A+ PC Technician's Pocket Reference - Softcover

Schwarz, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072229055 ISBN 13: 9780072229059

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2003

Synopsis

Features detailed, to-the-point coverage of core hardware technologies, along with operating systems and basic networking. Beginning by following the A+ Exam objectives, this go-anywhere guide also covers Windows XP and XP Pro, legacy issues such as older hardware and software integration, and includes charts, visual identification guides, and maintenance reference material.

About this title

About the Author

Brian Schwarz realized sometime in the early 90s that playing with computers was more fun than his real job, and leapt into the computer training and course development field with both feet. Fortunately, he wasnt wearing his rollerblades at the time. Brian has taught classes all over the United States for clients ranging from Lucent Technologies to the United States Army. Following a stint developing classroom and online training for Intel, Brian has returned to writing and consulting full time with a special emphasis on TCP/IP networking and Linux-based solutions. Brian is the author of several computer certification guides, including: A+ PC Technician's Pocket Reference (with James Kelly) Network+ All in One Certification: Exam Guide (1st Edition, with Mike Meyers) MCSE NT4 All-In-One Certification Exam Guide

From the Back Cover

Essential for Every Tech's Toolbox

Carry crucial PC troubleshooting and diagnostic information right in your back pocket so you can detect­­and fix­­a wide variety of PC problems on-the-spot. Based on CompTIA's A+ exam topics, this handy resource covers every major PC component and gives you quick solutions in an easy-to-find format. Don't leave your desk without it!

Get details on:

-Peripheral ports and connectors
-Maintenance and safety
-Motherboards, busses, and power supplies
-CMOS setup
-Intel and AMD processors
-RAM
-IDE drives
-SCSI installation and cabling
-System resources I/O addresses, IRQs, DMA
-Printer connections and modes
-Portable computing
-Network hardware, topologies, and protocols
-Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP
-Service packs, hotfixes, patches, and updates

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072229055
• ISBN 13: 9780072229059
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256