1.3 Class content
- Describe the microcomputer system including elements of each board, critical differences between boards, expansion slots, ports, and memory limitations.
- Assemble a computer system including interfacing with input/output devices, such as printers, disk drives, modems, etc.
- Demonstrate good preventive maintenance practices.
- Demonstrate the ability to load the operating system.
- Add memory and communications as well as swap boards.
- Select and configure a microcomputer system.
- Compare and contrast the value of upgrade versus a new system trade off.
- Systems Upgrades
- Memory installation
- Floppy/hard drive installation
- Other specialty board installation
- TSR programs
- Printer Maintenance
- Printer cables and interfaces
- Dip switch settings
- Ribbon replacement
- Feed mechanism
- Preventive maintenance practices
- Drive Maintenance
- Drive testing and maintenance utility programs
- Drive head cleaning
- Drive speed adjustment
- Preventive maintenance practices
- Virtual drive use
- Additional I/O Devices
- Monitor types
- Modems
- Alternative I/O devices
- Mouse and drivers
- Selecting and Configuring a System
- Software testing
- Brand name compatibles and cost considerations
- Open and closed systems
- System longevity
- Multiple drive and operating systems
- Advanced Techniques
- LAN configurations (Peer-Peer) and file server
- Compression techniques
- Encryption techniques
- Shadowing and back-up systems
Instructor: ltaber@pima.edu ** My new Home at GeoApps in Tucson ** The Pima College Site