The aim of the course is to give attendees hands-on experience in assembling, configuring, upgrading and repairing IBM compatible PCs. Participants will also learn how to troubleshoot hardware and software problems that accompany complex configurations of the modern commercial PC.
The course is conducted around hands-on exercises to disassemble a PC, reinstall and configure all components, motherboard, adaptor cards, hard disk, floppy disk and CD ROM. You will also learn how to expand and manage PC memory, configure and trouleshoot IRQ’s, I/O and memory addresses and adaptor cards. The course teaches specific methodologies to identify hardware and software problems. View the certification paths for PC Troubleshooting.
- Identify the different parts of a computer
- Assemble a PC from its components
- Create and maintain system configuration files
- Configure & troubleshoot IRQ’s, I/O and memory addresses on adapter cards
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- Introduction
- The PC Components
- PC Architecture
- Software Components
- BIOS & Device Drivers
- Operating System
- Config.sys & Autoexec.bat
- PC Troubleshooting Strategy
- Where to begin testing?
- Common causes of failure
- Diagnosing the problem
- Power On Self Test
- Using Diagnostic Programs
- PC Components in Detail
- Motherboard
- CPU
- Jumper & CMOS Setup
- Plug & Play Components
- Power supplies
- I/O Devices and Displays
- Configuring Network & Sound Cards
- Monitor & Display Adaptors
- Display types: VGA, SVGA
- Memory SIMM, DIMM, EMO
- Configuring Cache & RAM
- Upgrading & Troubleshooting Memory Problems
- Disk Drives
- Installing a Floppy & Hard Disk Drive, CD-ROM
- Discussing Drive Technology
- Software Problems
- Troubleshooting Software Problems
- Printers and Ports
- Printer Connection Problems
- Serial and Parallel ports
- Testing Serial Devices
To understand the architecture, components and makeup of the modern PC. To be able to install hardware devices and diagnose installation problems. To understand how Windows configures and works with hardware devices.
This course is suitable for all personnel responsible for operation, maintenance and support of PC hardware and software. Technicians, Support Staff, Managers and Engineers
3 Days / 8 Evenings
