Primers Hardware Basics (8 links)

Computer Hardware Resources. Computer Technical Tutorials. Links to tutorials covering: BIOS, CD-ROM, Chipsets, CPU, Handhelds, Hard Drives, IDE Interface, ISA and PCI Bus, Memory, Modems, Monitors, Motherboards, Network Cards, Palm Pilot, Printers, RS232 and Serial Ports, Scanners, SCSI Interface, Sound Cards, USB and Video Cards.

Computer Hardware Tutorials. PC ComputerNotes. A commercial site that provides introductory tutorials on computer hardware, software, operating systems, and basic troubleshooting.

Computer Reference Directory - Hardware. TechTutorials. Links to tutorials covering Accessories, CD-ROM, Cables, Displays and Monitors, Drivers, Memory, Motherboards, Network Cards, Printers, Processors, SCSI, Scanners, Sound Cards, Storage, UPS, USB and Video Cards.

Computers Hardware HowTos and Tutorials. Google Directory. Over three dozen links to sites providing 'how to' information and tutorials on computer hardware.

Computers Library. Howstuffworks. A commercial site with good basic information once you get past the ads. Topics include: Microprocessors, BIOS, Operating Systems, Motherboards, Bits and Bytes, Caching, Memory, Monitors, Graphic and Sound Cards (including AGP), Ports (Serial, Parallel, USB), IDE Controllers and Hard Drives.

How Computers Work. Geocities. A basic tutorial covering the microprocessor, hard drive, modem, mouse, monitor, memory and printer.

The PC Guide. Charles M Kozierok. Select from over 300 topics on PC hardware or search the index for the information you need. Provides details on essentially all hardware components, with an emphasis on 'what's in the box.' Includes system care and troubleshooting guide. Text-based (minimal graphics). Click here for a frame-based version. Last updated 2001.

The PC Technology Guide. Anderson, D. Covers Components, Storage, Multimedia, Input/Output (including Printers, and Communication hardware.