PC Hardware - A Beginner's Guide (01) by Gilster, Ron [Paperback (2001)] - Softcover

Gilster

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070447365 ISBN 13: 9780070447363

Publisher: Tata McGraw-Hill, 2001

Synopsis

This Beginners guide provides expert advice to every internal component and most external devices, basic troubleshooting information, and even installation instructions for the Windows and Linux operating systems. Comprehensive coverage of both Intel and non-Intel CPUs, minimal coverage of legacy equipment, detailed coverage of USB (Universal serial bus) and AGP (Accelerated graphics port) ports. About The Author: Ron Gilster (College Place, WA) is the author of A+ Certification for Dummies and Network+ Certification for Dummies. Table of Contents Part I: The Basics. Chapter 1: The Personal Computer. Chapter 2: Basic PC Concepts and Terminology. Part II: Internal Components. Chapter 3: Microprocessors. Chapter 4: Motherboards. Chapter 5: Chipsets and Controllers. Chapter 6: The BIOS and the Boot Process. Chapter 7: Computer Memory. Chapter 8: Cache Memory. Chapter 9: Hard Disks and Floppy Disks. Chapter 10: CD-ROMs and DVDs. Chapter 11: Expansion Cards. Chapter 12: Video Cards. Chapter 13: System Resources. Chapter 14: Power Supply and Electrical Issues. Part III: External Components. Chapter 15: The System Case. Chapter 16: Monitors and Displays. Chapter 17: Printers. Chapter 18: Keboards, Mice, and Pointing Devices. Chapter 19: Ports and Connectors. Chapter 20: Networks and Communications. Chapter 21: Audio/Visual Devices. Part IV: System Care and Troubleshooting. Chapter 22: PC Care and Maintenance. Chpater 23: Electrical Power Issues. Chapter 24: Troublesh

Edition details

• Publisher: Tata McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0070447365
• ISBN 13: 9780070447363
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 672