Learnkey A+ Certification

CompTIA A+? certification has been established as the standard credential for anyone beginning an information technology career. In this certification course from LearnKey, you?ll dive into the inner workings of the personal computer with Mike Meyers; the IT industry?s leading CompTIA A+? authority. Meyers shows you how hardware components and operating systems work together for optimum functionality. At the conclusion of this training, you?ll be confident with real world PC hardware and DOS/Windows system software and be prepared to pass the most recent CompTIA A+? certification exam.



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Session 1

Section A: Introduction
? A+ Certification ? What is the A+ like? ? Testing Locations ? Testing Costs
Section B: Visible PC
? Basic PC ? Monitors ? Keyboard ? Wireless Keyboard ? Mouse ? Printers ? Speakers
Section C: System Unit
? Overview ? Common Features ? Connectors ? ESD ? Anti-Static Mat ? Basic Components
Section D: Connectors
? Power ? PS2 Connectors ? RJ45 ? USB Connectors ? Serial Ports ? Parallel Ports ? Video/Audio
? Firewire
Section E: CPU Concepts
? External Data Bus ? Clock ? Address Bus ? Memory Controller Chip ? Cache ? Buses ? CPU Considerations ? Packaging
Section F: CPU
? Manufacturers ? CPU Types ? XEON Processors ? 64-Bit Processing
UPDATED 12-14-06

Session 2

Section A: Installing/Upgrading CPUs
? Slotted CPU ? Motherboard Specs/Jumpers ? Socketed CPU ? Cooling ? Fans ? Upgrading
? Liquid Cooling
Section B: RAM
? RAM Concept ? Bits and Bytes ? Quantities ? Units ? Visualizing RAM ? RAM Packages
Section C: RAM Types
? DRAM ? FPM/EDO ? SDRAM ? Banking ? DDR ? RDRAM ? DDR - SDRAM
Section D: Installing RAM
? Compatibility ? Cache Chips ? SIMMS ? DIMM ? Speed ? RAM Data ? Double-sided ? Adding RAM
Section E: BIOS-FirmWare
? Mother ? BIOS ? BIOS Software ? Flash ROM ? CMOS ? CMOS Settings
Section F: BIOS Troubleshooting
? Post Check ? Error Codes ? Text Codes ? Battery ? BIOS ? Flash BIOS

Session 3

Section A: Expansion Bus
? Expansion Slots ? Crystals/Clocking ? IBM PC Bus ? ISA
Section B: I/O Addressing
? Device Manager ? I/O Address ? Hexadecimal ? Hex to Binary ? Address Range ? Interrupts ? IRQs
Section C: COM & LPT Ports
? COM Ports ? LPT Ports ? Set Serial Port ? Set Parallel Ports
Section D: DMA/Memory Addressing
? Functions ? Direct Memory Access ? DRQs/DMA/Ultra DMA ? Using DMA/Ultra DMA ? Alternative Memory ? Memory Addressing
Section E: EISA/ISA/VESA
? ISA ? Micro Channel ? EISA ? VESA Local Bus ? Bus Speeds ? VESA VL Bus
Section F: PCI
? PCI Model ? Characteristics ? Interrupt Channels ? IRQ Steering ? Extended IRQs ? AGP ? Modern Chipsets
Section G: Speciality Bus
? CNR/AMR ? USB ? USB Connections ? USB Hub ? Mini-B ? Versions/Installation ? FireWire
? FireWire Connections



Session 4

Section A: Adapter Cards - Legacy
? Installing/Removing ? Handling Card ? Legacy Cards ? PnP Environment ? Using Device Drives
? Set Resources ? Modify Resources
Section B: Adapter Cards - ACPI
? ACPI Compliant ? Device Resources ? Add Device/Driver ? Signed Drivers ? Installation Programs
? Autorun
Section C: Form Factors
? Standardization ? AT Power Supply ? Connections ? ATX ? Standard Options ? ATX Power Supply
? AUX Power ? Soft Power
Section D: Motherboards/Cases
? Motherboards ? Assemble Components ? I/O Shield ? Power Supply ? Mount Board ? Connect Power
? Connect Aux Wires ? Troubleshooting
Section E: Floppy Drives
? Storage vs. RAM ? 3 1/2 Floppy Drive ? Floppy Drive Connection ? Ribbon Cable ? Motherboard Connections ? Power Connector ? Floppy Configuration ? Verify/Troubleshoot
Section F: ATA Hard Drives
? Storage Device ? Drive Geometry ? Terminology ? Controller ? ATA-1 Standard ? ATA-2 (EIDE) Standard ? ATA-4, ATA-5 ? ATA-4, ATA-5 Standard ? ATA-6 Standard
Section G: Basic ATA Installation
? Drive Components ? Master vs. Slave ? Configure Drive ? Connecting Drive ? Connectors ? Verify
? Hard Drive Setting
Section H: Advanced ATA Installation
? Mounting Hardware ? Adding Second Drive ? High Speed ATA Cable ? Serial ATA ? Serial ATA Connector ? Serial ATA Characteristics ? Serial ATA Adapters/Cards ? Verify/Test



