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Day-1 Computer Assembly IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software v4.0

Objectives 1.1 Open the case 1.2 Install the power supply 1.3 Attach the components to the motherboard and install the motherboard 1.4 Install internal drives 1.5 Install drives in external bays 1.6 Install adapter cards 1.7 Connect all internal cables 1.8 Re-attach the side panels and connect external cables to the computer 1.9 Boot the computer for the first time

Chapter 3 Labs 3.2 Lab: Install the Power Supply 3.3.3 Lab: Install the Motherboard 3.5.2 Lab: Install the Drives 3.6.3 Lab: Install Adapter Cards 3.7.2 Lab: Install Internal Cables 3.8.2 Lab: Complete the Computer Assembly 3.9.2 Lab: Boot the Computer

Optional Virtual Desktop Activities 3.2 Virtual Desktop Power Supply 3.3.3 Virtual Desktop Motherboard 3.4 Virtual Desktop Internal Drives 3.5.2 Virtual Desktop External Bay Drives 3.6.3 Virtual Desktop Adapter Card 3.7.2 Virtual Desktop Internal Cables 3.8.2 Virtual Desktop External Cables

3.1 Introduction Computer assembly is a large part of a technician's job. Work in a logical, methodical manner when working with computer components Improve computer assembly skills dramatically with practice

ESD Precautions wrist strap grounding mat antistatic bags humidity (30-50%) touch chassis to discharge static electricity

Opening the Case Prepare the workspace before opening the computer case: Adequate lighting Good ventilation Comfortable room temperature Workbench accessible from all sides Avoid cluttering workbench An antistatic mat on the table Small containers to hold screws and other small parts There are different methods for opening cases. To learn how, consult the user manual or manufacturer's website.

3.2 Installing the Power Supply Power supply installation steps include the following: Insert the power supply into the case Align the holes in the power supply with the holes in the case Secure the power supply to the case using the proper screws

3.3 Attaching Components to the Motherboard As part of an upgrade or repair, a technician may need to attach components to the motherboard, and then install the motherboard.

Installing the CPU on the Motherboard The CPU and motherboard are sensitive to electrostatic discharge so use a grounded antistatic mat and wear an antistatic wrist strap. CAUTION : When handling a CPU, do not touch the CPU contacts. The CPU is secured to the socket on the motherboard with a locking assembly .

Examining the Socket Interface PGA

Applying the Thermal Compound Thermal compound helps to keep the CPU cool. To install a used CPU, clean it and the base of the heat sink with isopropyl alcohol to remove the old thermal compound. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations about applying the thermal compound.

Installing the Heat Sink/Fan Assembly The Heat Sink/Fan Assembly is a two-part cooling device. The heat sink draws heat away from the CPU. The fan moves the heat away from the heat sink. The heat sink/fan assembly usually has a 3-pin power connector.

Installing CPU and Heat Sink/Fan Assembly Align the CPU so that the Connection 1 indicator is lined up with Pin 1 on the CPU socket. Place the CPU gently into the socket. Close the CPU load plate and secure it by closing the load lever and moving it under the load lever retention tab. Apply a small amount of thermal compound to the CPU and spread it evenly. Follow the application instructions provided by the manufacturer. Line up the heat sink/fan assembly retainers to the holes on the motherboard. Place the heat sink/fan assembly onto the CPU socket, being careful not to pinch the CPU fan wires. Tighten the heat sink/fan assembly retainers to secure the assembly in place. Connect the heat sink/fan assembly power cable to the header on the motherboard.

Installing RAM RAM provides temporary data storage for the CPU while the computer is operating. RAM should be installed in the motherboard before the motherboard is placed in the computer case. RAM installation steps: Align the notches on the RAM module to the keys in the slot and press down until the side tabs click into place. Make sure that the side tabs have locked the RAM module and visually check for exposed contacts.

Installing the Motherboard The motherboard is now ready to install in the computer case. Plastic and metal standoffs are used to mount the motherboard and to prevent it from touching the metal portions of the case. Install only the standoffs that align with the holes in the motherboard. Installing any additional standoffs may prevent the motherboard from being seated properly in the computer case.

