The Winn L. Rosch Hardware Bible

• Provides well-written, comprehensive coverage of the inner workings of the PC--what it is, what it's components are, and how they work separately and together
  
• Covers the latest technology: Pentium III, MMX technology, SDRAM, Ultra ATA disks and DVD
• Full of tables, graphics, reference sections and electronic format to be the most complete reference available for those wanting to understand computer hardware past and present
  
• CD-ROM contains a searchable electronic version of the text, software for upgrading and repairing PCs , and other useful computer utilities.
  

Table of contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Basics
Chapter 2: System Boards
Chapter 3: Microprocessors
Chapter 4: Memory
Chapter 5: The BIOS
Chapter 6: Chipsets
Chapter 7: The Expansion Bus
Chapter 8: Mass Storage Technology
Chapter 9: Storage Interfaces
Chapter 10: Hard Disks
Chapter 11: Floppy Disks
Chapter 12: Compact Disks
Chapter 13: Tape
Chapter 14: Input Devices
Chapter 15: Graphic Input Devices
Chapter 16: The Display System
Chapter 17: Display Adapters
Chapter 18: Displays
Chapter 19: Audio
Chapter 20: Peripheral Ports
Chapter 21: Legacy Ports
Chapter 22: Telecommunications
Chapter 23: Networking
Chapter 24: Hard Copy
Chapter 25: Power
Chapter 26: Cases
Index