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CompTIA A+ Cert, (Part 9 of 13): PC Hardware
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Updated Jan 21, 2020A thorough understanding of the various components of a computer and how they work together is vital for passing the CompTIA A+ 220-901 exam. Join David Bigger as he explores these internal components– including BIOS, motherboards, CPUs, expansion cards, power supplies, peripheral devices, small office and home office networks (SOHO), and more–with the purpose of solidifying your PC hardware expertise.
Lesson 1:
- Understanding BIOS/UEFI Configurations
- UEFI
- BIOS Settings
- BIOS/UEFI Security Settings.
Lesson 2:
- Understanding Motherboards
- Form Factor.
Lesson 3:
- Understanding CPUs
- Intel
- AMD
- CPU Characteristics
- Cooling.
Lesson 4:
- Installing and Configuring Expansion Cards
- Wireless Network Cards
- Thunderbolt.
Lesson 5:
- Installing Power Supplies
- Considerations.
Lesson 6:
- Building Custom PCs
- For CAD
- For Video Editing
- For Gaming
- Alternative Configurations
- Thick and Thin Clients
- Home Server.
Lesson 7:
- Install and Configure Peripheral Devices
- LCD Technologies
- Adaptors and Converters
- Printers
- Dual-Purpose Devices
- Additional Peripheral Devices.
Lesson 8:
- Install and Configure Multifunction SOHO Devices
- Configuration Settings
- Integrated Print Server
- Remote Printing.
