Pc Hardware In A Nutshell

Author : Robert Bruce Thompson,Barbara Fritchman Thompson
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 877 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2003-07-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780596552343

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PC Hardware in a Nutshell by Robert Bruce Thompson,Barbara Fritchman Thompson Pdf

PC Hardware in a Nutshell is the practical guide to buying, building, upgrading, and repairing Intel-based PCs. A longtime favorite among PC users, the third edition of the book now contains useful information for people running either Windows or Linux operating systems. Written for novices and seasoned professionals alike, the book is packed with useful and unbiased information, including how-to advice for specific components, ample reference material, and a comprehensive case study on building a PC.In addition to coverage of the fundamentals and general tips about working on PCs, the book includes chapters focusing on motherboards, processors, memory, floppies, hard drives, optical drives, tape devices, video devices, input devices, audio components, communications, power supplies, and maintenance. Special emphasis is given to upgrading and troubleshooting existing equipment so you can get the most from your existing investments.This new edition is expanded to include: Detailed information about the latest motherboards and chipsets from AMD, Intel, SiS, and VIA Extensive coverage of the Pentium 4 and the latest AMD processors, including the Athlon XP/MP Full details about new hard drive standards, including the latest SCSI standards, ATA/133, Serial ATA, and the new 48-bit "Big Drive" ATA interface Extended coverage of DVD drives, including DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R/RW Details about Flat Panel Displays, including how to choose one (and why you might not want to) New chapters on serial communications, parallel communications, and USB communications (including USB 2.0) Enhanced troubleshooting coverage PC Hardware in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition provides independent, useful and practical information in a no-nonsense manner with specific recommendations on components. Based on real-world testing over time, it will help you make intelligent, informed decisions about buying, building, upgrading, and repairing PCs in a cost effective manner that will help you maximize new or existing computer hardware systems. It's loaded with real-world advice presented in a concise style that clearly delivers just the information you want, without your having to hunt for it.

Author : Robert Bruce Thompson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 850 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Computer input-output equipment
ISBN : OCLC:847477018

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PC Hardware in a Nutshell by Robert Bruce Thompson Pdf

Author : Robert Bruce Thompson,Barbara Fritchman Thompson
Publisher : O'Reilly Media
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Computer input-output equipment
ISBN : UOM:39015049997789

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PC Hardware in a Nutshell by Robert Bruce Thompson,Barbara Fritchman Thompson Pdf

A comprehensive guide to buying, building, upgrading, and repairing Intel-based PCs for novices and seasoned professionals alike, this guide features buying guidelines, how-to advice on installing, configuring, and troubleshooting specific components, plus ample reference material and a complete case study on building a PC from components.

Author : Barbara Fritchman Thompson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1153047059

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PC Hardware in a Nutshell, Second Edition by Barbara Fritchman Thompson Pdf

Author : Ron Gilster
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2001-05-17
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780072194401

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PC Hardware: A Beginner's Guide by Ron Gilster Pdf

Ideal for PC owners looking for an accessible, easy-to-follow reference, this beginner's guide to PC hardware offers expert advice on every component--processors, motherboards, memory, BIOS, CD-ROM and DVD drives, video cards, and much more. You'll also get details on external devices, including monitors, printers, keyboards, and modems. The book covers both Intel and non-Intel CPUs and USB and AGP ports.

Author : Robert Bruce Thompson,Barbara Fritchman Thompson
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2005-02-03
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780596009380

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PC Hardware Buyer's Guide by Robert Bruce Thompson,Barbara Fritchman Thompson Pdf

Presents information on choosing and buying computer components along with recommendations on specific brands and models.

Author : Hans-Peter Messmer
Publisher : Addison Wesley Publishing Company
Page : 1354 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Computer input-output equipment
ISBN : UOM:39015034431943

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The Indispensable PC Hardware Book by Hans-Peter Messmer Pdf

The definitive guide to PC hardware powers up for new platforms. This new edition continues to give programmers and design engineers a one-stop source for detailed explanations of how the different elements of a PC work individually and in concert.

Author : Stephen J. Bigelow
Publisher : Rodopi
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0596007159

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PC Hardware Annoyances by Stephen J. Bigelow Pdf

Provides information on ways to resolve installation, setup, configuration, and maintenance problems on a PC.

Author : Jim Ledin
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781838987107

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Modern Computer Architecture and Organization by Jim Ledin Pdf

A no-nonsense, practical guide to current and future processor and computer architectures, enabling you to design computer systems and develop better software applications across a variety of domains Key Features Understand digital circuitry with the help of transistors, logic gates, and sequential logic Examine the architecture and instruction sets of x86, x64, ARM, and RISC-V processors Explore the architecture of modern devices such as the iPhone X and high-performance gaming PCs Book DescriptionAre you a software developer, systems designer, or computer architecture student looking for a methodical introduction to digital device architectures but overwhelmed by their complexity? This book will help you to learn how modern computer systems work, from the lowest level of transistor switching to the macro view of collaborating multiprocessor servers. You'll gain unique insights into the internal behavior of processors that execute the code developed in high-level languages and enable you to design more efficient and scalable software systems. The book will teach you the fundamentals of computer systems including transistors, logic gates, sequential logic, and instruction operations. You will learn details of modern processor architectures and instruction sets including x86, x64, ARM, and RISC-V. You will see how to implement a RISC-V processor in a low-cost FPGA board and how to write a quantum computing program and run it on an actual quantum computer. By the end of this book, you will have a thorough understanding of modern processor and computer architectures and the future directions these architectures are likely to take.What you will learn Get to grips with transistor technology and digital circuit principles Discover the functional elements of computer processors Understand pipelining and superscalar execution Work with floating-point data formats Understand the purpose and operation of the supervisor mode Implement a complete RISC-V processor in a low-cost FPGA Explore the techniques used in virtual machine implementation Write a quantum computing program and run it on a quantum computer Who this book is for This book is for software developers, computer engineering students, system designers, reverse engineers, and anyone looking to understand the architecture and design principles underlying modern computer systems from tiny embedded devices to warehouse-size cloud server farms. A general understanding of computer processors is helpful but not required.

