Spring 2010

1. Spring 2010 CSCI 33 Computer Hardware Course Overview

2. Welcome, let’s have some fun!

3. Chapter 1Introducing Hardware • Learn that a computer requires both hardware and software to work • Learn about the many different hardware components inside of and connected to a computer

4. Chapter 2Introducing Operating Systems • Learn about the various operating systems and the differences between them • Learn about the components of Windows operating systems • Learn how operating systems interface with users, files and folders, applications, and hardware

5. Chapter 2 • Operating system (OS) software • Controls a computer • OS services • Manages hardware • Runs applications • Provides an interface for users • Retrieves and manipulates files • OS acts as a “middleman” • Computer needs only one operating system

6. Chapter 3Working with People in a Technical World • Learn about some job roles and responsibilities of those who sell, fix, or support personal computers • Learn what customers want and expect beyond your technical abilities • Learn how to interact with customers when selling, servicing, and supporting personal computers

7. Chapter 4Form Factors, Power Supplies, and Working Inside of a Computer • Learn about different form factors used for computer cases, motherboards, and power supplies • Learn how electricity is measured and about electrical components • Learn how to select a power supply • Learn how to protect yourself and your equipment against the dangers of electricity • Learn how to work inside a computer case • Learn how to troubleshoot electrical problems

8. Chapter 4 • Computer case, motherboard, power supply • Interconnected system • Must be compatible

9. Chapter 5All About Motherboards • Learn about the different types and features of motherboards • Learn how firmware on the motherboard controls what happens when you first turn on a PC before the OS is loaded • Learn how to install, configure, and maintain a motherboard

10. Chapter 5 • Motherboard • Most complicated computer component • First item to consider when building a computer • Contains many detailed components

11. Chapter 6Supporting Processors • Learn about the characteristics and purposes of Intel and AMD processors used for personal computers • Learn about the methods and devices for keeping a system cool • Learn how to install and upgrade a processor • Learn how to solve problems with the processor, the motherboard, overheating, and booting the PC

12. Chapter 6 • Processor • Installed on motherboard • Determines system computing power • Two major processor manufacturers • Intel and AMD

13. Chapter 7Upgrading Memory • Learn about the different kinds of physical memory and how they work • Learn how to upgrade memory • Learn how to troubleshoot problems with memory

14. Chapter 7 • Random access memory (RAM) • Holds data and instructions used by CPU • Static RAM (SRAM) and dynamic RAM (DRAM) • Both volatile memory

15. Chapter 8Supporting Hard Drives • Learn about the technologies used inside a hard drive and how data is organized on the drive • Learn how a computer communicates with a hard drive • Learn how hard drives can work together in a RAID array • Learn about floppy drives • Learn how to select and install a hard drive • Learn how to solve hard drive problems

16. Chapter 8

17. Chapter 9Installing and Supporting I/O Devices • Learn about the general approaches you need to take when installing and supporting I/O devices • Learn about the types of I/O devices and their characteristics • Learn how to install input devices, including the mouse, keyboard, barcode reader, fingerprint reader, and touch screen

18. Chapter 9 • Learn how to install and configure several I/O devices, including ports on the motherboard, dual monitors, and expansion cards • Learn how to troubleshoot I/O devices, including keyboards, pointing devices, and video

19. Chapter 10Multimedia Devices and Mass Storage • Learn about multimedia adapter cards, including sound cards, TV tuner cards, and video capture cards • Learn about optical storage technologies, including CD, DVD, and Blu-ray • Learn about removable storage, including solid-state devices, external hard drives, and tape drives

20. Chapter 10 • Learn how to install multimedia peripherals and input devices • Learn how to install and configure multimedia and mass storage devices, including optical drives, adapter cards, and external drives • Learn how to troubleshoot multimedia and mass storage devices

21. Chapter 11PC Maintenance and Troubleshooting • Learn about operational procedures to keep you, other people, the equipment, and the environment safe • Learn how to develop a preventive maintenance plan and what to include in it • Learn how to approach and solve a PC problem

22. Chapter 17Networking Essentials • Learn about hardware devices used for networking • Learn about the different types of networks • Learn about the protocols and standards Windows uses for networking • Learn how to connect a computer to a network • Learn about troubleshooting tools and tips for network connections

23. Chapter 21Supporting Notebooks • Learn about special considerations when supporting notebooks that are different from supporting desktop computers • Learn how to install, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, and repair peripheral devices used with notebooks • Learn how to troubleshoot, upgrade, and replace internal notebook components

24. Chapter 22Supporting Printers • Learn about printer types and features • Learn how to install printers and how to share a printer over a local area network • Learn how to manage print jobs in Windows and how to install printer consumables • Learn about routine maintenance tasks necessary to support printers • Learn how to troubleshoot printer problems

25. Chapter 22 • Major categories of printers: • Laser, inkjet (ink dispersion), solid ink, dye sublimation, thermal printers, and impact printers • Laser printer: electrophotographic printer • Uses mechanical, electrical, and optical technologies

26. Windows 7(Extra Credit)

27. Final Review