22045216 Hardware Assembling

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Hardware AssemblinHardware Assemblin


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Why Should One Learn AboutWhy Should One Learn AboutHardwareHardware

Troubleshoot yourselves and save timeTroubleshoot yourselves and save time

Knowing about system internals andKnowing about system internals andcomponentscomponents

hardwarehardware

Install extra memoryInstall extra memory

Reusing componentsReusing components


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Safety PrecautionsSafety Precautions

Beware of Electro Static Discharge (ESD)Beware of Electro Static Discharge (ESD)

Build your computer on a hard surface, awayBuild your computer on a hard surface, awayfrom carpets.from carpets.

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Use PhillipsUse Phillips--head screwdriverhead screwdriver

Keep the components away from MoistureKeep the components away from Moisture

Avoid Using Pressure while installing.Avoid Using Pressure while installing.


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Steps for AssemblingSteps for Assembling

1.1. Getting the cabinet readyGetting the cabinet ready2.2. Preparing to fit the componentsPreparing to fit the components3.3. Fitting the motherboard;Fitting the motherboard;4.4. Fitting the RAM, processor, and cooler;Fitting the RAM, processor, and cooler;5.5. Installing the PCI Cards;Installing the PCI Cards;6.6. Fitting the hard disk and floppy drive;Fitting the hard disk and floppy drive;7.7. Installing the CDInstalling the CD--ROM drives;ROM drives;8.8. Connecting the ribbon cables;Connecting the ribbon cables;

9.9. Powering the drives and motherboard;Powering the drives and motherboard;10.10. Connecting the cables for the case front panel;Connecting the cables for the case front panel;11.11. Final check.Final check.


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Getting The Cabinet ReadyGetting The Cabinet Ready

Check how to openCheck how to openthe cabinet, andthe cabinet, anddetermine where todetermine where to

fix the components.fix the components. Determine if the caseDetermine if the case

has the appropriatehas the appropriate

risers installedrisers installed


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Preparing To Fit ThePreparing To Fit The

ComponentsComponents Network Adapter CardNetwork Adapter Card Floppy Disk DriveFloppy Disk Drive CDCD--ROM DriveROM Drive Hard Disk;Hard Disk; Ribbon CablesRibbon Cables RAMRAM CPUCPU Heat sink / Cooler / FanHeat sink / Cooler / Fan

Motherboard.Motherboard. ScrewsScrews


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Motherboard OverviewMotherboard Overview


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ATX ConnectorsATX Connectors


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Fitting The MotherboardFitting The Motherboard

Line up the ports on theLine up the ports on themotherboard (PS/2, USB,motherboard (PS/2, USB,etc.) with the appropriateetc.) with the appropriateholes in the back panelholes in the back panelI/O shield of the case.I/O shield of the case.

Check the oints whereCheck the oints whereyou need to install raiseryou need to install raiser

Install them and makeInstall them and makethe motherboard sit onthe motherboard sit onthem and fix screws ifthem and fix screws ifrequired.required.


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Fitting The ProcessorFitting The Processor

Raise the small lever at theRaise the small lever at theside of the socket.side of the socket.

Notice that there is a pinNotice that there is a pinmissing at one corner,missing at one corner,determine the direction to fit indetermine the direction to fit in

the processor.the processor. You should not force the CPUYou should not force the CPU

when inserting it, All pinswhen inserting it, All pinsshould slide smoothly into theshould slide smoothly into thesocketsocket

Lock the lever back downLock the lever back down

Install the Heat Sink over it.Install the Heat Sink over it.(Different type for each(Different type for eachprocessor)processor)


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Heat Sink / CPU fanHeat Sink / CPU fan


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Fitting the RAMFitting the RAM

The RAM must be suitable for the motherboard.The RAM must be suitable for the motherboard.

There are currently three types of RAM available:There are currently three types of RAM available:SDRAM, DDR SDRAM and RDRAM.SDRAM, DDR SDRAM and RDRAM.

The motherboard's chipset determines which type ofThe motherboard's chipset determines which type ofRAM may be usedRAM may be used


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Installing The PCI CardsInstalling The PCI Cards

Most of the cards are inbuilt these daysMost of the cards are inbuilt these days

NIC, sound cards etc are fitted into PCI slotsNIC, sound cards etc are fitted into PCI slots


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Fitting The Hard Disk AndFitting The Hard Disk AndFloppy DriveFloppy Drive

Place the floppy and hardPlace the floppy and harddisks in their slots.disks in their slots.

leave some space aboveleave some space above

HDD to prevent heatHDD to prevent heat

Check the jumperCheck the jumperconfiguration.configuration.

Fix the screwsFix the screws


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Installing The CDInstalling The CD--ROM DrivesROM Drives

CDCD--ROM drive is similar to installing a hard disk.ROM drive is similar to installing a hard disk.

