GSBUG Hardware Info SIG

1. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG March 11, 2004

2. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Agenda – March 11, 2004 • 7:00 – 7:05 Administration • 7:05 – 8:15 Featured Topic – Your New System (2003 Update): Setting Up/Installing Your Motherboard, CPU, and System RAM • 8:15 – 8:30 Hardware News • 8:30 – 8:55 Random Access (Q&A) • 8:55 – 9:00 Recap, Preview, and Close

3. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Administration • Welcome! Please Sign In. • What the SIG is…and is not. • Is - a resource for computer users and potential computer users • Is NOT – a cheap way to get your computer built or repaired (contact the GSBUG Daytime Hardware SIG) • Logs – Random Access/Q&A (First Come…)

4. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Administration (continued): • Presentation materials will be posted at: http://gsbug.apcug.org/hwinfosig.htm • Prior presentation materials also posted.

5. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Your New System (2003 Update): Set-Up #1 • Givens (from the last two meetings) – you have: • Established your “budget”, • Developed and “finalized” your system spec, and • Acquired your components – at least the CPU, motherboard, RAM, and chassis. Preferably, you have also acquired, or have access to, an appropriate video card, power supply, and keyboard.

6. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Your New System (2003 Upd): Set-Up #1 (cont.) • The Process • Assemble and review the component docs • Set up the motherboard • Install the CPU • Install the system RAM • Bench test • Install the motherboard/CPU/RAM into the chassis • Perform an initial system test.

7. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Your New System (2003 Upd): Set-Up #1 (cont.) • Assemble and Review the Component Docs • Check the motherboard manual or set-up card for: • Jumper and/or DIP switch settings • Power connector locations - as applicable, for the power supply, CPU fan, power supply fan, and system fan • Front panel header location(s) – specifically, check for the power switch header location • Special instructions – CPU and RAM installation • Check the CPU “manual” for the heat sink/fan assembly (HFA) installation instructions.

8. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Your New System (2003 Upd): Set-Up #1 (cont.) • Set up the Motherboard • Prepare an open, well lit workplace • Ground yourself before handling the components • Support the motherboard with a non-conductive “interface” material – a thin sheet of high density foam is ideal • As applicable, remove protective “stickers” or “plugs” • As applicable, set jumpers and/or DIP switches (or confirm settings) – CPU detect, FSB speed, system RAM speed, AGP/PCI speeds, and voltages. Initially set to “auto” or “default”.

9. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Your New System (2003 Upd): Set-Up #1 (cont.) • Set up the Motherboard (continued) • As applicable, install the CPU retention mechanism – see motherboard documentation • As applicable, install the AGP card retention mechanism – see motherboard documentation

10. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Your New System (2003 Upd): Set-Up #1 (cont.) • Install the CPU • Lift ZIP socket handle – to the side and then extend up to full upright position • Note CPU pin pattern (orientation) – identify the unique corner(s)/edge(s). • Note the corresponding unique corner(s)/edge(s) in the ZIF socket • Align the CPU pattern to the socket pattern and place the CPU gently into the socket – do NOT force!!! • Seat the CPU – push it down until flush with the socket

11. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Your New System (2003 Upd): Set-Up #1 (cont.) • Install the CPU (continued) • Hold the CPU in place with one hand and engage the ZIF socket handle with the other – the handle will “snap” into place • Install the HFA per the instruction sheet – make sure the thermal interface material is properly applied/installed and that all points of HFA engagement are secure • Connect the CPU fan cable to the appropriate power socket on the motherboard – watch the orientation.

12. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Your New System (2003 Upd): Set-Up #1 (cont.) • Install the System RAM • “Open” the end clips on the RAM module socket(s) • Note the RAM socket cross brace location(s) • Note the corresponding slots in the RAM module(s) • Align each RAM module to match the RAM socket and insert the module • Using even force along the top edge of the RAM module, push the module fully into place – the end clips will “snap” into place (ensure they are fully engaged) • If applicable, install CRIMMs (RDRAM Continuity RIMMs).

13. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Your New System (2003 Upd): Set-Up #1 (cont.) • Bench Test • Elevate the motherboard for video card bracket clearance – the bracket needs to hang over an “edge” • Attach an appropriate video card and connect the video card to an appropriate monitor; turn on the monitor • Attach an appropriate keyboard • Attach an appropriate power supply - check/set the voltage switch; watch the connector keying • Connect the power supply to a grounded power outlet via a good surge suppressor; turn on the surge suppressor and, as applicable, the power supply

14. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Your New System (2003 Upd): Set-Up #1 (cont.) • Bench Test (continued) • Bridge the two “power-on/power-switch” pins in the front panel header – the system “should” start up • As applicable, hit the “Del” or “F2” key to enter the BIOS • If you are able to enter the BIOS your bench test was successful – motherboard, CPU and RAM are functional. If there is a problem, retrace your steps. • Disconnect the keyboard, video card, and power supply; remove the video card

15. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Your New System (2003 Upd): Set-Up #1 (cont.) • Install the Motherboard/CPU/RAM into the Chassis • Remove the chassis cover, drive bays, and front bezel to provide easy access to component locations • As applicable, insert the chassis I/O shield – you may also need to knock out connector opening cover(s) in the I/O shield • Compare the layout of the mounting holes in the motherboard with the standoffs on the chassis “floor” – add, remove, or relocate the standoffs to match the motherboard layout

16. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Your New System (2003 Upd): Set-Up #1 (cont.) • Install the Motherboard/CPU…(continued) • Install the motherboard – watch the chassis I/O shield area to make sure the EMI “fingers” contact the connector housings without blocking the connector openings • Secure the motherboard with the provided screws

17. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Your New System (2003 Upd): Set-Up #1 (cont.) • Install the Motherboard/CPU…(continued) • Connect the chassis front panel wires to the motherboard – watch the orientation of the connectors (+/-). Note that there may not be an exact match between available connectors (headers) on the motherboard and the wire set included in the chassis. At minimum you need to connect the power (on/off) switch. If included, also connect the reset switch, power-on LED, and hard drive activity LED – others as you desire.

18. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Your New System (2003 Upd): Set-Up #1 (cont.) • Perform an Initial System Test • Install an appropriate power supply (check/set the voltage switch) and attach it to the motherboard (watch the connector keying) – do not connect to external power • Temporarily install an appropriate video card and connect the video card to an appropriate monitor; turn on the monitor • Attach an appropriate keyboard

19. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Your New System (2003 Upd): Set-Up #1 (cont.) • Perform an Initial System Test (continued) • Connect the power supply to a grounded power outlet via a good surge suppressor; turn on the surge suppressor and, as applicable, the power supply • Push the chassis “power-on” button – the system “should” start up. If not, remove the motherboard, check installed vs. required standoffs (adjust accordingly), reassemble, and retest until the system starts up. • As applicable, hit the “Del” or “F2” key to enter the BIOS

20. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Your New System (2003 Upd): Set-Up #1 (cont.) • Perform an Initial System Test (continued) • If you are able to enter the BIOS your initial system test was successful – motherboard, CPU and RAM are functional; basic system assembly is OK • Power down; disconnect power, the keyboard, and the monitor; remove the power supply and video card. • You are now ready for next month – Your New System: Installing the Balance of Your Components (alias Assembly – Part 2).

21. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Hardware News • Processors • Intel released a 3.4GHz Pentium 4 (512K L2) and a 3.4GHz Pentium 4 Extreme edition (512K L2, 2MB L3, $999 in 1K lots) – simple line extensions. • Intel released 2.8, 3.0, 3.2 and 3.4GHz Pentium 4 (“Prescott”) processors – 1MB L2, 90nm process technology, 13 new instructions. Slower at same clock. • Core Logic (chipsets) • ALi moves core logic to subsidiary Uli (www.uli.com.tw).

22. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Hardware News (continued) • Core Logic (chipsets) • SiS announced the SiS965L Southbridge – effectively the 964 with support for two PCI Express x1 slots, 8 channel audio; compatible with their current generation of AMD and Intel Northbridges. • SiS announced the SiS965 Southbridge – adds 2 SATA (total 4) and a 10/100/1000 MAC to the SiS965L. • VIA released the KT880 Northbridge for AMD Athlon XP processors – adds dual channel memory support to the KT600, supports up to 8GB RAM. • System RAM – nothing new

23. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Hardware News (continued) • Motherboards – nothing new • Graphics processors & cards • ATI released the FireGL X2-256t workstation graphics card – based on RADEON 9800XT GPU, 256MB RAM, standard AGP 8X, $899 list. • ATI announced the “HDTV Wonder” HDTV tuner with PVR capability (PCI card). To ship in March. • Matrox announced the Parhelia Precision SGT 256MB PCI video card for high-frequency, grayscale, stereo displays.

24. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Hardware News (continued) • Graphics processors & cards (continued) • NVIDIA announced a full line of PCI Express GPUs (GeForce PCX series) – 4300, 5300, 5750 and 5950. • NVIDIA announced the Quadro NVS 280 GPU for multi-monitor PCI cards (up to 16 monitors for system). PNY introduced the associated card for the US market. • Hard Drives • Hitachi released the Ultrastar 10K300 series – 10K rpm, 2Gb/sec FC and Ultra320 SCSI interfaces, 36-300GB (first SCSI drive available over 200GB), 1075Mb/sec internal transfer (world’s highest).

25. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Hardware News (continued) • Hard Drives (continued) • Maxtor released the “One Touch” external “personal storage” series of IDE drives and software bundle for back-ups – FireWire, USB, and combo FireWire/USB models to 300GB. • Seagate released the Savvio series of 2.5” server hard drives – 10K rpm; capacity to 73GB; 8MB cache; Ultra320 SCSI, FC, and SAS (serial attached SCSI) interfaces.

26. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Hardware News (continued) • Hard Drives (continued) • Western Digital released the “Media Center” combo external IDE HDD – combo FireWire/USB interface, 8-in-1 memory card reader, USB hub, and “Dual-option Backup” software bundle (same s/w package as Maxtor’s One Touch). Also announced “Dual-option Backup” versions of other external IDE drives w/ combo FireWire/USB interface (120-250GB, SE series w/ 8MB cache). • Hard Drive Controllers – nothing new

27. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Hardware News (continued) • Other Drives • TDK release new Indi series, dual mode, 8x DVD+R/-R internal and external drives (the AID+880 and DED+880, respectively). • Sound processors & cards • C-Media announced the CMI9880 7.1 channel audio codec (for Intel’s “High Definition Audio” – Azalia). Will be used on next-generation motherboards (Spring/early Summer).

28. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Hardware News (continued) • Modems & NICs • SMC announces bundling of GlobespanVirata’s PRISM Nitro XM™ Xtreme Multimedia performance-enhancing technology for wireless transmission up to 140Mbps using SMC’s 802.1g Barricade routers and EZ Connect g adapters. • Chassis & power supplies – nothing new

29. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Random Access (Q&A)

30. GSBUG Hardware Info SIG • Recap, Preview, and Close • Recap • Preview • Featured Topic for April 8, 2004 – Your New System (2003 Update): Installing the Balance of Your Components (alias, “Assembly – Part 2”) • Close (please police up the area)