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Hi folks
Well, this is it for me. I ordered my parts yesterday for my first build. Needless to say, I am very nervous as this will be my first build.
I have prepared for myself an installation guide to make sure I do not omit any steps. I would appreciate if you folks who have been building several computers over the years could look at my guide and see if I did not forget anything or if any given step is out of order.
My build will include 2 x 1TB drives. 1 x 1TB drive for Windows and Programs and the other for data..No SSD (tight budget. Will wait another 6 months to a year) . I am planning to have all my data on 2 separate drives. Backup, backup, backup. The OS will be Windows 7 64-bit OEM. All my parts were ordered from Newegg Canada since I reside in Canada.
So, here is my guide. See notes at the bottom
First computer build installation guide.
Install optical drive into the case
Install CPU into motherboard
Install CPU stock cooler (thermal paste already applied)
Plug the CPU stock cooler fan to the motherboard
Install RAM
Install motherboard standoffs required for my specific motherboard making sure I put in the same numbers as there are holes on the motherboard.
Install motherboard I/O shield to the case. Caution: edges could be sharp. Be careful.
Put motherboard into the case lining the holes of the I/O shield with the motherboard back ports
Screw motherboard in the standoffs holes
Connect the PSU 20+4 or 24 pin connector to the motherboard
Connect the 4+4 or 8 pin connector to the motherboard
Screw PSU to the case
Secure the 2 hard drives in place connecting only one to the PSU SATA connector for now. Plug in SATA data cable to the motherboard. This will be the boot drive
Connect the front panel connectors to the motherboard. The power switch and the reset switch do not need polarity (+ or – are irrelevant). Other connector need the polarity (+ or -) to the proper pins on the motherboard.
Double check and triple check all connections.
Press the power button. If everything looks OK insert the windows disk into the optical drive.
Change the boot sequence in the bios to make sure it boots from the Optical drive. Reboot the PC.
Install the Operating system.
Using previously downloaded drivers from the motherboard manufacturer onto a flash drive, install the drivers.
Notes:
This is where I get a little confused. Which drivers do I really need to install and importantly, in what specific order ? Which will be installed by Windows 7 ?
Please feel free to make any suggestions
A great many thanks to all who will care to help.
Well, this is it for me. I ordered my parts yesterday for my first build. Needless to say, I am very nervous as this will be my first build.
I have prepared for myself an installation guide to make sure I do not omit any steps. I would appreciate if you folks who have been building several computers over the years could look at my guide and see if I did not forget anything or if any given step is out of order.
My build will include 2 x 1TB drives. 1 x 1TB drive for Windows and Programs and the other for data..No SSD (tight budget. Will wait another 6 months to a year) . I am planning to have all my data on 2 separate drives. Backup, backup, backup. The OS will be Windows 7 64-bit OEM. All my parts were ordered from Newegg Canada since I reside in Canada.
So, here is my guide. See notes at the bottom
First computer build installation guide.
Install optical drive into the case
Install CPU into motherboard
Install CPU stock cooler (thermal paste already applied)
Plug the CPU stock cooler fan to the motherboard
Install RAM
Install motherboard standoffs required for my specific motherboard making sure I put in the same numbers as there are holes on the motherboard.
Install motherboard I/O shield to the case. Caution: edges could be sharp. Be careful.
Put motherboard into the case lining the holes of the I/O shield with the motherboard back ports
Screw motherboard in the standoffs holes
Connect the PSU 20+4 or 24 pin connector to the motherboard
Connect the 4+4 or 8 pin connector to the motherboard
Screw PSU to the case
Secure the 2 hard drives in place connecting only one to the PSU SATA connector for now. Plug in SATA data cable to the motherboard. This will be the boot drive
Connect the front panel connectors to the motherboard. The power switch and the reset switch do not need polarity (+ or – are irrelevant). Other connector need the polarity (+ or -) to the proper pins on the motherboard.
Double check and triple check all connections.
Press the power button. If everything looks OK insert the windows disk into the optical drive.
Change the boot sequence in the bios to make sure it boots from the Optical drive. Reboot the PC.
Install the Operating system.
Using previously downloaded drivers from the motherboard manufacturer onto a flash drive, install the drivers.
Notes:
This is where I get a little confused. Which drivers do I really need to install and importantly, in what specific order ? Which will be installed by Windows 7 ?
Please feel free to make any suggestions
A great many thanks to all who will care to help.
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