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PC Build Manual: Part One |

PC Build Manual: Part One

CMIT 202 6387 Fundamentals of Computer Troubleshooting Fall 2017

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Table of Contents

1. Tools & Parts-----------------------------------------------------------------------Page: 3 2. Workspace Preparation---------------------------------------------------------Page: 4 3. Installing Motherboard----------------------------------------------------------Page: 5-9 4. Installing Power Supply----------------------------------------------------------Page: 10-12 5. Installing CPU-----------------------------------------------------------------------Page: 13-15 6. Installing RAM----------------------------------------------------------------------Page: 16-17 7. References--------------------------------------------------------------------------Page: 18

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Tools & Parts

Recommended Tools:  Anti-static mat  Anti-static wrist strap  PC Tool Kit o Combination ratchet screwdriver or Philips and flat-head screwdriver o Extension Magnet o Prong part retriever o Multimeter(optional) o Power Supply tester(optional) o Cable tester(optional) o Loopback plug(optional)

All PC components required for build:        

PC Case Motherboard---------------------------------------------*Motherboard, Socket 1366 Power Supply Unit (PSU)---------------------*Power Supply, ATX, 20+4 pin, PCIe Central Processor Unit (CPU)-------------------------*i7-960, 3.20 GHz processor Random-Access Memory (RAM)-------------------------------------*DDR3 memory Hard Drive---------------------------------------------------------------*SATA hard drive Optical Drive-------------------------------------------*CD-DVD Drive, Internal, SATA Video Card---------------------------------*DVI-I, HDMI, Crossfire, PCIe video card *denotes parts shown in the example pictures provided in this manual

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Workspace Preparation

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The work area should be clean and free of items which accumulate electrostatic charges, such as Styrofoam and plastic, to prevent Electro Static Discharge (ESD).

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Humidity in the room should be high, ideally around 70%, and temperature between 72-77 degrees. The key is to avoid dry air in the computer repair location to prevent ESD.

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Use antistatic mats under the PC and on the floor, especially on carpet which is highly prone to building up an electric charge.

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Discharge yourself before touching any computer component.

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When touching anything inside the computer, wear an antistatic wrist strap that is attached with an alligator clip to the metal PC chassis. Antistatic Mat and Wrist straps ground both yourself and the computer to the same ground. This provides a single path for the flow of electrical potential.

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Use static resistant materials to handle computer components.

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Never touch the metal connectors on a circuit board.

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Store sensitive components in static-shielded bags (also called anti-static bags; they are usually tinted gray). Static resistant bags are not nearly as effective (often tinted pink or blue).

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If a wrist strap is unavailable, keep your body in constant contact with the metal frame when working inside the computer.

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Installing Motherboard Step One: Install the IO shield Start with your case (pictured below)

This is the I/O shield (pictured below). All new motherboards come with at least one IO shield.

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To install the IO shield, all you do is press it into the opening on the back of the case (pictured below) and it will snap into place.

Step Two: Install the Motherboard Standoffs Motherboard standoffs (pictured below) create space between the motherboard and the case, which prevents damage to solder points and traces on the motherboard.

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In the case, there are threaded holes (pictured below). This is where the motherboard standoffs screw in.

All of the holes on the case will not be used, so you will have to look at your motherboard and determine the configuration of the standoff holes (pictured left below) and ensure you install a standoff for each hole on the motherboard.

To install the standoffs, screw them into the holes in the case with your fingers (pictured right above). DO NOT tighten with a screwdriver.

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Step Three: Install the Motherboard Once you have the standoffs installed in the case (pictured below) you are ready to install motherboard.

When placing the motherboard in the case, you want to slide the IO connectors in first, as shown below, pushing them through the IO shield.

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Once this is complete, ensure the standoffs are positioned properly with the motherboard (shown below).

Using your Phillips head screwdriver and the motherboard screws (pictured left below), which should have come with your motherboard, secure the motherboard to the standoffs (pictured right below).

Be sure to not overtighten the screws, which can damage the motherboard.

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Installing Power Supply Step One: Mount Power Supply Carefully slide your power supply into the case and align the screw holes on the power supply with screw holes on the case (as shown below).

Screw in all four mounting screws.

Step Two: Connecting Cables Once all screws are fastened, we can begin connecting our cables, starting with our power supply. Locate the power supply’s ATX power plug (pictured below). Ensure it is a 20 plus 4 connector.

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Once you have identified the ATX power plug, attach it to the ATX connector (pictured below) on the motherboard.

ATX connector Top View

ATX connector Side View

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To ensure the connector and plug are oriented properly, orient the clip on the plug so it is aligned with the notch on the motherboard connector (as shown below).

The next step is to connect the header cables (pictured below left) to the headers on the bottom of the motherboard (pictured below right). To figure out how to attach these frontpanel connectors, you will need to refer to the motherboard manual.

All of these connectors have two wires, the orientation of which does not matter.

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Installing CPU *Ensure you are using your anti-static mat and anti-static wrist strap. CPUs are made up of very dense, small components, needing very little static discharge to damage the CPU. *Ensure that your CPU is compatible with the motherboard. Check the documentation.

Step One: Install the CPU First you must lift the CPU socket lever (pictured below).

Identify the pin 1 orientation on the CPU (shown left below) and the CPU socket (shown right below). These are indicated by a little golden triangle in the corner of both the CPU and CPU socket.

Line these two up and you should find that the CPU slips in the socket very easily. Once installed, you should not be able to remove the CPU. Ensure you close the lever, which will hold the processor in place.

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*DO NOT power up the system until you install the CPU cooler.

Step Two: Install the CPU Cooler You will first place a thermal pad, or thermal paste, between the bottom of the cooler and the top of the CPU (shown below).

Now place the cooler on top of the CPU (as shown below), using the connectors provided by the cooler to secure it to the motherboard.

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Step Three: Connecting Cables Connect the cooler fan plug to the power connector on the motherboard (pictured below), which should be labeled something along the lines of “CPU Fan 1“ or “CPU Power.”

Installing RAM

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PC Build Manual: Part One | *Ensure that your CPU is compatible with the motherboard. Check the documentation.

Step One: Installing Memory Module First you must identify where your memory slots are located on the motherboard (pictured below).

Now you need to install your memory module, preferably in slot 1. Notice that the module is keyed (shown below), meaning the memory module can only have one orientation when being installed. You should not experience any resistance.

Once you have the module properly aligned, apply gentle, uniform pressure until it clicks in place. When you do this, the two tabs on both ends of the slot should move up and lock the module in place (pictured below).

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You have completed part one of your PC build.

References *All information and pictures were taken from the following reference

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"TestOut LabSim", Cdn.testout.com, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://cdn.testout.com/client-v5-1-10-458/startlabsim.html. [Accessed: 29Sep- 2017].

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