Author : Steven Roman
Publisher : Springer
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1998-07-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : NWU:35556030828180

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Understanding Personal Computer Hardware by Steven Roman Pdf

Written for readers who are not computer or electrical engineers, this book is for those who want enough information to make intelligent buying or upgrading decisions, maximize their productivity, and become less dependant on others for help. It provides a thorough yet concise description of the entire IBM-type PC, including its subsystems, components, and peripherals, concentrating on PCs based on the Pentium and Petium Pro class processors. With its easy-to-do experiments Understanding PC Computer Hardware can be read cover to cover or used as a reference source.

Author : N. MATHIVANAN
Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 8120323173

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MICROPROCESSORS, PC HARDWARE AND INTERFACING by N. MATHIVANAN Pdf

Designed for a one-semester course in Finite Element Method, this compact and well-organized text presents FEM as a tool to find approximate solutions to differential equations. This provides the student a better perspective on the technique and its wide range of applications. This approach reflects the current trend as the present-day applications range from structures to biomechanics to electromagnetics, unlike in conventional texts that view FEM primarily as an extension of matrix methods of structural analysis. After an introduction and a review of mathematical preliminaries, the book gives a detailed discussion on FEM as a technique for solving differential equations and variational formulation of FEM. This is followed by a lucid presentation of one-dimensional and two-dimensional finite elements and finite element formulation for dynamics. The book concludes with some case studies that focus on industrial problems and Appendices that include mini-project topics based on near-real-life problems. Postgraduate/Senior undergraduate students of civil, mechanical and aeronautical engineering will find this text extremely useful; it will also appeal to the practising engineers and the teaching community.

Author : Craig Zacker,John Rourke
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Computer input-output equipment
ISBN : 0072125160

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PC Hardware by Craig Zacker,John Rourke Pdf

Appealing to amateurs as well as more experienced technicians, this book reviews PC hardware basics and the process of troubleshooting. A 40-page flowchart helps readers isolate likely causes to common problems. A special section walks readers through the steps of putting a component system together. On the CD, the author explains what each component is and how to remove and install them.

Author : Sanjay K. Bose
Publisher : New Age International
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1996-07
Category : IBM Personal Computer
ISBN : 8122403034

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Hardware and Software of Personal Computers by Sanjay K. Bose Pdf

This Book Has Been Developed As A Text For A One Semester Course On The Hardware And Software Of Personal Computers. It Will Also Be Of Interest To Practicing Engineers And Professionals Who Wish To Develop Their Own Hardware And Software For Special Pc-Based Applications. Apart From Providing All The Significant Hardware And Software Details For Ibm-Pcs And Its Close Compatibles, It Also Presents A Comprehensive Description Of How The Pc Works And The Various Functions That It Can Provide. A Large Number Of Interesting And Useful Problems Have Been Given At The End Of Each Chapter. A Set Of Objective Type Questions Has Also Been Provided To Allow The Reader To Review His/Her Understanding Of The Material In The Text.This Book Has Been Developed As A Text For A One Semester Course On The Hardware And Software Of Personal Computers. It Will Also Be Of Interest To Practicing Engineers And Professionals Who Wish To Develop Their Own Hardware And Software For Special Pc-Based Applications. Apart From Providing All The Significant Hardware And Software Details For Ibm-Pcs And Its Close Compatibles, It Also Presents A Comprehensive Description Of How The Pc Works And The Various Functions That It Can Provide. A Large Number Of Interesting And Useful Problems Have Been Given At The End Of Each Chapter. A Set Of Objective Type Questions Has Also Been Provided To Allow The Reader To Review His/Her Understanding Of The Material In The Text.

Author : Robert Bruce Thompson,Barbara Fritchman Thompson
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-16
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781449396626

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Building the Perfect PC by Robert Bruce Thompson,Barbara Fritchman Thompson Pdf

Build a PC that will outperform any brand-name box on the market Yes, even if you’re not a total geek you can build your own PC -- and we guarantee it’s worth the effort. You’ll discover that the quality is better and the cost is much lower than any comparable off-the-shelf PC you can buy. Design the custom computer you want, and have fun doing it. Get high-quality PC hardware from local stores and online vendors Plan your computer project with a complete checklist Create the ideal PC that will run Windows 7 or Linux Take advantage of the latest multi-core CPUs Assemble, test, and configure your PC with ease Build a PC that meets your needs and fits your budget Written by hardware experts, this book delivers complete instructions for building your own dream machine with high-quality components, whether it’s a PC for general use, extreme gaming, a media center, or home server. Straightforward language, clear directions, and easy-to-follow illustrations make this guide a breeze for computer builders of any skill level, even those with no experience. Building the Perfect PC presents six in-depth custom PC projects: Mainstream PC -- Fast, flexible, quiet, and reliable at a reasonable price Extreme System -- A wicked fast PC for video editing, gaming, and more Media Center -- One PC to replace your TiVo, game console, DVD, and CD player Home Server -- Ideal home network hub to store, share, and secure data Appliance PC -- A tiny, quiet, inexpensive PC you can put anywhere Budget System -- Reliable and highly functional at a low, low price

Author : Robert Bruce Thompson,Barbara Fritchman Thompson
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006-03-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780596008666

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Repairing and Upgrading Your PC by Robert Bruce Thompson,Barbara Fritchman Thompson Pdf

Provides information on how to upgrade, maintain, and repair the hardware of personal computers.