ASET PC Maintenance & Networking

ASET PC Maintenance & Networking

Lesson 1 - Introduction to PC Hardware
The following topics are covered by this lesson:
 
- A short history of the computer
 
- Computer numbering Systems
 
- PC hardware components overview
 
- The role of computer operating systems
 
- Introducing the Windows operating system
 
- Lesson Review/Assignments.
 
Lesson 2 - Operating System
 
The main topics covered are:
 
- The function of an Operating System
 
- A History of Windows, Installing the Windows Operating System
 
- Windows overview and glossary
 
- The Start Menu and Task Bar
 
- The Desktop and Clipboard, Windows Explore
 
 - The Programs Menu
 
- The Windows Control Panel
 
- Windows Accessories
 
- The Microsoft Network and Dial-up Networking
 
- Setting up Printers
 
- Lesson Review/Assignments.
 

Lesson 3 – An Introduction to the Internet
The main topics covered include:
 
- Getting started and installing your software
 
- Getting connected to the Internet
 
- Choosing the right Internet Service Provider
 
- Setting up and registering your own Website
 
- A guided tour of the Internet
 
- An Introduction to Internet Explorer
 
- Email with Outlook Express
 
- An Introduction to HTML
 
- An Introduction to Microsoft’s FrontPage
 
- Lesson Review/Assignments.
 

Lesson 4 – PC Hardware Components
The following components are described in detail:
 
- The power supply
 
- The motherboard and its on-board components
 
- Processors, RAM (Memory)
 
- Data Storage Devices
 
- Parallel and serial interfaces
 
- Video, Graphics and Sound Cards
 
- Lesson Review/Assignments.
 
 
Lesson 5 – Input/Output Devices
The following topics are covered:
 
- Modems
 
- Monitors
 
- The Keyboard and Mouse
 
- Lesson Review/Assignments.
 

Lesson 6 – Diagnostics and Fault Finding
The following topics are covered:
 
- Important safety information
 
- PC case layout and I/O device connections
 
- Identifying the key Motherboard components
 
- Dealing with boot failure
 
- Diagnosing hard disk drive problems
 
- Diagnosing floppy disk drive problems
 
- Creating a boot disk
 
- Diagnosing CD-ROM problems
 
- Windows operating system problems
 
- System diagnostic tools
 
- The “Snooper” System Information Utility
 
- Diagnosing printer problems
 
- Other useful diagnostic tools
 
- Hardware and software conflicts
 
- Preventative maintenance procedures
 
- Lesson Review/Assignments.
 

Lesson 7: Data Communications & an Introduction to Networks
The main topics covered include:
 
- Data transmission
 
- Fundamentals of Data Communications
 
- Asynchronous and Synchronous Communications
 
- Transmission Efficiency
 
- An Introduction to Networks
 
- Ethernet Alternative Network Technologies
 
- Lesson Review/Assignments.
 

Lesson 8: Case Study
This lesson comprises of a practical assignment designed to test your understanding of the entire course.