Chapter 6. Exploring Video and Display Devices

In this chapter, you’ll learn about different types of display devices used to provide video for monitors. Most monitors are flat-panel displays, but there are other types you should know about. There are several different interfaces used by monitors, and these interfaces have different connectors that you should be able to recognize. If you come across any of the older monitors, you need to understand some important safety concerns. Last, this chapter includes many of the common symptoms of problems with video and how you can resolve them.

Exam 220-801 objectives in this chapter:

  • 1.4 Install and configure expansion cards.

    • Video cards

  • 1.7 Compare and contrast various connection interfaces and explain ...

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