Maricopa Community Colleges  ELT271AD   19932-19965 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/15/92
ELT271AD 19932-19965 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
IBM/Compatible Microcomputer Servicing Update
Update on installation, operation, and maintenance of IBM PC (International Business Machines personal computer) microcomputers. Prerequisites: ELT271AB or ELT271AC or departmental approval.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ELT271AD   19932-19965 IBM/Compatible Microcomputer Servicing Update
1. Explain the system features of IBM compatible microcomputers. (I)
2. Describe hardware functional components, specifications, and features of IBM-compatible models. (II, III)
3. Describe the primary system components of IBM-compatible microcomputers. (IV)
4. Explain the functional operation and physical organization of peripherals, including floppy and hard disk drives, and video displays. (V)
5. Install IBM-compatible microcomputer system. (VI)
6. Disassemble and perform inspection of an IBM-compatible microcomputer system. (VI)
7. Operate computer diagnostic programs to analyze and correct computer malfunctions. (VII, VIII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ELT271AD   19932-19965 IBM/Compatible Microcomputer Servicing Update
    I. System features
        A. Attributes
        B. Memory
          1. System memory map
          2. DOS program memory
          3. Video memory
          4. Adapter ROM and RAM memory
          5. Motherboard ROM memory
            a. POST
            b. BIOS
            c. Bootstrap loader
      II. Hardware
          A. Functional components
          B. Specifications
          C. Models and features
        III. PC compatibles
          IV. Primary system components
              A. Motherboard
              B. Microprocessors
              C. Memory
                1. Motherboard
                2. Organization
                3. System ROM
                4. Speed ratings
                5. Testing
              D. Expansion slots
                1. Types
                2. Diagnosing problems
              E. Standard adapters
              F. Power supply
              G. Keyboard
            V. Peripherals
                A. Floppy disk drives
                B. Hard disk drive
                C. Video display
              VI. System installation, disassembly, and inspection
                  A. Tools
                  B. System installation
                  C. Disassembly
                    1. Case
                    2. Adapter boards
                    3. Disk drives
                    4. Power supply
                    5. Motherboard
                VII. Diagnostics
                  VIII. Troubleshooting
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