LearnKey Training

A+® Certification Training

A CompTIA Certification


A+ Certification

11 Sessions –
33 Hours of Interactive Training
CompTIA A+® certification has been established as the standard credential for anyone beginning an information technology career. In this certification course from LearnKey, you'll delve into the inner workings of the personal computer with Mike Meyers; the IT industry's leading CompTIA A+® authority. Meyers shows you how hardware components and operating systems work together for optimum functionality. At the conclusion of this training, you'll be confident with real world PC hardware and DOS/Windows system software and be prepared to pass the most recent CompTIA A+® certification exam.

Benefits
  • LearnKey courses meet or exceed all the latest CompTIA® certification objectives.
  • Gain valuable skills and become a certified IT professional.
  • Acquire basic knowledge that will increase your credibility and marketability in the IT industry.
    • Also Available:
    · Study Guide
    · Test Prep
    About The Author
    Mike Meyers is a dynamic lecturer and leading authority on IT certifications. His A+ Certification Guide (McGraw-Hill) is the world's #1 selling A+ certification text. Meyers, known as the Alphageek to friends and fans, exudes an incredible enthusiasm for high tech. His flair for conceptualizing technical information and providing explanations that make sense is unmatched in the industry. Meyers is president of Total Seminars in Houston.
    Session 1

    Section A: Introduction
    · A+ Certification
    · What is the A+ like?
    · Testing Locations
    · Testing Costs

    Section B: Visible PC
    · Basic PC
    · Monitors
    · Keyboard
    · Wireless Keyboard
    · Mouse
    · Printers
    · Speakers

    Section C: System Unit
    · Overview
    · Common Features
    · Connectors
    · ESD
    · Anti-Static Mat
    · Basic Components

    Section D: Connectors
    · Power
    · PS2 Connectors
    · RJ45
    · USB Connectors
    · Serial Ports
    · Parallel Ports
    · Video/Audio
    · Firewire

    Section E: CPU Concepts
    · External Data Bus
    · Clock
    · Address Bus
    · Memory Controller Chip
    · Cache
    · Buses
    · CPU Considerations
    · Packaging

    Section F: CPU
    · Manufacturers
    · CPU Types
    · XEON Processors
    · 64-Bit Processing


    Session 2

    Section A: Installing/Upgrading CPUs
    · Slotted CPU
    · Motherboard Specs/Jumpers
    · Socketed CPU
    · Cooling
    · Fans
    · Upgrading
    · Liquid Cooling

    Section B: RAM
    · RAM Concept
    · Bits and Bytes
    · Quantities
    · Units
    · Visualizing RAM
    · RAM Packages

    Section C: RAM Types
    · DRAM
    · FPM/EDO
    · SDRAM
    · Banking
    · DDR
    · RDRAM
    · DDR - SDRAM

    Section D: Installing RAM
    · Compatibility
    · Cache Chips
    · SIMMS
    · DIMM
    · Speed
    · RAM Data
    · Double-sided
    · Adding RAM

    Section E: BIOS-FirmWare
    · Mother
    · BIOS
    · BIOS Software
    · Flash ROM
    · CMOS
    · CMOS Settings

    Section F: BIOS Troubleshooting
    · Post Check
    · Error Codes
    · Text Codes
    · Battery
    · BIOS
    · Flash BIOS


    Session 3

    Section A: Expansion Bus
    · Expansion Slots
    · Crystals/Clocking
    · IBM PC Bus
    · ISA

    Section B: I/O Addressing
    · Device Manager
    · I/O Address
    · Hexadecimal
    · Hex to Binary
    · Address Range
    · Interrupts
    · IRQs

    Section C: COM & LPT Ports
    · COM Ports
    · LPT Ports
    · Set Serial Port
    · Set Parallel Port

    Section D: DMA/Memory Addressing
    · Functions
    · Direct Memory Access
    · DRQs/DMA/Ultra DMA
    · Using DMA/Ultra DMA
    · Alternative Memory
    · Memory Addressing

    Section E: EISA/ISA/VESA
    · ISA
    · Micro Channel
    · EISA
    · VESA Local Bus
    · Bus Speeds
    · VESA VL Bus

    Section F: PCI
    · PCI Model
    · Characteristics
    · Interrupt Channels
    · IRQ Steering
    · Extended IRQs
    · AGP
    · Modern Chipsets

    Section G: Speciality Bus
    · CNR/AMR
    · USB
    · USB Connections
    · USB Hub
    · Mini-B
    · Versions/Installation
    · FireWire
    · FireWire Connections


    Session 4

    Section A: Adapter Cards - Legacy
    · Installing/Removing
    · Handling Card
    · Legacy Cards
    · PnP Environment
    · Using Device Drives
    · Set Resources
    ·  Modify Resources

