Byo Workshop

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BuildBuild--YourYour--Own PCOwn PCUser Group WorkshopUser Group Workshop

-- Part IIPart II --


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IntroductionIntroduction

Welcome!Welcome!

Personal SafetyPersonal Safety

Working with electricityWorking with electricity

Working with hand toolsWorking with hand tools

Remove rings and watchesRemove rings and watches


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IntroductionIntroduction

Component SafetyComponent Safety

Static ElectricityStatic Electricity

Ground yourselfGround yourself

Protect your partsProtect your parts

PreparationPreparation

Gather Your ToolsGather Your Tools

PhillipsPhillips--head screwdriverhead screwdriver

AntiAnti--static strapstatic strap

Safety gogglesSafety goggles


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OverviewOverview

Step 1: Open CaseStep 1: Open Case

Step 2: Examine and Prepare CaseStep 2: Examine and Prepare Case

Step 3: Attach Motherboard to CaseStep 3: Attach Motherboard to Case

Step 4: Install MemoryStep 4: Install Memory

Step 5: Install Processor and Cooling UnitStep 5: Install Processor and Cooling Unit Step 6: Mount DrivesStep 6: Mount Drives

Step 7: Install Any ExtrasStep 7: Install Any Extras

Step 8: Connect WiresStep 8: Connect Wires

Step 9: Initial StartStep 9: Initial Start--up and Testingup and Testing

Step 10: Final AssemblyStep 10: Final Assembly

TonightTonights Agendas Agenda


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Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own Computer

Open CaseOpen Case 1.1.

11stst Remove case from boxRemove case from box

Remove Side PanelRemove Side Panel

22ndnd Locate and remove thumbscrewsLocate and remove thumbscrews


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33rdrd Gently push panel towards the rear and removeGently push panel towards the rear and remove

Open Case 1.Open CaseOpen Case 1.1.

Remove Side PanelRemove Side PanelRemove Side Panel

44thth Set aside panel somewhere safe and out of the waySet aside panel somewhere safe and out of the way


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Examine and Prepare CaseExamine and Prepare Case 2.2.


Examine Open CaseExamine Open Case

11stst Identify power supply;Identify power supply;examine from behindexamine from behind

Main power rocker switchMain power rocker switch

Voltage switchVoltage switchMain powerMain power

cord socketcord socket

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Examine Open CaseExamine Open Case

33rdrd Identify and untie powerIdentify and untie powerleads and case leadsleads and case leads

44thth Find andFind andset asideset aside

parts bagparts bag

22ndnd Identify case fansIdentify case fans

55thth Find andFind andset asideset aside

power cordpower cord

and tiesand ties


O CB ild Y O C


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Extract Front Case Fan LeadExtract Front Case Fan Lead

11stst Find and extract theFind and extract thepower lead andpower lead and

connectors for the frontconnectors for the frontcase fancase fan


B ild Y O CB ild Y O C t


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Examine ConnectorsExamine Connectors


11stst Examine various types of connectorsExamine various types of connectors

SATA Hard DiskSATA Hard Disk

Drive (HDD)Drive (HDD)

power connectorspower connectors

MotherboardMotherboard

powerpower

connectorsconnectors

Molex powerMolex power

connectorsconnectors(CD/DVD, IDE HDD,(CD/DVD, IDE HDD,

SATA HDDSATA HDD

backup)backup)Floppy power connectorsFloppy power connectors

Case FanCase Fan

powerpower


Front switches /Front switches /LED connectorsLED connectors

Front panelFront panel


Power supplyPower supply

leadsleads

B ild Y O C tB ild Y O C t


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22ndnd Find and identify power connectorsFind and identify power connectors

SATA Hard Disk DriveSATA Hard Disk Drive

(HDD) power connector(HDD) power connector

Motherboard power connectorsMotherboard power connectors

Molex power connectorMolex power connector

(CD/DVD, IDE HDD,(CD/DVD, IDE HDD,SATA HDD backup)SATA HDD backup)

Floppy powerFloppy power

connectorconnector

44--pinpin

2424--pinpin

B ild Y O C tB ild Y O C t


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33rdrd Find and identify front panel leads and connectorsFind and identify front panel leads and connectors

