PRESENTATION OF This presentation is optimized for whiteboard use OCT.

2, 2023
BULAWAN & DOMINGO

ASSEMBLE
COMPUTER
HARDWARE
 INTRODUCTION
In order to begin a simple work using
computer, we should build first our
system unit, How to Build a PC
and basic computer configuration setup.
This information sheet informs you how to
build a computer in very plain simple
instruction. Before you begin building or refitting a
computer, you should have some basic
tools:
1. Phillips-head (cross-shaped) screwdriver
2. Needle-nose pliers
3. Anti-static Wrist Strap
4. A large level working space
 Optional, but useful tools
OPTIONAL, Some other tools and equipment can come in handy as well,
BUT such as:
USEFUL
TOOLS 1. Electrical tape
2. Wire or nylon ties
3. Flashlight, preferably hands-free
4. A second, working computer to swap parts, look for tips, ask
for help on-line,
download drivers and patches, etc. - very useful
5. A can of compressed air - useful when working with older
parts that have
collected dust. A better alternative but also expensive, is a
vacuum cleaner
designed for cleaning electronics.
OPTIONAL, 6. Proper preparation is the key to a successful build. Before you
BUT begin, make sure you have all the tools you will need, secure a
clear, well-lit workspace, gather all the components you’ll be
USEFUL using and unpack them one at a time, verifying that everything
TOOLS that is supposed to be there is actually present. At this point you
should leave the parts themselves in their protective anti-static
bags and assemble all the accompanying manuals. Now I know
you want to get started, but trust me, read the manuals, check
the diagrams, make sure you understand where each part goes
and how it attaches. If there is anything you don’t understand,
now is the time to do a little extra Internet research or call the
manufacturer with your questions.
7. Find a dry, well-ventilated place to do your work. You should
have plenty of light and if possible, you should choose an area
without carpet on the floor, as carpet tends to generate a lot of
static. An unfurnished basement is a good work location.
 INSTALLING
MOTHERBOARD
COMPONENT
Before proceeding Take note of the following precautions before installing motherboard
components or changing any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the wall socket power cord • Place it on a grounded antistatic pad
before touching any component. or in the bag that came with the
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a component whenever you uninstall any
safely grounded object or metal object, component.
such as a power supply case, before • Make sure that the ATX power supply
handling components to avoid damage is switched off before installing or
due to static electricity. removing any component. Failure to do
• Hold edge components to avoid so can cause serious damage to the
touching the ICs on them. motherboard, peripherals, or
components.
Before you install the motherboard,
study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure
that the motherboard fits into it.

When installing the motherboard,

ensure that you place it into the chassis
in the
correct orientation. The edge with
external ports goes to the rear part of
the chassis as
indicated in the image below.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing

so can damage the motherboard.
 INSTALLING CPU

This motherboard comes with a

surface mount LGA1150 socket
designed for the Intel® 4th
generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 /
Core™ i3, Pentium® and Celeron®
processors.
Safety Procedure
• Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that
the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket
contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see
any damage to the PnP cap/socket
contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will
shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is
shipment/ transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard.
ASUS will process Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the
motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1150
socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to
the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU
installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect
removal of the PnP cap.
 INSTALL SYSTEM
MEMORY
This motherboard comes with two Double
Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory
Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module is
notched differently from a DDR or DDR2
module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2
memory module to the DDR3 slot.

According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM

voltage below 1.65V is recommended to
protect
the CPU.

You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB

unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the
DIMM sockets.
Memory Configurations

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system
maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel
configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then
mapped for single-channel operation.
• Due to Intel® chipset limitations, DDR3 1600MHz and higher memory modules
on XMP mode will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR3 1600MHz.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we
recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code
(D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory
modules.
• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you
install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for
the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend
that you do any of the following:
o Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit
Windows® OS.
o Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more on the
motherboard.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 megabits (Mb) chips
or less.
 Memory Configurations

• Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133 MHz and its
corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Profile is not the JEDEC memory
standard. The stability and compatibility of these memory modules depend on
the CPU’s capabilities and other installed devices.
• The maximum 16GB memory capacity can be supported with 8GB or above
DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the
market.
• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence
Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a
memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for
overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.
• For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a
full
• memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
• Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List)
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Unplug the power supply before adding or

removing DIMMs or other system components.
Failure to do so can cause severe damage to
both the motherboard and the components.
1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a
DIMM socket.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the
notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key
on the socket.
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2. How much power?

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