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PC Hardware: A Beginner's Guide

ISBN10: 0072194405 | ISBN13: 9780072194401

PC Hardware: A Beginner's Guide
ISBN10: 0072194405
ISBN13: 9780072194401
By Ron Gilster

Step 1 . Download Adobe Digital Editions to your PC or Mac desktop/laptop.

Step 2. Register and authorize your Adobe ID (optional). To access your eBook on multiple devices, first create an Adobe ID at account.adobe.com. Then, open Adobe Digital Editions, go to the Help menu, and select "Authorize Computer" to link your Adobe ID.

Step 3. Open Your eBook. Use Adobe Digital Editions to open the file. If the eBook doesn’t open, contact customer service for assistance.

Ideal for PC owners looking for an accessible, easy-to-follow reference, this beginner's guide to PC hardware offers expert advice on every component--processors, motherboards, memory, BIOS, CD-ROM and DVD drives, video cards, and much more. You'll also get details on external devices, including monitors, printers, keyboards, and modems. The book covers both Intel and non-Intel CPUs and USB and AGP ports.

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: Troubleshooting PC Hardware.

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