First, check that the jumper configuration is correct.First, check that the jumper configuration is correct. Fix the screwsFix the screws


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Connecting The Ribbon CablesConnecting The Ribbon Cables

Attach the long end ofAttach the long end ofthe cable to the IDE 0the cable to the IDE 0connector on theconnector on themotherboard firstmotherboard first

The red stripe on the IDEThe red stripe on the IDEca e s ou e ac ngca e s ou e ac ngthe CD power cable.the CD power cable.


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Powering The Drives AndPowering The Drives AndMotherboardMotherboard


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Connecting The Cables For TheConnecting The Cables For TheCase Front PanelCase Front Panel

SP, SPK, or SPEAK: the loudspeakerSP, SPK, or SPEAK: the loudspeakeroutput. It has four pins.output. It has four pins.

RS, RE, RST or RESET: connect theRS, RE, RST or RESET: connect thetwotwo--pin Reset cable here.pin Reset cable here.

PWR, PW, PW SW, PS or Power SW:PWR, PW, PW SW, PS or Power SW:power switch, the PC's on/ off switch.power switch, the PC's on/ off switch.The plug is twoThe plug is two--pin.pin.

PW LED, PWR LED or Power LED: thePW LED, PWR LED or Power LED: the--

of the case illuminates when theof the case illuminates when thecomputer is switched on. It is a twocomputer is switched on. It is a two--pin cable.pin cable.

HD, HDD LED: these two pins connectHD, HDD LED: these two pins connectto the cable for the hard disk activityto the cable for the hard disk activity

LED.LED.


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Final CheckFinal Check

Motherboard jumper configuration: are the settings forMotherboard jumper configuration: are the settings forthe processor correct?the processor correct?

Drive jumper settings: master/ slave correct?Drive jumper settings: master/ slave correct?

Are the processor, RAM modules and plugAre the processor, RAM modules and plug--in cards firmlyin cards firmlyseated in their sockets?seated in their sockets?

Did you plug all the cables in? Do they all fit neatly?Did you plug all the cables in? Do they all fit neatly?

Have you tightened all the screws on the plugHave you tightened all the screws on the plug--in cardsin cardsor fitted the clips?or fitted the clips?

Are the drives secure?Are the drives secure? Have you connected the power cables to all drives?Have you connected the power cables to all drives?


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Powering Up For The First TimePowering Up For The First Time

Ensure that no wires are touching the CPU heat sink fanEnsure that no wires are touching the CPU heat sink fan Plug your monitor, mouse, keyboardPlug your monitor, mouse, keyboard Plug in the power cord and switch the power supplyPlug in the power cord and switch the power supply If everything is connected as it should beIf everything is connected as it should be

all system fans should start spinningall system fans should start spinning

you should hear a single beep, and after about 5you should hear a single beep, and after about 5--10 seconds10 seconds t e am er g t on t e mon tor s ou go greent e am er g t on t e mon tor s ou go green and you will see the computer start to boot with a memory check.and you will see the computer start to boot with a memory check.

Now check the front LEDs to see if you plugged them in correctlyNow check the front LEDs to see if you plugged them in correctly Check all other buttonsCheck all other buttons

Power off and change any wrong settings.Power off and change any wrong settings.


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TroubleshootTroubleshoot

If you hit the power button and nothingIf you hit the power button and nothinghappenedhappened

Check all power connectionsCheck all power connections

Check for power on the mother boardCheck for power on the mother board

If the system turns on, but does not beep orIf the system turns on, but does not beep orbegin to boot upbegin to boot up

Remove all components exceptRemove all components exceptmotherboard/CPU/Memory, check by giving power tomotherboard/CPU/Memory, check by giving power tothem.them.


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Computer Error Beep CodesComputer Error Beep Codes

No BeepsNo Beeps --> Short, No power, Bad CPU/MB, Loose Peripherals> Short, No power, Bad CPU/MB, Loose Peripherals One BeepOne Beep --> Everything is normal and Computer POSTed fine> Everything is normal and Computer POSTed fine Two BeepsTwo Beeps --> POST/CMOS Error> POST/CMOS Error One Long Beep, One Short BeepOne Long Beep, One Short Beep --> Motherboard Problem> Motherboard Problem One Long Beep, Two Short BeepsOne Long Beep, Two Short Beeps --> Video Problem> Video Problem One Long Beep, Three Short BeepsOne Long Beep, Three Short Beeps --> Video Problem> Video Problem

hree Long Beepshree Long Beeps --> Keyboard Error> Keyboard Error Repeated Long BeepsRepeated Long Beeps --> Memory Error> Memory Error Continuous HiContinuous Hi--Lo BeepsLo Beeps --> CPU Overheating> CPU Overheating


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You Are DoneYou Are DoneAssembling TheAssembling The

Com uterCom uterHurry !!! get a PC and assembleHurry !!! get a PC and assemble

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