build your own computer
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By: Arshad Ali QureshiNAVTTC
(PM Youth Development Program)
2015-2016
Steps In Building Your Own PC1. Purchase/Collect The
Components 2. Case Preparation 3. Configure Your
Motherboard 4. Install the CPU 5. Install Memory 6. Install the
Motherboard 7. Configure the Hard
Drive & CD-ROM
8. Mount Hard Drive9. Install the Floppy &
CD-ROM10. Connect the Floppy
Drive 11. Connect the Hard
Drive & CD-ROM12. Install The Video
Card
Purchase/Collect The ComponentsCase
considerations: AT vs. ATX, where will it be stored, power supply
MotherboardProcessor
considerations: speed, fanMemoryVideo Card
Purchase/Collect The ComponentsRemovable StorageHard driveSound cardCD-ROM/DVDKeyboard/MouseDrive cablesAudio cable
Purchase/Collect The ComponentsScrewsSystem Disk(i.e Windows XP, 7, 8 or 8.1) or any other
operatingsystem what you like.
Case PreparationReview Screw Supply
Chassis screwsSmaller screwsStandoffsWashers
Case PreparationClean CaseInspect the Power SupplyInspect Power SwitchInstall FeetInstall Case FanConfigure the LEDFree Up the Drive Bays
Configure Your MotherboardRead the ManualSet the voltage settingsSet the processor speed
Install the CPU
Install the RAMDecide which slots you are going to use and
orient the memory module over it.Install the Module.Lock the module in place.
Install the MotherboardLocate the holes on the motherboard and
the holes on the case or motherboard mounting plate.
Gather spacers and screw them into the motherboard holes that will be used.
Slide the motherboard into the case.Inspect the screws you will use to tighten
the board down. If the head of the screws are too wide, and you think they might contact any circuitry on the motherboard, place a plastic washer over each hole.
Install the MotherboardInspect the screws you will use to tighten the
board down. If the head of the screws are too wide, and you think they might contact any circuitry on the motherboard, place a plastic washer over each hole.
Tighten the board down.
Hook the Motherboard to the Case Connect the power to the motherboard.Connect the CPU fan to the power.Match case connectors on the
motherboard with case connector wires.Connect the power switch.Connect the reset switch.Connect Power LEDConnect the hard drive activity LED.Connect the PC speaker.
Configure the Hard Drive & CD-ROM The motherboard has 2 IDE channels that
each support 2 devices.If you put 2 devices on the first IDE
channel, the first device (the one with your operating system) will be the “master.”
The 2nd device will be the slave.The same goes for the 2nd IDE channel.Generally, it is a good idea to put hard
drives on 1 IDE channel and CD-ROMs on the 2nd IDE channel.
Mount Hard DriveA power supply is like a magnet, and
magnets and your data do not go together. Don't install a hard drive anywhere near the power supply. Keep your hard drive near the front of the case.
Slide the hard drive into an available drive rail of the case.
Screw the drive into place.Remember, power connectors face the back.
Install the Floppy and CD-ROMRemove the drive bay cover.Slide the drive in from the front.Screw the drive into place.Make sure the front of the drive is flush with
the case.
Connect the Floppy DriveConnect the power supply to the floppy drive.Attach the Ribbon Cable. Floppy cables have
a twist in the cable. A: drive goes after the twist. If you have a second B: drive, this goes before the twist. You do not need to mess with master/slave jumpers.
Connect the Hard Drive & CD-ROMAttach the power cables.Attach the ribbon cable to the hard drive. The
ribbon cable goes from the primary IDE controller of the motherboard to the drive. Make sure the red edge of the ribbon cable is in line with Pin 1 on the drive. If you can’t see Pin 1 marked, then it is the pin closest to the power connector.
Attach the audio cable to the CD-ROM.
Install the Video CardFind an expansion slot ideal for your video
card.Remove the case insert that corresponds to
the slot on the motherboard. Insert the video card in the slot.Screw the card into place.
Other InformationPlaces to Buy PC Components
http://www.newegg.comhttp://www.tigerdirect.com
Component or Computer ReviewsTom’s Hardware –
http://www.tomshardware.comPC Magazine – http://www.pcmagazine.com PC Mechanic – http://www.pcmech.com