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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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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.
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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
Examine and Prepare CaseExamine and Prepare Case 2.2.
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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
Examine and Prepare CaseExamine and Prepare Case 2.2.
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Examine ConnectorsExamine Connectors
Examine and Prepare CaseExamine and Prepare Case 2.2.
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
connectorsconnectors
Front switches /Front switches /LED connectorsLED connectors
Front panelFront panel
connectorsconnectors
Power supplyPower supply
leadsleads
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Examine ConnectorsExamine Connectors
Examine and Prepare CaseExamine and Prepare Case 2.2.
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
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Examine and Prepare CaseExamine and Prepare Case 2.2.
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
Examine ConnectorsExamine Connectors
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Examine and Prepare CaseExamine and Prepare Case 2.2.
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
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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
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Examine and Prepare CaseExamine and Prepare Case 2.2.
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Remove Front PanelRemove Front Panel
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Examine and Prepare CaseExamine and Prepare Case 2.2.
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
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Examine and Prepare CaseExamine and Prepare Case 2.2.
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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Examine and Prepare CaseExamine and Prepare Case 2.2.
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
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Examine and Prepare CaseExamine and Prepare Case 2.2.
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
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Examine and Prepare CaseExamine and Prepare Case 2.2.
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
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Examine and Prepare CaseExamine and Prepare Case 2.2.
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.
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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.
Attach Motherboard to CaseAttach Motherboard to Case 3.3.
33rdrd Find I/O panelFind I/O panel
and keep it handy.and keep it handy.
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Attach Motherboard to CaseAttach Motherboard to Case 3.3.
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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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Attach Motherboard to CaseAttach Motherboard to Case 3.3.
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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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Attach Motherboard to CaseAttach Motherboard to Case 3.3.
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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 Motherboard to CaseAttach Motherboard to Case 3.3.
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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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Attach Motherboard to CaseAttach Motherboard to Case 3.3.
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Attach MotherboardAttach Motherboard
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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Attach Motherboard to CaseAttach Motherboard to Case 3.3.
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Attach MotherboardAttach Motherboard
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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Install Random Access Memory (RAM)Install Random Access Memory (RAM)
22ndnd EnsureEnsure
locking leverslocking levers
are rotatedare rotatedoutward andoutward and
loweredlowered
Install MemoryInstall Memory 4.4.
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Install MemoryInstall Memory 4.4.
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Install Random Access Memory (RAM)Install Random Access Memory (RAM)
33rdrd RemoveRemove
memory frommemory from
antianti--staticstaticpackagingpackaging
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Install MemoryInstall Memory 4.4.
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Install Random Access Memory (RAM)Install Random Access Memory (RAM)
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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Install ProcessorInstall Processor
22ndnd Lift open load plate and remove black load plate coverLift open load plate and remove black load plate cover
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Install Processor & Cooling UnitInstall Processor & Cooling Unit 5.5.
Install ProcessorInstall Processor
33rdrd Open processor boxOpen processor box
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Install Processor & Cooling UnitInstall Processor & Cooling Unit 5.5.
Install ProcessorInstall Processor
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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Install Processor & Cooling UnitInstall Processor & Cooling Unit 5.5.
Install ProcessorInstall Processor
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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Install Processor & Cooling UnitInstall Processor & Cooling Unit 5.5.
Install ProcessorInstall Processor
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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Install Processor & Cooling UnitInstall Processor & Cooling Unit 5.5.
Install ProcessorInstall Processor
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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Install Processor & Cooling UnitInstall Processor & Cooling Unit 5.5.
Install ProcessorInstall Processor
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
Install Processor & Cooling UnitInstall Processor & Cooling Unit 5.5.
22ndnd Identify and align fourIdentify and align four
fasteners with correspondingfasteners with corresponding
throughthrough--holes in motherboardholes in motherboard
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Install Cooling UnitInstall Cooling Unit
44thth
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.
Install Processor & Cooling UnitInstall Processor & Cooling Unit 5.5.
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
44thth
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Install Cooling UnitInstall Cooling Unit
Install Processor & Cooling UnitInstall Processor & Cooling Unit 5.5.
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
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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
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Mount DrivesMount Drives 6.6.
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
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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
Mount DrivesMount Drives 6.6.
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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).
Mount DrivesMount Drives 6.6.
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Install and Attach CD / DVDInstall and Attach CD / DVD Drive(sDrive(s))
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
Mount DrivesMount Drives 6.6.
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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
Mount DrivesMount Drives 6.6.
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Install and Attach CD / DVDInstall and Attach CD / DVD Drive(sDrive(s))
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
Mount DrivesMount Drives 6.6.
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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
Mount DrivesMount Drives 6.6.
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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
Mount DrivesMount Drives 6.6.
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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
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Install Extra CardsInstall Extra Cards 7.7.
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
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Install Extra CardsInstall Extra Cards 7.7.
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
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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))
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Connect WiresConnect Wires 8.8.
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
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Connect WiresConnect Wires 8.8.
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
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Connect WiresConnect Wires 8.8.
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
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Connect WiresConnect Wires 8.8.
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
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Connect WiresConnect Wires 8.8.
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
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Connect WiresConnect Wires 8.8.
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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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Connect WiresConnect Wires 8.8.
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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Connect WiresConnect Wires 8.8.
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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Connect WiresConnect Wires 8.8.
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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Connect WiresConnect Wires 8.8.
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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Connect WiresConnect Wires 8.8.
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
Initial PowerInitial Power--Up and SetupUp and Setup 9.9.
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
Initial PowerInitial Power--Up and SetupUp and Setup 9.9.
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
Initial PowerInitial Power--Up and SetupUp and Setup 9.9.
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!
Initial PowerInitial Power--Up and SetupUp and Setup 9.9.
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.
Initial PowerInitial Power--Up and SetupUp and Setup 9.9.
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.
Initial PowerInitial Power--Up and SetupUp and Setup 9.9.
Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerEnter BIOS MenuEnter BIOS Menu
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Initial PowerInitial Power--Up and SetupUp and Setup 9.9.
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.
Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerEnter BIOS MenuEnter BIOS Menu
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Initial PowerInitial Power--Up and SetupUp and Setup 9.9.
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.
Build Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own ComputerEnter BIOS MenuEnter BIOS Menu
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Initial PowerInitial Power--Up and SetupUp and Setup 9.9.
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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Initial PowerInitial Power--Up and SetupUp and Setup 9.9.
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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Initial PowerInitial Power--Up and SetupUp and Setup 9.9.
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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Initial PowerInitial Power--Up and SetupUp and Setup 9.9.
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
Final AssemblyFinal Assembly 10.10.
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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Final AssemblyFinal Assembly 10.10.
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!
Final AssemblyFinal Assembly 10.10.
Getting it Home SafelyGetting it Home SafelyBuild Your Own ComputerBuild Your Own Computer
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Final AssemblyFinal Assembly 10.10.
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