PRACTICAL MANUAL

ON
PC TROUBLESHOOTING

DESIGNED

BY
NAME

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REG NO : FPI/ND/COM/11/
LEVEL : ND II
COURSE CODE: COM 216 (PC
TROUBLESHOOTING)
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE,
FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC IDAH.

What is PC Troubleshooting?
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Functions of troubleshooting
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How to maintain computer system
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How memory can be test if its bad?
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How to troubleshoot computer
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Software program designs to test the bad memory?

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Hardware uses to test the bad memory
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How to Replace Ram?

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How to troubleshoot monitor

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How to troubleshoot printer

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How to troubleshoot scanner
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Troubleshooting tips for a new network card
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How to install sound cards
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What are the acronyms of the following?
POST: Power On Self-Test
RTC Real Time Clock
LPT Line Print Terminal
COM
IRQ: Interrupt Request
Explain the following
Beeps
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Interrupt request
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Function of the POST?
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Diagnosing with beep code
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What are the interrupt report and their allocation?

Interrupt request Allocation

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How to clip straight cable and cross over cable using RJ45
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What are the difference between straight cable and cross over cable?
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What are the uses of straight cable?
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What are the uses of cross over cable?
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It is generally accepted to use a 568a standard because it allow compatibility
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Explain what Cat 5 cable (category cable) is about
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Cat 5 cable colour
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Straight cable colour

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Cross over cable colour
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