CIE-25
              PERSONAL COMPUTER CONFIGURATION AND REPAIR


1.  System Overview
          External Architecture
          Internal Architecture
          Support Software
                    Boot Program
                    Applications Program

2.  Motherboard Characteristics
          CPU Types
          Coprocessors
          Memory Types
          Interrupt, Wait, and DMA
          Glue Logic
          Bus Types

3.  Interface Card and Peripheral Characteristics
          Parallel and Serial Ports
          Video Controllers
          Floppy Disk Controllers and Drives
          Hard Disk Controllers and Drives

4.  PC Disassembly
          Antistatic Precautions
          Documentation of Disassembly
          CMOS Backup
          Disk Parking
          Cover Removal
          Drive Removal
          Interface Card Removal
          Power Supply Removal
          Motherboard Removal

5.  Preventive Maintenance
          Antistatic Precautions
          Heat Control
          Dust Control and Removal
          Moisture and Liquids

6.  Motherboard Configuration
          Required Documentation
          Board Installation
          Memory Installation
          Coprocessor Installation
          Switch and Jumper Settings
          CMOS Setup Configuration Procedures
          Performance Verification

7.  Interface Card Configuration
          Required Documentation
          Switch and Jumper Settings
          Integrated Circuit Installation
          Cable Requirements and Installation
          Board Installation
          Software Configuration Procedures
          Operational Verification









8.   Disk Drive Maintenance and Replacement
          Floppy Disk Drives
               Types and Characteristics
               Data Recovery
               Jumper Settings and Termination
               Cleaning and Maintenance
               Performance Verification
          Hard Disk Drives
               Types and Characteristics
               Data Recovery
               Jumper Settings and Termination
               Surface Scan, Defects and Repair
               Performance Verification

9.  Motherboard Troubleshooting and Repair
          CMOS Configuration Faults
          Troubleshooting With Software
          Beep Codes
          Post Cards and Codes
          Diagnostic ROMS
          Operational Verification

10. Interface Card Troubleshooting and Repair
          Configuration Errors
               Interrupt Conflicts
               I/O Conflicts
               Memory Conflicts
          Troubleshooting With Software
          Troubleshooting Hardware Procedures
          Operational Verification

11. Disk Operating System Installation and Use
          DOS Overview
          DOS Boot Process
          Command Syntax and Help Access Options
          Directory Structure and Trees
          Disks and Formatting
          File Movement and Maintenance
          Control of Communication Ports and Peripherals
          Batch File Basics
          Installing, Configuring, and Maintaining DOS

12. Windows Installation and USE
          Windows Environment
          Windows Startup Process
          Program Manager
               Working with Groups
               Installing/Removing Applications
               Running Applications
          Control Panel
               Setup Options
               Printer Customization
          File Manager
               Directory Window
               Disks and Drives
               Creating Directories and Subdirectories
               Manipulating Files
          Accessories
          Installing, Configuring, and Maintaining Windows






13. Local Area Networks
          PC LAN Overview
          PC LAN Types
               Peer-to-Peer
               Server Based
               Hybrid Systems
          Transmission Mediums
               Serial Cable
               Twisted Pair
                    Unshielded
                    Shielded
               Coaxial Cable
                    Thin Wire
                    Thick Wire
               Fiber Optic Cable
                    Multi-Mode
                    Graded-Index
                    Single-Mode
          Modulation Methods
               Pulse
               Amplitude
               Frequency
               Phase Shift
          Communication Protocols
          Network Installation
               Hardware Configuration
               Software Configuration
               Performance Verification
          Troubleshooting Network Systems