Power L.E.D.Power L.E.D. Power SwitchPower Switch

Reset SwitchReset SwitchHDD L.E.D.HDD L.E.D.USBUSBAudioAudio

(Headphone,(Headphone,

Microphone)Microphone)13941394


B ild Y O C tB ild Yo r O n Comp ter


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Examine Front PanelExamine Front Panel

11stst Find front switchesFind front switches

33rdrd Find front panel jacksFind front panel jacks

22ndnd Find frontFind front L.E.D.sL.E.D.s

Power SwitchPower Switch

Reset SwitchReset Switch

Power L.E.D.Power L.E.D.

HDD L.E.D.HDD L.E.D.

MicrophoneMicrophone

HeadphonesHeadphones

USB (2)USB (2)

13941394

44thth Find logoFind logo

/ medallion/ medallion

B ild Y O C tB ild Yo r O n Comp ter


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Sort Case PartsSort Case Parts22ndnd Identify widerIdentify wider

thread screwsthread screws

(for securing(for securing

adapters andadapters and

HDDsHDDs))11stst IdentifyIdentify

finer threadfiner thread

screws (forscrews (for

securing DVDsecuring DVD

and floppyand floppy

drives)drives)

33rdrd Identify whichIdentify which

standoffs match eachstandoffs match each

of the two thread typesof the two thread types

44thth Sort the screwsSort the screws

and standoffsand standoffs



B ild Yo r O n Co p terBuild Your Own Computer


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Remove Front PanelRemove Front Panel



22ndnd Pull out toPull out to

separate frontseparate front

panel from casepanel from case

(Don(Dont be timid;t be timid;pry if necessary)pry if necessary)

33rdrd LeaveLeave

front panelfront panel

near casenear case

11stst Turn case onTurn case on

its sideits side



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Remove CD/DVD Bay Cover PanelRemove CD/DVD Bay Cover Panel



11stst Unscrew the topUnscrew the top

panel on both sidespanel on both sides

22ndnd - Push on thePush on the

panel from thepanel from thefront until itfront until it

pops out to thepops out to the

rearrear



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11stst Repeat removalRepeat removal

procedure for the floppyprocedure for the floppy

drive cover paneldrive cover panel

Remove Floppy Bay Cover PanelRemove Floppy Bay Cover Panel



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Remove Second CD/DVD Bay Cover PanelRemove Second CD/DVD Bay Cover Panel



11stst Repeat removalRepeat removal

procedure for anyprocedure for any

additional CD/DVD drivesadditional CD/DVD drives

you may be installingyou may be installing

If you purchased twoIf you purchased two

CD or DVD drivesCD or DVD drives



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Remove Second CD/DVD Bay Metal TabRemove Second CD/DVD Bay Metal Tab



11stst Twist outTwist out

the metal drivethe metal drive

bay tab andbay tab andremove fromremove from

casecase

CAUTION: Edges can be SHARP!CAUTION: Edges can be SHARP!



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ReRe--Attach Front Panel to CaseAttach Front Panel to Case



11stst Align front panelAlign front panel

carefully and gentlycarefully and gently

push until it snaps backpush until it snaps back

into placeinto place



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Attach Motherboard to CaseAttach Motherboard to Case 3.3.


UnUn--box Motherboardbox Motherboard

11stst Open the motherboard box and brieflyOpen the motherboard box and briefly

examine the contentsexamine the contents



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UnUn--box Motherboardbox Motherboard

2nd2nd Remove the motherboard andRemove the motherboard and

place it in a safe place on top of itsplace it in a safe place on top of its

antianti--static sleeve.static sleeve.


33rdrd Find I/O panelFind I/O panel

and keep it handy.and keep it handy.



