How-to-build a PC
This guide shows how to install the necessary companions to build a personal computer. This set of procedure should only be carried out by an A+ certified technician. Great care should also be observed while doing the various setups, so that the manufactures warranty is not voided. Tips: If possible, do installation in an uncarpeted area. Be careful not to touch any chips. Handle board by its edges. Static damage (and even oil damage) may cause failure months after the incident. 1. Ground yourself with any professional grounding equipment you have. Otherwise, ground yourself by touching the computer power supply. 2. Place motherboard on its anti-static bag. 3. Configure motherboard: Set jumpers or DIPswitches for CPU, voltage(s), and bus speed, if necessary. If your motherboard is configured by software, you will need to configure it after you complete the physical installation. 4. Position motherboard in case. Line up holes in board with holes in case. 5. Insert spacers, plastic stand-offs, washers and screws, as necessary. Tighten screws carefully, but securely. 6. Make sure slots and connectors fit into openings on back of case.
3. Connect data (ribbon) cable to back of hard drive. Align red band of cable with pin No. 1 on hard drive connector. 12. Reconnect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Reboot the computer. D) Installing Internal floppy disk drive 7. Put the new video card or sound card into that slot if it will fit physically. Skip to Step 11. 13. Test motherboard (and configure in CMOS if necessary) before installing other components of computer system. 10. Connect LED indicators to power supply. 3.Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 7. Follow instructions in motherboard manual to set up hard drive in BIOS.
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