A+ Training Videos 220-801

Professor Messer - CompTIA A+ 220-801 Certification Videos 60 videos

14:13 1 Professor Messer's CompTIA A+ Training Course Overview

by Professor Messer 41,370 views

-The CompTIA A+ certification is one of the most popular IT certifications in the world. In this video, you'll learn about the 220-801

and 220-802 CompTIA A+ certification, the Professor Messer A+ training course, and

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How to Install BIOS Upgrades - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.1


-The upgrade of your computer's BIOS is a simple and safe process when handled correctly. In this video, you'll learn the steps to

take to ensure your BIOS upgrade goes without a hitch.

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Working with your Computer's BIOS - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.1


-The BIOS is an important part of your computer's configuration. In this video, you'll learn about the PC BIOS and it's importance to

the startup process of your computer.

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Configuring your BIOS Settings - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.1


-Your computer's BIOS contains many different configuration options. In this video, you'll learn how to make configuration changes

to your BIOS without risking the operation of your computer.

6:22 5

An Overview of Motherboard Types - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.2


-As a CompTIA A+ technician, you'll work on numerous motherboard types. In this video, you'll learn about the types and

characteristics of some popular motherboards.

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Motherboard Expansion Slots and Bus Speeds - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.2


-Motherboard expansion slots come in many different shapes, sizes, and speeds. In this video, you'll learn about the characteristics

and speeds of popular motherboard expansion slots.

7:52 7 Motherboard RAM Slots - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.2


-The memory in our computers has changed quite a bit through the years. In this video, you'll learn about the differences in memory

slot standards in both desktop and portable computers.

6:24 8

CPU Sockets - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.2


-The connection between the CPU and the motherboard has transformed many times through the years. In this video, you'll learn

about some popular CPU socket configurations on both CPU chips and motherboards.

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Motherboard Chipsets - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.2


-The PC motherboard is a mix of hardware, and there are many different chipsets and bus connections that make up our modern

computers. In this video, you'll learn about different motherboard chipsets and how to easi

5:21 10

Motherboard Jumpers and Connectors - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.2


-There are many jumpers and connectors on the PC motherboard, and it's useful to know where your case wires connect to your

computer. In this video, you'll learn about these connectors and how to properly connect you

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An Overview of PC Memory Types - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.3


-Your computer contains many types of memory. In this video, you'll learn about ROM, SRAM, SDRAM, and other memory types.

You'll also learn an easy way to calculate the memory bus speed or memory throughput rat

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Understanding PC Memory - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.3


PC memory consists of many different operating features and specifications. In this video, you'll learn about memory speeds, memory

latency, error correcting memory, multi-channel memory, and much more.

7:32 13

Installing and Configuring Expansion Cards - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.4


-A computer's expansion cards can provide nearly unlimited upgrade options. In this video, you'll learn about some of the most

popular expansion card types and some of the best practices for installing and configuring expan

10:10 14

An Overview of Storage Devices - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.5


-Your computer has many options for the storage and retrieval of your important files. In this video, you'll learn about the most

popular options for PC storage.

9:02 15 External Storage Device Connection Types - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.5


-External storage devices can connect to our computers through many different interfaces. In this video, you'll learn about the

technologies commonly used to connect our external hard drives and storage devices.

8:09 16

Understanding PATA - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.5


-The Parallel ATA interface standard is one of the most common legacy hard drive connection types. In this video, you'll learn how to

configure and connect PATA drives to your motherboard.

4:04 17

Understanding SATA - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.5


-Most modern desktop and laptop computers use SATA interfaces to connect to hard drive storage devices. In this video, you'll learn

about the SATA standard and how to properly configure and connect SATA drives.

9:36 18 Understanding SCSI - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.5


-The SCSI standard has been around for a long time, and it's now finding new life due to virtualization technologies. In this video,

you'll learn about the SCSI standard and how SCSI devices are configured and connected t

8:48 19

An Overview of RAID - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.5


-The throughput and redundancy advantages of RAID are used in numerous computer systems. In this video, you'll learn about RAID

0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 1+0.

8:38 20

An overview of CPU socket types - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.6


-CPU sockets have changed a great deal through the years. In this video, you'll learn how Intel and AMD socket types have changed

with the evolution in CPUs.

