Description
Hey, Ashraf here. Coding Academy Leader and I are excited to bring you this course as a part of a series to help you pass the CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 exam.
Things that will be covered in this Course:
Given a scenario, configure settings and use BIOS/UEFI tools on a PC.
–Install firmware upgrades – flash BIOS.
–BIOS component information: RAM, Hard drive, Optical drive, CPU, Boot sequence, Enabling and disabling devices, Date/time, Clock speeds, Virtualization support
–BIOS security (passwords, drive encryption: TPM, lo‐jack, secure boot)
–Use built‐in diagnostics.
–Monitoring: Temperature monitoring, Fan speeds, Intrusion detection/notification, Voltage, Clock, Bus speed
Explain the importance of motherboard components, their purposes, and properties.
–Sizes: ATX, Micro‐ATX, Mini‐ITX, ITX
–Expansion slots: PCI, PCI‐X, PCIe, miniPCI
–RAM slots
–CPU sockets
–Chipsets: Northbridge/Southbridge, CMOS battery
–Power connections and types
–Fan connectors
–Front/top panel connectors: USB, Audio, Power button, Power light, Drive activity lights, Reset button
–Bus speeds
Compare and contrast RAM types and features.
–Types: DDR, DDR2, DDR3, SODIMM, DIMM, Parity vs. nonparity, ECC vs. non‐ECC, RAM configurations (Single channel vs. dual channel vs. triple channel), Single sided vs. double sided, Buffered vs. unbuffered
–RAM compatibility and speed
Differentiate among various CPU types and features, and select the appropriate cooling method.
–Socket types: Intel (775, 1155, 1156, 1366, 1150, 2011), AMD (AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+)
–Characteristics (Speeds, Cores, Cache size/type, Hyperthreading, Virtualization support, Architecture [32‐bit vs. 64‐bit], Integrated GPU, Disable execute bit)
–Cooling (Heat sink, Fans, Thermal paste, Liquid‐based, Fanless/passive)
Who this course is for:
- Anyone looking to take and pass the CompTIA A+ Certification
- Anyone who wants to improve their skills as a computer or IT technician
- Anyone who wants to learn awesome stuff about PCs