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Prepare Case, Screws, and StandoffsPrepare Case, Screws, and Standoffs

11stst Clear wires from area toClear wires from area to

receive motherboardreceive motherboard22ndnd Find the appropriateFind the appropriate

quantity of screws andquantity of screws and

matchingmatching--thread standoffsthread standoffs



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Replace I/O ShieldReplace I/O Shield

11stst Remove the existing shield by pushing in from the rearRemove the existing shield by pushing in from the rear



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Replace I/O ShieldReplace I/O Shield

22ndnd Be sure new shield lines upBe sure new shield lines up

with motherboard I/O panelwith motherboard I/O panel

before installingbefore installing

33rdrd Carefully push the newCarefully push the new

shield into place, one cornershield into place, one corner

and side at a timeand side at a time

Note: Your I/ONote: Your I/O

panel maypanel maylook differentlook different



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Attach MotherboardAttach Motherboard

11stst Identify mounting holes onIdentify mounting holes on

motherboard andmotherboard and

corresponding holes in casecorresponding holes in case

22ndnd By hand, screw brassBy hand, screw brass

standoffs into the appropriatestandoffs into the appropriate

threaded holes in casethreaded holes in case



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44thth Holding motherboard inHolding motherboard in

place with one hand, tightenplace with one hand, tighten

screw in top right standoffscrew in top right standoff

with the other handwith the other hand

33rdrd Carefully positionCarefully position

motherboard on standoffs,motherboard on standoffs,

aligning rear panel with I/O shieldaligning rear panel with I/O shield



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55thth Repeat forRepeat for

remainingremaining

screws andscrews andstandoffsstandoffs



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Install MemoryInstall Memory 4.4.

u d ou O Co putep

Install Random Access Memory (RAM)Install Random Access Memory (RAM)

11stst ChooseChoose

appropriateappropriate slot(sslot(s):):

First moduleFirst module

SecondSecond

ThirdThird

FourthFourth



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22ndnd EnsureEnsure

locking leverslocking levers

are rotatedare rotatedoutward andoutward and

loweredlowered




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33rdrd RemoveRemove

memory frommemory from

antianti--staticstaticpackagingpackaging



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44thth Align memory module withAlign memory module with

slot and push firmly into placeslot and push firmly into place

55thth If white lockingIf white locking

levers on side did notlevers on side did notclick and raiseclick and raise

automatically, manuallyautomatically, manually

lift them into the closedlift them into the closed

position, lockingposition, lockingmodule in placemodule in place



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Install Processor & Cooling UnitInstall Processor & Cooling Unit 5.5.

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Install ProcessorInstall Processor

11stst Identify processorIdentify processor

socket componentssocket components

Load PlateLoad Plate

CoverCover

Load LeverLoad Lever

NEVER TOUCH SocketNEVER TOUCH Socket

Contacts BeneathContacts Beneath

Load Plate CoverLoad Plate Cover

Load PlateLoad Plate

Load Plate TabLoad Plate Tab



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22ndnd Lift open load plate and remove black load plate coverLift open load plate and remove black load plate cover



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33rdrd Open processor boxOpen processor box



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44thth Remove processorRemove processor

from packagingfrom packaging

DO NOT TOUCHDO NOT TOUCH

Gold Processor ContactsGold Processor Contacts

-- Hold Carefully byHold Carefully byEdges Only!Edges Only!



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55thth Remove blackRemove black

protective cover; setprotective cover; set

aside with boxaside with box

66thth Visually inspect goldVisually inspect gold

processor contactsprocessor contacts



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77thth HoldHold

processor withprocessor with

contacts downcontacts down

and align triangleand align triangle

mark as shownmark as shown

88thth CAREFULLY align key notches on processorCAREFULLY align key notches on processor

with orientation tabs on socket and GENTLYwith orientation tabs on socket and GENTLY

place processor in socketplace processor in socket



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99thth Before proceeding, carefully verify that processor isBefore proceeding, carefully verify that processor is

properly seated. If in doubt, seek a reliable second opinion.properly seated. If in doubt, seek a reliable second opinion.



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1010thth Gently close theGently close the

socket plate being suresocket plate being sure

that load plate tabthat load plate tab

engages with load leverengages with load lever

1111thth Lower and lockLower and lock

load leverload lever



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Install Cooling UnitInstall Cooling Unit

11stst Remove heat sink fromRemove heat sink from

clear plastic packagingclear plastic packaging


22ndnd Identify and align fourIdentify and align four

fasteners with correspondingfasteners with corresponding

throughthrough--holes in motherboardholes in motherboard



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Press down on eachPress down on eachfastener cap until it snaps intofastener cap until it snaps into

place. Verify proper seating.place. Verify proper seating.


