Upgrading and Repairing PCs (17th Edition)
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Electrochemicals contact information Stabilant 22a DACs (digital-to-analog converters), DAE (digital audio extraction), daisy chains, DASP (drive action/slave present) signals, DASP (dynamic adaptive speculative preprocessor), DAT (digital audio tape), 2nd capacities DAT72 helical scan recording standards data books, data buses [See buses,.] data encoding schemes [See encoding schemes,.] data flow analysis, data pipelines, DATA sector data, DATA SYNC VFO LOCK sector data, data throughput, data transfer cables data transfer rates 2nd calculating formatted transfer rates IBM Deskstar 120GXP specifications interface transfer rates Maxtor DiamondMax D540X-4G120J6 specifications media transfer rates raw transfer rates Seagate Cheetah 36ES specifications Seagate Cheetah X15 specifications DMA (direct memory access) flash memory PIO (Programmed I/O) modes system-to-system dataflow analysis, DataMaster design, Dataphone, db (decibels), DB-15 cables, DB-25 connectors, DB-9 connectors, 2nd DBB (dynamic bass boost), DC voltages, DCC (Direct Cable Connection), 2nd DCMA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act), DDR SDRAM (double data rate SDRAM), 2nd 3rd DDR2 SDRAM (double data rate SDRAM), 2nd DDS (Digital Data Storage), [See also DAT (digital audio tape),.] DDWG (Digital Display Working Group), de Forest, Lee, 2nd dead pixels, debouncing keystrokes, decibels (db), decimal kilobytes, decimal-based multiples, dedicated servo mechanisms, Default Primary Video Adapter setting (BIOS), Defense Calculator, defragmenting files, Delayed Transaction setting (BIOS), Dell Computer Corp. Dell computers, 2nd 3rd density areal defined increasing pixie dust technology superparamagnetic effect floppy disks tracks depot repair, depth cueing, design guides, designing systems [See assembling systems,.] Deskstar 120GXP, desktop cases, Desktop Form Factors website, 2nd desktop video boards, detachable probe leads, detecting processor speed, detents (stepper motors), Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN), device drivers [See drivers.] Device Manager, 2nd DFP (Digital Flat Panel), DFT (Drive Fitness Test), DIAG software, diagnostics [See also errors; troubleshooting.] aftermarket software digital infrared thermometers DMMs (digital multimeters) 2nd 3rd 4th general-purpose diagnostics loopback testing manufacturer-supplied software MSD (Microsoft Diagnostics) network interface adapters operating system diagnostics operating system software peripheral diagnostics software POST (power on self test) audio error codes checkpoint codes diagnostic services error display fatal errors memory count onscreen messages 2nd processor-testing software SCSI (small computer system interface) adapters variable voltage transformers dial-up modems 56Kbps modems chipsets limitations Modem-on-Hold feature PCM Upstream feature performance optimization QuickConnect speed V.44 standard V.90 standard V.92 standard AT commands baud rates bit rates call-waiting support data bits data-compression standards MNP 5 standard V.42bis standard V.44 standard error-correction protocols external fax modems gaming-optimized modems internal modulation standards parity PCI (Peripheral Connect Interface) buses proprietary standards recommendations standards organizations start-stop communications stop bits support for TCP/IP telephone company upgrades troubleshooting computer lockups dial-up problems modem sounds undetected external modems upgrading USB (Universal Serial Bus) connections voice support WinModems Diamond Multimedia, DiamondMax D540X-4G120J6 drives, DiamondTron picture tubes, DIB (dual independent bus) architecture, Celeron processors Pentium II processors 2nd Pentium III processors Pentium Pro processors dictation software, dies, Pentium II processors Pentium Pro processors Pentium processors Difference Engine, differential NRZ (nonreturn to zero), digital audio extraction (DAE), digital audio tape [See DAT (digital audio tape),.] digital cameras flash memory CompactFlash comparison of MMC (MultiMediaCard) PC Card physical size reading SD (SecureDigital) SmartMedia Sony Memory Stick Sony Memory Stick Pro USB keychain drives xD-Picture Card Microdrive technology digital CATV service, Digital Data Storage (DDS), [See also DAT (digital audio tape),.] digital