SEATWORK

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