ADM Computer Build

Welcome! This is a tutorial to teach you folks how to assemble a PC!

Before you begin, you must remember some safety precautions.

1. Use anti-static mat/wrist strap whenever possible.

2. Be aware of EMD.

3. Be aware of Power Supply. HIGH VOLTAGE CAN KILL YOU!

You will need these parts:

1. Motherboard

2. CPU

3. Heat sink and fan for CPU

4. Ram

5. Power Supply

6. Case

7. HDD/SSD some sort of drive.

8. SATA cable (Not shown)

9. (Optional) Video Card

Insert the CPU. Remember: This should be a zero force instillation. If it doesn't seat by its self, DON"T PUSH IT!

check if any of the pins are bent and that you have it positioned correctly.

Apply an amount of thermal paste to the CPU approximately the size of a grain of rice.

Attach the Heat sink and fan.

Insert Ram.

remember to align the pin and notch for the Ram.

Depending on you build you may have a video card.

Determine what extension slot it goes in.

Insert video card.

Insert the standoffs according to your motherboard. Cases can usually support multiple different sizes of Motherboards.

Place motherboard on standoffs and screw in.

Check how your hard drive is attached. Ours is a tool-less insertion. Others may screw in, or have screws that screw into the hard drive and are used as pins for a tool-less insertion system.

Insert the power supply. screw it in if necessary.

Plug in the 24 pin connector to the motherboard.

Plug in the 4 pin connector to the motherboard.

Plug in the SATA power to the hard drive.

Plug in the power to the video card (if applicable)

Attach all connections correctly. Follow Labels on the contacts and motherboard.

Insert and connect all additional fans.

Adjust cables so they are out of the way of all components including fans.

Yay! Your done! close up your case and plug it in. see if it post. if not begin troubleshooting.