DIN out connectors, Digital Display Working Group (DDWG), digital film [See flash memory,.] Digital Flat Panel (DFP), digital infrared thermometers, digital light processing (DLP) projectors, digital linear tape (DLT), digital micromirror device (DMD), Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DCMA), digital multimeters (DMMs), 2nd 3rd 4th Digital Research, digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signals (video adapters), digital subscriber line [See DSL (digital subscriber line).] Digital Video Express (DIVX), digital-to-analog converters (DACs), 2nd DigitalRoom.net, DIMMs (dual inline memory modules), 2nd 168-pin DIMM pinouts 184-pin DIMM pinouts 240-pin DDR2 DIMM pinouts buffered buying tips illustration installation memory banks SPD (serial presence detect) unbuffered width DIN (Deutsche Industrie Norm), DIP (dual inline package) chips, DirecPC Uncensored!, Direct Cable Connection (DCC), 2nd direct memory access [See DMA (direct memory access),.] direct overwrite, direct-mapped cache, directories, phantom, DirectShow, DirectX, 3D audio support 3D rendering sound cards DirecWAY, disabling APM (Advanced Power Management) parity-checking disassembly cleaning procedures keyboards systems disaster recovery, Disc-at-Once recording, discontinued sound cards, discrete multitone (DMT), discs [See also floppy disks.] Blu-ray CD EXTRA CD-DA CD-i CD-R bulk on spindle burning 2nd capacity compared to CD-RW conventional surface media copy protection jewel cases media color media layers overburning pre-grooves printable surface media recording speeds spin-coating process unbranded media CD-ROM XA CD-ROMs bootable CDs 2nd capacity 2nd care and maintenance 2nd copy protection double-density discs EFM data encoding error handing file systems form factor history of hub clamping area interleaves lands lead-in lead-out mass production multisession recording PCA (power calibration area) Photo CDs pits PMA (power memory area) program area reading rescue CDs sampling rates sectors subcode bytes Super Video CDs technical parameters tracks video CDs Windows 2000/XP bootable CD Yellow Book standard CD-RW burning compared to CD-R copy protection direct overwrite media layers Mount Rainier standard MultiRead specification recording speeds DVDs capacity care and maintenance copy protection data zone DVD-10 DVD-18 DVD-5 DVD-9 EFM+ data encoding error handling history of hub clamping area lands lead-in lead-out MultiRead2 specification OTP (opposite track path) construction pits PTP (parallel track path) construction reading sectors technical parameters tracks HD-DVDs DISK BOOT FAILURE error message, Disk Change signal, disk drives [See drivers.] Disk Management, Disk Manager, disk sweep, Diskette A setting (BIOS), Diskette Controller setting (BIOS), Diskette Write Protect setting (BIOS), DISKPART, disks, floppy [See also discs.] capacity care and handling formatting media specifications physical construction sectors tracks write protection DISPART, displacement mapping, Display Control Panel, Display Power-Management Signaling (DPMS), Display switch is set incorrectly (error message), DisplayMate, displays [See monitors.] "disposable" PCs, distributed parity, blocked data with, divide errors, DIVX (Digital Video Express), DLP (digital light processing) projectors, DLSReports.com, DLT (digital linear tape), DMA (direct memory access), CD/DVD utilization multiword singleword sound card conflicts UDMA (Ultra-DMA) Mode 2 Mode 4 Mode 5 UDMA/66 DMD (digital micromirror device), DMMs (digital multimeters), 2nd 3rd 4th DMT (discrete multitone), DOCSIS standards, documentation chipsets Global Engineering Documents motherboards PC design guides physical configuration Dolby Digital surround sound, doping, DOS boot process DPMI (DOS protected mode interface) drive formatting drive interfacing drive limitations drive migration extenders game support hard disk capacity limitations SCSI adapter drivers XCOPY DOS protected mode interface (DPMI), dot pitch, 2nd double data rate SDRAM (DDR SDRAM), 2nd 3rd double data rate SDRAM (DDR2 SDRAM), 2nd double distributed parity, double-density CD media, 2nd double-sided memory modules, doubleword DMA (direct memory access), doubling processor speed, DPMI (DOS protected mode interface), DPMS (Display Power-Management Signaling), Dragon NaturallySpeaking, DRAM (dynamic RAM), compared to SRAM DDR SDRAM (double data rate SDRAM) 2nd 3rd DDR2 SDRAM (double data rate SDRAM) 2nd FPO DRAM (Fast Page Mode DRAM) RDRAM (Rambus DRAM) refresh rates SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) soft errors transistor/capacitor pairs drive action/slave present (DASP) signals, drive bays, Drive Fitness Test (DFT), drive letters, assigning, drive migration MS-DOS Windows 9x/Me drive sealing, drivers [See also BIOS (basic input/output system),.] CD/DVD CDROM.SYS DOS SCSI adapter drivers loading MSCDEX.EXE defined floppy-based driver installation installation mouse 2nd sound card drivers USB (universal serial bus) video drivers VxDs drives CD EXTRA CD-DA CD-i CD-R 2nd burning CDs capacity copy protection disc grooves disc media layers mechanical drive operation media color media options multisession recording recording speeds troubleshooting CD-ROM 2nd access times bootable CDs 2nd booting from booting from floppy disk buffers/cache buying tips care and maintenance CAV (constant angular velocity) CLV (constant linear velocity) configuration CPU utilization data transfer rates defined DMA (Direct Memory Access) double-density drives drive sealing drivers 2nd file systems firmware updates history of installation 2nd 3rd interfaces internal CD-audio connectors internal versus external 2nd laser operation loading mechanisms mechanical drive operation multisession recording Photo CD rescue CDs self-cleaning lenses speed Super Video CDs troubleshooting 2nd TrueX drives vibration control video CDs Yellow Book standard CD-ROM XA CD-RW 2nd 3rd burning CDs copy protection direct overwrite mechanical drive operation media layers Mount Rainier standard MultiRead specification multisession recording recording speeds troubleshooting DVD 2nd access times bootable DVDs booting from floppy disk buffers/cache buying tips care and maintenance CAV (constant angular velocity) CLV (constant linear velocity) compatibility configuration CPU utilization defined DIVX (Digital Video Express) DMA (Direct Memory Access) drive sealing drivers DVD Forum website DVD Multi DVD+RW DVD+RW Alliance DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-Video DVD±R/RW firmware updates formats history of installation 2nd interfaces internal versus external 2nd loading mechanisms mechanical drive operation media compatibility MPEG decoder hardware MultiRead2 specification pits self-cleaning lenses speed transfer rates troubleshooting 2nd floppy disk drives 1.2MB 5 1/4" 1.44MB 3 1/2" 2.88MB 3 1/2" 360KB 5 1/4" 720KB 3 1/2" alternatives to BIOS Floppy Configuration menu buying tips clusters controller cables controllers cylinders 2nd disk capacities Disk Change signal disk formats disk formatting faceplate/bezel formatted parameters head actuator mechanisms history of installation 2nd installing interfaces interfacing to logic boards physical operation power connectors 2nd power consumption read/write heads signal connectors spindle motors stepper motors troubleshooting tunnel erasure hard disk drives [See also magnetic storage,.] 305 RAMAC (Random Access Method of Accounting and Control) drives access times air filters areal density BIOS limitations buying tips cache controllers capacity 2nd 3rd CHS (cylinder head sector) addressing configuration 2nd 3rd [See also Setup program (BIOS),.] costs 2nd CSS (contact start stop) design cylinders data encoding schemes 2nd 3rd 4th 5th data transfer rates defined disk sweep drive capacity limitations drive letters, assigning drive migration dual-drive configurations faceplate/bezel ground connectors heads 2nd 3rd 4th heating/cooling issues high-level formatting 2nd 3rd 4th installation 2nd 3rd 4th interface connectors interleave latency LBA (logical block address) addressing 2nd load/unload mechanism logic boards low-level formatting 2nd mirroring operating system limitations partitioning 2nd 3rd platters 2nd power connectors power consumption prefixes for decimal/binary multiples preventative maintenance RAID (redundant array of independent disks) read/write heads 2nd recording media reliability Remote Start option sectors seek times 2nd servo mechanisms speed 2nd spin rates spindle motors striping technological advancements testing thermal recalibration tracks 2nd transfer rates troubleshooting 2nd Winchester drives zones high-capacity magnetic storage devices Iomega REV drives keychain drives 2nd Microdrive technology