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Review All Key Topics

Review the most important topics in this chapter, noted with the Key Topic icon in the outer margin of the page. Table 2-2 lists a reference of these key topics and the page numbers on which each is found.

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Table 2-2 Key Topics for Chapter 2

Key Topic Element

Description

Page Number

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Electrical shock

34

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ESD

36

List

How to use a fire extinguisher; P.A.S.S.

38

Paragraph

Repetitive Strain Injuries

38

Paragraph

Ergonomics

38

Paragraph

Interfaces

39

Paragraph

Ports

40

Paragraph

HDMI

42

Paragraph

DisplayPort

42

Paragraph

DVI

43

Paragraph

VGA

44

Paragraph

USB Form Factors

45

Paragraph

USB-C

46

Paragraph

Ethernet cables

47

Paragraph

Power cords

49

Paragraph

Adapters

50

Paragraph

Converters

50

Paragraph

Processor

51

Paragraph

Motherboard

53

Paragraph

Checking processor and motherboard

53

Paragraph

RAM

54

Paragraph

Peripherals

55

Paragraph

Storage devices

55

Paragraph

SSD

55

Paragraph

Form factor of computer components

56

Paragraph

Physical form factors and compatibility factors

58

List

Installing a motherboard

58

List

Installing the CPU

58

List

Installing RAM

60

Paragraph

Built-in GPU or dedicated graphics card

62

List

Post-installation checklist

63

List

Basic hardware/software troubleshooting

65

Paragraph

Firmware updates

66

Paragraph

Software compatibility

67

Section

Peripheral Troubleshooting

67

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