- Be able to identify on sight common ports (USB, Firewire, PS/2, printer, network, VGA, DVI), know what connects with them, and know what the connecting cables look like.
- Be able to identify on sight common expansion cards (network-wired, network-wireless, sound, video), know how to insert them, and understand what they're used for.
- Be able to describe the uses of hard drives and optical drives, and know how to install them.
- Be able to describe the purpose of memory, how it compares to hard drives, and how to install it.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Suggested reading for Wendesday's class
Here are our objectives for Wednesday's class - I'd suggest reading up on the topics that deal with them: