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Code
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TXW02
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Version
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24
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Format
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Online
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Language
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English
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Availability Date
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Thursday, January 12, 2006
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Duration
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1 day
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Audience
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Customer, Business Partner, Lenovo and IBM employees,
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Worldwide |
Description Updated
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Monday, January 09, 2006
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What is new in this Version?
This version has been updated to reflect the latest new technologies for notebook and desktop PCs. This version includes new modules on virtualization technology, dual-core processors, the latest Intel desktop and mobile processors, Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), AMD mobile and desktop processors, new desktop chipsets (Intel 945PL), CardBus Plus, FireWire 800, Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT), SATA300, DVI-I Connection Adapter, HDD Protection Pack, new ThinkVision monitors, new ThinkVantage Technologies, and updates reflecting the transition from IBM to Lenovo.
What are the benefits of this course?
Students will learn the latest notebook and desktop architecture terminology and concepts. The course discusses the current implementations of key subsystems and how they interact to affect performance.
Who should take this course?
This course should be taken by systems engineers, technical marketing representatives, consultants, help desk and other support personnel, and anyone else who seeks in-depth knowledge of PC architecture and design.
What are the course, skills, or knowledge prerequisites?
(Students must meet the prerequisites in order to fully achieve the course learning objectives.)
Students should have a solid technical background in computer hardware and software.
Students will gain an understanding of the types and important features of notebook and desktop computers.
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Students will learn the key features of Intel PC processors, including dual-core processors, Centrino mobile technology, Intel and AMD mobile and desktop processors.
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Students will learn the different types of memory, such as caches, DDR2, and how memory affects performance.
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Students will learn about PCI Express, ExpressCard, Mini Card, and CardBus bus architectures, along with the latest mobile and desktop chipsets.
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Students will learn the latest disk technologies, such as EIDE and Serial ATA.
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What topics are covered?
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Introduction to computer hardware architecture
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| Processor architecture |
| Memory architecture |
| Bus architecture |
| Storage and graphics architecture |
| Windows XP Professional |
Recommended follow-up courses:
(Please refer to our training roadmaps for the suggested training path.)
This course provides an excellent foundation for understanding all Lenovo Training Solution courses, and it is recommended prior to beginning the warranty authorization roadmap, product technical training roadmap, ThinkVantage Technologies Web-based courses, and classroom-based security, wireless, migration, and client management courses.
Additional Course Formats:
Classroom
CD-ROM as TXC02
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