Section 5.2: Floppy Drives

A+ 220-801 Exam Objectives:

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  1.5    Install and configure storage devices and use appropriate media.
  
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    Connection types
    
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      Internal SATA, IDE and SCSI
      
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        IDE configuration and setup (Master, Slave, Cable Select)
        
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    Hard drives
    
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      Magnetic
      
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      5400 rpm
      
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      7200 rpm
      
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      10,000 rpm
      
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      15,000 rpm
      
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  1.11 Identify connector types and associated cables.
  
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    Device connectors and pin arrangements
    
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      PATA
      
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        IDE
        
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        EIDE
        
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    Device cable types
    
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      IDE
      
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      EIDE
      

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  With multiple devices on a single data cable, how do you identify which drive is the master and which is the slave?
  
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  How should you configure a single device on one channel?
  
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  What is cable select and how does it work?
  
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  You have an optical drive and a hard disk in a system with two PATA channels. How should you install the devices for best performance?
  
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  How would you increase the number of hard drives after reaching the limit for the ATA connectors the motherboard has on board?
  

Video/Demo Time

Lab/Activity

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  Install PATA Devices
  

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Section 5.4: Serial ATA

Summary

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  SATA standards:
  
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    SATA 1.5 Gbps (SATA 1)
    
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    SATA 3 Gbps (SATA II or SATA-IO)
    
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    SATA 6 Gbps
    
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    eSATA
    
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  Options to configure the SATA mode in the BIOS:
  
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    IDE
    
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    AHCI
    
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    RAID
    

Students will learn how to:

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  Install SATA devices.
  
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  Add eSATA ports and connect eSATA devices.
  

PC Pro Exam Objectives:

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  Given a scenario and a set of user requirements, select the appropriate storage solution (such as flash storage, hard disk, optical disk, or tape drive).
  
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  Identify SATA and IDE/ATA data connectors, power connectors, and cables by name or by sight.
  
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  Given an existing system and hard disk labels, install SATA and IDE/ATA storage devices using the appropriate cables, power connectors, and device/jumper settings.
  
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  Configure BIOS settings for hard disks (including drive detection, SATA mode, and boot order).
  

A+ 220-801 Exam Objectives:

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  1.4   Install and configure expansion cards.
  
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    Storage cards
    
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  1.5   Install and configure storage devices and use appropriate media.
  
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    Connection types
    
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      External
      
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        eSATA
        
    • 
      Internal SATA, IDE and SCSI
      
  • 
    Hard drives
    
    • 
      Magnetic
      
    • 
      5400 rpm
      
    • 
      7200 rpm
      
    • 
      10,000 rpm
      
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      15,000 rpm
      
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    Solid state/flash drives
    
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      SSD
      
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  1.7   Compare and contrast various connection interfaces and explain their purpose.
  
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    Physical connections
    
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      SATA1 vs. SATA2 vs. SATA3, eSATA, IDE speeds
      
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  1.11  Identify connector types and associated cables.
  
  • 
    Device connectors and pin arrangements
    
    • 
      SATA
      
    • 
      eSATA
      
  • 
    Device cable types
    
    • 
      SATA
      
    • 
      eSATA
      

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  What are the main differences between PATA and SATA?
  
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  What enhancements does SATA II (SATA-IO) provide over the original SATA specifications?
  
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  What is eSATA and when would you use it?
  
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  What are two possible ways to configure a SATA II drive into a system that only supports SATA I?
  

Video/Demo Time

Lab/Activity

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  Install SATA Devices
  

Number of Exam Questions

Total Time