A+ Complete Lab Manual
- Table of Contents
- BackCover
- A Complete Lab Manual, Third Edition
- Introduction
- Safety, Safety, and More Safety
- Chapter 1: PC Architecture
- Lab 1.1: Safely Examining the Computer
- Lab Report 1.1
- Chapter 2: Motherboards, CPUs, and RAM
- Lab 2.1: PC Motherboard Architecture
- Lab Report 2.1
- Lab 2.2: PC Bus Architecture
- Lab Report 2.2
- Lab 2.3: Optimizing DOS Memory
- Lab Report 2.3
- Lab 2.4: Examining Windows 98 Memory Areas
- Lab Report 2.4
- Lab 2.5: Examining Windows 2000XP Memory Areas
- Lab Report 2.5
- Chapter 3: Disk Drive Storage
- Lab 3.1: Replacing a Floppy Drive
- Lab Report 3.1
- Lab 3.2: Replacing an IDEATA Hard Drive
- Lab Report 3.2
- Lab 3.3: Replacing a SCSI Hard Drive
- Lab Report 3.3
- Chapter 4: Printers
- Lab 4.1: Printers and Printer Interfaces
- Lab Report 4.1
- Lab 4.2: Installing an Imaginary Printer in a Windows 98 System
- Lab Report 4.2
- Lab 4.3: Installing an Imaginary Printer in a Windows XP System
- Lab Report 4.3
- Chapter 5: Basic Networking
- Lab 5.1: Identifying Network Topologies, Cables, and Connectors
- Lab Report 5.1
- Lab 5.2: Understanding Network Configurations
- Lab Report 5.2
- Chapter 6: Building a PC
- Lab 6.1: Removing and Replacing a Motherboard
- Lab Report 6.1
- Lab 6.2: Removing and Inserting Memory
- Lab Report 6.2
- Lab 6.3: Removing and Replacing a Power Supply
- Lab Report 6.3
- Lab 6.4: Installing a CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD Drive
- Lab Report 6.4
- Lab 6.5: Collecting Resource Information
- Lab Report 6.5
- Lab 6.6: CMOS Setup
- Lab Report 6.6
- Chapter 7: Portable Systems
- Lab 7.1: Basic Laptop Maintenance
- Lab Report 7.1
- Chapter 8: Installing and Upgrading PC Components
- Lab 8.1: Changing Display Properties and Upgrading Display Drivers
- Lab Report 8.1
- Lab 8.2: Installing a Mouse in a DOS System
- Lab Report 8.2
- Lab 8.3: Installing and Customizing a Mouse in Windows 98
- Lab Report 8.3
- Lab 8.4: Installing a Sound Card in a DOS System
- Lab Report 8.4
- Lab 8.5: Installing a Sound Card in Windows 9x
- Lab Report 8.5
- Chapter 9: Optimizing PC Performance and Preventative Maintenance
- Lab 9.1: Cleaning Computer Components
- Lab Report 9.1
- Chapter 10: Hardware Troubleshooting
- Lab 10.1: Using a Multimeter
- Lab Report 10.1
- Lab 10.2: Creating a Boot Disk
- Lab Report 10.2
- Lab 10.3: Booting to Safe Mode
- Lab Report 10.3
- Chapter 11: Using the Microsoft Windows GUI
- Lab 11.1: Starting Up, Navigating, and Shutting Down a Windows System
- Lab Report 11.1
- Lab 11.2: Customizing the Windows Desktop
- Lab Report 11.2
- Lab 11.3: Using Files and Folders
- Lab Report 11.3
- Lab 11.4: Installing and Launching Applications
- Lab Report 11.4
- Chapter 12: Major OS Architectures
- Lab 12.1: Creating an Emergency Repair Disk
- Lab Report 12.1
- Lab 12.2: Creating an Automated System Recovery Disk
- Lab Report 12.2
- Chapter 13: Installing and Upgrading Your OS
- Lab 13.1: Using FDISK and FORMAT
- Lab Report 13.1
- Lab 13.2: Installing Windows 98
- Lab Report 13.2
- Lab 13.3: Installing Windows 2000 Professional
- Lab Report 13.3
- Lab 13.4: Installing Windows XP
- Lab Report 13.4
- Chapter 14: Windows Hardware Installation
- Lab 14.1: Modifying Driver Signing
- Lab Report 14.1
- Lab 14.2: Installing a Non - Plug-and-Play Device
- Lab Report 14.2
- Lab 14.3: Installing a Plug-and-Play Device
- Lab Report 14.3
- Chapter 15: Windows Networking
- Lab 15.1: Installing Network Protocols and Services
- Lab Report 15.1
- Lab 15.2: Troubleshooting Network Protocols
- Lab Report 15.2
- Lab 15.3: Creating and Accessing Shares
- Lab Report 15.3
- Lab 15.4: Configuring Firewalls in Windows XP
- Lab Report 15.4
- Chapter 16: Windows Optimization
- Lab 16.1: Configuring Virtual Memory
- Lab Report 16.1
- Lab 16.2: Configuring Caching
- Lab Report 16.2
- Lab 16.3: Defragmenting the Hard Drive
- Lab Report 16.3
- Lab 16.4: Using System Monitor
- Lab Report 16.4
- Chapter 17: Windows and Application Troubleshooting
- Lab 17.1: Using Event Viewer
- Lab Report 17.1
- Lab 17.2: Using Dr. Watson
- Lab Report 17.2
- Lab 17.3: Using ScanDisk or Check Disk
- Lab Report 17.3
- Lab 17.4: Using MSCONFIG
- Lab Report 17.4
- Index
- Index_B
- Index_C
- Index_D
- Index_E
- Index_F
- Index_G
- Index_H
- Index_I
- Index_J
- Index_K
- Index_L
- Index_M
- Index_N
- Index_O
- Index_P
- Index_R
- Index_S
- Index_T
- Index_U
- Index_V
- Index_W
- Index_X
- Index_Y
- Index_Z
- List of Figures
- List of Tables