PC Hardware - In a Nutshell, 3rd Edition

Name: PC Hardware - In a Nutshell, 3rd Edition
Author: Robert Bruce Thompson

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Paperback, 874 blz. | Engels

O'Reilly | 0e druk, 2003

ISBN13: 9780596005139

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Hoofdrubriek : Computer en informatica

Juridisch : Computer en informatica

O'Reilly 0e druk, 2003 9780596005139

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'PC Hardware in a Nutshell' is the practical guide to buying, building, upgrading, and repairing Intel-based PCs. A longtime favorite among PC users, the third edition of the book now contains useful information for people running either Windows or Linux operating systems. Written for novices and seasoned professionals alike, the book is packed with useful and unbiased information, including how-to advice for specific components, ample reference material, and a comprehensive case study on building a PC.

In addition to coverage of the fundamentals and general tips about working on PCs, the book includes chapters focusing on motherboards, processors, memory, floppies, hard drives, optical drives, tape devices, video devices, input devices, audio components, communications, power supplies, and maintenance. Special emphasis is given to upgrading and troubleshooting existing equipment so you can get the most from your existing investments.

This new edition is expanded to include:
- Detailed information about the latest motherboards and chipsets from AMD, Intel, SiS, and VIA
- Extensive coverage of the Pentium 4 and the latest AMD processors, including the Athlon XP/MP
- Full details about new hard drive standards, including the latest SCSI standards, ATA/133, Serial ATA, and the new 48-bit 'Big Drive' ATAinterface
- Extended coverage of DVD drives, including DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R/RW
- Details about Flat Panel Displays, including how to choose one (and why you might not want to)
- New chapters on serial communications, parallel communications, and USB communications (including USB 2.0)
- Enhanced troubleshooting coverage

' PC Hardware in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition' provides independent, useful and practical information in a no-nonsense manner with specific recommendations on components. Based on real-world testing over time, it will help you make intelligent, informed decisions about buying, building, upgrading, and repairing PCs in a cost effective manner that will help you maximize new or existing computer hardware systems. It's loaded with real-world advice presented in a concise style that clearly delivers just the information you want, without your having to hunt for it.

Specificaties

ISBN13:9780596005139

Taal:Engels

Bindwijze:paperback

Aantal pagina's:874

Uitgever:O'Reilly

Druk:0

Hoofdrubriek:Computer en informatica

Serie:in a Nutshell (O'Reilly)

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Foreword

Preface

1. Fundamentals
PCs Defined
PC Components and Technologies
System Resources
Building or Buying a PC
Upgrading a PC
Smart Buying Practices
Things to Do with Old PCs

2. Working on PCs
Rules to Upgrade By
Tools
General Procedures

3. Motherboards
Motherboard Characteristics
Choosing a Motherboard
Installing a Motherboard
Upgrading the System BIOS
Our Picks

4. Processors
Processor Design
Intel Processors
AMD Processors
Choosing a Processor
Forthcoming AMD and Intel Processors
Installing a Processor
Our Picks

5. Memory
Understanding Memory
Memory Access Methods
CAS Latency
Memory Packaging
How Much Memory Is Enough?
Memory Selection Guidelines
Installing Memory
Troubleshooting Memory Installation and Operation
Our Picks

6. Floppy Disk Drives
Diskette Types and Formats
Drive Types
FDD Interface and Cabling
Installing an FDD
Working with FDDs
Working with Obsolete Diskette Formats
Salvaging Diskette Data
Our Picks

7. High-Capacity Floppy Disk Drives
High-Capacity FDD Types
Choosing a High-Capacity FDD
Using an ATAPI Zip or SuperDisk Drive as the Boot Device
Drive Letter Assignment Problems
Our Picks

8. Removable Hard Disk Drives
Uses for Removable and External Hard Disk Drives
Cartridge-Based Removable Hard Disk Drives
Frame/Carrier-Based Removable Hard Disk Drives
Our Picks

