Complete A+ Guide to It Hardware and Software: Comptia A+ Exams 220-1100 & 220-1102, 9th Edition

https://semichaschaver.com/2025/04/03/j9bxh1ypx8 Cover Page Title Page Contents Table of Contents 1. Introduction to the World of IT Who Needs This Book? Technician Qualities Breaking into IT with the CompTIA A+ Certification Basic Skills for This Course Types of Computers Basic Computer Hardware Mice and Keyboards Common Peripherals 1s and 0s Safety Notes Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Activities 2. Connectivity Introduction to Connectivity External Connectivity Mouse and Keyboard Ports Video Ports Audio Ports eSATA Ports Modem and Serial Ports Network Ports Network Cabling Integrated Motherboard Ports Getting to Know Ports Wireless Connectivity for Input Devices Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Activities 3. On the Motherboard Introduction to the Motherboard Processor Overview Processor Basics Speeding Up Processor Operations Overview Clocking Cache Threading Technology Connecting to the Processor Multicore Processors Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Introduction to Virtualization Intel Processors AMD Processors CPU Sockets Processor Cooling Installing a Processor Upgrading Processors Overclocking Processors Installing CPU Thermal Solutions Troubleshooting Processor Issues Expansion Slots PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Motherboard Security Options Types of Motherboards Upgrading and Replacing Motherboards Motherboard Troubleshooting Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Activities 4. Introduction to Configuration Configuration Overview BIOS Overview The Setup Program Flash BIOS BIOS/UEFI Configuration Settings CMOS Memory Motherboard Battery Firmware Updates: Flashing/Clearing the BIOS/UEFI Other Configuration Parameters Hardware Configuration Overview Installing a USB Device Installing an eSATA Card Installing a Network Interface Card Troubleshooting Configurations Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Activities 5. Disassembly and Power Disassembly Overview Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Tools Disassembly Reassembly Preventive Maintenance Basic Electronics Overview Power Supply Overview Replacing or Upgrading a Power Supply Power Protection Symptoms of Power Supply Problems Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Activities 6. Memory Memory Overview Memory Physical Packaging Planning a Memory Installation Installing Memory Overview Virtual RAM Monitoring Memory Usage in Windows Older Applications in Windows Troubleshooting Memory Problems Removable Storage Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Activities 7. Storage Devices Storage Devices Overview Hard Drive Overview Solid-State Drive (SSD) Overview Mechanical Drive Interfaces Overview M.2 and NVMe PATA, SATA, and SAS Connectivity Storage Device Configuration Overview System BIOS/UEFI Configuration for Storage Devices Hard Drive Preparation Overview Windows Disk Management Fault Tolerance Windows Storage Spaces Disk Caching/Virtual Memory Troubleshooting Storage Devices Overview Data Loss and Corruption Troubleshooting New Storage Device Installation Troubleshooting Previously Installed Storage Devices RAID Issues SSD Issues Chapter Summary Key Terms Review Questions Exercises Activities 8. Video and Multimedia Devices [This content is currently in development.] 9. Printers and Multifunction Devices [This content is currently in development.] 10. Mobile Devices [This content is currently in development.] 11. Computer Design and Troubleshooting Review [This content is currently in development.] 12. Internet Connectivity, Virtualization, and Cloud Technologies [This content is currently in development.] 13. Networking [This content is currently in development.] 14. Introduction to Operating Systems [This content is currently in development.] 15. Introduction to Scripting [This content is currently in development.] 16. Advanced Windows [This content is currently in development.] 17. macOS and Linux Operating Systems [This content is currently in development.] 18. Computer and Network Security [This content is currently in development.] 19. Operational Procedures (No labs for ch 19) [This content is currently in development.] A. Subnetting Basics [This content is currently in development.] B. Certification Exam Objectives (Online only) [This content is currently in development.] Glossary