    Section B: Adapter Cards - ACPI
    · ACPI Compliant
    · Device Resources
    · Add Device/Driver
    · Signed Drivers
    · Installation Programs
    · Autorun

    Section C: Form Factors
    · Standardization
    · AT Power Supply
    · Connections
    · ATX
    · Standard Options
    · ATX Power Supply
    · AUX Power
    · Soft Power

    Section D: Motherboards/Cases
    · Motherboard
    · Assemble Components
    · I/O Shield
    · Power Supply
    · Mount Board
    · Connect Power
    · Connect Aux Wires
    · Troubleshooting

    Section E: Floppy Drives
    · Storage vs. RAM
    · 3 1/2 Floppy Drive
    · Floppy Drive Connection
    · Ribbon Cable
    · Motherboard Connection
    · Power Connector
    · Floppy Configuration
    · Verify/Troubleshoot

     



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    Section F: ATA Hard Drives
    · Storage Device
    · Drive Geometry
    · Terminology
    · Controller
    · ATA-1 Standard
    · ATA-2 (EIDE) Standard
    · ATA-4, ATA-5 Standard
    · ATA-6 Standard

    Section G: Basic ATA Installation
    · Drive Components
    · Master vs. Slave
    · Configure Drive
    · Connecting Drive
    · Connectors
    · Verify
    · Hard Drive Setting

    Section H: Advanced ATA Installation
    · Mounting Hardware
    · Adding Second Drive
    · High Speed ATA Cable
    · Serial ATA
    · Serial ATA Connector
    · Serial ATA Characteristics
    · Serial ATA Adapters/Cards
    · Verify/Test


    Session 5

    Section A: CD Media
    · Compact Disc
    · CD-ROM
    · CD-ROM Drives
    · CDR/CD-R
    · CD-RW
    · Burning Software
    · DVD
    · DVD Formats

    Section B: CD Media Installation
    · Connections
    · Basic Install
    · Guide Rails
    · DVD Install
    · Hardware Decoder
    · Troubleshooting

    Section C: SCSI
    · Concepts
    · Host Adapter
    · SCSI Chains
    · Termination
    · LUN
    · SCSI Types
    · Termination Types
    · Cable Lengths

    Section D: SCSI Installation
    · SCSI-1 Connector
    · Narrow SCSI
    · Wide SCSI
    · Hot Swappable Drives
    · External Connectors
    · Setup SCSI
    · Install SCSI
    · Verify/Troubleshoot

    Section E: RAID
    · RAID 0 (Striping)
    · RAID 1 (Mirroring)
    · Parity
    · RAID 5
    · Hardware RAID
    · Software RAID

    Section F: Video & Graphics Cards
    · CRT Monitors
    · Function
    · Refresh Rate
    · Resolution

    Section G: Install Video Card
    · AGP Slots
    · AGP Speeds
    · AGP Slot
    · Upgrade
    · CMOS Setting
    · Dual Monitors
    · Advanced Setting
    · Troubleshooting


    Session 6

    Section A: Sound
    · Sound Cards
    · Midi Connection
    · Sound Standards
    · Sound Connections
    · Optical Connector
    · Installation
    · AC Adapters
    · Cable Connections

    Section B: Other Peripheral Devices
    · Graphics Tablets
    · Touch Screens
    · Digital Cameras
    · Removable Media
    · External Storage

    Section C: Laptops
    · Portable Desktop
    · Batteries/Fuel Cells
    · Components
    · Storage Devices
    · PCMCIA
    · DC Power
    · Power Management
    · Docking/Sync

    Section D: Understanding Printers
    · Types of Printers
    · Laser Printer
    · Transfer Process
    · Internal Components
    · Other Print Technologies
    · Dye Sublimation
    · Printer Connectors
    · Printer Options

    Section E: Printer Installation
    · Print Drivers
    · View Installed Printer
    · Maintaining Printers
    · Inkjet Problems
    · Laser Problems
    · Cleaning Printers
    · Troubleshooting
    · Toner Cartridge

    Section F: Networking Hardware
    · NIC
    · Topologies
    · Cables
    · CAT Levels
    · Fiber Optics
    · Fire Ratings

    Section G: Networking Technologies
    · Ethernet
    · AVI
    · IO Base 2
    · IO Base T
    · Duplex/Half-Duplex
    · SC/ST
    · Wireless
    · Configure Wireless


    Session 7

    Section A: Connecting to a Network
    · Network Basics
    · Sharing Resources
    · Hardware Connection
    · Hubs
    · Protocols
    · MS Protocols
    · Modems
    · Internet Connections

    Section B: Maintenance
    · Cleaning
    · Components
    · Keyboards
    · Monitors
    · Printers
    · Drive Maintenance
    · Disposal

