This course builds on foundational hardware knowledge by covering the critical system components that make a PC function: firmware, motherboards, power supplies, and storage. Covering approximately 5 hours of expert instruction, learners gain the skills to configure BIOS/UEFI settings, identify motherboard components, select and replace power supplies, and implement a wide variety of storage solutions.
Core Hardware — System Components & Storage
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Core Hardware — System Components & Storage
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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What you'll learn
How to navigate and configure BIOS/UEFI firmware settings to control boot order, enable hardware features, and apply security options
How to identify motherboard form factors, expansion slots, and components, and install compatible power supplies based on system requirements
How to implement storage solutions including HDDs, SSDs, NVMe drives, optical drives, and RAID configurations for both performance and redundancy
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May 2026
Assessments
6 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the CompTIA A+ Core 1 Specialization
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