This is a user friendly book on Computer Architecture and Maintenance. It treats the subject content from a practical perspective. No knowledge of computer hardware is assumed while writing this book. Anyone who has used a personal computer system for a moderate amount of time and is fascinated by this magic machine can read and understand this book. It strikes a perfect balance between the theoretical aspects of computer architecture with the practical realities. It can be used as a text book as well as a reference book. Every chapter includes exercises based upon the chapter contents. Starting from the motherboard components the book spans the input/output devices, storage devices, display devices, various interfaces and power supply unit. It also discusses the trouble shooting of a personal computer in detail.

The Topics Covered in the Book:

• Motherboard
• Processor
• Chipset
• Memory
• Buses
• Hard Disk Storage
• Flash Device Storage
• CD/DVD Storage
• Display Devices
• Color Display Units
• LCD Display Units
• Display Controllers
• Input/Output Devices
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Printer
• Scanner
• Modem
• Computer Interfaces
• SCSI Interface
• IDE Interface
• USB Interface
• RS232 Interface (Serial Port)
• Centronic Interface (Parallelport)
• Firewire Interface
• Power Supply
• Linear Power Supply
• SMPS System
• UPS System
• PC Diagnostics
• POST Routine
• Diagnostic Software
• Preventive Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Integrated Circuit Testing

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