Module 1: Introduction to Desktop Computers
History of the PC A PowerPoint presentation
PC World 25 Moments that Mattered
A history of Personal Computing
Methods for converting to binary
Module 2: Safety
Mutlimeter uses fro a computer
Computer Interfacing Tools FAQ
Static: your computer's worst enemy
Dangers of Electrostatic Discharge
Novell Guidelines: Performing Preventative Maintenance Tasks e.g. ESD
Electrostatic Discharge Association: ESD Standards
US Department of Labor OSHA website
Sample Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Exposure limits and LASER classification
All you ever wanted to know about fire extinguishers
Why used computers are a concern
EPA Regulations for Computer Disposal
Module 3: System Components
Standard Voltage Outputs for a PC
American Power Conversion homepage
Nice PPT Overview of ROM and RAM
Everything you wanted to know about BIOS
How to determine the Motherboard with an Arad BIOS
KINGSTON ULTIMATE MEMORY GUIDE
Module 4: Bus Architecture
Information about the computer bus
A plethora of links about all types of Buses
Plug and Play...how does it work?
Plug and Play Overview (Windows 2000)
How does plug and Play work...a slide show
Detailed Plug and play overview
Module 5: Ports, Connections, and Cables
Parallel and Serial transmission explained
Parallel Communications Explained
How to check your PC's UART in 95/98
Why you need a 16550 or greater UART?
PowerPoint Overview of Ports and connections
Firewire defined by its maker APPLE
Apple Developper Firewire info
IEEE 1394b new support for gigabit signaling
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Module 6: Expansion Boards
Disk Drive Interfaces: A brief Explanation and History
Excellent SCSI Chart Comparison
How to add a new hard drive: CNET
ST-506/ST-412 at Hardware Central explained
How IDE Controllers work many more links on this page
Hard Disk Interfaces and Configuration
Modems.com see the technical reference infobase
A+ Powerpoint overview about Hard Drives
UNDERSTANDING DISK DRIVE TERMINOLOGY
BIOS Enhanced Drive Specifications: Phoenix PDF ultra techy!!!
Hard Disk Interfaces and Configuration
Manually entering drive geometry parameters
Cluster Size and Windows operating systems
Gateway: Troubleshooting PC Keyboards
Troubleshooting Guide for 9X: Maintaining your PC. Input Devices
Troubleshooting Keyboard Problems
Thomas Cooks Troubleshooting Tips see links on left
Troubleshooting Computer Systems: Nice Powerpoint overview
How a laser printer works and troubleshooting tips
The Laser Guys: General HP Printer Troubleshooting