before you assemble a computer all you have to do is choose the processor that you will use which is often used by the public is AMD and Intel, so if you have chosen, see the next section
1. Installing the Processor to the Motherboard
It would be nice before the motherboard is installed into the casing, first install the processor because it will be easier to install. How to install the processor to the motherboard, namely:
We first determine the position of pin 1 on the processor and the processor socket on the motherboard, generally located in the corner marked with a dot or indentation. Lift the socket lock lever up to open itAdjust the position of the processor leg with the socket hole, then press the processor into the socket until it is tight. Lock it back with the lock lever.
2. Installing the Motherboard
To install the motherboard in the casing, place the motherboard on the casing tray and adjust the hole between the casing and the motherboard hole, then lock it with a screw.
3. Installing the Heatsink
After the processor is installed, then attach the heatsink so that the processor does not heat up. This heatsink is placed on top of the processor and given a stop so it doesn't come off. Previously, coat the heatsink with heat-conducting gel. If your heatsink has a fan then the power connector on the fan / fan is connected to the motherboard.
4. Install RAM / Memory
How to install the Ram / memory module, namely: First open the locking lever, then adjust the position of the notch on the memory module with the groove in the slot. When it fits, then press and replace the RAM / memory lock lever.
How to Assemble a Computer
5. Installing the Power Supply
Usually, when we buy a case, the power supply is already installed. So if the power supply is not installed, how to install it, namely:
Put the power supply in its place behind the casing, then lock it with a screw.
Attach the power connector from the power supply to the motherboard along with the cables.
6. Installing the Motherboard and Casing Cables
Connect the primary and secondary IDE connector cables to the motherboard.
For non-ATX motherboards, plug in the serial and parallel port cables to the connector on the motherboard.
On the back of the casing there is a hole for installing a non-slot type additional port. Open the screw that locks the plate that is closed by the port hole and then insert the connector port you want to install and put the screw back on.
Connect the mouse and keyboard connector cables to the motherboard.
Other connector cable connections such as LEDs, internal speakers and ports available on the computer case.
7. Installing the Drive
To install a drive such as a hard disk, the CD-ROM / DVD-ROM method is:
Insert the drive from the front of the case. First set the jumper settings (as master or slave) on the drive, then install the screw so that the drive does not come off. Connect the IDE cable connector to the drive and the connector on the motherboard (the primary connector is used first) If the IDE cable is connected to 2 (two) drives, the jumper setting is that the first drive is set as master and the other as slave. And the secondary IDE connector on the motherboard can be used to connect two additional drives. Connect the power cable from the power supply to each drive.
8. Installing the Adapter Card
For Card Adapters that are usually installed are sound, video cards, modems and SCSI adapters. The installation method is: insert the Card Adapter in the available slot on the motherboard, then press it until the connector is completely inserted, then give the screw to hold the card.
9. The final stage of assembling the computer
When all the steps for assembling the computer have been completed, now cover it with a case and screw it in. Connect the cable from the power supply to the wall socket and also connect the monitor connector to the video card port, keyboard cable connector and mouse connector to the mouse port.
10. Examination of Computer Assembly Results
After the computer has been assembled, we will check and test the results with the BIOS program, namely:
Turn on the computer and monitor, look at the monitor screen and also listen to the sound from the speakers.
Now the Fost program from Bios will automatically detect what hardware has been installed on the computer.
Make settings for the value of hard disk capacity and boot sequence.
If you have, then save the settings and exit from the BIOS setup, then the computer loads the operating system with a search sequence that is adjusted to the boot sequence settings in Bios.
Insert the Bootable CD containing the operating system into the search drive.
11. Solutions if there is a problem with the computer assembly
Turn on the computer, if the computer and monitor are not turned on, check the power cable on the power jack is connected or not.
When the time is turned on, the monitor screen is black / black, there must be an error and if the CPU beeps, then correct the placement of RAM / memory in the socket.