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PC Maintenance: PC Maintenance: Preparing for A+ Preparing for A+
CertificationCertificationChapter 8: Installing and Chapter 8: Installing and
Troubleshooting the Basic Troubleshooting the Basic ComponentsComponents
Chapter 8 ObjectivesChapter 8 Objectives
Assemble the correct tools for PC buildingAssemble the correct tools for PC building Configure the motherboardConfigure the motherboard Install the CPUInstall the CPU Install the RAMInstall the RAM Install the motherboard in the caseInstall the motherboard in the case Install the video cardInstall the video card Test the component installationTest the component installation
What You NeedWhat You Need
Small Phillips-head screwdriverSmall Phillips-head screwdriver ESD protectionESD protection Optional:Optional:
Small flathead screwdriverSmall flathead screwdriver Nut driverNut driver Other tools in a basic PC toolkitOther tools in a basic PC toolkit
Configuring the MotherboardConfiguring the Motherboard
Read manualRead manual Set jumpersSet jumpers Look for help on Look for help on
motherboardmotherboard
Installing an SEC CPUInstalling an SEC CPU
Install support braces on motherboardInstall support braces on motherboard
Installing an SEC CPUInstalling an SEC CPU
Slide CPU cartridge into bracesSlide CPU cartridge into braces Push to make sure fully seatedPush to make sure fully seated
Installing a PGA CPUInstalling a PGA CPU
Match up rounded corner on CPU to same Match up rounded corner on CPU to same on socketon socket
Installing a PGA CPUInstalling a PGA CPU
Insert CPU Insert CPU Lower handleLower handle Double-check for Double-check for
correct orientationcorrect orientation
Active Heat Sink with FanActive Heat Sink with Fan
Attach heat sink Attach heat sink to CPU with clipto CPU with clip
Active Heat Sink with FanActive Heat Sink with Fan
Connect power cord for fan to Connect power cord for fan to motherboardmotherboard
Passive Heat SinkPassive Heat Sink
Apply thin layer of heat sink compound to Apply thin layer of heat sink compound to heat sinkheat sink
Adhere to CPUAdhere to CPU
Installing SIMMsInstalling SIMMs
Insert at angleInsert at angle Tip up to lock into Tip up to lock into
placeplace Tabs on ends lock Tabs on ends lock
when installedwhen installed
Installing DIMMsInstalling DIMMs
Insert straight downInsert straight down Press down into placePress down into place Tabs on ends lock when installedTabs on ends lock when installed
Installing Motherboard into CaseInstalling Motherboard into Case
Prepare stand-offsPrepare stand-offs Plastic: AT onlyPlastic: AT only Brass: AT and ATXBrass: AT and ATX
Plastic Stand-OffsPlastic Stand-Offs
Fit into motherboard Fit into motherboard firstfirst
Then motherboard Then motherboard slides to lock stand-slides to lock stand-offs into channelsoffs into channels
Brass Stand-OffsBrass Stand-Offs
Screw into case Screw into case before before motherboard motherboard goes ingoes in
Tops have Tops have threaded holes threaded holes that are used for that are used for motherboard motherboard attachmentattachment
Installing MotherboardInstalling Motherboard
Insert motherboard into caseInsert motherboard into case Use screws to attach motherboard to Use screws to attach motherboard to
brass stand-offsbrass stand-offs
Attaching Case WiresAttaching Case Wires
Match colored wires from case to pins on Match colored wires from case to pins on motherboardmotherboard
Connecting I/O PortsConnecting I/O Ports
Necessary only on AT systemsNecessary only on AT systems Attach ports to back of caseAttach ports to back of case Attach ribbon cables from ports to Attach ribbon cables from ports to
motherboardmotherboard Red stripe = pin 1 Red stripe = pin 1
Connecting the Power SupplyConnecting the Power Supply
AT: P8 and P9, black wires togetherAT: P8 and P9, black wires together
Installing Video CardInstalling Video Card
Insert into open expansion slotInsert into open expansion slot
Match chosen slot Match chosen slot with type of video with type of video cardcard AGP AGP PCI Express (only on PCI Express (only on
newer systems)newer systems) Regular PCIRegular PCI
Testing the InstallationTesting the Installation
Connect a monitorConnect a monitor Turn on powerTurn on power Evaluate on-screen messagesEvaluate on-screen messages Any textAny text onscreen means basic onscreen means basic
components are workingcomponents are working
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
No power supply fanNo power supply fan No powerNo power Bad power supplyBad power supply Not connectedNot connected
Beep codesBeep codes RAM or CPU not installed correctlyRAM or CPU not installed correctly Bad RAMBad RAM Wrong type of RAMWrong type of RAM
No Onscreen TextNo Onscreen Text
Bad or incorrectly installed RAM or CPUBad or incorrectly installed RAM or CPU Bad or incorrectly installed video cardBad or incorrectly installed video card No monitor power, or not connectedNo monitor power, or not connected Other installed component is causing a Other installed component is causing a
problem (drive, expansion card)problem (drive, expansion card)