Computer system maintenance

Author: Shi Xiuzhang
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This textbook introduces the knowledge of computer hardware maintenance and software installation and debugging in a comprehensive and progressive manner. It provides detailed explanations of the components of modern microcomputers, such as the CPU, motherboard, memory, graphics card, monitor, floppy drive, hard drive, optical drive, mouse, keyboard, case, power supply, sound card, computer peripherals, and common network devices, covering their structure, working principles, models, and selection. It also covers hardware assembly, CMOS settings, hard drive initialization, software installation and configuration, and network connection methods. Additionally, it uses numerous examples to illustrate the handling of common software and hardware faults, fault diagnosis, and computer virus knowledge. This textbook is designed to be used in conjunction with practical training, providing students with hands-on experience. It breaks away from the traditional separation of theoretical and practical textbooks, adopting a unique integrated approach that combines theory and practice. Each chapter includes theoretical explanations as well as corresponding practical exercises. This textbook can serve as a teaching material for computer majors in vocational and technical colleges, applied undergraduate programs in universities, computer hardware training courses, and as a reference manual for computer maintenance personnel. In 2004, this textbook was awarded the title of "Beijing Municipal Excellent Teaching Material."