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Installing the CPU |
Removing the packaging |
CPU
and fan |
CPU
Safety precautions |
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is easier to install the CPU in the motherboard before installing
the motherboard into the computer. It is likely that the CPU
is packaged in a similar way to the one shown above. |
The CPU is supplied with its own cooling
fan. Start by removing all of the packaging. This may be
discarded. |
Note that the CPU pictured has a protective
covering on it which can be discarded at the last moment
before installation. |
With
the protective cover removed it is possible to see that the
CPU has two locators that only allow it to be installed one
way around in its socket. Take care when handling the CPU
– never touch any of the metal components |
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| Installing
the CPU Step 1 |
Installing
the CPU Step 2 |
Installing
the CPU Step 3 |
Installing
the CPU Step 4 |
| Un-package
the motherboard and remove the protective cover from the CPU
socket. Discard the protective cover. |
Pull
back the spring clip and CPU cover. Note the orientation of
the socket Carefully drop the CPU into the socket. |
Make
sure that the CPU is seated in the socket the correct way
around. Replace the hinged CPU cover |
Push
back the spring loaded retaining clip |
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Installing the fan |
Installing the fan |
RAM
Safety Precautions |
Installing the RAM Step 1 |
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The technique for installing
the fan varies according to the design – see instructions
provided. |
Install the CPU fan and plug the
electrical connector into a convenient power supply on the
motherboard |
RAM is very susceptible to damage
from static electricity. It is better to earth yourself (for
example by touching a tap or metal water pipe) before handling
RAM and take care never to touch the metal connectors |
As with the CPU, it is often
easier to install the Random Access Memory into the motherboard
before attempting to install the motherboard into the case.
Remove the RAM from its packaging. |
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| Installing
the RAM Step 2 |
Installing the RAM Step 3 |
Installing
the RAM Step 4 |
Completed
motherboard |
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Note that there are different speeds
and formats of RAM. In order to stop installing the wrong
type each has its own pattern of cut-outs that align with
pegs in the RAM socket. Check that the grove in the bottom
of the RAM corresponds to raised sections in the RAM socket |
Pull back the RAM clips at either side
of the socket.
Always install RAM in the socket nearest the CPU
Note the different coloured RAM sockets. When installing
two sticks of RAM – use the pairs of the sockets of the
same colour (both the blue ones for example) |
Push the RAM into place and then force
it home using the pressure of your thumb until the RAM clips
close at either end. This takes a lot of pressure – you
might need both thumbs! |
Motherboard
with CPU and RAM installed ready to be installed in the case |
