Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course teaches learners about memory systems and data storage devices found in personal computers.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Identify the type and operational characteristics of RAM
Differentiate parity and nonparity memory
Define Windows memory management
Identify basic terms, concepts, and functions of storage systems
Format and partition ATA (IDE) and SCSI drives
Identify portable USB storage devices

Topics: 
Memory basics
Installing memory
Memory considerations
Storing data
Moving data
Disk drives
SCSI and RAID
Disk storage
Installing floppy disk drives
Installing hard and optical drives
Installing SCSI drives

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.