Installing the Motherboard Install standoffs in the computer case. Align the I/O connectors on the back of the motherboard with the openings in the back of the case. Align the screw holes of the motherboard with the standoffs. Insert all of the motherboard screws. Tighten all of the motherboard screws.

3.4 Installing the Internal Drives Drives that are installed in internal bays are called internal drives. A hard disk drive ( HDD ) is an example of an internal drive. HDD installation steps: Position the HDD so that it aligns with the 3.5-inch drive bay. Insert the HDD into the drive bay so that the screw holes in the drive line up with the screw holes in the case. Secure the HDD to the case using the proper screws.

3.5 Installing the Drives in External Bays Drives, such as optical drives ( CD and DVD ) and floppy drives, are installed in drive bays that are accessed from the front of the case. Optical drives and floppy drives store data on removable media. Drives in external bays allow access to the media without opening the case.

Installing the Optical Drive An optical drive is a storage device that reads and writes information to CDs or DVDs. Optical drive installation steps: Position the optical drive to align with the 5.25 inch drive bay. Insert the optical drive into the drive bay so that the optical drive screw holes align with the screw holes in the case. Secure the optical drive to the case using the proper screws.

Installing Floppy Drive A floppy disk drive ( FDD ) is a storage device that reads and writes information to a floppy disk. FDD installation steps: Position the FDD so that it aligns with the 3.5 inch drive bay. Insert the FDD into the drive bay so that the FDD screw holes align with the screw holes in the case. Secure the FDD to the case using the proper screws.

Attaching the Floppy Drive Pin 1 – Red Stripe 34 pin twist A drive on the end of the ribbon cable after the twist If Pin 1 is backwards, the LED stays on for floppy.

Connecting the Floppy Drives The floppy drive exchanges data with the motherboard devices, including the microprocessor, via a 34-pin flat ribbon (data) cable. Current system BIOS versions can support up to two floppy drives on one controller via a daisy chain cable arrangement. Cable pin-outs 10 through 16 are cross-wired between the middle drive connector and end drive connector, producing a twist that reverses the Drive Select (DS) configuration of the drive plugged into the end connector of the ribbon cable. This feature, called cable select , automatically configures the drive on the middle connector as Drive B and the drive on the end connector as Drive A .

3.6 Installing the Adapter Cards Adapter cards are installed to add functionality to a computer. Adapter cards must be compatible with the expansion slot. Some adapter cards: PCIe x1 NIC PCI Wireless NIC PCIe x16 video adapter card

Installing the Network Interface Card (NIC) A NIC enables a computer to connect to a network. NICs use PCI and PCIe expansion slots on the motherboard. NIC installation steps: Align the NIC to the appropriate slot on the motherboard. Press down gently on the NIC until the card is seated. Secure the NIC PC mounting bracket to the case with the appropriate screw.

Installing the Wireless NIC A wireless NIC enables a computer to connect to a wireless network. Some wireless NICs are installed externally with a USB connector. Wireless NIC installation steps: Align the wireless NIC to the appropriate expansion slot on the motherboard. Press down gently on the wireless NIC until the card is fully seated. Secure the mounting bracket to the case with the appropriate screw.

Installing the Video Adapter Card A video adapter card is the interface between a computer and a display monitor. An upgraded video adapter card can provide better graphic capabilities for games and graphic programs. Video adapter card installation steps: Align the video adapter card to the appropriate expansion slot on the motherboard. Press down gently on the video adapter card until the card is fully seated. Secure the video adapter card PC mounting bracket to the case with the appropriate screw.

3.7 Connecting the Internal Cables Power cables are used to distribute electricity from the power supply to the motherboard and other components. Data cables transmit data between the motherboard and storage devices, such as hard drives. Additional cables connect the buttons and link lights on the front of the computer case to the motherboard.

Connecting the Power Cables Motherboard Power Connections The Advanced Technology Extended ( ATX ) main power connector has either 20 or 24 pins. The power supply may also have a 4-pin or 6-pin Auxiliary ( AUX ) power connector that connects to the motherboard. A 20-pin connector will work in a motherboard with a 24-pin socket.

