Troubleshooting the PC

With A+ Preparation

• Author(s): Patrick E. Regan,
• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
• Pages: 895
• ISBN_10: 0130416754
  ISBN_13: 9780130416759
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Computers / General , Computers / Hardware / Personal Computers / General , Computers / Hardware / Personal Computers / PCs , Computers / Certification Guides / General , Computers / Certification Guides / CompTIA (incl. A+) , Education / Counseling / Career Development , House & Home / Equipment, Appliances & Supplies , Technology & Engineering / Automation , Technology & Engineering / Electronics / General ,

Description:...

The fast pace of computer technology requires constant learning. To be effective, technicians must be familiar with both old and new technology. In one easy-to-read volume,Troubleshooting the PCprovides everything needed to successfully troubleshoot a personal computer and its peripherals. The text covers hardware, operating systems and environments (DOS, Windows 3.XX, Windows 95/98, and Windows NT), and applications.

The A+ Certification is critical to the success of a PC technician. Throughout this expanded and revised edition, attention is given to the A+ Certification objectives with hands-on exercises and end-of-chapter questions.

New to this edition:

• Chapter 5,Microprocessors,and Chapter 22,Windows 9X,have been completely revised.
• Chapter 7,Motherboards,has been expanded to include common chipsets, by both Intel and Via, and chipset software.
• Expanded coverage of Chapter 23,Windows NT,includes Windows 2000 and Windows XP Additional troubleshooting material is also provided.
• Chapter 24,Computers Connected to a Network,places more emphasis on networking and troubleshooting of networks as a result of the changes made to the A+ Certification exam.
• Additional troubleshooting material and end-of-chapter questions have been added in all chapters.
• Appendix A has been completely revised to reflect changes in the A+ Certification exam.