Chapter 3: Assembling a Computer
Graphics:
3.1.1
Overview of General Safety Issues
3.1.2
ESD Precautions
3.1.3
Inside of a PC
3.2.1
Sample Software Inventory Form
3.2.2
Inventory Checklist
3.3.1
Choosing a Computer Case
3.3.2
Desktop Computer Case
3.3.3
Mid-Tower
Mini-Tower
Full-Size Tower
3.3.4
A Computer Power Supply
Selecting a Computer Power Supply
DC Voltages Produced By PC Power Supplies
3.4.1
Motherboard Location Map
3.4.2
Configuring the Processor
3.4.3
Motherboard Jumpers (1-2)
3.4.4
Slot-1 Processor
Socket 7
Installing the CPU
3.4.5
Installing the Heat Sink
3.4.6
Types of Memory Modules
Memory Banks
3.5.1
Installing the Motherboard
3.5.2
LEDs
3.5.3
Power Supply Cables
3.6.1
Floppy Drives
3.6.2
Master/Slave Jumper Settings
3.6.3
Pin-1 Ribbon Cable Identification
Hard Drive Ribbon Cable
3.6.4
Power Connector Pin-Outs
3.7.1
Video Card
3.8.1
Post-Assembly Checklist
3.8.2
Connecting Input and Output Devices
3.9.1
BIOS Setup
3.9.2
BIOS Main Menu
3.9.3
Standard CMOS Setup Screen
3.9.4
BIOS Features Setup Screen
Boot Sequence Configuration Options
Chipset Features Setup Screen
3.9.5
Power Management Setup Screen
PnP/PCI Configuration Screen
3.9.6
Integrated Peripherals Configuration Screen
3.9.7
AMIBIOS Security Options
3.9.8
AMBIOS Exit Options
3.9.9
POST Hardware Diagnostic Message Groups
Troubleshooting Initial Boot Problems