Assembly instructions
Assembling a computer at home involves the following steps:
STEP 1:
Install your motherboard on the casing first. Put plastic stands-off under motherboard. Place in position in casing and install all screws required.
STEP 2:
Mount the CPU on the motherboard - being careful to position as required, as the fine pins are quite soft. This may take some time. Install the Cooler Fan Heat Sink assembly. Apply the paste which adds adhesion and contributes to the cooling effect on the top of CPU before clipping on the fan.
STEP 3:
Install the RAM module. To allow for easy insertion of RAM, push the white levers on both sides down. The gap in the RAM module should be matched to the slot. Push down the RAM firmly and pull the levers back up. They will click into position.
Any new motherboard should come with a diagram of the RAM layout. If there are empty slots a single ram module must be installed in the proper order.
STEP 4:
After the RAM is installed, the graphic card should be installed. It is usually next to the RAM slots and the may have to be pulled out if the RAM was installed later .
STEP 5:
Install all the drives - the DVDRom, Floppy Disc Drive and HDD.
STEP 6:
Wiring up. Fit all your drives data cabling for the HDD, floppy disk drive (if needed) and DVDRom drive. These cables carry data signals between hardware and the motherboard. They should be installed with their red edge facing the power supply plug.
For most motherboards, the primary slot is assigned to the HDD, the secondary slot will support an additional HDD/DVD Rom drive and the third slot will support the floppy drive.
STEP 7:
Connect up the mouse, keyboard and monitor.
LAST STEP:
As a last step, connect up all power plugs to the motherboard and drives. The main power source from the power box should be connected first.