Computer Assembly and Maintenance (Second Edition)

Author: Chen Guoxian
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is based on the currently popular Pentium microcomputers and provides a detailed introduction to the classification, working principles, characteristics, selection, installation, and common maintenance of major components such as the host (motherboard, central processor, memory modules, power supply, and case), magnetic storage devices (floppy disk drives, network cards, hubs), multimedia devices (CD-ROM drives, sound cards, speakers, multimedia adapters, webcams), network devices (modems, network cards, hubs), input devices (keyboards, mice, scanners, digital cameras), and output devices (display cards, monitors, dot matrix printers, inkjet printers, laser printers). It focuses on how to install and configure multimedia microcomputers after selecting these components, as well as the basic operations of installing system software (Windows 98, Windows 2000), such as hard disk partitioning, installing the operating system, installing drivers, and CMOS settings. Additionally, it covers the installation and setup of peer-to-peer networks and Internet shared connections. From a practical perspective, it introduces the daily maintenance and tips for major microcomputer components.