Sams Teach Yourself Upgrading and Fixing PCs in 24 Hours,9780672323041

Sams Teach Yourself Upgrading and Fixing PCs in 24 Hours

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Edition: 3rd
ISBN13: 9780672323041
ISBN10: 0672323044
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2001-11-01
Publisher(s): Sams
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Summary

This edition of Sams Teach Yourself Upgrading and Fixing PCs in 24 Hours has been updated to include coverage of the latest operating systems (e.g., Windows XP and Linux), utilities, and hardware, including expanded coverage of partitioning software and DVD drives.

The book has also been reorganized for ease of use by the beginner, and a detailed glossary and manufacturers reference have been added.

Additional information includes:System components - what they are and how they work.Checklists of tools, utilities, and other basic repair items.CMOS settings and how they relate to your hardware.Upgrading a PC's memory.Replacing internal and/or external disk drives.Replacing or upgrading internal/external CD-ROM and DVD drives.Choosing and adding a removable storage drive.Upgrading system boards.Choosing or upgrading a sound card.Choosing or upgrading a video card.Adding/changing monitors.Modems and other communications devices.Selecting and installing a printer.Scanners, digital cameras, and digital video.Upgrading an operating system.Performance monitors, diagnostic tools, virus checkers.

Author Biography

Galen Grimes teaches information science at Penn State University, McKeesport.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1(2)
Part I: Diagnosing Problems and Planning an Upgrade 3(60)
Making the Decision to Upgrade
5(8)
Understanding the Components of Your PC
13(14)
Examining Your PC's System Configuration
27(14)
PC Performance Monitoring and Diagnostic Tools
41(10)
The Tools of the Trade
51(12)
Part II: Upgrading the Main System Components 63(58)
Upgrading Your PC's Memory
65(10)
Upgrading Your CPU and BIOS
75(22)
Replacing Your Main System Board
97(10)
Upgrading Your PC's Case and Power Supply
107(14)
Part III: Upgrading Your Drives 121(76)
Replacing, Upgrading, or Adding a Hard Disk Drive
123(22)
Replacing Your Floppy Disk Drive
145(8)
Upgrading or Adding a CD-ROM/CD.RW Drive
153(16)
Adding a DVD Drive
169(10)
Adding a Removable Media Drive
179(18)
Part IV: Upgrading Your Communications Devices and Adding a Home Network 197(54)
Upgrading Your Modem
199(12)
Adding a Cable or DSL Modem
211(16)
Adding a Home Network
227(12)
Expanding Your Home Network by Using Phone Lines or Going Wireless
239(12)
Part V: Upgrading Other Peripherals 251(100)
Upgrading Your Keyboard, Mouse, and Other Input Devices
253(12)
Upgrading Your Video Card and Monitor
265(20)
Upgrading or Adding a Sound System to Your PC
285(12)
Selecting and Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Digital Camera
297(22)
Upgrading to a New Operating System
319(10)
How to Purchase PC Components on the Internet
329(22)
Appendix
A: Glossary
339(6)
B: Manufacturers' References
345(6)
Index 351

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