Pay special attention to be sure the CPU fan connector canPay special attention to be sure the CPU fan connector can

reach the corresponding plug on the motherboardreach the corresponding plug on the motherboard

33rdrd Orient and place onOrient and place on

CPU socket as shownCPU socket as shown

11stst

22ndnd

33rdrd

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55thth Free CPU fan connector fromFree CPU fan connector from

clasp and plug into motherboardclasp and plug into motherboard

Be sure wireBe sure wirewonwont interferet interfere

with fanwith fan

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerI ll d A h H d Di k D iI t ll d Att h H d Di k D i


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Mount DrivesMount Drives 6.6.

Install and Attach Hard Disk DriveInstall and Attach Hard Disk Drive

22ndnd Slide hard disk drive into theSlide hard disk drive into the

appropriate 3.5appropriate 3.5 (smaller) bay(smaller) bay11stst Carefully remove driveCarefully remove drive

from antifrom anti--static sleevesstatic sleeves

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerI t ll d Att h H d Di k D iI t ll d Att h H d Di k D i


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Install and Attach Hard Disk DriveInstall and Attach Hard Disk Drive

3rd3rd Secure hard disk drive toSecure hard disk drive to

case by pushing latch forwardcase by pushing latch forward

and locking latch mechanismand locking latch mechanism

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerI t ll d Att h Oth H d Di k D iI t ll d Att h Oth H d Di k D i


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Install and Attach Other Hard Disk DrivesInstall and Attach Other Hard Disk Drives

11stst Repeat hard disk installationRepeat hard disk installation

procedure for each hard diskprocedure for each hard disk

you need to install.you need to install.

If you purchased two orIf you purchased two or

more hard disk drivesmore hard disk drives


Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerI t ll d Att h CD / DVDInstall and Attach CD / DVD D i (Dri e(s))


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Install and Attach CD / DVDInstall and Attach CD / DVD Drive(sDrive(s))

11stst UnboxUnbox CD / DVDCD / DVD

drive(sdrive(s). Check). Check jumper(sjumper(s))

to be sure theyto be sure theyre set tore set toCSEL or CS (CableCSEL or CS (Cable

Select).Select).


Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerInstall and Attach CD / DVDInstall and Attach CD / DVD Drive(sDrive(s))


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22ndnd Slide first (or only) CD/DVD drive into the top 5.25Slide first (or only) CD/DVD drive into the top 5.25 (larger)(larger)

bay from the frontbay from the front


Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerInstall and Attach CD / DVD DrivesInstall and Attach CD / DVD Drives


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Install and Attach CD / DVD DrivesInstall and Attach CD / DVD Drives

33rdrd Secure CD / DVD drive to caseSecure CD / DVD drive to case

by pushing latch forward andby pushing latch forward and

locking latch mechanismlocking latch mechanism


Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerInstall and Attach CD / DVDInstall and Attach CD / DVD Drive(sDrive(s))


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44thth Slide secondSlide second

CD/DVD drive into theCD/DVD drive into the

next 5.25next 5.25 baybay

If you purchased twoIf you purchased two

CD or DVD drivesCD or DVD drives

55thth Secure bySecure by

pushing andpushing and

locking latchlocking latch


Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerInstall and Attach Floppy DriveInstall and Attach Floppy Drive


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Install and Attach Floppy DriveInstall and Attach Floppy Drive

11stst Slide floppy drive into the 3.5Slide floppy drive into the 3.5 (smaller) bay from the front(smaller) bay from the front


Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerInstall and Attach Floppy DriveInstall and Attach Floppy Drive


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Install and Attach Floppy DriveInstall and Attach Floppy Drive

22ndnd Secure floppy drive to case by pushingSecure floppy drive to case by pushing

latch forward and locking latch mechanismlatch forward and locking latch mechanism


Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerInstall Optional AdaptersInstall Optional Adapters


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Install Extra CardsInstall Extra Cards 7.7.

Install Optional AdaptersInstall Optional Adapters

11stst If you have anIf you have an

additional adapter,additional adapter,

identify itsidentify its

appropriate slot.appropriate slot.Use the followingUse the following

example to helpexample to help

make the match.make the match.

