Computer Purchase, Assembly, and Maintenance Beginner's Guide

Author: Xu Shuming
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This book is written for assembling high multimedia computers and provides detailed descriptions of the major core components of computers. The book is divided into 18 chapters, starting with the hardware structure of computers and systematically introducing the composition of multimedia computers, as well as the working principles and performance indicators of each component, such as CPU, motherboard, memory, graphics card, monitor, floppy drive, CD-ROM drive, speakers, modem, keyboard, mouse, case, power supply, etc. After categorically introducing various hardware, the book elaborates on the specific steps for assembling a computer, disk partitioning and formatting, CMOS settings, installing hardware drivers, hardware performance evaluation, and how to prevent computer viruses and hacker attacks. The book is accompanied by numerous images of new hardware and technical materials, arranged in a progressive manner. It is suitable for office personnel, computer technicians, and general home users, as well as serving as a textbook for hardware in computer training classes. Additionally, for readers preparing to assemble their own computers or upgrade old ones, this book is also a very practical reference.