Page 2: Part 2
<B>Step 6 - Prepare the case</B>:
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Each case is different. Install the needed risers and studs in the case for your particular type of motherboard. Some motherboards may not need all the holes in the case, so don't worry if you aren't using them all.
<B>Step 7 - Drop the board in</B>:
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Line up the motherboard and slide it in. Then screw it down.
<B>Step 8 - Install the extra cards</B>:
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Locate the AGP slot and install the video card. Then install any PCI cards you might have in the white slots (well, they should be white). Screw down the cards and hold them in place. Once again, you might need to apply some force.
<B>Step 9 - Install the Drives</B>:
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Locate the drive areas, and then install the drives. Screw them on BOTH sides of the case. This is very important to do to cut down on vibration.
<B>Step 10 - Put in the cables</B>:
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Install the IDE cables, make sure that the drives are all set in the jumpers. Remember, Blue goes on the motherboard, black goes on master, and grey goes on slave. Simple right?
<B>Step 11 - The little things</B>:
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Those little wires that all cases have need to be installed at a specific locations. Check your manual to find out where to install things like the power switch and the hard drive LED.
<B>Step 12 - Install the power</B>:
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Plug in the ATX connector and the individual drive power connectors. Once you have done this, you should be finished installing the hardware side of the system.
<B>Step 13 - Gaze at the power</B>:
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Rejoice at your new system! Remember, this is hardware only, I'm not covering the next steps of installing software and making sure everything works. Perhaps another guide.
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</center>Each case is different. Install the needed risers and studs in the case for your particular type of motherboard. Some motherboards may not need all the holes in the case, so don't worry if you aren't using them all.
<B>Step 7 - Drop the board in</B>:
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</center>Line up the motherboard and slide it in. Then screw it down.
<B>Step 8 - Install the extra cards</B>:
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</center>Locate the AGP slot and install the video card. Then install any PCI cards you might have in the white slots (well, they should be white). Screw down the cards and hold them in place. Once again, you might need to apply some force.
<B>Step 9 - Install the Drives</B>:
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</center>Locate the drive areas, and then install the drives. Screw them on BOTH sides of the case. This is very important to do to cut down on vibration.
<B>Step 10 - Put in the cables</B>:
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</center>Install the IDE cables, make sure that the drives are all set in the jumpers. Remember, Blue goes on the motherboard, black goes on master, and grey goes on slave. Simple right?
<B>Step 11 - The little things</B>:
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</center>Those little wires that all cases have need to be installed at a specific locations. Check your manual to find out where to install things like the power switch and the hard drive LED.
<B>Step 12 - Install the power</B>:
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</center>Plug in the ATX connector and the individual drive power connectors. Once you have done this, you should be finished installing the hardware side of the system.
<B>Step 13 - Gaze at the power</B>:
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</center>Rejoice at your new system! Remember, this is hardware only, I'm not covering the next steps of installing software and making sure everything works. Perhaps another guide.