Set up and support workstations from end to end with this course. Through the industry-proven lens of the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) exam, you'll learn how to identify and configure peripheral connections, including USB types, display interfaces, and expansion cards. You'll then install, configure, and maintain Windows operating systems, troubleshoot common system issues, and configure display technologies such as resolution, refresh rate, and multi-monitor setups. Online labs reinforce USB connector identification, OS installation workflows, and system troubleshooting techniques. This beginner-level course takes you from connecting devices to maintaining the operating system that runs on them.
Peripherals, Operating Systems, & Display
Peripherals, Operating Systems, & Display
This course is part of CompTIA A+ Core 1 Specialization
Instructors: Mike Meyers
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5 hours to complete
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Identify and configure peripheral connections, including USB types, display interfaces, and expansion cards
Install, configure, and maintain Windows, including installation methods, upgrade paths, and OS management tools
Install, configure, and maintain Windows, including installation methods, upgrade paths, and OS management tools
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