introduction to Windows.
Exercise 30: The Desktop.
Exercise 31: The Control Panel.
Exercise 32: Windows Explorer.
Exercise 33: Managing Printers.
Exercise 34: Accessories.
Exercise 35: Networking with Windows.
Exercise 36: Installing New Software.
Exercise 37: Installing New Hardware.
Exercise 38: Windows NT Domains.
Exercise 39: Other Network Operating Systems.
V. SELECTED EXERCISES.
Exercise 40: Intel Pentium Processor Architecture.
Exercise 41: Computer Languages.
Exercise 42: Hardware and Software Interrupts.
Exercise 43: The Advanced Intel Microprocessors.
Exercise 44: A Detailed Look at the System BIOS.
Exercise 45: Windows Internal Architecture.
Exercise 46: Computer Viruses.
Exercise 47: Setting up a Repair Shop.
Appendix A: ASCII Character Set.
Appendix B: DOS Reference.
Answers to Odd Self-Test Questions.
Index.
Exercise 1: Using the Instructional System.
Exercise 2: Laboratory Familiarization.
Exercise 3: Electrical and Mechanical Safety.
Exercise 4: Hand Tool Identification and Usage.
II. BASIC SKILLS.
Exercise 5: Microcomputer Familiarization.
Exercise 6: Electrical Component Identification.
Exercise 7: Integrated Circuit Insertion and Removal.
Exercise 8: Soldering and Desoldering Techniques.
III. MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEMS.
Exercise 9: Computer Environments.
Exercise 10: System Teardown and Assembly.
Exercise 11: Power Supplies.
Exercise 12: Floppy Disk Drives.
Exercise 13: The Motherboard Microprocessor and Coprocessor.
Exercise 14: The Motherboard Memory.
Exercise 15: Motherboard Expansion Slots.
Exercise 16: Power On Self-Test (POST).
Exercise 17: Motherboard Replacement and Setup.
Exercise 18: Hard Disk Fundamentals.
Exercise 19: Hard Drive Backup.
Exercise 20: Hard Disk Replacement and File Recovery.
Exercise 21: Video Monitors and Video Adapters.
Exercise 22: The Computer Printer.
Exercise 23: Keyboards and Mice.
Exercise 24: Telephone Modems.
Exercise 25: CDROM and Sound Card Operation.
Exercise 26: Multimedia Devices.
Exercise 27: Network Hardware.
IV. MICROCOMPUTER SOFTWARE.
Exercise 28: An Overview of Windows 3.x.
Exercise 29: An Introduction to Windows.
Exercise 30: The Desktop.
Exercise 31: The Control Panel.
Exercise 32: Windows Explorer.
Exercise 33: Managing Printers.
Exercise 34: Accessories.
Exercise 35: Networking with Windows.
Exercise 36: Installing New Software.
Exercise 37: Installing New Hardware.
Exercise 38: Windows NT Domains.
Exercise 39: Other Network Operating Systems.
V. SELECTED EXERCISES.
Exercise 40: Intel Pentium Processor Architecture.
Exercise 41: Computer Languages.
Exercise 42: Hardware and Software Interrupts.
Exercise 43: The Advanced Intel Microprocessors.
Exercise 44: A Detailed Look at the System BIOS.
Exercise 45: Windows Internal Architecture.
Exercise 46: Computer Viruses.
Exercise 47: Setting up a Repair Shop.
Appendix A: ASCII Character Set.
Appendix B: DOS Reference.
Answers to Odd Self-Test Questions.
Index.