Computer Hardware course for graduates by CMS Chrompet

Desktop Engineering
Content of Desktop Engineering
Introduction to HTML
Introduction to PC
Block diagram and explanation of a computer system
Function of OS, Operating system & BIOS.
Types of OS.
Getting familiar with windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 desktop, taskbar, task manager, start menu, my computer, Recycle Bin etc.
Creating folders, files etc. Copying/Moving of folders/files,
Deleting folders, files etc.
Understanding Booting Process
Bootstrapping, POST sequence, Cold Booting, W arm Booting
Different Ports in PC, Serial Interface
Centronics interface, USB interface, SCSI basics.
Primary and Secondary Storage
Memory types, ROM, PROM, Flash Memory.
Static RAM, Dynamic RAM.
EDO, DRAM, DR, GRAM, VRAM, RDRAM,
DDR2, DDR3, DDR4.
Cache Memory, Layers of Cache L1, L2 & L3.
Central Processing Unit.
Types, Rates & Data Transfer, Cache
Dual-processor, Dual Core & Multi core Processors.
RISC AND CISC
Motherboards and their components.
Form Factors
Riser Cards and Daughterboard
Integrated I/O Ports, Memory Slots
Expansion Slots, Storage Interface
Hard Disk Drive, The Platter, R/W Head,
Voice coil actuator mechanism
Different Hard Disk Interfaces – ESDI, ATA, ATAPI, Serial ATA
Hard disk Logical Structure & File systems, Partitioning
CD-ROM Technology, Reading operation of CD-ROM,
Interface Types, Media Types-CD-R, CD-RW ,
DVD Introduction, Comparison of CD Vs DVD, CDDVD Burning
Recordable DVD (DVD-R), DVD Video, Sizes & Capacities of DVD’s
Switching Power Supplies,
Basic Principles & Operational characteristics
Block diagram, Interface signals
Power Supply Form Factors- AT, Baby AT/LPX, ATX/NLX, W TX
Connectors-Molex, Mini, ATX, ATX12V, power switches
Concepts and types of UPS
On-line & Off-Line UPS
UPS Parameters
Input Device
Keyboard, Keyboard Type, Interfaces
Mouse, Mouse Type, Interfaces
Introduction to Scanners, Flatbed Scanner,
Hand-held scanners, PEN Scanners, COREX Card scan
Introduction to Printer, Classification of printers, Daisy wheel Printers,
Dot Matrix Printer (DMP), Dot Matrix working, Line Printers
Ink-Jet Printer, Laser printers,
Working of Laser Printer
Printer Setup & Configuration of Printers
Display terminology- resolution, color, video standards,
Study and identification of CGA, VGA, SVGA & AGP cards,
Study of Monitor, SVGA Desktop Monitor,
LCD Monitors, LCD Vs LED
Multimedia card, Microphone & Speakers
Installation & Configuration of Multimedia
Multimedia tools, CD player, Sound Recorder, Volume Controller
Study of modem, working, types of modems -Internal & External Modems.
Broadband technologies (ADSL, cable modems)
Tape Drives, Types of drives and Media,
Digital Linear Tape, Quarter Inch Cartridge(QIC) Drive
DAT drive, 4mm & 8 mm, Deciding Factors for selecting tape drive
ZIP Drive, Zip Drive Types and Cartridges, Disk Arrays
What is computer virus, what can virus do
How virus get into the system, spreading of viruses
Different classification of viruses
Antivirus software, Different steps involved in cleaning an infected machine
Different antivirus software’s from different vendors
Introduction to Laptop computers
Different Laptop brands
Difference between laptop & Desktop PCs
Tablet PC’s
System requirement, demonstration of Installation,
Configuration files, Dual Booting, Upgrade to Windows 8.1,
Installing and configuring windows Components
Installing Microsoft Office
Installing Acrobat Reader
Installing WinZip and common application software’s
Microsoft Outlook, Configuring Microsoft Outlook
Understanding POP3, IMAP, SMTP
Configuring Contacts, Signature
PST backup and restore
Preparing for PC Assembling
Getting familiar with PC connectors & switches
Guidelines for PC Assembling
Hardware Troubleshooting
Operating system Troubleshooting