PC Maintenance: PC Maintenance: Preparing for A+ Preparing for A+

CertificationCertificationChapter 8: Installing and Chapter 8: Installing and

Troubleshooting the Basic Troubleshooting the Basic ComponentsComponents

Chapter 8 ObjectivesChapter 8 Objectives

Assemble the correct tools for PC buildingAssemble the correct tools for PC building Configure the motherboardConfigure the motherboard Install the CPUInstall the CPU Install the RAMInstall the RAM Install the motherboard in the caseInstall the motherboard in the case Install the video cardInstall the video card Test the component installationTest the component installation

What You NeedWhat You Need

Small Phillips-head screwdriverSmall Phillips-head screwdriver ESD protectionESD protection Optional:Optional:

Small flathead screwdriverSmall flathead screwdriver Nut driverNut driver Other tools in a basic PC toolkitOther tools in a basic PC toolkit

Configuring the MotherboardConfiguring the Motherboard

Read manualRead manual Set jumpersSet jumpers Look for help on Look for help on

motherboardmotherboard

Example: Motherboard ManualExample: Motherboard Manual

Installing an SEC CPUInstalling an SEC CPU

Install support braces on motherboardInstall support braces on motherboard

Installing an SEC CPUInstalling an SEC CPU

Slide CPU cartridge into bracesSlide CPU cartridge into braces Push to make sure fully seatedPush to make sure fully seated

Installing a PGA CPUInstalling a PGA CPU

Lift ZIF socket Lift ZIF socket handlehandle

Installing a PGA CPUInstalling a PGA CPU

Match up rounded corner on CPU to same Match up rounded corner on CPU to same on socketon socket

Installing a PGA CPUInstalling a PGA CPU

Insert CPU Insert CPU Lower handleLower handle Double-check for Double-check for

correct orientationcorrect orientation

Active Heat Sink with FanActive Heat Sink with Fan

Attach heat sink Attach heat sink to CPU with clipto CPU with clip

Active Heat Sink with FanActive Heat Sink with Fan

Connect power cord for fan to Connect power cord for fan to motherboardmotherboard

Passive Heat SinkPassive Heat Sink

Apply thin layer of heat sink compound to Apply thin layer of heat sink compound to heat sinkheat sink

Adhere to CPUAdhere to CPU

Installing SIMMsInstalling SIMMs

Insert at angleInsert at angle Tip up to lock into Tip up to lock into

placeplace Tabs on ends lock Tabs on ends lock

when installedwhen installed

Installing DIMMsInstalling DIMMs

Insert straight downInsert straight down Press down into placePress down into place Tabs on ends lock when installedTabs on ends lock when installed

Installing Motherboard into CaseInstalling Motherboard into Case

Prepare stand-offsPrepare stand-offs Plastic: AT onlyPlastic: AT only Brass: AT and ATXBrass: AT and ATX

Plastic Stand-OffsPlastic Stand-Offs

Fit into motherboard Fit into motherboard firstfirst

Then motherboard Then motherboard slides to lock stand-slides to lock stand-offs into channelsoffs into channels

Brass Stand-OffsBrass Stand-Offs

Screw into case Screw into case before before motherboard motherboard goes ingoes in

Tops have Tops have threaded holes threaded holes that are used for that are used for motherboard motherboard attachmentattachment

Installing MotherboardInstalling Motherboard

Insert motherboard into caseInsert motherboard into case Use screws to attach motherboard to Use screws to attach motherboard to

brass stand-offsbrass stand-offs

Attaching Case WiresAttaching Case Wires

Match colored wires from case to pins on Match colored wires from case to pins on motherboardmotherboard

Use Motherboard Manual for Use Motherboard Manual for ReferenceReference

Connecting I/O PortsConnecting I/O Ports

Necessary only on AT systemsNecessary only on AT systems Attach ports to back of caseAttach ports to back of case Attach ribbon cables from ports to Attach ribbon cables from ports to

motherboardmotherboard Red stripe = pin 1 Red stripe = pin 1

Connecting I/O PortsConnecting I/O Ports

Connecting the Power SupplyConnecting the Power Supply

AT: P8 and P9, black wires togetherAT: P8 and P9, black wires together

Connecting the Power SupplyConnecting the Power Supply

ATX: Single ConnectorATX: Single Connector

Installing Video CardInstalling Video Card

Insert into open expansion slotInsert into open expansion slot

Match chosen slot Match chosen slot with type of video with type of video cardcard AGP AGP PCI Express (only on PCI Express (only on

newer systems)newer systems) Regular PCIRegular PCI

Testing the InstallationTesting the Installation

Connect a monitorConnect a monitor Turn on powerTurn on power Evaluate on-screen messagesEvaluate on-screen messages Any textAny text onscreen means basic onscreen means basic

components are workingcomponents are working

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting

No power supply fanNo power supply fan No powerNo power Bad power supplyBad power supply Not connectedNot connected

Beep codesBeep codes RAM or CPU not installed correctlyRAM or CPU not installed correctly Bad RAMBad RAM Wrong type of RAMWrong type of RAM

No Onscreen TextNo Onscreen Text

Bad or incorrectly installed RAM or CPUBad or incorrectly installed RAM or CPU Bad or incorrectly installed video cardBad or incorrectly installed video card No monitor power, or not connectedNo monitor power, or not connected Other installed component is causing a Other installed component is causing a

problem (drive, expansion card)problem (drive, expansion card)