Upgrading and Repairing PCs: Field GuideUpgrading and Repairing PCs: Field Guide is a portable, "essentials" version of Upgrading and Repairing PCs, 13th Edition - the bestselling PC hardware book of all-time. Weighing less than half a pound, this tiny book packs a hefty punch - containing the essential information you need to upgrade and repair PCs, whether you're a hardcore pro or a weekend warrior. All of this information fits nicely in your toolkit, briefcase or backpack and be there to rescue you when you're out of your office and away from your trusty copy of Upgrading and Repairing PCs.
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Contents
System Components and Configuration | 2-1 |
LPX Versus ATX Power Supplies | 2-14 |
Memory Types | 2-20 |
BIOS Configurations and Upgrades | 2-44 |
SCSI and ATA Hard Drives and Optical Drives | 2-69 |
SCSI Types and Data Transfer Rates | 4-20 |
Floppy Removable Tape and Flash Memory Storage | 4-40 |
Removable Storage Drives | 5-6 |
USB and IEEE1394 Ports and Devices | 6-25 |
Keyboards Mice and Input Devices | 6-35 |
Mouse Troubleshooting | 8-13 |
Setting Up Multiple Monitor Support in Windows 98Me2000XP | 9-13 |
Other Sound Card Problems | 9-24 |
Networking | 9-27 |
Tools and Techniques | 9-58 |
Connector Quick Reference | 9-66 |
Serial and Parallel Ports and Devices | 6-1 |
Modems | 6-7 |
Parallel Port Connectors | 6-13 |
Sound Card Ports | 9-73 |
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