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Advanced PC architecture.

Buchanan, William J; Wilson, Austin

Authors

Austin Wilson



Abstract

The first book ever to give a complete picture of the workings of a PC! A comprehensive guide to the component systems of the PC, this book provides a foundation to the understanding of previous, current and future PC systems, and how the specification of each component of a PC affects the overall system performance. The book outlines each of the main PC processors and contrasts their performance. It also examines each of the main interface devices and shows how they integrate into the main systems. If you are an undergraduate or professional looking for a complete understanding of the internal architecture of the PC, and how it is changing, this book is for you. It explains how systems have evolved from the original PC, keeping its compatibility with previous systems, whilst increasing its power. It also provides an insight into how the PC will evolve in the future. Key chapters: * Motherboards - Analyses typical motherboards and shows how each of the components interfaces together, and how the architecture affects the system performance. * Memory - Shows how chache memory and DRAM memory interface to the system and the processor. * PCI bus - Discusses the fundamentals of the PCI bus and shows its importance in the architecture of modern PCs. * On-line multiple choice tests for students * On-line PowerPoint/HTML slides of all the graphics from the book.

Citation

Buchanan, W. J., & Wilson, A. (2000). Advanced PC architecture. Addison Wesley

Book Type Authored Book
Publication Date 2000-12
Deposit Date Dec 23, 2010
Publicly Available Date Dec 23, 2010
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Book Title Advanced PC architecture.
ISBN 978-0201398588
Keywords PC architecture; components; systems; performance; processors; interface devices; compatability;
Public URL http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3948
Contract Date Dec 23, 2010

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