CompTIA A+: Bus Structures and Microprocessors

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Summary:

This training course teaches learners about the system resources and microprocessor chips most commonly found in today's computers.

Objectives:

After completing this training 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 training course skills, even if they don't have access to the application
A glossary
A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

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

Prerequisites:

CompTIA A+: Computer Basics

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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