Unit III

Learn the different types of bound media that you will encounter in a network environment. Coaxia...

Learn the termination standards used by the internet backbone infrastructure, internet providers,...

Learn the common issues and their solutions for troubleshooting a CPU. Failing CPU Symptoms Fail...

Learn how expansion cards enable aging systems to keep up with the latest features and upgrades. ...

Learn the steps to follow when installing an expansion card. Use ESD Protection Place the compute...

Learn the different implementations and features of video cards. Video Card Components Video card...

Learn the functionality of a capture card. A capture card is a device used in tandem with a dedic...

Learn the steps you should take when installing a new video card. The process is as simple as ins...

Learn the concept of digital audio. Digital audio involves taking standard audio signals and conv...

Learn how to select the correct sound card for use in your PC system. I/O Ports Look at the I/O p...

Even though the video technically doesn't talk about this, this is essentially what it's about. T...

Learn the common sound card ports. #III Port Description Image Mini Tip Ring Sleeve (TRS) ...

Learn the different aspects of system cooling and the components that aid in thermal management i...

Learn the basic functions of a power supply, the hardware component that provides electricity to ...

Learn to identify the different connectors used by a standard ATX power supply. Connector Desc...

Raw Lesson Content Following are tips for troubleshooting power supplies. Familiarize yourself w...

Learn the common ports used by computers. PS/2 Ports PS/2 ports are used to connect a keyboard an...

An enumeration of all the USB port standards there are. USB 1.0 - Low Speed (1996) | 1.5 Mbps T...

Learn the different types of connectors used in USB cables. The connector doesn't affect the spee...

Learn to classify USB devices according to how they receive power. Self-Powered Devices that rely...

Learn the types of cables that correspond with the types of ports installed into computer systems...

Learn the different types of cables you use to connect a hard drive to a computer system. Dependi...

Learn how computer cases and motherboards interact. Motherboards Using the form factor specificat...

Learn the location and function of the different parts in a motherboard. Remember, every componen...

Learn the steps to take when installing a motherboard into a PC system. Steps: Install the CPU a...

What the title said. Steps: Document the current CMOS settings when you replace an existing moth...

Learn the common issues with motherboards, CPUs, and system memory. Power Issues Power supplies w...

Learn the different types of RAM that can be installed on a PC system. Properties Speed (in mega...

Learn how to choose the appropriate memory module for a given PC system. Memory Type Find out wha...

Learn the steps you should take when installing a memory module. You can add single memory modul...

Learn how to troubleshoot memory issues on PC systems, including installation and configuration p...

Learn about legacy BIOS, CMOS, UEFI, and EEPROM. BIOS The legacy firmware that's been mostly repl...

Learn the process that a PC undergoes when it's booting. Power: Power to the CPU CPU looks for s...

Learn to configure BIOS settings using the system firmware configuration utility. Find the Config...

Learn to use system diagnostic tools that can help diagnose hardware issues on computers. Offline...

Learn how to update the system BIOS program. CAN BRICK YOUR PC, DON'T CLOWN Verify System Info D...

Learn how to increase the security of your system using configurable BIOS settings. Passwords Mos...

Learn the specifics behind the role and function of a processor. The processor, or the CPU is an ...

What the title said. Protection Remember to take adequate measures to prevent ESD from happening....

Learn the different types of CPU sockets installed on motherboards. Land Grid Array LGA moves the...