removable-media drives 2nd advantages Bernoulli drives buying tips 2nd connecting flash memory media installation interfaces magnetic disk media magnetic tape media magneto-optical drives tape drives ADR (advanced digital recording) advantages of AIT (advanced intelligent tape) 2nd alternatives to backup software capacity choosing comparison of costs DAT (digital audio tape) 2nd data throughput disadvantages of disaster recovery DLT (digital linear tape) installation LTO (Linear Tape-Open) QIC QIC-Wide SLR drives software compatibility tape compatibility tape retensioning Travan troubleshooting VXA drives 2nd thumb drives Zip drives DSK (Dvorak Simplified Keyboard), DSL (digital subscriber line) ADSL (asymmetric DSL) advantages availability CAP (carrierless amplitude/phase) CDSL (consumer DSL) costs DLSReports.com DMT (discrete multitone) DSL modems DSLAM (DSL access multiplier) G.Lite low-pass filters microfilters SDSL (symmetrical DSL) security service providers splitters technical problems telephone line issues transceivers type comparison xDSL DSLAM (DSL access multiplier), DSPs (digital signal processors), DTK Computer, DTS Surround sound, Dual Cavity PGA packaging, dual independent bus architecture (DIB), 2nd dual inline memory modules [See DIMMs (dual inline memory modules),.] dual inline package (DIP) chips, dual-channel memory, 2nd dual-core processors, 2nd 3rd 4th advantages of AMD Athlon 64 X2 AMD dual-core Opteron Intel Extreme Edition Intel Pentium D dual-drive ATA (AT Attachment) configuration CS (cable select) daisy chains jumper settings master drives slave drives dual-GPU scene rendering ATI CrossFire NVIDIA SLI dual-plane power design, dual-plane voltage, dual-speed hubs, dual-speed switches, DualDDR controller, DualHead2Go, DualView, duplicate computer IDs, troubleshooting, Duracell, Inc., Duron processors chipsets 2nd AMD-750 AMD-760 AMD-760MP AMD-760MPX Apollo KT133 Apollo KT133A Apollo KT266 Apollo KT266A Apollo KT333 Apollo KT400/KM400 Apollo KT400A Apollo KT600 Apollo KT880 Apollo KX133 MuTIOL architecture nForce family nForce2 family ProSavage KM133 ProSavage KM266 Radeon reference table SiS chipset reference table SiS730S SiS733 SiS735 SiS740 SiS741/741GX SiS745 SiS746 SiS746FX SiS748 ULiMagik1 maximum installable memory dust, 2nd DVD CCA (DVD Copy Control Association), DVD drives, 2nd bootable DVDs booting from floppy disk buffers/cache buying tips care and maintenance CAV (constant angular velocity) CLV (constant linear velocity) compatibility CPU utilization data transfer rates defined DIVX (Digital Video Express) DMA (Direct Memory Access) drive sealing drivers DVD Forum DVD Multi DVD+RW DVD+RW Alliance DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-Video DVD±R/RW firmware updates formats history of installation card edge connectors cautions controllers external drives internal drives jumper settings ribbon cables SCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface) chains interfaces internal versus external jumper settings loading mechanisms mechanical drive operation media compatibility minimum system requirements MPEG decoder hardware MultiRead2 specification pits self-cleaning lenses speed summary of standards transfer rates troubleshooting disc read failures disc write failures read/write errors slow drive speeds DVD Forum, DVD Multi, DVD+RW Alliance, DVD+RW drives, DVD-10 discs, DVD-18 discs, DVD-5 discs, DVD-9 discs, DVD-R drives, DVD-RAM drives, DVD-RW drives, DVD-Video drives, DVDs capacity care and maintenance copy protection APS (analog protection system) CSS (content scramble system) RPC (regional playback control) data zone DVD-10 DVD-18 DVD-5 DVD-9 EFM+ data encoding error handling history of hub clamping area lands lead-in lead-out zone MultiRead2 specification OTP (opposite track path) construction pits PTP (parallel track path) construction reading sectors technical parameters tracks DVD±R/RW drives, Dvorak keyboard layout, Dvorak, August, DX2 processors, 2nd DX2/OverDrive processors, DX4 processors, dynamic adaptive speculative preprocessor (DASP), dynamic bass boost (DBB), dynamic execution, Celeron processors data flow analysis multiple branch prediction Pentium II processors 2nd Pentium III processors Pentium Pro processors speculative execution dynamic RAM [See DRAM (dynamic RAM),.] dynamic video memory, |
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