The Winn L. Rosch Hardware Bible (6th Edition)

Winn L Rosch, Que

ISBN:0789728591, Edition: 6, 2003-03-03

Price: $49.99

• Main Page
• Table of content
• Copyright
• Foreword
• Electronic Addenda
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 8
  • Chapter 9
  • Chapter 10
  • Chapter 11
  • Chapter 12
  • Chapter 13
  • Chapter 15
  • Chapter 16
  • Chapter 17
  • Chapter 18
  • Chapter 19
  • Chapter 20
  • Chapter 21
  • Chapter 22
  • Chapter 23
  • Chapter 24
  • Chapter 25
  • Chapter 26
  • Chapter 27
  • Chapter 29
  • Chapter 30
  • Chapter 31
  • Chapter 32
• About the Author
• We Want to Hear from You!
• Part I: Introduction
  • Chapter 1. Computers
    • Computers in History
    • Computers in Today's World
    • Computer Intelligence
    • So What Is a Computer?
  • Chapter 2. Functions and Components
    • Processing
    • Communicating
    • Remembering
    • Listening and Monitoring
    • Infrastructure
  • Chapter 3. Software
    • Definitions
    • Applications
    • Operating Systems
    • Programming Languages
    • Hardware Interfaces
• Part 2: Processing
  • Chapter 4. Digital Electronics
    • Electronic Design
    • Logic Design
  • Chapter 5. Microprocessors
    • Background
    • Performance-Enhancing Architectures
    • Electrical Characteristics
    • History
    • Current Products
  • Chapter 6. Chipsets
    • Background
    • Functions
    • Memory Control
    • System Control
    • Peripheral Control
  • Chapter 7. BIOS
    • Background
    • Initialization Functions
    • Interface Functions
    • Storage Functions
    • Upgrades
• Part 3: Communications
  • Chapter 8. Channels and Coding
    • Signal Characteristics
  • Chapter 9. Expansion Buses
    • Background
    • Peripheral Component Interconnect
    • InfiniBand
    • HyperTransport
    • PCMCIA
  • Chapter 10. Interfaces
    • AT Attachment
    • Serial ATA
    • SCSI Parallel Interface
    • Fibre Channel
    • Floppy Disk Interface
  • Chapter 11. Ports
    • Universal Serial Bus
    • FireWire
    • IrDA
    • Bluetooth
    • RS-232C Serial Ports
    • Parallel Ports
  • Chapter 12. Local Area Networking
    • Concepts
    • Architecture
    • Standards
    • Hardware
  • Chapter 13. Telecommunications
    • Analog Services
    • Digital Services
  • Chapter 14. Internet
    • History
    • Addressing
    • Domain Name System
    • Routing
    • Web Pages
    • Service Providers
• Part 4: Storage
  • Chapter 15. Principles: Freezing Time
    • Defining Memory
    • Solid-State Memory
    • Errors
    • Mass Storage Systems
    • Magnetic Storage
    • Optical Storage
    • Virtual Memory
    • Data Compression
  • Chapter 16. Memory
    • Requirements
    • Logical Organization
    • Technologies
    • Packaging
    • Installation
    • Memory Cards
  • Chapter 17. Magnetic Storage
    • Hard Disks
    • Floppy Disks
    • Tape
  • Chapter 18. Optical Storage (CD and DVD)
    • History
    • Physical Format
    • Drives
    • Standards
    • DVD-Audio
• Part 5: Human Interface
  • Chapter 19. Principles: Connecting to You
    • Teletypes
    • Output
  • Chapter 20. Keyboards
    • Technologies
    • Touch
    • Legends
    • Layouts
    • Electrical Function
    • Wireless
  • Chapter 21. Pointing Devices
    • Mice
    • Trackballs
    • TouchPads
    • TrackPoint
    • Game Controllers
    • Interfaces
    • Protocols and Drivers
  • Chapter 22. Scanners
    • Types
    • Features
    • Application Interfacing
  • Chapter 23. Digital Cameras
    • The Big Three
    • Imaging Sensors
    • Lenses
    • Zoom
    • Shutters
    • Exposure
    • Flash
    • Focusing
    • White Balance
    • Image Storage
    • Viewfinders
    • View Panels
    • Connections
    • Analog Video Output
    • Power
  • Chapter 24. Display Systems
    • Video Technology
    • Video Integration
    • Image Compression
    • Computer Display Standards
    • Display Adapters
    • Displays
  • Chapter 25. Audio Systems
    • Sound
    • Analog Audio
    • Digital Audio
    • Hardware
  • Chapter 26. Printers
    • Print Engines
    • Characteristics
    • Consumables
    • Interfacing
  • Chapter 27. Fax
    • Technology
    • Hardware
    • Group Standards
    • Interface Classes
• Part 6: Infrastructure
  • Chapter 28. Principles: Hardware
    • Design Approaches
    • Nomenclature
    • Expansion Boards
    • Power
    • Cases
  • Chapter 29. Motherboards
    • Physical Requirements
    • Standards
  • Chapter 30. Expansion Boards
    • PCI Boards
    • Accelerated Graphics Port
    • Riser Boards
    • PCMCIA Cards
  • Chapter 31. Power
    • Power Supplies
    • Batteries
    • Power Management
    • Power Protection
  • Chapter 32. Cases
    • Mechanical Construction
    • Cooling
    • Radiation
• Index
  • Index SYMBOL
  • Index A
  • Index B
  • Index C
  • Index D
  • Index E
  • Index F
  • Index G
  • Index H
  • Index I
  • Index J
  • Index K
  • Index L
  • Index M
  • Index N
  • Index O
  • Index P
  • Index Q
  • Index R
  • Index S
  • Index T
  • Index U
  • Index V
  • Index W
  • Index X
  • Index Y
  • Index Z