Before You Start Building

Steps 1-5
1. Your Computer Case
2. If Necessary, Install the Power Supply
3. Ground Yourself
4. Install the Exhaust Fan
5. Your Basic Startup System


Steps 6-10
6. Remove Blocking Plates
7. Get Familiar with Your Drive Cable Connectors
8. Install the Drives
9. Motherboard, Case, and Processor Module
10. Motherboards With and Without Hinksink Support


Steps 11-15
11. Installing the Heatsink Support Assembly
12. Remove the Heatsink Support Clip
13. Verify Motherboard Jumper Settings
14. Prepare the Punchout Access Ports
15. Preparing to Install the Motherboard in the Case


Steps 16-20
16. Check Alignment of the Motherboard with Standoffs
17. Install Motherboard on Standoffs and Tighten Screws
18. Installing Memory on the Motherboard
    18 Cont. Inserting the DIMM Stick in the Motherboard
19. Install the AGP Graphics Card
20. Connect and Route Power Cables


Steps 21-25
21. Install the Remaining Power Cables
22. Install the Primary and Seconday IDE Cables
23. Install Floppy Drive Cable
24. Install Tiewraps on All the Cables
25. Clear the Airflow by Rerouting Cables


Steps 26-30
26. Processor Installation
27. Place the Heatsink Clip in the Heatsink Fins
28. Install the Fan Power Cable
29. Slide the Processor Module into the Guides
30. Firmly Seat the Processor Module


Steps 31-35
31. Lock the Processor Module
32. Install the Heatsink Support Clip
33. Check the Processor Module Installation
34. Install Feet on Enclosure
35. Install the Keyboard and Mouse Cables


Steps 36-40
36. Install the Monitor Cable
37. Verify the 115/250 Setting
38. Install the Line Power Cable
39. Start Your System
40. Load the Operating System


Steps 41-43
41. Install Additional Cards and Devices
    41. Cont. ISA and PCI Card Options
    41. Cont. Two Modems
    41. Cont. AGP and PCI Video
42. Secure the Cards
43. Periodically Check on Driver Updates
    43. Cont. Notes
    43. Cont. Final Walk-Through

Step 31. Lock the Processor Module

Pull out the retention latches located at the top corners of the processor module as shown in Photo 43 until they click into place and lock. Do this to both sides of the processor module.

Photo 43. Lock the Processor Module

Step 32. Install the Heatsink Support Clip

Slide the heatsink support clip onto the grooves on the heatsink support as shown in Photo 44. The clip should snap into position.

Photo 44. Install the Heatsink Support Clip

Step 33. Check the Processor Module Installation

When you are finished, the processor module should look like Photo 45. Notice the relative location of the processor module case and retention brackets. If properly installed, the processor module will be securely attached to the system board.

Photo 45. Processor Module Installed

Step 34. Install Feet on Enclosure

Install the feet on the bottom of the case. Photo 46 shows the backing paper being taken off the pressure sensitive adhesive on the back of the molded rubber feet. Install the feet in the center of the raised circle, as shown.

This procedure will vary for different cases. Check your case reference manual for additional instructions.

Photo 46. Install Feet on Enclosure

Step 35. Install the Keyboard and Mouse Cables

Check the connectors on the keyboard and mouse to if they are round or rectangular. Photo 47 shows the location of the round mini-DIN connectors on the back of the system. The round connector on the right has a mouse icon. The round connector on the left shows a keyboard icon. These connectors are keyed and can only be inserted one way.

Below the round mini-DIN connectors are two USB ports. If your input devices are USB devices (USB devices have smaller rectangular connectors), they are plugged into the USB ports. With USB devices, you can either daisy-chain them--plug one into the other--or they can go into separate connectors. Please check your keyboard/mouse manual for detailed instructions.

Photo 47. Keyboard and Mouse Cable Connectors