Trainer Information: Darril R. Gibson
Darril R. Gibson (MCT, MCP, MCSA 2000, MCSA 2003, MCSE 2003, MDBA, SQL 7, SQL, MCAD, MCSD, VB 6, VB .NET, MCDST, CIW CI, CIW MSD, A+, iNet+) is an independent trainer specializing in delivering leading edge technical training on Microsoft Technologies. After retiring from the U.S. Navy, he combined his two passions – teaching and computers – into a solid career. He holds over 14 current certifications, including certification as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Darril has delivered Microsoft training on topics including MCSE NT 4.0, MCSE Windows 2000, MCSE Windows 2003, SQL Server 7.0, Windows Server 2000, Visual Basic 6.0 and Microsoft .Net courses.
CompTIA A+ 2005 HW Exam 220-301: Level 1
1.0 CompTIA A+ Introduction
1.1 Prerequisites
1.2 Tests and objectives
1.3 Benefits
2.0 Computer basics
2.1 Analog vs. Digital
2.2 Binary compared to decimal
2.3 Safety
2.4 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
2.5 Multimeter
2.6 Other tools
3.0 Preventative maintenance
3.1 Cleaning exterior components (keyboards, screens)
3.2 Cleaning inside
3.3 Non-static Vacuums
3.4 Verifying UPS and Power Filter
4.0 Component overview
4.1 How components will be covered
4.2 Cases, fans, and power
4.3 Motherboard
4.4 Processors
4.5 Memory
4.6 Expansion cards
4.7 Storage devices (floppy, hard, SCSI, tape)
4.8 Ports
5.0 Resource settings
5.1 IRQ overview
5.2 Typical IRQs
5.3 I/O address overview
5.4 Typical I/O addresses
5.5 DMA overview
5.6 Typical DMA assignments
5.7 Modifying resource setting
6.0 CMOS/BIOS
6.1 CMOS vs. BIOS
6.2 POST
6.3 Default settings
6.4 Automatic settings
6.5 Common configuration changes
6.6 Advanced configuration changes
6.7 Troubleshooting
6.8 Flashing
7.0 Recap of Level 1
CompTIA A+ 2005 HW Exam 220-301: Level 2
1.0 Cases, fans, and power
1.1 Cases, Fans and Power overview
1.2 Different case types
1.3 Different cooling methods (heat sinks, thermal compounds, liquid cooling)
1.4 AT/ATX power plug and AC adapter
1.5 Power Supply voltages
1.6 Replacing fans
1.7 Replacing power supplies
2.0 Motherboards
2.1 Motherboard overview
2.2 AT vs. ATX
2.3 AMR and CNR risers
2.4 Identifying components on motherboard
2.5 Chipsets
2.6 Miscellaneous built-in components
2.7 Replacement considerations
2.8 Replacing the motherboard
3.0 Processors/CPU
3.1 Bus architecture
3.2 Identifying processors
3.3 Different processors
3.4 Popular Pentium compatible processors
3.5 CPU voltages
3.6 Cache Level I, II, and III
3.7 CPU speeds
3.8 Cooling the processor
3.9 Replacement considerations
4.0 Memory
4.1 RAM types
4.2 Form factors
4.3 Operational characteristics
4.4 Banking
4.5 Upgrading and replacing
4.6 Diagnosing and troubleshooting
5.0 Adapter Cards
5.1 Adapter card overview
5.2 ISA and EISA
5.3 PCI
5.4 Diagnosing and troubleshooting
5.5 Replacing adapter cards
5.6 Configuring adapter cards
6.0 Display devices
6.1 AGP
6.2 CRTs
6.3 Flat Panel
6.4 Cable and connector
