Learn to Assemble and Maintain Computers by Doing

Author: Hu Teng
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Publish Date: 2003-02-12
Features: This book introduces the knowledge of computer selection, usage, and maintenance in a step-by-step and progressive manner. The book is divided into 11 chapters, covering topics such as computer basics, assembling computers, BIOS settings, hard disk partitioning and formatting, installing Windows XP, installing drivers, installing common software, optimizing system performance, setting up small local area networks, computer maintenance, and common troubleshooting methods. The book is rich in content, illustrated with visuals, and has an attractive layout. It explains computer assembly and maintenance through diagrams, enabling users to learn and apply the knowledge immediately, truly achieving the goal of learning computer knowledge without relying on others. With a fresh approach, the author combines their years of experience in computer assembly and maintenance to introduce various fundamental knowledge related to computer assembly in a lively and engaging manner. The book is divided into 11 chapters, with the first chapter covering the basics of computer assembly; the second chapter explaining the process of assembling computer hardware; the third chapter detailing common BIOS settings; the fourth chapter covering hard disk partitioning and formatting; the fifth chapter introducing the installation methods for the Windows XP operating system and multi-system installation; the sixth chapter explaining how to install common hardware drivers; the seventh chapter discussing the installation and usage of currently popular software; the eighth chapter presenting practical tips for optimizing system performance; the ninth chapter covering methods for setting up small local area networks; the tenth chapter detailing daily maintenance precautions for computer hardware devices; and the eleventh chapter addressing common computer issues and their solutions. The book is written in a lively and easy-to-understand language, primarily aimed at beginners and intermediate computer users. It adopts a progressive teaching method, with content carefully crafted to meet the practical needs of those new to computer hardware. Through numerous illustrations, performance parameter descriptions, and the author's extensive experience in hardware selection, readers can quickly grasp the skills for purchasing, assembling, and maintaining various computer hardware devices. Learn and Use Computer Assembly and Maintenance Hardware and Maintenance by Hu Teng, Tsinghua University