Computer Hardware 1. Ports and Connectors • Legacy Multifunction Ports • Standard Single-Function Ports • Multifunction Ports 2. Motherboards, Power Supplies, and Cases ITINERARY • Motherboards (chipset, form factor, connectors) • Power Supplies • Cases • Troubleshooting Motherboard and Power Supply 3. CPUs • CPU Technology • Installing CPUs • Troubleshooting 4. RAMITINERAR • RAM Overview • Handling and Installing RAM • Troubleshooting RAM Errors 5. BIOS and CMOSITINERARY • Boot Process and POST • System ROM • System BIOS and CMOS Setup Utility EXPERT 6. Hard Drives • Hard Drive Technologies • Installing Hard Drives • Partitioning and Formatting • Maintaining and Troubleshooting Hard Drives 7. Operating System Fundamentals • Characteristics of the Operating System • Common Operating System Functions • Operating System Interfaces • Common Microsoft Windows Features 8. Windows in Detail • Essential Tech Utilities • Windows Structure • Booting Windows • Windows Versions 9. Installing and Upgrading Windows • Preparing for Installation or Upgrade • Installing and Upgrading Windows XP, 7, 8 and server OS (2003, 08) • Troubleshooting Installations and Upgrades 10. Maintaining, Optimizing, and Troubleshooting Windows XP/ 7/ 8 ITINERARY • Maintaining Windows • Optimizing Windows • Troubleshooting Windows