PCI Express x 16 slotPCI Express x 16 slot

PCI Express x 1 slotsPCI Express x 1 slots

PCI Expansion slotPCI Expansion slot

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerInstall Extra Graphics AdapterInstall Extra Graphics Adapter


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Install Extra Graphics AdapterInstall Extra Graphics Adapter

11stst Press down and lift rearPress down and lift rear

I/O slot latchI/O slot latch

22ndnd Remove rear I/O slotRemove rear I/O slot

cover, leaving slot opencover, leaving slot open

If you purchased an ultra highIf you purchased an ultra high--performance graphics adapterperformance graphics adapter

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerInstall Extra Graphics AdapterInstall Extra Graphics Adapter


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Install Extra Graphics AdapterInstall Extra Graphics Adapter

33rdrd Carefully align adapter withCarefully align adapter with

PCI Express 16X slot and rearPCI Express 16X slot and rear

slot and gently press into placeslot and gently press into place

44thth Secure adapter bySecure adapter by

pressing on rear I/O slotpressing on rear I/O slot

latch until it snaps into placelatch until it snaps into place

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerConnect CD/DVDConnect CD/DVD Drive(sDrive(s) to Motherboard) to Motherboard


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Connect WiresConnect Wires 8.8.

Connect CD/DVDConnect CD/DVD Drive(sDrive(s) to Motherboard) to Motherboard

11stst Plug blue connector atPlug blue connector at

end of IDE ribbon cable intoend of IDE ribbon cable into

motherboard IDE interfacemotherboard IDE interface

22ndnd Plug the keyedPlug the keyed connector(sconnector(s))

at the other end of the ribbonat the other end of the ribbon

cable into the DVDcable into the DVD drive(sdrive(s))

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerConnect Power Leads to CD/DVD DrivesConnect Power Leads to CD/DVD Drives


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Connect Power Leads to CD/DVD DrivesConnect Power Leads to CD/DVD Drives

11stst Connect a fourConnect a four--

pin Molex powerpin Molex power

lead from powerlead from power

supply into thesupply into theback of eachback of each

CD/DVD driveCD/DVD drive

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerConnect Floppy Drive to MotherboardConnect Floppy Drive to Motherboard


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Connect Floppy Drive to MotherboardConnect Floppy Drive to Motherboard

11stst Find floppy cable andFind floppy cable and

plug twisted connector atplug twisted connector at

end into back of floppyend into back of floppy

drive, with colored stripedrive, with colored stripetowards the center of drivetowards the center of drive

22ndnd Plug connector at otherPlug connector at other

end of floppy ribbon cableend of floppy ribbon cable

into black interface next tointo black interface next to

power connectorpower connector

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerConnect Power Lead to Floppy DriveConnect Power Lead to Floppy Drive


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Connect Power Lead to Floppy DriveConnect Power Lead to Floppy Drive

11stst Plug small white connectorPlug small white connector

at end of power lead into theat end of power lead into the

fourfour--pin connector on the backpin connector on the back

of the floppy driveof the floppy drive

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerConnect Power Leads to MotherboardConnect Power Leads to Motherboard


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Connect Power Leads to MotherboardCo ect o e eads to ot e boa d

11stst Plug keyedPlug keyed

2424--pin powerpin power

lead intolead into

motherboardmotherboardpower interfacepower interface

betweenbetween

memory slotsmemory slots

and floppyand floppyinterfaceinterface

headerheader

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerConnect Power Leads to MotherboardConnect Power Leads to Motherboard


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Co ect o e eads to ot e boa d

22ndndPlug 4Plug 4--pin powerpin power

lead into secondarylead into secondary

motherboard powermotherboard power

interface near rearinterface near rearI/O panelI/O panel

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerIdentify Front Panel Headers on MotherboardIdentify Front Panel Headers on Motherboard


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11stst Find the front panel headers on the motherboardFind the front panel headers on the motherboard

AudioAudio

HeaderHeader13941394

HeadersHeaders

USBUSB

HeadersHeaders

Front PanelFront Panel

HeaderHeader


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Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerConnect Switch and LED Leads to MotherboardConnect Switch and LED Leads to Motherboard


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22ndnd Thread the carbon doThread the carbon do--nut over the group of wires, thennut over the group of wires, thenmake the appropriate connections by plugging the respectivemake the appropriate connections by plugging the respective

connectors into the header.connectors into the header.