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Understanding CPU characteristics - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.6


-Modern CPUs provide a number of advanced computing characteristics. In this video, you'll learn about CPU speeds, caching,

hyperthreading, virtualization support, integrated GPUs, and much more.

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CPU Cooling Techniques - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.6


-Your CPU creates a large amount of heat, and it's important that your computer's cooling system is working to keep your CPU at a

reasonable working temperature. In this video, you'll learn about how heat sinks, cooling

7:20 23 Computer Interface Speeds and Distances - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.7


-Your computer has many different interfaces, and each interface type has a different set of speed and distance standards. In this

video, you'll learn about the speeds and distances of USB, FireWire, PATA, SATA, and wirele

6:14 24

PC Power Connectors - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.8


-If you look closely at your computer's power supply, you'll see a myriad of different cables used to power the internals of your PC. In

this video, you'll learn about all of these connectors and how they can be used to powe

9:21 25

Computer Power Specifications - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.8


-Each PC power supply lists a number of different specifications. In this video, you'll learn how to interpret power supply

specifications and how to avoid a voltage mismatch when connecting your computer to a new power s

10:49 26

Designing Custom Computer Systems - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.9


-The most efficient computer will be one that is optimized to perform the task at hand. In this video, you'll learn the important

specifications to consider when selecting a PC for computer design, virtualization, gaming, and mu

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An Overview of Display Device Types - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.10


-There are many ways to display the output from your computer. In this video, you'll learn about CRTs, LCD technology, LED and

OLED, plasma displays, and digital projector technology.

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Display Specifications - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.10


-When you are selecting a display device, there are a number of specifications you should consider. In this video, you'll learn about

refresh rates, native resolution, display filters, and much more.

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Display Connectors and Cables - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.11


-After you select a display device, you then have to determine how to connect it to your computer, and we often have many options to

choose from. In this video, you'll learn about the different video connectors and how to co

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Device Connectors and Cables - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.11


-There are many different types of devices that can connect to your computer, and many of them use completely different connectors.

In this video, you'll learn about the cables and connectors used for hard drives, USB dev

6:49 31 An Overview of PC Input Devices - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.12


-One of the first things a computer needs is some input, and this can come in many different forms. In this video, you'll get an

overview of input devices that include keyboards, mice, touch screens, scanners, microphones, bi

3:53 32

An Overview of Multimedia Devices - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.12


-Our PCs have become very powerful multimedia devices. In this video, you'll learn about devices like digital cameras, microphones,

webcams, camcorders, and MIDI devices.

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An Overview of PC Output Devices - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.12


-We use many methods of getting information out of our computers. In this video, you'll learn about printers, speakers, and display

devices.

9:59 34 Network Connector Types - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 2.1


-Our copper and fiber networks use many different connections to send data across the world. In this video, you'll learn about the

myriad fiber and copper connections that are commonly found in today's modern networks.

10:28 35

Network Cabling - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 2.2


-Our cabling is the fundamental part of any network. In this video, you'll learn about the different modes of fiber communication, the

unique characteristics of twisted pair copper cabling, the importance of plenum-rated cabl

9:11 36

TCP/IP Subnets - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 2.3


-Our TCP/IP networks are separated into many subnets. In this video, you'll learn about the fundamentals of IP subnetting and how

legacy class-based and modern classless subnetting is used to connect the worldwide Internet.

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An Overview of IPv4 and IPv6 - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 2.3


-The primary IP technologies used today are IP version 4 and IP version 6. In this video, you'll learn the differences between these

two technologies, the differences between public and private IP addressing, and how auto

5:34 38

TCP/IP Addressing - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 2.3


-If you're configuring a network connection, then you'll need to know the fundamentals of TCP/IP addressing. In this video, you'll

learn about the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway, and you'll learn how to configur

14:23 39 Common TCP and UDP Ports - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 2.4


-TCP and UDP are the primary transport protocols used in today's modern networks. In this videos, you'll get an operational overview

of the TCP and UDP protocols, and you'll learn the TCP and UDP ports that will be impo

12:55 40

Common Network Protocols - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 2.4


-Today's networks use complex protocols to resolve IP addresses, maintain user databases, transfer files, and manage infrastructure

devices. In this video, you'll learn about DHCP, DNS, LDAP and X.500, SNMP, SMB, S

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An Overview of Wireless Networking Standards - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 2.5


-The 802.11 standard has changed significantly through the years. In this video, you'll learn the fundamentals of the 802.11a, 802.11b,

802.11g, and 802.11n standards.

