Code: 4360701
Credits: 4
Semester 6
COMPUTER
Computer Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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Computer Maintenance and Troubleshooting Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Computer Maintenance and Troubleshooting (subject code 4360701) as prescribed for COMPUTER · Semester 6 divides the course into 4 units, covering 46 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (4360701)Unit 1 Introduction to PC Hardware
- 1.1. Describe features of personal computer.
- 1.2. List & identify the components of computer system
- 1.3. Introducing the front & Back Panel of the PC.
- 1.1.1. Introduction of PC and its basic terminology – Hardware(H/W), Software(S/W), Firmware(F/W), PC Block diagram, Types of computer system (Micro Computer, Mainframe, Mini Computer, Work station, Super Computer).
- 1.2.1. List and Identify components of PC / laptop and specify its importance.
- 1.2.2. Prepare latest specification of PC/laptop.
- 1.3.1. List and Identify various types of ports and connectors found in PC/laptop with their purpose.
Unit 2 Motherboard & SMPS
- 2.1. Introduction of motherboard
- 2.2. Different types of motherboards
- 2.4. Bus slots
- 2.5. Describe Power Supply Unit - SMPS
- 2.1.1. Motherboard: Introduction, Functional Block Diagram, Components, Layout Connection
- 2.2.1. Motherboard: Types (AT, ATX, LPX, NLX, BTX) Form factor and features
- 2.3.1. Chipset: Definition, North bridge, South bridge
- 2.4.1. Expansion buses: Definition, Bus Architecture (ISA, PCI, PCI-E, PCI-X, AGP, USB, PCMCIA, VESA, VESA Local bus, IEEE 1394)
- 2.5.1. SMPS: Block Diagram, Components and pin assignments
Unit 3 Processor & BIOS
- 3.1. Study the architecture of various types of Multi Core processors.
- 3.2. Describe Co-Processor
- 3.3. Explain the level and purpose of Cache Memory
- 3.1.1. Processor: Introduction of basic processor fundamentals like Common Features, Types, Basic Structure of CPU, Different level of cache, system bus, clock speed, packaging
- 3.1.2. Multiple Core Processor: Concepts, Dual core, Quad core, Multi core processor, diagram & working advantage of multi core processor
- 3.2.1. Co-Processor: Concepts, diagram & working, types, applications processor v/s coprocessor
- 3.3.1. Cache Memory: Memory types, Level of Cache memory, significance of Cache Memory
- 3.4.1. BIOS Components-BIOS ROM, BIOS CMOS Memory
- 3.4.2. Bios Functions Function and features (CMOS setup) Unit-4 4.1 Describe Hard disk and it’s 4.1.1 Hard Disk introduction and Hard interfacing characteristics. disk& I/O 4.2 Describe structure of Hard 4.1.2 Hard Disk Interfaces: IDE, Serial Devices disk ATA(SATA), SCSI, USB, RAID, SSD
- 4.3. Explain disk performance 4.2.1 Physical structure of Hard disk parameters. 4.2.2 Logical Structure of Hard disk: Heads,
- 4.4. Input Devices Tracks, Sectors, Cylinders, Cluster, Landing
- 4.5. Output Devices Zone, MBR, Zone bit recording.
- 4.6. Other Secondary storage 4.2.3 Disk Partitioning devices 4.3.1 Disk Performance parameters: Seeks & Latency, Data Transfer Rate, File system
- 4.4.1. Keyboard: Block diagram, types, working principle, types of switches.
- 4.4.2. Mouse: Operation & working principle and its types.
- 4.4.3. Scanner: Types, Working principle 4.5.1Printer: Types of Printers Laser Printers-working principles, construction and process of printing Inkjet Printers- working principles, construction and process of printing
- 4.5.2. Monitor: Types of Monitors, LED Monitors- working principle and construction LCD Monitors- working principle and construction
- 4.6.1. Introduction to CD, DVD, USB
Unit 4 Troubleshooting & Preventive Maintenance
- 5.1. Explain POST Sequence
- 5.2. Explain Troubleshooting
- 5.3. Discuss Preventive Maintenance
- 5.4. Layman Check
- 5.5. PC Dissembling
- 5.1.1. POST: Functions, IPL Hardware, Test Sequence, Error messages with codes.
- 5.2.1. Troubleshooting: Basics, Troubleshooting by visual inspection, Systematic Troubleshooting procedure
- 5.2.2. Various peripheral devices troubleshooting: Motherboard Keyboard Mouse Printer Hard Disk Drive Monitor
- 5.3.1. PC Preventive Maintenance Requirements
- 5.3.2. Preventive Maintenance tools: Hardware Tool-Multi-meter, Software Tools-Diagnostic software, Disk utility software etc.
- 5.4.1. List of Layman checks
- 5.5.1. Dissembling PC component
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