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Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerPlug USB Connector Into MotherboardPlug USB Connector Into Motherboard


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11stst Connect keyedConnect keyed

USB front panelUSB front panel

connector to USB1connector to USB1

interface oninterface onmotherboardmotherboard

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerPlug 1394 Connector Into MotherboardPlug 1394 Connector Into Motherboard


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11stst Connect keyedConnect keyed

1394 front panel1394 front panel

connector to 1394connector to 1394

interface oninterface on

motherboardmotherboard


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Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerConnect Case Fans to Power LeadsConnect Case Fans to Power Leads


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11stst Plug eachPlug each

case fancase fan

connector to anconnector to an

available Molexavailable Molex

power leadpower lead

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerConnect Hard DiskConnect Hard Disk Drive(sDrive(s) to Motherboard) to Motherboard


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22ndnd Plug onePlug one

end of eachend of each

cable into thecable into the

respectiverespectivehard disk drivehard disk drive

11stst Find the SATAFind the SATA

data cable for eachdata cable for each

hard drive youhard drive you

purchasedpurchased

33rdrd Plug the other endPlug the other end

of the cable into theof the cable into theappropriateappropriate

motherboard SATAmotherboard SATA

interfaceinterface


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Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerCheck Your WorkCheck Your Work


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11stst DoubleDouble--check your work to be sure all connectionscheck your work to be sure all connectionsyou have made are proper. When in doubt, ask.you have made are proper. When in doubt, ask.

Initial StartInitial Start--Up and SetupUp and Setup 9.9.

CD/DVD DrivesCD/DVD Drives

Hard Disk DrivesHard Disk DrivesFront PanelFront PanelConnectionsConnections

MotherboardMotherboardpowerpower

CPU FanCPU Fan Case FansCase Fans

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerCheck Your WorkCheck Your Work


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22ndnd Check to be sure all fans are clear ofCheck to be sure all fans are clear of

obstructions or hindrancesobstructions or hindrances

Initial PowerInitial Power--Up and SetupUp and Setup 9.9.

Case FansCase Fans

CPU FanCPU Fan

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerConnect the Keyboard and MouseConnect the Keyboard and Mouse


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11stst UnboxUnbox keyboard, mouse, transmitter, andkeyboard, mouse, transmitter, andbatteries; install batteriesbatteries; install batteries


22ndnd Plug inPlug in

transmitter totransmitter to

PS/2 mouse andPS/2 mouse and

keyboard ports,keyboard ports,and/or USB portand/or USB port

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerConnect the MonitorConnect the Monitor


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11stst Plug inPlug in

monitor to VGAmonitor to VGA

port; tightenport; tightenfinger screwsfinger screws


22ndnd Plug in monitor power cordPlug in monitor power cord

to available power sourceto available power source

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerPrepare System PowerPrepare System Power


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11stst Plug in power cord to PC andPlug in power cord to PC andavailable power sourceavailable power source


22ndnd Be sure rockerBe sure rocker

switch is set toswitch is set toONON ( | )( | )

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerStart Your PC!Start Your PC!


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11stst Be sureBe suremonitor is onmonitor is on

22ndnd Press thePress thepower switchpower switch

to bring yourto bring yournew PC to life!new PC to life!


Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerSynchronize Mouse and KeyboardSynchronize Mouse and Keyboard


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11stst Follow the includedFollow the included

directions to synchronizedirections to synchronize

your mouse and keyboard.your mouse and keyboard.


Typically, youTypically, youll press and release buttons on the transmitterll press and release buttons on the transmitter

plugged into the computer and the keyboard and mouse asplugged into the computer and the keyboard and mouse as

shown above.shown above.

If you purchased a wirelessIf you purchased a wirelesskeyboard and mousekeyboard and mouse

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerEnter BIOS MenuEnter BIOS Menu


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11stst Press the ResetPress the Resetbutton on yourbutton on your

new PC.new PC.




