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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 13. Install memory on the motherboard

Be sure to check the motherboard manual for a list of recommended memory. Memory for the AMD Athlon processor motherboards comes in DIMM (dual in-lin memory module) modues or sticks. The DIMM stick has notches that align them to the memory socket. Photo 18 shows DIMM memory and the sockets for SD11. Usually you should install the first stick in socket 1 and the second in socket 2 and so on. Do not handle the DIMM sticks by the edge connectors(the gold edgle). For other mainboards, consult the reference manual for your motherboard to determine the correct installation sequence for the memory..

Photo 18. DIMM Memory Stick and memory sockets for SD11

The first step to install the DIMM stick is to open the levers on the left and right of the memory socket, shown in Photo 20. Then, properly orient the stick to the memory socket by using the notches in the DIMM stick to . Insert the stick into the socket with a straight down motion. Seat it firmly. The locking levers will close automatically when you have properly seated the DIMM stick.

Photo 19. Install memory on the motherboadrd

Step 14. Install AGP graphics card

AMD recommends an AGP grpahics card to provide the best performance for your new AMD Athlon processor-based system. At the beginning you bring up your system, configure the system with the minimum necessary components. The first card to be installed is the AGP graphics card. With processor, memoy, drives, and graphics, the system will start and run. A basic configuration minimizes troubleshooting in case of problems.

Photo 20. The location of AGP socket

Insert the AGP card into the dedicated slot. This card fits into only one slot (normally the slot nearest the processor). When the card is fully seated, install the hold-down screw into the case.

Photo 21. Install the AGP card

Step 15. Install floppy drive cable

Photo 22. shows the connector for floppy drive cable for SD11. At the end of this connector, there is a mark 1 2. The edge of the floppy drive cable marked in red must face 1 2 or Pin1 in the photot.

Photo 22. The location of FDD cable connector for SD11

Your floppy drive cable will have more drive connectors than you will use. However, one end is connected to the system board and the other end is connected to the floppy drive. Make sure you use the cable connectors that do not have twisted wires between them.

Photo 22. FDD cable connector