| | | Copyright |
| | | About the Author |
| | | Acknowledgments |
| | | Introduction |
| | | Chapter 1. Development of the PC |
| | | | Computer HistoryBefore Personal Computers |
| | | | Modern Computers |
| | | | History of the PC |
| | | Chapter 2. PC Components, Features, and System Design |
| | | | What Is a PC? |
| | | | System Types |
| | | | System Components |
| | | Chapter 3. Microprocessor Types and Specifications |
| | | | Pre-PC Microprocessor History |
| | | | Microprocessors from 1971 to the Present |
| | | | Processor Specifications |
| | | | Processor Features |
| | | | Processor Manufacturing |
| | | | Processor Socket and Slot Types |
| | | | CPU Operating Voltages |
| | | | Heat and Cooling Problems |
| | | | Math Coprocessors (Floating-Point Units) |
| | | | Processor Bugs |
| | | | Processor Codenames |
| | | | P1 (086) First-Generation Processors |
| | | | P2 (286) Second-Generation Processors |
| | | | P3 (386) Third-Generation Processors |
| | | | P4 (486) Fourth-Generation Processors |
| | | | P5 (586) Fifth-Generation Processors |
| | | | Intel P6 (686) Sixth-Generation Processors |
| | | | Other Sixth-Generation Processors |
| | | | Intel Pentium 4 (Seventh-Generation) Processors |
| | | | Eighth-Generation (64-Bit Register) Processors |
| | | | Dual-Core Processors |
| | | | Processor Upgrades |
| | | | Processor Troubleshooting Techniques |
| | | Chapter 4. Motherboards and Buses |
| | | | Motherboard Form Factors |
| | | | Processor Sockets/Slots |
| | | | Chipsets |
| | | | Intel's Early 386/486 Chipsets |
| | | | Fifth-Generation (P5 Pentium Class) Chipsets |
| | | | Sixth-Generation (P6 Pentium Pro/II/III Class) Chipsets |
| | | | Seventh-Generation (Pentium 4) Chipsets |
| | | | Third-Party Pentium 4 Chipsets |
| | | | AMD Athlon/Athlon XP/Duron Chipsets |
| | | | Intel Workstation Chipsets for Pentium 4 and Xeon |
| | | | AMD Athlon 64 and Sempron Chipsets |
| | | | Super I/O Chips |
| | | | Motherboard Connectors |
| | | | System Bus Types, Functions, and Features |
| | | | Types of I/O Buses |
| | | | System Resources |
| | | | Resolving Resource Conflicts |
| | | | Motherboard Selection Criteria (Knowing What to Look For) |
| | | Chapter 5. BIOS |
| | | | BIOS Basics |
| | | | BIOS Hardware/Software |
| | | | Motherboard BIOS |
| | | | Upgrading the BIOS |
| | | | Preboot Environment |
| | | | CMOS Setup Specifications |
| | | | Plug and Play BIOS |
| | | | BIOS Error Messages |
| | | Chapter 6. Memory |
| | | | Memory Basics |
| | | | RAM Types and Performance |
| | | | Memory Modules |
| | | | Installing RAM Upgrades |
| | | | Troubleshooting Memory |
| | | | The System Logical Memory Layout |
| | | Chapter 7. The ATA/IDE Interface |
| | | | An Overview of the IDE Interface |
| | | | ATA Standards |
| | | | Parallel ATA |
| | | | Serial ATA |
| | | | ATA Features |
| | | | ATA Drive Capacity Limitations |
| | | | ATA RAID |
| | | Chapter 8. Magnetic Storage Principles |
| | | | Magnetic Storage |
| | | | History of Magnetic Storage |
| | | | How Magnetic Fields Are Used to Store Data |
| | | | Read/Write Head Designs |
| | | | Head Sliders |
| | | | Data Encoding Schemes |
| | | | Encoding Scheme Comparisons |
| | | | Partial-Response, Maximum-Likelihood Decoders |
| | | | Capacity Measurements |
| | | | Areal Density |
| | | Chapter 9. Hard Disk Storage |
| | | | Definition of a Hard Disk |
| | | | Hard Drive Advancements |
| | | | Form Factors |
| | | | Hard Disk Drive Operation |
| | | | Basic Hard Disk Drive Components |
| | | | Hard Disk Features |
| | | Chapter 10. Removable Storage |
| | | | The Role of Removable-Media Drives |
| | | | Comparing Disk, Tape, and Flash Memory Technologies |
| | | | Interfaces for Removable-Media Drives |
| | | | Floppy Disk Drives, Past and Present |
| | | | High-Capacity Magnetic Storage Devices |
| | | | Magneto-Optical Drives |
| | | | Flash Memory Devices |
| | | | Microdrive Technology |
| | | | Tape Drives |
| | | Chapter 11. Optical Storage |
| | | | Optical Technology |
| | | | CD-Based Optical Technology |
| | | | DVD |
| | | | Blu-ray Disc |
| | | | HD-DVD |
| | | | Optical Disc Formats |
| | | | CD/DVD Read-Only Drives and Specifications |
| | | | Writable CDs |
| | | | Recordable DVD Standards |
| | | | CD/DVD Drive and Software Installation and Support |
