Résumé
Upgrading and Repairing PCs: Field Guide is a
portable, "essentials" version of Upgrading and
Repairing PCs, 13th Edition - the bestselling PC
hardware book of all-time. Weighing less than half a pound,
this tiny book packs a hefty punch - containing the
essential information you need to upgrade and repair PCs,
whether you're a hardcore pro or a weekend warrior. All of
this information fits nicely in your toolkit, briefcase or
backpack and be there to rescue you when you're out of your
office and away from your trusty copy of Upgrading and
Repairing PCs.
- Use the connector quick reference section to identify most any connector or port you run across while servicing PCs out in the wild!
- Who says detailed coverage must come in a big package? This diminutive book makes up for its tiny size by providing you with a level of detail that exceeds that found in some bigger (in size and name) competitor books.
- Hundreds of detailed tables boil down complicated settings, standards and specifications into an easy to read - and easy to find - format.
- All of this detailed information easily fits in your toolkit, briefcase or book bag-right where you need it!
- Introduction 1
- PC Subsystem Components Quick Reference 3
- The Motherboard and Its Components 6
- Understanding Bits and Bytes 7
- Glossary of Essential Terms 8
- Hexadecimal/ASCII Conversions 14
- Windows Release/Version Numbers 21
- Processors and Their Data Bus Widths 23
- Differences Between PC/XT and AT Systems 24
- Intel and Compatible Processor Specifications 25
- Troubleshooting Processor Problems 31
- Motherboard Form Factors 33
- Which Motherboard Is Which? 36
- PC99 Color-Coding for Ports 36
- Power Supplies 37
- Memory Types 44
- Other Add-On Card Configuration Issues 55
- Expansion Slots 68
- What the BIOS Is and What It Does 73
- When a BIOS Update Is Necessary 73
- How BIOS Updates Are Performed 75
- Where BIOS Updates Come From 75
- Precautions to Take Before Updating a BIOS 76
- How to Recover from a Failed BIOS Update Procedure 77
- Plug-and-Play BIOS 78
- Other BIOS Troubleshooting Tips 82
- Soft BIOS CPU Speed and Multiplier Settings 83
- Determining Which BIOS You Have 83
- Determining the Motherboard Manufacturer for BIOS Upgrades 84
- Accessing the BIOS Setup Programs 86
- How the BIOS Reports Errors 87
- Microid Research Beep Codes 92
- Other BIOS and Motherboard Manufacturers' Beep and POST Codes 92
- Reading BIOS Error Codes 92
- BIOS Configuration Worksheet 93
- Understanding Hard Disk Terminology 99
- IDE/ATA Hard Drive Identification 101
- ATA Standards 103
- Using LBA Mode 106
- Sources for BIOS Upgrades and Alternatives for Large ATA Hard Disk Support 114
- Standard and Alternative Jumper Settings 115
- Improving Hard-Disk Speed 115
- Ultra DMA 116
- Bus-Mastering Chipsets for ATA 118
- Benefits of Manual Drive Typing 120
- Troubleshooting ATA Installation 121
- Serial ATA 122
- SCSI 123
- Single-Ended Versus Differential SCSI 125
- SCSI Drive and Device Configuration 126
- SCSI Configuration Troubleshooting 128
- Hard Disk Preparation 133
- Using FDISK 134
- Benefits of Hard-Disk Partitioning 136
- How Disk Partitioning and the Operating System Create and Allocate Drive Letters 139
- Third-Party Hard-Disk Installation Programs 144
- Drive Migration Data-Transfer Methods 146
- Hard-Disk Drive Troubleshooting and Repair 148
- Optical Drive Interface Types 150
- MS-DOS Command-Line Access to CD-ROM Drives for Reloading Windows 150
- Troubleshooting Optical Drives 152
- Floppy Drives 155
- Removable Storage Drives 164
- Types of Flash Memory Devices 170
- Tape Backup Drives and Media 171
- Understanding Serial Ports 179
- UARTs 181
- High-Speed Serial Ports (ESP and Super ESP) 184
- Serial Port Configuration 184
- Modems 187
- Parallel Port Connectors 194
- Printers 197
- Universal Serial Bus 207
- IEEE-1394 215
- Keyboard Designs 221
- Using Windows Keys 221
- Key Switch Types 225
- Adjusting Keyboard Parameters in Windows 227
- Keyboard Layouts and Scan Codes 227
- Keyboard Connectors 231
- USB Keyboard Requirements 232
- Keyboard Troubleshooting and Repair 233
- Keyboard Connector Voltage and Signal Specifications 234
- Keyboard Error Codes 234
- Mice and Pointing Devices 235
- Mouse Troubleshooting 239
- Monitor Resolution 243
- Monitor Power-Management Modes 245
- VGA Video Connector Pinouts 246
- Video RAM 248
- Memory, Resolution, and Color Depth 249
- Determining the Amount of RAM on Your Display Card 252
- Local-Bus Video Standards 252
- Refresh Rates 253
- Setting Up Multiple Monitor Support in Windows 98/Me/2000/XP 255
- Multimedia Devices 258
- Troubleshooting Video Capture Devices 258
- Audio I/O Connectors 262
- Sound Quality Standards 265
- Configuring Sound Cards 266
- Troubleshooting Audio Hardware 267
- Client/Server Versus Peer-to-Peer Networking 273
- Choosing Network Hardware and Software 274
- Network Protocols 279
- Selecting a Network Data-Link Protocol (Specification) 280
- Network Cable Connectors 281
- Wire Pairing for Twisted-Pair Cabling 282
- Network Cabling Distance Limitations 285
- Specialized Network Options 286
- TCP/IP Network Protocol Settings 291
- Troubleshooting Networks 295
- Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) 298
- Direct Cable Connections 302
- General Information 311
- Hardware Tools and Their Uses 311
- Serial Ports and Cables 319
- Keyboard and Mouse Ports 324
- Video Connectors 325
- Sound Card Ports 327
- Network and Modem Ports and Cables 329
- Index 333
L'auteur - Scott Mueller
Scott Mueller is the most trusted, authoritative hardware voice in the industry. In addition to teaching hardware repair to thousands of computer professionals and enthusiasts, he has sold more than 2.2 million copies of Upgrading and Repairing PCs, making him the most world-renowned hardware author in history and his book a classic. Scott has taught hardware repair to a host of agencies in the U.S. and foreign governments and corporations in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. His articles have appeared in forbes, Investors Business Daily, and numerous other publications. Scott also has appeared on TechTV and numerous local and national radio programs and serves as an industry expert for the news media.
Caractéristiques techniques
| PAPIER | |
| Éditeur(s) | Que |
| Auteur(s) | Scott Mueller |
| Parution | 04/02/2002 |
| Nb. de pages | 350 |
| Format | 11,5 x 20,3 |
| Couverture | Broché |
| Poids | 385g |
| Intérieur | Noir et Blanc |
| EAN13 | 9780789726940 |
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