Working With PC Hardware

Overview

This course focuses on the IBM PC compatible or Intel processor based microcomputer. These computers use 8086, 8088, 80286, 80386, 80486, and Pentium processors or compatible processors from other manufacturers. These computers come with a range of capabilities built-in and ways to expand those capabilities by adding expansion cards.

The input and output functions of the computer system are performed by a variety of hardware devices located outside the PC, called peripherals. The purpose of the course is to help you understand how the PC and its major peripheral devices work. The course is highly interactive with many chances to test your knowledge and communicate with fellow students and subject experts. The average study time to complete the course is 6 to 8 hours.

Objectives

Upon successful conclusion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Describe the basic functions that a computer performs.
• Use binary and hexadecimal numbering systems and special computer units of measure.
• Understand the different components on the PC motherboard such as CPU, memory, and expansion bus.
• Explain how the PC uses memory. Describe the different options for PC storage and how they work.
• Be familiar with various peripheral devices for PC input such as the keyboard and mouse, and output devices such as the video subsystem and many types of printers.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Microcomputer Overview
What is a Computer? What is the Difference Between PCs and Workstations? What Are Mainframes, Mini-Computers, and Servers? Physical Structure and Functions of a Computer

Lesson 2: Computer Numbering Systems
Computer Numbering Systems Computer Units of Measure ASCII Code

Lesson 3: Motherboard and CPU
What Is the Motherboard? Central Processing Unit and Factors Affecting Processing Speed Evolution of Intel Processors

Lesson 4: Expansion Bus and Memory
T ypes of Expansion Bus Memory, Memory Mapping. and Virtual Memory

Lesson 5: Storage Devices
Floppy Disks Hard Disk Drives, Performance Factors, and Interfaces CD-ROM Tape Drives Other Removable Media

Lesson 6: Input and Output Devices
Input Devices Video Output Subsystem Printed Output Other Output Devices Communication Ports All Web Training Courses are Y2K (Year 2000 Compliant). * Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Click here for an online order form that is submitted automatically to ESI.

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