Computer Assembly, Repair, and Training Course

Author: Liu Ruixin
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book has the following characteristics:
1. Comprehensive and Practical. The book introduces the structure, working principles, and technical parameters of various actual components of a microcomputer (such as: CPU, motherboard, memory modules, graphics cards, monitors, floppy drives, hard drives, CD-ROM drives, sound cards, network cards, modems, keyboards, mice, cases, power supplies, printers, scanners, etc.), hardware installation, BIOS parameter settings, hard drive initialization, system software installation and setup, device driver installation and setup, installation and use of common applications, Windows peer-to-peer networking and connecting to the Internet (network cards, modems), microcomputer maintenance, and judgment and troubleshooting of common faults. It also introduces new technologies adopted and upcoming in microcomputers, such as PCIe and BTX.
2. Clear and Logical Structure. The book arranges chapters according to the main process of selecting a microcomputer, making it easy for readers to understand. Each chapter introduces the components of a microcomputer in the order of classification, composition structure, working principles, main technical parameters, and mainstream products, which is beneficial for students to study by comparison, reduce learning burden, and improve learning efficiency. Due to the conflict between the fast development of microcomputer hardware and the long publishing cycle of books, this book emphasizes the cultivation of basic theories and skills, enabling students to adapt to the development of computers and market changes with solid foundational knowledge.
3. Illustrations and Explanations. The book uses simple language to explain complex concepts. Photos of currently popular products are provided for each component and its different types, with extensive annotations in the images for easy reading.
4. Suitable for Teaching. The book is written as a textbook with a reasonable organization and structure, clear and well-ordered content, and distinct operational steps. Each chapter includes several representative practical exercises to facilitate student experiments. It also makes teaching preparation, explanations, and guidance for practical exercises easier and more convenient for teachers.
5. Reasonable Time Allocation and Appropriate Length. Through 72 hours of teaching (including theory and hands-on, with a 1:1 ratio), the book enables students to master the classification, performance, and selection methods of various microcomputer components, understand the working principles, hardware structures, and interrelationships of major components, and acquire the skills for assembling and maintaining microcomputers. The recommended time allocation is as follows:
| No. | Content | Teaching Hours | Practical Hours |
|-----|---------|----------------|-----------------|
| 1 | Chapter 1: Introduction to Microcomputers | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | Chapter 2: Central Processing Unit | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | Chapter 3: Motherboard | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | Chapter 4: Memory | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | Chapter 5: Graphics Card | 2 | 2 |
| 6 | Chapter 6: Monitor | 2 | 2 |
| 7 | Chapter 7: Sound Card and Speakers | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | Chapter 8: Mobile Storage Devices | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | Chapter 9: Hard Drive | 1 | 9 |
| 10 | Chapter 10: CD-ROM Drive and CDs | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Chapter 11: Network Card and Modem | 1 | 2 |
| 12 | Chapter 12: Keyboard and Mouse | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | Chapter 13: Power Supply and Case | 1 | 2 |
| 14 | Chapter 14: Printer and Scanner | 1 | 2 |
| 15 | Chapter 15: Hardware Assembly | 2 | 2 |
| 16 | Chapter 16: BIOS Parameter Settings | 2 | 2 |
| 17 | Chapter 17: Microcomputer Software Installation and Setup | 2 | 2 |
| 18 | Chapter 18: Windows Peer-to-Peer Networking and Internet Connection | 2 | 2 |
| 19 | Chapter 19: Microcomputer Maintenance and Troubleshooting | 2 | 2 |
| 20 | Chapter 20: Market Survey | 2 | 2 |
| 21 | Flexible Time | 2 | 2 |
Total Hours:
Teaching Hours: 36
Practical Hours: 36
Total Hours: 72
6. Emphasis on Ability Development. Quality education requires not only "giving a fish" but also "teaching how to fish." This book includes requirements for market surveys and online information searches in the exercises, enabling students to master methods for obtaining the latest computer information and guiding them to extend their knowledge beyond the textbook. The book combines theory and practice, serving as both a guide to assembling and maintaining microcomputers and a textbook for learning microcomputer knowledge. Through this book, readers will develop the ability to select microcomputer system components based on needs, skillfully assemble microcomputers and perform necessary tests, proficiently install computer operating systems and common application software, connect local area networks and the Internet, and preliminarily diagnose common computer system faults and conduct simple board-level repairs.
The book covers all hardware components, common peripherals, and basic software of microcomputers, providing detailed instruction on the selection, assembly, software installation, and maintenance and repair of the latest multimedia microcomputers. Starting from the actual hardware structure of microcomputers, it introduces the structure, working principles, technical parameters, hardware installation, BIOS parameter settings, hard drive initialization, software installation and setup, device driver installation and setup, peer-to-peer networking and Internet connection, microcomputer maintenance, and judgment and troubleshooting of common faults. Each chapter includes several practical exercises for student practice.
This book is suitable as a textbook for computer majors in undergraduate and vocational colleges for microcomputer assembly and maintenance, as well as training materials for microcomputer hardware learning classes and reference books for microcomputer users.