Summary

CHAPTER 3Computer Assembly Step by StepObjectivesUpon completion of this chapter, you should be able to answer the following questions:■■■■■How do I open the case?What is the process to install the power supply?How do I attach the components to the motherboardand install the motherboard?How do I install internal drives?How do I install drives in external bays?Key Terms■■■■How do I install adapter cards?What is the process to connect all internalcables?How do I reattach the side panels and connectexternal cables to the computer?What happens when I boot the computer for thefirst time?This chapter uses the following key terms. You can find the definitions in the Glossary.electrostatic discharge page xxpower supply page xxmotherboard page xxcentral processing unit (CPU) page xxheat sink/fan page xxzero insertion force (ZIF) socket page xxthermal compound page xxisopropyl alcohol page xxrandom access memory (RAM) page xxvolatile memory page xxhard disk drive (HDD) page xxoptical drive page xxMolex power connector page xxfloppy disk drive (FDD) page xxBerg power connectoradapter cardpage xxpage xxnetwork interface card (NIC)video adapter cardpage xxpage xxAdvanced Technology Extended (ATX)page xxserial advanced technology attachment (SATA)power connector page xxparallel advanced technology attachment (PATA)cable page xxserial advanced technology attachment (SATA) datacable page xxBasic Input/Output System (BIOS)beep codepage xxpage xxcomplementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS)page xx