6.5 Diagnosing and troubleshooting
6.6 Replacing display devices
7.0 Input devices
7.1 Overview
7.2 Common ports
7.3 Diagnosing and troubleshooting
7.4 Replacing
8.0 Miscellaneous peripherals
8.1 Overview
8.2 Installing and configuring
8.3 Diagnosing and troubleshooting
9.0 Recap of Level 2
CompTIA A+ 2005 HW Exam 220-301: Level 3
1.0 Floppy drives
1.1 Floppy drive types
1.2 Floppy cable
1.3 Replacing the FDD
1.4 Diagnosing and troubleshooting
2.0 Hard Disk Drives
2.1 IDE overview
2.2 Drive Geometry
2.3 IDE Interface types
2.4 Primary/Secondary channels
2.5 Configuring master/slave/CS jumpers
2.6 Cable types
2.7 Replacing and/or upgrading
2.8 Diagnosing and troubleshooting
3.0 SCSI
3.1 SCSI overview
3.2 SCSI types
3.3 Internal vs
3.4 SCSI ID’s
3.5 Cabling
3.6 Diagnosing and troubleshooting
4.0 Miscellaneous storage devices
4.1 Miscellaneous storage devices overview
4.2 Installing and configuring
4.3 IEEE 1394 Firewire
4.4 Diagnosing and troubleshooting
5.0 RAID (0, 1, 5)
5.1 RAID overview
5.2 Hardware RAID vs. Software RAID
5.3 RAID 0
5.4 RAID 1
5.5 RAID 5
6.0 USB
6.1 USB overview
6.2 USB 1.0 vs. 2.0
6.3 Ports, hubs, and installation
6.4 Diagnosing and troubleshooting
7.0 Ports, cables and connectors
7.1 Overview
7.2 Port Types - Uses
7.3 Port Types - Connectors
7.4 Cable types
8.0 Modems
8.1 Overview
8.2 Modem types
8.3 Modem commands
8.4 Modem connections
8.5 Modem troubleshooting
9.0 Recap of Level 3
CompTIA A+ 2005 HW Exam 220-301: Level 4
1.0 Portable system components
1.1 Storage devices
1.2 Power Sources
1.3 Memory
1.4 Input Devices
1.5 PCMCIA
1.6 Docking stations
1.7 Wireless
2.0 Replacing and upgrading portable system components
2.1 Identifying suitable replacements
2.2 Replacement issues
2.3 Battery replacement
2.4 Diagnosing and troubleshooting
3.0 Printer Technologies
3.1 Laser
3.2 Laser EP Process
3.3 Ink dispersion
3.4 Dot matrix
3.5 Thermal
3.6 Dye sublimation
4.0 Printer interfaces
4.1 Parallel
4.2 Network
4.3 SCSI
4.4 USB
4.5 Infrared
4.6 Serial
4.7 IEEE 1394/Firewire
4.8 Wireless
5.0 Printer upgrades
5.1 Memory
5.2 Hard drives
5.3 NICs
5.4 Trays and Feeders
5.5 Finishers
5.6 Scanners/fax/copies
6.0 Printer Troubleshooting
6.1 No output
6.2 Garbage output
6.3 Paper feed, paper jams
6.4 Print quality
6.5 Errors (printed or displayed)
7.0 Recap of Level 4
CompTIA A+ 2005 HW Exam 220-301: Level 5
1.0 Cables and Connectors
1.1 Coaxial and BNC
1.2 Plenum/PVC
1.3 UTP and RJ-45
1.4 STP and RJ45
1.5 Fiber ST/SC, MIC
1.6 IDC/UDC
1.7 RS-232
1.8 Summary
2.0 Networking concepts
2.1 Networking overview
2.2 Networking models
2.3 Networking protocols
2.4 Full-duplex vs. half-duplex
2.5 Cabling
2.6 Addresses
2.7 Bandwidth
3.0 Installing and Configuring a NIC
3.1 Installation
3.2 Addressing
3.3 Bandwidth
3.4 Status indicator
4.0 Network technologies
4.1 LAN
4.2 DSL
4.3 Cable
4.4 ISDN
4.5 Dial-up
4.6 Satellite
4.7 Wireless
5.0 Network Characteristics
5.1 Bus
5.2 Star
5.3 Ring
5.4 Mesh
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