A+ Certification - Core Hardware

Title: A+ Certification Core Hardware (2003 Objectives)

Delivery Method: Instructor-led Classroom Learning

Duration: 20.00 Hours procedures. - troubleshoot and correct device problems. - troubleshoot system problems.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Computers A Brief History of Computers
Desktop Computer System Components and Their Functions
Software and Firmware
Numbering Systems

Lesson 2: Setting Up A Personal Computer Install Video Output Devices
Install PS/2 Devices
Install Parallel Devices
Install Serial Devices
Install Game and Sound Devices
Install USB Devices
Install FireWire Devices
Connect Wireless Devices

Lesson 3: Installing or Removing Internal Hardware Establish an ESD-free Work Area
Install or Remove Adapter Cards
Install a Network Adapter and Cable
Install or Remove IDE Drives
Install or Remove Internal SCSI Drives
Install External SCSI Devices
RAID

Lesson 4: Upgrading System Components Add Memory
Upgrade the CPU
Add a CPU
Upgrade the System BIOS
Upgrade the Power Supply
Upgrade the System Board
Decide When to Upgrade

 
Lesson 5: Supporting Portable Computing Devices Connect External Peripherals to a Portable Computer
Install or Remove Portable Computing Device Drives
Install or Remove PCMCIA Cards
Install or Remove Mini-PCI Cards
Install or Add Memory to a Portable Computing Device
Connect PDAs to Computers

Lesson 6: Performing Preventative Maintenance Hard Disk Maintenance
Perform Printer Maintenance
Use a UPS
Clean Peripheral Components
Clean Internal System Components
Dispose of Computer Equipment

Lesson 7: Troubleshooting Device Problems Correct Monitor Problems
Correct Input Device Problems
Correct Adapter Card and PC Card Problems
Correct Hard Drive Problems
Correct Internal Removable Media Drive Problems
Correct CD or DVD Drive Problems
Correct Printer Problems

Lesson 8: Troubleshooting System Problems Correct Network Connection Problems
Correct Modem Problems
Correct Power Problems
Correct Boot Problems
Correct Memory Problems
Correct System Board Problems
Correct Portable System Problems
Diagnose System Problems

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