| | | | Booting from a Floppy Disk with CD/DVD Drive Support |
| | | | Troubleshooting Optical Drives |
| | | Chapter 12. Physical Drive Installation and Configuration |
| | | | Installing All Types of Drives |
| | | | Hard Disk Installation Procedures |
| | | | Formatting |
| | | | Replacing an Existing Drive |
| | | | Hard Disk Drive Troubleshooting and Repair |
| | | | Installing an Optical Drive |
| | | | Floppy Drive Installation Procedures |
| | | Chapter 13. Video Hardware |
| | | | Video Display Technologies |
| | | | Maintaining Your Monitor |
| | | | Video Display Adapters |
| | | | 3D Graphics Accelerators |
| | | | Upgrading or Replacing Your Video Card |
| | | | Adapter and Display Troubleshooting |
| | | Chapter 14. Audio Hardware |
| | | | Early PC Audio Adapters |
| | | | PC Multimedia History |
| | | | Audio Adapter Features |
| | | | Choosing the Best Audio Adapter for Your Needs |
| | | | Playing and Creating Digitized Sound Files |
| | | | Audio Adapter Concepts and Terms |
| | | | Who's Who in Audio |
| | | | 3D Audio |
| | | | Troubleshooting Sound Card Problems |
| | | | Speakers |
| | | | Microphones |
| | | Chapter 15. I/O Interfaces from Serial and Parallel to IEEE 1394 and USB |
| | | | Introduction to Input/Output Ports |
| | | | Universal Serial Bus |
| | | | IEEE 1394 |
| | | | Standard Serial and Parallel Ports |
| | | | Serial Ports |
| | | | Parallel Ports |
| | | Chapter 16. Input Devices |
| | | | Keyboards |
| | | | Keyboard Technology |
| | | | Keyboard Troubleshooting and Repair |
| | | | Keyboard Recommendations |
| | | | Pointing Devices |
| | | | Input Devices for Gaming |
| | | | Wireless Input Devices |
| | | Chapter 17. Internet Connectivity |
| | | | Relating Internet and LAN Connectivity |
| | | | Cable Modems |
| | | | Digital Subscriber Line |
| | | | Fixed-Base Wireless Broadband |
| | | | Internet Connectivity via Satellite with DirecWAY or StarBand |
| | | | Integrated Services Digital Network |
| | | | Comparing High-speed Internet Access |
| | | | Leased Lines |
| | | | Securing Your Internet Connection |
| | | | Asynchronous (Dialup) Modems |
| | | | Modem Standards |
| | | | Sharing Your Internet Connection |
| | | | Internet Troubleshooting |
| | | Chapter 18. Local Area Networking |
| | | | Focus of This Chapter |
| | | | Defining a Network |
| | | | Client/Server Versus Peer Networks |
| | | | Network Architecture Overview |
| | | | Hardware Elements of Your Network |
| | | | Network Protocols |
| | | | Other Home Networking Solutions |
| | | | Putting Your Network Together |
| | | | Tips and Tricks |
| | | | Direct Cable Connections |
| | | | Troubleshooting a Network |
| | | Chapter 19. Power Supplies |
| | | | Considering the Importance of the Power Supply |
| | | | Primary Function and Operation |
| | | | Power Supply Form Factors |
| | | | Power Switches |
| | | | Motherboard Power Connectors |
| | | | Additional Power Connectors |
| | | | Power Supply Specifications |
| | | | Power-Use Calculations |
| | | | Power Cycling |
| | | | Power Management |
| | | | Power Supply Troubleshooting |
| | | | Repairing the Power Supply |
| | | | Obtaining Replacement Units |
| | | | Power-Protection Systems |
| | | | RTC/NVRAM (CMOS RAM) Batteries |
| | | Chapter 20. Building or Upgrading Systems |
| | | | System Components |
| | | | Hardware and Software Resources |
| | | | System Assembly and Disassembly |
| | | | Motherboard Installation |
| | | | Troubleshooting New Installations |
| | | | Installing the Operating System |
| | | | Disassembly/Upgrading Preparation |
| | | Chapter 21. PC Mods: Overclocking and Cooling |
| | | | Overclocking |
| | | | Cooling |
| | | Chapter 22. PC Diagnostics, Testing, and Maintenance |
| | | | PC Diagnostics |
| | | | Diagnostics Software |
| | | | The Hardware Boot Process |
| | | | PC Maintenance Tools |
| | | | Preventive Maintenance |
| | | | Troubleshooting Tips and Techniques |
| | | Appendix A. Appendix |
| | | Appendix B. Key Vendor Contact Information |
| | | Appendix C. Troubleshooting Index |
| | | List of Acronyms and Abbreviations |
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| | | License Agreement |
| | | | Installing the DVD |
| | | | Access to DVD Content Without a DVD Player or DVD Drive |
| | | Index |