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This course teaches learners about the system resources and microprocessor chips most commonly found in today's computers.
Objectives:
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of the system and expansion buses
- Identify system resources such as IRQ, DMA, and I/O addressing
- Explain how microprocessors are packaged for and mounted on a motherboard
- Describe techniques used to cool microprocessors
- Differentiate between various types of sockets and slots used to mount microprocessors
- Distinguish between the most popular microprocessors
Outline:
- Bus structures
- More bus structures
- Interrupt requests
- Input/Output addresses
- Microprocessors
- Cooling and powering the processor
- Sockets and slots
- Types of processors
Features:
- Exercises that allow users to practice the application
- A file containing the text of the exercises
- Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the application
- A glossary
- A Skill Assessment
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This course is for anyone preparing for the A+ Core Hardware examination and the A+ Operating System Technologies examination.
Prerequisites:
Technical Requirements:
200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Sound card, with speaker or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 (Note: We do not recommend or support installation of the Yahoo toolbar.) JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.
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