How to Install :
- Memory RAM :
1.Find out
what type of RAM is required for your desktop computer
2.Check how
many sockets you have for RAM.
3.Browse the
options
4.Make your
purchase.
5.Shut down
the computer
6.Open your
computer case
7.Discharge
any static
8.Locate your
RAM sockets
9.Remove old RAM
10.Take your
new RAM out of its protective packaging
11.Insert the RAM into the RAM slot.
12.Remove dust
using a bottle of compressed air
13.Close up
the computer
14.Power on
the computer
15.Check the
RAM in Windows
16.Run Memtest
- Motherboard on your computer:
1.Open your computer case
2.Ground yourself
3.Replace the I/O panel shield
4.Find the standoffs
5.Install the standoffs
6.Place your motherboard on the standoffs
7.Install your components
8.Connect the power supply
9.Connect your front panel
10.Connect the front USB ports
11.Connect the fans
12.Install your drives
13.Install a video card
- CPU :
1.Determine
which CPU is in your computer either by reading the start-up screen or using
diagnostic software.
2.Turn off and
unplug the system unit.
3.Disconnect
any components that may be in the way of removing the system unit's cover.
4.Remove the
screws from the rear of the case and slide the cover away from the system unit
case.
5.Place the
cover away in a safe place.
6.Remove any
and all electrical static charge from your clothes and body by touching a
doorknob or any other grounded object.
7.Locate the
CPU Chip
8.Check your
computer's manual to see if the CPU is Proprietary before you consider
upgrading to a more powerful processor
9.Remove such
components as the hard drive or an expansion slot to gain full access the the
chip if necessary.
10.Once the
CPU is in plain view, grasp the lever on the Zero Insertion Force sockets and
carefully but firmly pull the lever straight up
11.Place the
beveled end of the chip to match the beveled end of the socket when inserting
the new chip.
12.Confirm that the chip you buy is compatible
with your system and ask if you can return the chip if there are any problems
- Front Panel :
In order for the power button, reset
button, front USB ports, front audio ports and LED lights of the computer case
to work, you will need to plug their front panel connectors into the front
panel header on the motherboard.
When installing a motherboard, it's important
that you know what these abbreviations stand for:
- H.D.D
LED, HD - hard drive LED
- POWER
LED, PWR LED, PLED, - power LED
- POWER
SW, PWR SW, PW - power switch
- RESET
SW, RESET, RES - reset switch
- SPEAKER,
SPEAK - internal PC speaker
- HD
AUDIO, AC' 97, F_AUDIO - front panel headphone and microphone jack
- USB,
F_USB - front panel USB port