Connecting the Power Cables SATA power connectors use either a 7-pin or 15-pin connector to connect to hard disk drives, optical drives, or any devices that have a SATA power socket. Molex power connectors are used by hard disk drives and optical drives that do not have SATA power sockets. CAUTION : Do not use a Molex connector and a SATA power connector on the same drive at the same time. 4-pin Berg power connector supplies power to a floppy drive. Berg SATA Molex

Power Connector Installation Steps Plug the SATA power connector into the HDD. Plug the Molex power connector into the optical drive. Plug the 4-pin Berg power connector into the FDD. Connect the 3-pin fan power connector into the appropriate fan header on the motherboard, according to the motherboard manual. Plug the additional cables from the case into the appropriate connectors according to the motherboard manual.

PATA Cables Drives connect to the motherboard using data cables. Types of data cables are PATA, SATA, and floppy disk. The PATA cable (sometimes called a ribbon cable) is wide and flat and can have either 40 or 80 conductors. A PATA cable usually has three 40-pin connectors. If multiple hard drives are installed, the master drive will connect to the end connector. The slave drive will connect to the middle connector. Many motherboards have two PATA cable sockets, which provides support for a maximum of four PATA drives.

Installing Hard Drive/CD-ROM Attaching the hard drive and CD-ROM are basically similar. First, the jumper settings should be properly set. The designation of a hard drive or CD-ROM drive as either master or slave is generally determined by the jumper configuration, not by the order in which the drive is daisy-chained to the other drive. The only exception is if the drive is jumpered (set to) "cable select" and both the system and ribbon cable support cable select.

Attaching Hard Drive/CD-ROM IDE ribbon cables: 40 pin/Ultra-ATA 80 connectors Master / Slave / Cable Select settings user jumpers CMOS auto select

Attaching Hard Drive/CD-ROM Inside your computer, you generally have two (2) IDE hard drive controller connections. They look this this 99% of the time. (The smaller one on the very top is a floppy drive controller connection.)

Pictured here are the two cables, the 80-wire and the older 40-wire ATA IDE cables. As you can see, the one on the left, the newer 80-wire cable has very small wires running from connector to connector; conversely, the 40-wire cable has larger wires. There is a reason for this. The newer standard requires the addition and separation of the wires for better signals to achieve the faster speeds. Attaching Hard Drive/CD-ROM

The 80-wire (conductor) cables are not called 80-pins! The older 40-wire and the newer 80 wire are both 40-pins! Well, actually, they are 39 pins. One pin was removed that was never used so people installing hard drives wouldn't connect them backwards. See the picture below... Cables

Connector Assignments and Color Coding: For the first time, the 80-conductor cable defines specific roles for each of the connectors on the cable; the older cable did not. Color coding of the connectors is used to make it easier to determine which connector goes with each device: Blue: The blue connector attaches to the host (motherboard or controller). Gray: The gray connector is in the middle of the cable, and goes to any slave (Device 1) drive if present on the channel. Black: The black connector is at the opposite end from the host connector and goes to the master drive (Device 0), or a single drive if only one is used. Cables

SATA Cables The SATA data cable has a 7 or 15-pin connector. One end of the cable is connected to the motherboard. The other end is connected to any drive that has a SATA data connector.

SATA Drives and Connectors Power connector Data cable connector SATA power cable SATA data cable

SATA Motherboard Connectors SATA/150 (1) communicates at a rate of 150 Mbps SATA/300 (3) communicates at a rate of 300 Mbps A 7-pin Serial ATA data cable A 15-pin Serial ATA data cable

SATA (Serial ATA) vs. PATA (IDE)

Floppy Drive Cables The floppy drive data cable has a 34-pin connector and it has a stripe to denote the location of pin 1. One connector at the end of the cable connects to the motherboard. The other two connectors connect to drives. If multiple floppy drives are installed, the A: drive will connect to the end connector. The B: drive will connect to the middle connector after the twist . Motherboards have one floppy drive controller which provides support for a maximum of two floppy drives.

Installing Data Cables Plug the motherboard end of the PATA cable into the motherboard socket. Plug the connector at the far end of the PATA cable into the optical drive. Plug one end of the SATA cable into the motherboard socket. Plug the other end of the SATA cable into the HDD. Plug the motherboard end of the FDD cable into the motherboard socket. Plug the connector at the far end of the FDD cable into the floppy drive.

