Selecting and installing the main memory of a PC isn’t the simplest of tasks. In this video, you’ll learn how to determine memory specifications, how to install memory modules onto the motherboard, and how to determine if the RAM is properly recognized by the system.
CompTIA A+ 220-702: 1.1 – Installing and Configuring Memory Read More »
We rely on the BIOS to test our computer and start our operating systems, but what is really happening under the surface? In this module, you’ll learn about the BIOS works and we’ll demonstrate the basics of starting and configuring BIOS settings.
As a CompTIA A+ professional, you’ll use a number of security technologies to help protect your home and office networks. In this video, you’ll learn about wireless encryption, malicious software protection, password management, biometrics, workstation security.
You’re performing a BIOS upgrade on a desktop computer, but during the upgrade the power cord was accidentally kicked out of the computer. What’s the best next step to recover from this interruption?
Even before Windows starts, there are many options during the boot process. In this video module, you’ll learn how to configure the BIOS, use Safe Mode, and repair your computer with system recovery disks and the Windows Recovery Console.
You’re planning to update your BIOS to a new version, and you’d like to make sure you don’t lose any of your current BIOS settings. What’s the best way to guarantee a good backup of your BIOS information?
A personal computer’s combination of chips, circuits, and other components can be an intimidating device. In this module, we’ll deconstruct every piece of the computer and you’ll learn about interfaces, processors, hard drives, and the BIOS.
CompTIA A+ 220-701: 1.0 – Introduction to Personal Computers Read More »
A personal computer’s combination of chips, circuits, and other components can be an intimidating device. In this module, we’ll deconstruct every piece of the computer and you’ll learn about interfaces, processors, hard drives, and the BIOS.
CompTIA A+ 220-701: 1.2 – Motherboard Form Factors Read More »
During the boot process, the BIOS is responsible for looking at the storage device inside of the computer to find a bootable partition. Where does the BIOS find this information?
What part of the boot process checks for a bootable partition? Read More »
The BIOS configurations of our computers are always maintained, even when our systems are powered down and unplugged from a power source. How do our computers maintain their configurations, even when unplugged?
How does your computer maintain its configuration? Read More »