    Section C: Power
    · Electrical Consideration
    · Surge Suppressors
    · UPS

    Section D: Troubleshooting
    · Planning
    · Consider Possibilities
    · Documents the Problem


    Session 8

    Section A: Primitive O/S
    · DOS
    · Windows
    · Windows 3X
    · Memory Management
    · Virtual Window
    · Icons/Desktop/INI

    Section B: Modern O/S
    · Windows 95
    · Windows NT
    · Windows 9X
    · NT Versions
    · Windows 2000/2003

    Section C: Interfaces
    · 9X Desktop
    · 9X Controls/Tools
    · XP Desktop
    · Customize Workspace
    · XP Controls/Tools
    · Task Manager

    Section D: 9X System Files
    · File Views
    · Critical Files
    · Configuration Files
    · Memory Management
    · Customizing Files
    · Sysedit
    · Registry
    · Registry Keys

    Section E: XP System Files
    · Access System Files
    · Boot
    · Registry Data
    · Regedit/Regedit 32

    Section F: Prompt Navigation
    · Access Prompt
    · DIR
    · File Control
    · Navigation
    · Working with Directories
    · Wildcards

    Section G: Manipulating Files
    · Add
    · Rename/Delete
    · Copy File
    · Move
    · Attributes
    · XCopy
    · Launch Programs
    · Server

    Section H: Batch Files
    · Overview
    · Edit
    · Path
    · Set
    · Sample Batch File


    Session 9

    Section A: Partitioning with FDISK
    · Partition
    · Partition Types
    · Partition Options
    · Run FDISK
    · Primary Partition
    · Delete Partition
    · Extended Partition
    · Active Partition

    Section B: Formatting
    · Boot Sector
    · Graphical Format
    · Command Line Format

    Section C: Drive Maintenance - Windows 98
    · Scandisk
    · Defrag
    · Disk Cleanup
    · Backup
    · Chkdsk

    Section D: NT Family Drives
    · Advanced Attributes
    · Disk Quotas
    · Disk Management
    · Dynamic Disks

    Section E: Security
    · Resource Board
    · Server Board
    · Directory Based
    · NTFS Permissions
    · File Permissions
    · Folder Permissions
    · Apply Permissions
    · Inheritance

    Section F: Boot Disks
    · Bootable Floppy
    · Win98 Startup Disk
    · Startup Disk Contents
    · NT Family Startup Disks




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    Section G: Installation Preparation
    · Hardware Requirements
    · Installation Decisions
    · Partition
    · Copy Install Files
    · Setup Options

    Section H: Installing Windows 9X
    · Hardware Setup
    · Network Setup
    · Windows Update
    · Windows Setup
    · Backup/System Restore


    Session 10

    Section A: Installing NT Family
    · Hardware Requirements
    · Installation Methods
    · Dual Booting
    · Boot.ini

    Section B: Boot Issues
    · Startup Files
    · Boot Menu
    · Boot Menu Options
    · Windows 2000 Boot
    · Boot Order
    · System Recovery

    Section C: Maintaining Windows
    · 98 Performance Settings
    · Virtual Memory
    · XP Performance Setting
    · Environment Variables

    Section D: Boot Errors
    · Recovery Console
    · Error Rules
    · User Errors
    · Viruses
    · Virus Paths/Symptoms
    · Virus Protection
    · Boot Failure
    · Win 9X Errors

    Section E: Recovery Tools
    · Recovery Console
    · Event ViewerService Failure
    · Task Manager
    · Extract.exe
    · Extract/Options
    · 
    · Recovery CD

    Section F: GUI & App Errors
    · 9X GUI Errors
    · MS Config/Sfc
    · 2000/XP GUI Errors
    · Protection Failures
    · Application Failures
    · MSD vs. Win MSD
    · Third Party Tools
    · Printer

    Section G: Networking
    · Network Setup
    · Adding Protocols
    · Setup Client
    · View Network Computers
    · Add NetWare Protocol
    · NetWare Client
    · Sharing Resources
    · Access Shared Resources

    		Session 11

    Section A: TCP/IP
    · Advantages
    · TCP/IP Properties
    · TCP/IP Addressing
    · DNS
    · DNS Servers
    · WINS
    · NetBios Settings
    · DHCP

    Section B: Working with TCP/IP
    · TCP/IP Utilities
    · IP Config
    · WINIpccfg
    · Release/Renew
    · PING
    · DNS Resolution
    · TRACERT
    · NSLookup

    Section C: Internet Connection
    · Overview
    · Modem
    · Modem Setup
    · Internet Connect Sharing
    · Internet Connection Firewall
    · Internet Services
    · Using Internet Service
    · Internet Options