Introduction to PCs Series: Inside Your PC
Product Code: PCS404 Time: 4.0 hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

This course explains the components within a PC and how they are used.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Identify the motherboard, BIOS and microprocessor
  • Explain the use of jacks, ports and other connections
  • Recognize types of disk drives
  • Define, idenify and add memory

Topics:

  • The motherboard and BIOS
  • The microprocessor
  • Connecting to the motherboard
  • Using the PC's clock
  • Jacks and ports
  • Using USB ports
  • Using FireWire and serial ports
  • Using other connections
  • Types of disk drives
  • The hard disk drive
  • CD-ROM and DVD drives
  • Other disk drives
  • Defining memory
  • Identifying your PC's memory
  • Adding memory to your PC

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Sound card, with speaker or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 (Note: We do not recommend or support installation of the Yahoo toolbar.) JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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