includes bibliography

The computer system -- Introduction to computer -- Computer hardware -- Software and peopleware -- Pc assembly guidelines -- Inside the system unit -- Computer cases and motherboards -- Microprocessors and memory -- Adapter cards -- Disk drives -- Peripheral and ports -- Computer assembly -- Preparing the case and motherboard -- Installing cpu and memory -- Installing disk drives -- Installing adapters -- Completing and testing the assembly -- Software installation -- Operating system fundamentals -- Installing operating system -- Configuring windows 7 -- Protecting computers from infections -- Pc troubleshooting and repair -- Basic pc troubleshooting -- Power supply diagnostics -- Troubleshooting motherboard, cpu and ram -- Troubleshooting hard drive failures -- Troubleshooting video and monitor -- Troubleshooting sound -- Troubleshooting keyboard and mouse -- Troubleshooting cd-rom and dvd -- Troubleshooting modem -- Troubleshooting network cable and hub --Preventive maintenance and pc upgrade -- Hardware maintenance and protection -- software maintenance -- Pc securities -- Basic performance enhancements -- Pc upgrade -- Basic networking -- Computer networking -- Network architectures -- Network topologies -- Ip addressing