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1. Read the recommended documents
2. Search for the best-price-offered webstore
3. Buy the components

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4. Install the exhuast fan
5. Get familiar with your drive cables
6. Install FDD

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7. Install DVD
8. Install HDD
9. Install heatsink suport assembly

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10. Prepare the punchout access ports
11. Prepare to install the motherboard in the case
12. Install motherboard on standoffs and tighten screws

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13. Install memory on the motherboard
14. Install the AGP graphics card
15. Install floppy drive cable

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16. Install the primary and scondary IDE cables
17. Clear the airflow by rerouting cables
18. Place the heatsink clip in the heatsink fins

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19. Install the fan power cable
20. Slide the processor module into the guides
21. Lock the processor module

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22. Install the heatsink support clip
23. Install the keyboard and mouse cables
24. Install the monitor cable

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25. Verify the 115/230 setting
26. Install the power cable
27. Check the BIOS settings

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28. Partition and load the operation system

Step 10. Prepare the punchout access ports

The motherboard has cable connectors for the keyboard, mouse, serial, parallel and USB ports, etc. These connectors are accessed through punchout holes in the case.

In most cases, when you buy a retailed motherboard, you will get its punchout from the manufacturer too. Replace it with the punchout originally attached on the case as shown in Photo 15.

Photo 15. Replace new punchout with the original.

Step 11. Prepare to install the mother board in the case

The motherboard will be installed on standoffs in the base of the case. Photo 16 shows standoffs in the case.

Phot 16 also shows a location where an extra standoff can be installed. Extra standoffs are necessary to provide support in areas of high potential mechanical stress on your motherboard, like the are where circuit cards, memory and main power supply are inserted.

Photo 16. Extra standoffs in the case

Step 12. Install motherboard on standoffs and tighten screws

Install the motherboard using the screws taht were supplied with your case as shown in Photo 17. Be careful in this step. Try not to make a damage to your motherboard by overtightening the screws or droping the driver on it.

Photo 17. Install motherboard on standoffs and tighten screws.