9. Tape Drives
Tape Technologies
Choosing a Tape Drive
Installing and Configuring a Tape Drive
Care and Feeding of a Tape Drive
Troubleshooting Tape Drive Problems
The Dirty Little Secret of Long Filenames
Developing a Backup Strategy
Our Picks

10. CD-ROM Drives
Compact Disc Fundamentals
CD-ROM Drive Performance
Choosing a CD-ROM Drive
Installing and Configuring a CD-ROM Drive
Cleaning a CD-ROM Drive
Our Picks

11. CD Writers
CD Writers and Media
Writable CD Formats
CD Recording Methods
Buffer Underrun Protection
Choosing a CD Writer
CD Writer Software
Installing and Configuring a CD Writer
Updating CD Writer Firmware
Media Issues
Burning CDs
Special Problems and Applications
Writable CD Troubleshooting
Additional CD-R(W) Source Material
Our Picks

12. DVD Drives
DVD-ROM
DVD Writable and Rewritable
Installing and Configuring a DVD Drive
Troubleshooting DVD Problems
Our Picks

13. Hard Disk Interfaces
IDE
Serial ATA
SCSI
ATA Versus SCSI
Our Picks
14. Hard Disk Drives
How Hard Disks Work
Choosing a Hard Disk
Installing a PATA (Standard ATA) Hard Disk
Installing an SATA Hard Disk
Installing a SCSI Hard Disk
Preparing a Hard Disk for Use
Our Picks
15. Video Adapters
Video Adapter Characteristics
Choosing a Video Adapter
Installing a Video Adapter
Configuring Video Under Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Configuring Video under Linux
Troubleshooting Video Adapter Problems
Our Picks

16. Displays
CRT Monitors
Flat-Panel Displays
Installing and Configuring a Display
Troubleshooting Display Problems
Our Picks

17. Sound Adapters
PC Audio Types
MIDI Synthesis Methods
Downloadable Sounds
Sound Card Components
Sound Card Characteristics
Choosing a Sound Card
Installing a Sound Card
Configuring a Sound Card Under Windows 95/98/2000/XP
Configuring a Sound Card Under Linux
Troubleshooting Sound Card Problems
Our Picks

18. Speakers and Headphones
Speaker and Headphone Characteristics
Choosing Speakers and Headphones
Our Picks

19. Keyboards
Keyboard Switch Types
Keyboard Styles
Keyboard Interfaces
Choosing a Keyboard
Configuring a Keyboard
Cleaning a Keyboard
Troubleshooting and Repairing Keyboards
Our Picks

20. Mice and Trackballs
Mice Versus Trackballs
Mouse Characteristics
Choosing a Mouse
Configuring a Mouse or Trackball
Cleaning a Mouse
Troubleshooting a Mouse
Our Picks

21. Game Controllers
Game Controller Characteristics
Gameport Interface
Choosing a Game Controller
Installing a Game Controller
Troubleshooting Game Controllers
Our Picks

22. Serial Communications
Serial Communications Overview
Serial Ports
Serial Cables
Installing and Configuring Serial Port Hardware
Troubleshooting Serial Port Problems
Our Picks

23. Parallel Communications
Mapping Parallel Ports to LPTs
Our Picks

24. USB Communications
USB Characteristics
USB Host Controller Interfaces
Configuring USB
Troubleshooting USB
Our Picks

25. Cases
Case Characteristics
Choosing a Case
Our Picks

26. Power Supplies
Power Supply Characteristics
Volts, Amps, Watts, and Regulation
Power Connectors
Choosing a Power Supply
Installing a Power Supply
Troubleshooting Power Supplies
Our Picks

27. Backup Power Supplies
What BPSs Protect Against
BPS Types
BPS Characteristics
Choosing a BPS
Our Picks

28. Building a PC
Purchasing Components
Building the System

Index