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22ndnd When you see theWhen you see theIntel splash screen, pressIntel splash screen, press

the F2 key a time or two.the F2 key a time or two.



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33rdrd Wait until the PC loads the BIOSWait until the PC loads the BIOSscreen; set the date and timescreen; set the date and time

NOTE: If theNOTE: If the

screen stopsscreen stops

and the BIOSand the BIOS

screen is notscreen is not

displayed, thendisplayed, then

press Resetpress Reset

and tryand try

pressing F2pressing F2

when you seewhen you seethe Intel splashthe Intel splash

screen again.screen again.

If your systemIf your system

makes unusualmakes unusualnoises, turn itnoises, turn it

off and seekoff and seek

help.help.



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44thth Explore BIOS without making any changesExplore BIOS without making any changesunless you are familiar with the settings.unless you are familiar with the settings.

NOTE: This is noNOTE: This is no

place toplace toexperiment. Ifexperiment. If

you encounteryou encounter

difficulty,difficulty,

return toreturn todefaultdefault

settings bysettings by

pressing F9pressing F9

while in BIOS.while in BIOS.

ThenThen SaveSave

and Exitand Exit byby

pressing F10.pressing F10.

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerSetup RAIDSetup RAID

If you purchased two or fourIf you purchased two or four


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11stst Enter BIOS, SelectEnter BIOS, Select

Advanced /Advanced /

Configure SATA as /Configure SATA as /and RAIDand RAID

identical drives and would like toidentical drives and would like toestablish them in a RAID arrayestablish them in a RAID array

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerSetup RAIDSetup RAID

If you purchased two or fourIf you purchased two or fouridentical drives and would like to


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identical drives and would like toestablish them in a RAID arrayestablish them in a RAID array

22ndnd After rebootingAfter rebooting

(press Reset if(press Reset ifnecessary), pressnecessary), press

CtrlCtrl--I / Create RAIDI / Create RAID

Volume, and EnterVolume, and Enter

until the RAIDuntil the RAIDvolume is created.volume is created.

Press Y when asked.Press Y when asked.

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerInstall Operating SystemInstall Operating System


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11stst Install your operating system by followingInstall your operating system by following

the instructions that accompany Windows, orthe instructions that accompany Windows, or

with the help of your user group.with the help of your user group.

Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerReplace Side PanelReplace Side Panel


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11stst Turn off PC andTurn off PC and

disconnect cablesdisconnect cables

Final AssemblyFinal Assembly 10.10.

Replace Side PanelsReplace Side PanelsBuild Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own Computer

22 dd I d li id l Slid f d kiI d li id l Slid f d ki


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22ndnd Insert and align side panel. Slide forward, making sureInsert and align side panel. Slide forward, making sureno cables are pinched in the processno cables are pinched in the process


Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerReplace Side PanelsReplace Side Panels

33 dd Fi d th b d id l t b fFi d th b d id l t b f


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33rdrd Find thumbscrews and secure side panel to case as before.Find thumbscrews and secure side panel to case as before.

CONGRATULATIONS!CONGRATULATIONS!Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own Computer


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You have justYou have just

BuiltBuilt--YourYour--Own PC,Own PC,

giving new meaning to thegiving new meaning to thePERSONAL in PersonalPERSONAL in Personal

Computer!Computer!


Getting it Home SafelyGetting it Home SafelyBuild Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own Computer


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1.1. Box it up in the original case container.Box it up in the original case container.

2.2. Secure it in your car so it wonSecure it in your car so it wont fall over.t fall over.

3.3. Cushion it in your car.Cushion it in your car.

4.4. Ground yourself and your PC when youGround yourself and your PC when you

get it to its final spot.get it to its final spot.

Your Local PC User GroupYour Local PC User GroupConclusionConclusion


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1.1. Users Helping UsersUsers Helping Users

2.2. LowLow--cost or nocost or no--cost help and supportcost help and support

3.3. Information from peers (newsletters)Information from peers (newsletters)

4.4. Regular meetings,Regular meetings, Q&AsQ&As, and special, and special

interest groupsinterest groups

5.5. Access to special offers and pricesAccess to special offers and prices

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