Attaching the LEDs, Keylock and Speaker

Attaching the LEDs Plug the reset-switch, power-switch, HDD-LED, speaker, and power-LED connectors into the motherboard, all labels facing upwards.

3.8 Re-attaching Panels, Connect External Cables Now that all the internal components have been installed and connected to the motherboard and power supply, the side panels are re-attached to the computer case. The next step is to connect the cables for all computer peripherals and the power cable.

Re-attaching the Side Panels Most computer cases have two panels, one on each side. Once the cover is in place, make sure that it is secured at all screw locations. Refer to the documentation or manufacturer’s website if you are unsure about how to remove or replace your computer case. CAUTION : Handle case parts with care. Some computer case covers have sharp or jagged edges.

Connecting External Cables After the case panels have been re-attached, connect the external cables to the back of the computer. External cable connections include: Monitor USB Keyboard Power Mouse Ethernet CAUTION : When attaching cables, never force a connection. NOTE : Plug in the power cable after you have connected all other cables.

Connecting External Cables Attach the monitor cable to the video port. Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the connector. Plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port. Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port. Plug the USB cable into a USB port. Plug the network cable into the network port. Connect the wireless antenna to the antenna connector. Plug the power cable into the power supply.

3.9 Booting the Computer for the First Time The BIOS is a set of instructions stored in a nonvolatile memory chip. When the computer is booted, the basic input/output system ( BIOS ) will perform a power-on self test ( POST ) to check on all of the internal components. A special key or combination of keys on the keyboard is used to enter the BIOS setup program. The BIOS setup program displays information about all of the components in the computer.

Identifying Beep Codes POST checks to see that all of the hardware in the computer is operating correctly. If a device is malfunctioning, an error or a beep code alerts the technician that there is a problem. Typically, a single beep denotes that the computer is functioning properly. If there is a hardware problem, the computer may emit a series of beeps. Each BIOS manufacturer uses different codes to indicate hardware problems. Consult the motherboard documentation to view beep codes for your computer.

BIOS Setup The BIOS contains a setup program used to configure settings for hardware devices. The configuration data is saved to a special memory chip called a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor ( CMOS ). CMOS is maintained by the battery in the computer. If this battery dies, all BIOS setup configuration data will be lost. Replace the battery and reconfigure the BIOS settings.

BIOS Setup Program BIOS settings are configured in the BIOS setup program.

Entering the BIOS Setup Program CMOS determines what types of options are installed CMOS password can be configured to protect settings. If forgotten, use jumper on motherboard to reset or remove battery . System BIOS allows access to configuration information in CMOS setup utility proper key combination Registers are examined each time the system is booted up.

Standard CMOS Setup Screen The standard CMOS setup screen includes the basic operating parameters that need to be set for the system to work correctly . Date / Time Hard Disks Boot Order Video

BIOS Features and Chipset Features Setup Screens

Power Management and Plug and Play Screens

Integrated Peripherals and Fixed Disk Detection Screens

Password Screens and the Load Setup Defaults Screen

Chapter 3 Summary Computer Assembly Installation of all computer components Connection of all cables Description of BIOS Description of POST

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Let’s see what you have learned . . . Q : A technician is installing a new power supply in a computer. Which type of power connector should be used to connect to a PATA hard drive? A: Molex Q : A technician is installing a new power supply in a computer. Which type of power connector should be used to connect to a floppy drive? A: Berg Q : A technician is installing a new CPU in a ZIF socket on a motherboard. What is the primary way of securing the CPU in place? A: locking lever Q : What two components should be installed on a motherboard before it is mounted in the case? A: CPU and RAM

Let’s see what you have learned . . . Q : Which solution should be used to clean a CPU and a heat sink? A: isopropyl alcohol Q : A technician is troubleshooting a computer that has a malfunctioning floppy drive. The technician observes that the floppy drive light remains lit constantly. How should the technician attempt to repair the problem? A: Connect the data cable making sure that the colored stripe on the cable is aligned with pin 1 on the drive and the motherboard Q : A sound card, a NIC, and a modem can be installed on which type of slots? A: PCI and PCIe Q : Which port is typically used for external wireless NICs? A: USB

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