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Assemble Parts
STEP 2
Prepare the Motherboard
Most of today's motherboards have only
a few jumpers, and you seldom need to deal with the ones that
are there. Usually, the default settings will work fine. But
read the manual for your motherboard carefully to see if any
need to be changed.
If you purchased your motherboard along
with a CPU and RAM, these components may already be installed.
Otherwise, you'll need to do it. Lay the motherboard on a flat
surface and install the RAM into the RAM sockets, beginning
with the socket marked "Bank 0." Slide the module
firmly into the socket. A bracket on each side will snap into
place when the module is correctly seated. If you purchased
multiple modules, install the rest of them now.
Work very carefully when installing the
CPU. Lift the lever located on the side of the socket and
carefully insert the processor. As you do so, make sure that
pin 1 on the processor matches pin 1 on the socket. The CPU
will fit correctly only one way. Hold the processor firmly in
place and lock the lever down (A).
Install the cooling fan/heat sink on
the CPU (procedures vary, so read the instructions carefully),
and attach the fan power connector to the connector on the
motherboard (B). (See the motherboard manual for the correct
location.)
Go On to Step 3.......
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