INSTALLATION : PC ASSEMBLING

COMPONENT LIST FOR ASSEMBLING A PC

 

FIXING THE PROCESSOR

1. Place the CPU into the ZIF socket.  Make sure pin number one is placed correctly.
2. Lock the socket using the locking lever.
3. Apply the IC paste at the bottom of the heat sink.
4. Fix the processor fan on the processor.

INSTALLING THE RAM

 

Insert the RAM in the RAM slot and press downwards. Ensure that the RAM remains in the locked position. You will hear a 'click' sound when the RAM is locked in place.

INSTALLING THE POWER SUPPLY

Attach the power supply to the motherboard. You must ensure all connections are firmly attached and no wires run near the top of the processor fan.

INSTALLING THE OPTICAL DRIVE (DVD OR CD)

1. Set the jumper on the CD-ROM drive as Master.
2. Attach the drive to the trails on the casing.
3. Screw the drive securely on both sides.
4. Plug in the IDE cable and power cable.

ATTACHING THE VIDEO CARD & CONNECTING THE CABLES

1. Attach the video and audio cards onto the slots.
2. Attach the IDE cables for hard-disk, CD-ROM and floppy drive on the motherboard.
3. Attach the power cables for the motherboard.
4. Attach power cables for front panel display that is to the speaker, HDD indicator LED, Power LED and RESET button.

INSTALLING THE FLOPPY DRIVE

1. Attach the drive to the casing.
2. Screw the drive securely on both sides.
3. Plug the power cable.
4. Connect the IDE cable.

INSTALLING THE HARD DISK

1. Set the jumper to master. If this is your second hard disk, set the jumper to slave.
2. Secure the hard disk on both sides.
3. Attach the master or slave connection of the IDE cable to the hard disk.
4. Connect the power cable.

CONNECTING OTHER PERIPHERALS

1. Replace the casing and screw it tightly and finally set it in an upright position.
2. Plug in the video cable from the monitor to the display card.
3. Connect the keyboard, speakers and mouse to the respective ports.

POWERING THE SYSTEM

1. Plug in the power cord and switch on the power.
2. Press the power button.