Session 5

Section A: CD Media
? Compact Disc ? CD-ROM ? CD-ROM Drives ? CDR/CD-R ? CD-RW ? Burning Software ? DVD
? DVD Formats
Section B: CD Media Installation
? Connections ? Basic Install ? Guide Rails ? DVD Install ? Hardware Decoder ? Troubleshooting
Section C: SCSI
? Concepts ? Host Adapter ? SCSI Chains ? Termination ? LUN ? SCSI Types ? Termination Types
? Cable Lengths
Section D: SCSI Installation
? SCSI-1 Connector ? Narrow SCSI ? Wide SCSI ? Hot Swappable Drives ? External Connectors
? Setup SCSI ? Install SCSI ? Verify/Troubleshoot
Section E: RAID
? RAID 0 (Striping) ? RAID 1 (Mirroring) ? Parity ? RAID 5 ? Hardware RAID ? Software RAID
Section F: Video & Graphics Cards
? CRT Monitors ? Function ? Refresh Rate ? Resolution
Section G: Install Video Card
? AGP Slots ? AGP Speeds ? AGP Slot ? Upgrade ? CMOS Setting ? Dual Monitors ? Advanced Setting
? Troubleshooting


Session 6

Section A: Sound
? Sound Cards ? Midi Connection ? Sound Standards ? Sound Connections ? Optical Connector
? Installation ? AC Adapters ? Cable Connections
Section B: Other Peripheral Devices
? Graphics Tablets ? Touch Screens ? Digital Cameras ? Removable Media ? External Storage
Section C: Laptops
? Portable Desktop ? Batteries/Fuel Cells ? Components ? Storage Devices ? PCMCIA ? DC Power
? Power Management ? Docking/Sync
Section D: Understanding Printers
? Types of Printers ? Laser Printer ? Transfer Process ? Internal Components ? Other Print Technologies
? Dye Sublimation ? Printer Connectors ? Printer Options
Section E: Printer Installation
? Print Drivers
? View Installed Printer ? Maintaining Printers ? Inkjet Problems ? Laser Problems ? Cleaning Printers
? Troubleshooting
? Toner Cartridge
Section F: Networking Hardware
? NIC ? Topologies ? Cables ? CAT Levels ? Fiber Optics ? Fire Ratings ? Wireless ? Configure Wireless
Section G: Networking Technologies
? Ethernet ? AVI ? IO Base 2 ? IO Base T ? Duplex/Half-Duplex ? SC/ST


Session 7

Section A: Connecting to a Network
? Network Basics ? Sharing Resources ? Hardware Connection ? Hubs ? Protocols ? MS Protocols
? Modems ? Internet Connections
Section B: Maintenance
? Cleaning ? Components ? Keyboards ? Monitors ? Printers ? Drive Maintenance ? Disposal
Section C: Power
? Electrical Consideration ? Surge Suppressors ? UPS
Section D: Troubleshooting
? Planning ? Consider Possibilities ? Documents the Problem


Session 8

Section A: Primitive O/S
? DOS ? Windows Navigation ? Access Prompt ? DIR ? File Control ? Navigation ? Working with Directories ? Wildcards ? Windows 3X ? Memory Management ? Virtual Window ? Icons/Desktop/INI
Section B: Modern O/S
? Windows 95 ? Windows NT ? Windows 9X ? NT Versions ? Windows 2000/2003
Section C: Interfaces
? 9X Desktop ? 9X Controls/Tools ? XP Desktop ? Customize Workspace ? XP Controls/Tools ? Task Manager
Section D: 9X System Files
? File Views ? Critical Files ? Configuration Files ? Memory Management ? Customizing Files ? Sysedit
? Registry ? Registry Keys
Section G: Manipulating Files
? Add ? Rename/Delete ? Copy File ? Move ? Attributes ? XCopy ? Launch Programs ? Server
Section H: Batch Files
? Overview ? Edit ? Path ? Set ? Sample Batch File


Session 9

Section A: Partitioning with FDISK
? Partition ? Partition Types ? Partition Options ? Run FDISK ? Primary Partition ? Delete Partition
? Extended Partition ? Active Partition
Section B: Formatting
? Boot Sector ? Graphical Format ? Command Line ?Format
Section C: Drive Maintenance - Windows 98
? Scandisk ? Defrag ? Disk Cleanup ? Backup ? Chkdsk
Section D: NT Family Drives
? Advanced Attributes ? Disk Quotas ? Disk Management ? Dynamic Disks
Section E: Security
? Resource Board ? Server Board ? Directory Based ? NTFS Permissions ? File Permissions ? Folder Permissions ? Apply Permissions ? Inheritance
Section F: Boot Disks
? Bootable Floppy ? Win98 Startup Disk ? Startup Disk Contents ? NT Family Startup Disks
Section G: Installation Preparation
? Hardware Requirements ? Installation Decisions ? Partition ? Copy Install Files ? Setup Options Section H: Installing Windows 9X
? Hardware Setup ? Network Setup ? Windows Update ? Windows Setup ? Backup/System Restore CD 9 - Session 9


Session 10

Section A: Installing NT Family
? Hardware Requirements ? Installation Methods ? Dual Booting ? Boot.ini
Section B: Boot Issues
? Startup Files ? Boot Menu ? Boot Menu Options ? Windows 2000 Boot ? Boot Order ? System Recovery
Section C: Maintaining Windows
? 98 Performance Settings ? Virtual Memory ? XP Performance Setting ? Environment Variables
Section D: Boot Errors
? Recovery Console ? Error Rules ? User Errors ? Viruses


Session 11

Section A: TCP/IP
? Advantages ? TCP/IP Properties ? TCP/IP Addressing ? DNS ? DNS Servers ? WINS ? NetBios Settings ? DHCP
Section B: Working with TCP/IP
? TCP/IP Utilities ? IP Config ? WINIpccfg ? Release/Renew ? PING ? DNS Resolution ? TRACERT
? NSLookup
Section C: Internet Connection
? Overview ? Modem ? Modem Setup ? Internet Connect Sharing ? Internet Connection Firewall
? Internet Services ? Using Internet Service ? Internet Options








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