After completing A+ Certification: The System Board, the user should be able to:
 

	Identify common chip sets
	Define the functions of microprocessors
	Describe the memory structure of computers
	Explain how the computer system addresses components and peripherals
	Identify and install adapter cards
	Demonstrate how to troubleshoot common system board problems

Chip Sets
 

	System boards
	Connectors and jumpers
	Chips and boards

Microprocessors
 

	Pentium Processors
	Microprocessor support systems

Memory Systems
 

	Memory types
	Memory overhead

Advanced Memory Structures
 

	Cache memory
	Memory paging and interleaving
	Other RAM types

Addressing Input/Output Devices
 

	Input/Output (I/O)
	Interrupt controllers
	Direct memory access (DMA)

Adapter Cards
 

	Card functionality
	Card architecture

Troubleshooting the Board
 

	System board troubleshooting
	Troubleshooting sound cards

Hardware Troubleshooting
 

	Hardware removal and installation
	Hardware checks

This course is distributed with:
 

	Exercises that allow users to practice hardware and software maintenance and repair
	A file containing the text of the exercises
	A glossary of computer maintenance, repair, and software terms