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This A+ 2001 Hardware & Operating System Certification course is for anyone preparing for the A+ Core Hardware examination and the A+ Operating System Technologies examination.

Computer Introduction provides an overview of computer repair and systems.
The System Board explains key concepts of system board operation, and what is necessary to install, maintain, and repair the system board.
Connecting Peripherals explains what is needed to install, maintain, and repair peripherals.
Operating Systems provides an overview of the computer system bootup procedure and the role of the operating system.
MS-DOS explains what is needed to install, use, and configure the MS-DOS operating system.
Windows 9x and 2000 provides an overview of the use of the Windows 9x and Windows 2000 operating systems, and how to install, use, and configure these operating systems.
Disk Drives explains how to install, maintain, and repair disk drives.
Monitors explains how to operate, maintain, and repair monitors.
Modems explains how to install, maintain, and troubleshoot internal and external modems in Windows systems.
Printers explains how to use and install dot-matrix, ink-jet, and laser printers, as well as how to troubleshoot them.
Networks explains how to install and maintain networks.
Troubleshooting explains how to troubleshoot common system problems.
Maintenance Tasks explains how to clean and otherwise maintain the main components of computers, and provides a schedule of preventive maintenance procedures.

During the courses, you will learn how to:

Identify important computer diagnostic and repair tools
Avoid many safety hazards involved with repairing computers
Identify the properties of an antistatic work area
Explain how grounds work
Identify the components of a PC system
Identify common chip sets
Define the functions of microprocessors
Describe the memory structure of computers
Explain how the computer system addresses components and peripherals
Identify and install adapter cards
Demonstrate how to troubleshoot common system board problems
List the types and uses of expansion slots
Explain parallel ports and their uses
Describe serial ports and their uses
Troubleshoot port problems
Discuss power supplies and power supply protection
Troubleshoot common peripheral problems
Identify functions, structures, and types of operating systems
Define BIOS and explain its responsibilities
Follow the bootup procedure and self-tests
Set up CMOS and respond to bootup error codes
Describe the structure of MS-DOS
Explain the DOS directory structure
Use DOS disk, directory, and file names
Use DOS commands and utilities
Describe the DOS memory organization
Configure DOS
Install DOS
Install Windows 9x and 2000
Perform operating system upgrades
Explain the startup processes for Windows 9x and 2000
Use the Start menu and Windows Explorer
Adjust system settings in the Control Panel
Install new hardware and software
Describe the Windows 9x and 2000 Registry structure
Access Registry editors
Explain how disk drives function
Install and troubleshoot floppy disk drives
Format and partition hard drives
Describe hard drive interfaces
Install hard drives
Troubleshoot hard drives
Describe basic monitor operations
Describe VGA standards
Troubleshoot video problems
Perform basic monitor repair
Describe modem components and operation
Identify the Xmodem, Ymodem, and Zmodem communication protocols and their parameters
Describe serial interfaces and the development of the UART
Use basic AT commands to operate modems
Troubleshoot modem software and hardware problems, including COM port and IRQ conflicts
Identify Local Area Network configurations
Discuss LAN protocols
Troubleshoot LANs
Describe Wide Area Network and Internet operations
Use common Internet features like e-mail and browsers
Deal with clients professionally and gather important symptom information
Find clues to help solve system problems
Use software diagnostics to identify problems
Test hardware problems
Isolate system problems and dead system causes
Find and resolve operating system problems
Create a regular preventive maintenance schedule
Prevent and remove viruses
Perform software maintenance on hard disk drives
Effectively clean floppy disk drives and printers