Table of Contents:
“…14: -- External I/O Interfaces: -- Introduction to input/output ports -- Serial versus parallel -- Universal serial bus (USB) -- IEEE 1394 (FireWire or i-LINK) -- Comparing USB and IEE 1394 (FireWire)-- Hot-plugging (and unplugging) -- Thunderbolt technology -- Low-speed external connections -- Serial ports -- Parallel ports -- 15: -- Input Devices: -- Keyboards -- Enhanced 101-key keyboard -- 104-key (Windows) keyboard -- Keyboard technology -- Keyswitch design -- Keyboard interface -- Typematic functions -- Keyboard key numbers and scan codes -- International keyboard layouts -- Keyboard/mouse interface connectors -- USB keyboards -- Keyboards with special features -- Keyboard troubleshooting and repair -- Keyboard disassembly -- Cleaning a keyboard -- Keyboard recommendations -- Pointing devices -- Ball-type mice -- Optical mice -- Pointing device interface types -- Mouse troubleshooting -- Scroll wheels -- TrackPoint II/III/IV -- Alternative pointing devices -- Wireless input devices -- Power management features of wireless input devices -- Troubleshooting wireless input devices -- 16: -- Internet Connectivity: -- Internet connectivity trends -- Broadband internet access types -- Cable TV -- Digital subscriber line -- Wireless broadband -- Cellular broadband 3G and 4G services -- Satellite broadband -- ISDN -- Leased lines -- Comparing high-speed internet access -- Dial-up modems -- 56Kbps modems -- Internet connection security -- Having a backup plan in case of service interruptions -- Sharing your internet connection -- Routers for internet sharing -- Modem/router status LEDs -- 17: -- Local Area Networking: -- Defining a network -- Types of networks -- Requirements for a network -- Client/server versus peer networks -- Peer-to-peer networks -- Comparing client/server and peer-to-peer networks -- Network architecture overview -- Wired Ethernet -- Wireless Ethernet -- Bluetooth -- Hardware elements of your network -- NICs for wired Ethernet networks -- Network cables for wired Ethernet -- Wired network topologies -- Switches for Ethernet networks -- Wireless Ethernet hardware -- Network protocols -- IP and TCP/IP -- IPX -- NetBEUI -- Other home networking solutions -- HomePNA -- Power line networking -- Putting your network together -- Network adapters -- Cables and connections between computers -- Switch/access point -- 18: -- Power Supplies: -- Power supply -- Primary function and operation -- Voltage tails -- Power good signal -- Power supply form factors -- Modern form factors -- Power switches -- ATX and newer -- PC/XT/AT and LPX power switches -- Motherboard power connectors -- AT/LPX power supply connectors -- ATX and ATX12V motherboard power connectors -- Backward and forward compatibility -- Dell proprietary (nonstandard) ATX design -- Additional power connectors -- Peripheral power connectors -- Floppy power connectors -- Serial ATA power connectors -- PCI express auxiliary graphics power connectors -- Power supply specifications -- Power supply loading -- Power supply ratings -- Other power supply specifications -- Power factor correction -- SLI-ready and crossfireX -- Certifications -- Safety certifications -- Power-use calculations -- Power savings -- P80 plus -- ENERGY STAR -- Advanced power management -- Advanced configuration and power interface -- Power cycling -- Power supply troubleshooting -- Overloaded power supplies -- Inadequate cooling -- Using digital multimeters -- Specialized test equipment -- Power supply recommendations -- Modular cables -- Sources for replacement power supplies -- Power-protection systems -- Surge suppressors (protectors) -- Network and phone line surge protectors -- Line conditioners -- Backup power -- Real-time clock/nonvolatile RAM (CMOS RAM) batteries -- Modern CMOS batteries -- Obsolete or unique CMOS batteries -- CMOS battery troubleshooting -- 19: -- Building Or Upgrading Systems: -- System components -- Case and power supply -- Processor -- Motherboard -- Memory -- Hard disk/solid-state drives -- Removable storage -- Input devices -- Video card and display -- Audio hardware -- Accessories -- Hardware and software resources -- System assembly and disassembly -- Assembly preparation -- Installing the CPU and heatsink -- Installing memory modules -- Mounting the new motherboard in the case -- Preparing a modular power supply -- Connecting the power supply -- Connecting I/O and other cables to the motherboard -- Installing the drives -- Installing a video card -- Installing additional expansion cards -- Replacing the cover and connecting -- External cables -- System startup -- Installing the OS -- Troubleshooting new installations -- 20: -- PC Diagnostics, Testing, And Maintenance: -- PC diagnostics -- Diagnostics software -- POST -- Peripheral diagnostics -- Operating system diagnostics -- Commercial diagnostics software -- Free/user supported diagnostics -- Boot process -- Hardware boot process: operating system independent -- DOS boot process -- Window 9x/Me boot process -- Windows 2000/XP startup -- Windows vista/7 startup -- PC maintenance tools -- Hand tools -- Safety -- Test equipment -- Special tools for the enthusiast -- Preventive maintenance -- Active preventive maintenance -- Procedures -- Passive preventive maintenance procedures -- Troubleshooting tips and techniques -- Repair or replace? …”