ICT 220: HARDWARE TECHNOLOGY II

1.0 ATA/IDE Interface

1.0 An Overview of the IDE Interface
2.0 Precursors to IDE
3.0 IDE Origins
4.0 Origins of ATA
5.0 ATA Standards
6.0 ATA-1 (ATA Interface for Disk
7.0 ATA-2 (ATA Interface with
8.0 ATA-3 (ATA Interface-3)
9.0 ATA/ATAPI-4 (ATA with Packet
10.0 Interface Extension-4)
11.0 ATA/ATAPI-5 (ATA with Packet
12.0 Interface-5)
13.0 ATA/ATAPI-8
14.0 PATA
15.0 PATA I/O Connector
16.0 PATA I/O Cable
17.0 Longer or Rounded Cables
18.0 PATA Signals
19.0 PATA Dual-Drive Configurations
20.0 PATA PIO Transfer Modes
21.0 PATA DMA Transfer Modes
22.0 SATA
23.0 SATA Cables and Connectors
24.0 SATA Configuration
25.0 Advanced Host Controller Interface
26.0 (AHCI)
27.0 SATA Transfer Modes
28.0 ATA Features
29.0 ATA Commands
30.0 ATA Security Mode
31.0 Host Protected Area
32.0 ATAPI

2.0 Understanding Laptops

1.0 Understanding Laptop Architecture 397
2.0 Laptops vs. Desktops 397
3.0 Laptop Case 399
4.0 Motherboards and Processors 399
5.0 Memory 401
6.0 Storage 403
7.0 Input Devices 405
8.0 Expansion Buses and Ports 411
9.0 Docking Stations 415
10.0 Power Systems 416
 11.0 Laptop Displays 419
12.0 Cable Locks 422
13.0 Disassembling and Reassembling Laptops 423
14.0 Using the Right Tools 423
15.0 Replacing Laptop Components

3.0 Printers
1.0 Printer Technology
2.0 How Printers work
3.0 Color Printing
4.0 Choosing a Printer Type
5.0 Installing printer support
6.0 Preventive Maintenance
7.0 Common Printing Problems

4.0 Power Supplies

1.0 The Power Supply
2.0 Primary Function and Operation
3.0 Power Supply Form Factors
4.0 Power Switches
5.0 Motherboard Power Connectors
6.0 Additional Power Connectors
7.0 Power Supply Specifications
8.0 Power-Use Calculations 889
9.0 Power Savings
10.0 Power Cycling
11.0 Power Supply Troubleshooting
12.0 Power Supply Recommendations
13.0 Power-Protection Systems
14.0 Real-Time Clock/Nonvolatile RAM (CMOS RAM) Batteries

5.0 Hardware maintenance and troubleshooting

1.0 PC Diagnostics
2.0 Diagnostics Software
3.0 The Boot Process
4.0 PC Maintenance Tools
5.0 Preventive Maintenance
6.0 Troubleshooting Tips and Techniques