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Assembling a Computer

Assembling a Computer. Safety Precautions CPU Installation Motherboard Installation System Memory Installation Drive Installation Final Checklist Boot the system, set BIOS options Install Operating System. Safety Checklist. Protect against ESD Anti-static wrist strap Anti-static mat

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Assembling a Computer

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  1. Assembling a Computer • Safety Precautions • CPU Installation • Motherboard Installation • System Memory Installation • Drive Installation • Final Checklist • Boot the system, set BIOS options • Install Operating System

  2. Safety Checklist • Protect against ESD • Anti-static wrist strap • Anti-static mat • Don't work on a carpeted floor • Don't plug unit directly into the wall, use a fused power strip • Keep work area clean and free of clutter • Cover sharp edges inside the case with tape

  3. Motherboard Layout Main ATX Power Connector Memory (RAM) Sockets Rear I/O Panel Floppy Drive Connector IDE Connectors CPU Socket SATA Hard Drive Connectors PCI Expansion Card Slots

  4. Installing the CPU

  5. Intel Pentium 4

  6. Line up the arrow corner of the CPU with the corner of the socket that has pins missing Open the locking lever

  7. Lower the metal cover and lower the locking arm to secure in place.

  8. Adding Heat Transfer Paste

  9. Installing or ReplacingSystem Memory

  10. Random Access Memory (RAM) Notice the notch in the pins, and that the two sections of pins are different sizes. This makes it impossible to install RAM incorrectly.

  11. Inserting RAM - 1 Open the locking latches on the socket by swiveling them to the outside.

  12. Inserting RAM - 2 Make sure the notch on the RAM lines up with the shoulder on the socket.

  13. Inserting RAM - 3 Press down with both thumbs. If RAM is installed properly, both white locking levers will automatically close.

  14. Inserting RAM - 4 Done!

  15. Installing or Replacinga Hard Drive

  16. IDE (PATA) Drive Connectors Data Connector Jumper Pins Power Connector

  17. IDE Motherboard Connectors

  18. Match missing Pin 20 on cable with missing Pin 20 on the drive and push.

  19. I find it easier to connect the cable before I mount the drive.

  20. Notice the top of the Molex power connector is rounded, the bottom is square. You can't plug it in wrong.

  21. SATA Drive Connectors Power Connector Data Connector Jumper Pins (Not Used) Legacy Power Connector

  22. Connecting SATA Drives The socket has an L-shaped shoulder, the plug has an L-shaped slot: line them up and push. Pictured is the 16-pin power connector, but the process is the same for the data connector.

  23. Inserting a PCI Card

  24. OEM and Retail Parts • Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts are made for big PC sellers. • They don't come with a nice box, a manual, software (drivers) or accoutrements (cables, screws, etc.) • Cheaper than retail version, if you can do without the stuff. • Drive screws and cables provided by motherboard manufacturer, drivers can be downloaded, and who needs instructions for a hard drive installation?

  25. Pre-Boot Check List • CPU fan properly connected to power • Case fan(s) connected to power • Memory inserted and locked • Expansion cards inserted properly and locked • Drives screwed or locked into position

  26. Check List (con'd) • Drive connectors seated properly on drives and on motherboard • No cables or other protruding into the fans • Main power switch is off, and main power cables connected properly to motherboard

  27. First Time Boot • Enter BIOS Setup program during POST. • The BIOS Logo Screen will tell you what key to hit to enter Setup. • On Dell, it's <F2>. • On Gateway, it's <F1>. • On ours, it's <Del>. • You have to hit the key before the Logo screen disappears (before the end of POST).

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