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CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Cert Prep 3: Core Hardware

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Overview

Learn about essential hardware components, devices, and processes as you prepare to take and pass the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) exam.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Intro to core hardware
1. Firmware
  • What is BIOS/UEFI?
  • POST
  • System setup
  • Troubleshooting firmware
2. Motherboards
  • Form factor
  • Chipsets
  • Touring the motherboard
  • Touring the case
  • Installing a motherboard
3. Power Supplies
  • Electricity basics
  • The power supply
  • Mounting a power supply
  • Choosing a power supply
  • Power protection
  • Cooling your PC
  • Troubleshooting power supplies
  • Power protection

Taught by

Mike Meyers

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4.8 rating at LinkedIn Learning based on 766 ratings

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