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Wireless Encryption Standards - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 2.5


-Our wireless networks would be worthless if they didn't include complex encryption methods. In this video, you'll learn about the

WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption protocols.

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Configuring a SOHO Wireless Router - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 2.6


-Our SOHO routers include a myriad of settings, configuration options, and network selections. In this video, you'll learn about

options like MAC address filtering, wireless encryption options, port forwarding and port tri

13:01 44

Internet Connection Types - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 2.7


-There are many different methods available today to provide us with access to the Internet. In this video, you'll learn some of the

most common methods for connecting to the World Wide Web.

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Network Types - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 2.8


-We often use many different network types to connect our devices together. In this video, you'll learn the differences between a

LAN, WAN, PAN, and MAN.

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Network Topologies - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 2.8


-If you're designing a network, you'll probably use a number of different topology types. In this video, you'll learn the advantages and

disadvantages of some common network topologies.

9:33 47 Network Devices - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 2.9


-We use many different network devices to connect our devices together. In this video, you'll learn about hubs, switches, routers,

firewalls, and much more.

8:19 48

Common Networking Tools - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 2.10


-If you're managing a network, then you'll need to maintain a good toolkit of network devices. In this video, you'll learn about

crimpers, multimeters, toner probes, cable testers, loopback plugs, and punch down tools.

5:59 49

Laptop Expansion Options - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 3.1


-Although a laptop doesn't offer the same customization features as a full-sized desktop computer, there are still many options

available for adding and updating your laptop's capabilities. In this video, you'll learn about standar

13:19 50 Replacing a Desktop with a Laptop - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 3.1


-Many people are making the move from a desktop computer to a more portable laptop device, but there are a number of changes that

come with such a dramatic change in size. In this video, you'll learn about the aspect

5:55 51

Laptop Displays - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 3.2


-The display in a laptop includes a few features not found in traditional desktop displays. In this video, you'll learn about the most

common laptop display technologies and how the laptop display can also provide additional fea

9:44 52

Laptop Features - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 3.3


-Laptops include many features that are not found on other computer devices. In this video, you'll learn about the functions and

capabilities that make laptops a unique computing experience.

9:48 53

Understanding Laser Printers - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 4.1


-The fast printing speed and high-resolution graphics of laser printers have made them a standard output device in most organizations.

In this video, you'll learn about laser printer components and the many steps of the laser

5:01 54

Understanding Inkjet Printers - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 4.1


-Inkjet printers have almost become the standard printer in most of our homes and home offices. In this video, you'll learn about the

inkjet printing process and the components required for inkjet printing.

2:14 55 Understanding Thermal Printers - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 4.1


-If you've been handed a credit card receipt before, then you're probably familiar with the output from a thermal printer. In this video,

you'll learn about the components used in thermal printing and the special paper used

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Understanding Impact Printers - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 4.1


-Impact printing has been around for a long time, and it's common to see dot-matrix printers used today in many computing

environments. In this video, you'll learn about dot-matrix printers and the components inside of the

8:31 57

Installing and Configuring Printers - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 4.2


-If you're planning on installing a new printer, you'll need to have all of the right pieces to make everything work properly. In this

video, you'll learn the importance of the correct printer driver and how to connect and share your

6:29 58

Laser Printer Maintenance - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 4.3


-Laser printers combine heat, pressure, and moving parts to create beautiful output. Unfortunately, this combined printing chaos

requires ongoing maintenance. In this video, you'll learn the best practices for keeping your la

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Thermal Printer Maintenance - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 4.3


-Thermal printers are common output devices in many retail stores. In this video, you'll learn the maintenance steps necessary to keep

a thermal printer operating properly.

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Impact Printer Maintenance - CompTIA A+ 220-801: 4.3


-Impact printers may be loud, but they do a great job with multi-page forms. In this video, you'll learn how to keep the dot-matrix

print head and ribbons working at peak effectiveness.

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