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The document outlines the process of assembling a personal desktop computer, detailing the necessary materials, tools, and step-by-step procedure. It emphasizes the importance of compatibility among components, particularly the motherboard and processor. The final result confirms the successful assembly and verification of the computer's performance.

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CHN Lab_exp_Assembling of a Computer system (1)

The document outlines the process of assembling a personal desktop computer, detailing the necessary materials, tools, and step-by-step procedure. It emphasizes the importance of compatibility among components, particularly the motherboard and processor. The final result confirms the successful assembly and verification of the computer's performance.

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Experiment 4

Assembling of a Computer system

AIM

To assemble or Build a Personal Desktop Computer and verify its working and performance.

MATERILAS REQUIRED

1. Processor (CPU)
2. Computer Case
3. Optical Drive (DVD RW and SATA capable)
4. Memory (RAM)
5. Power Supply
6. SATA Cables
7. Motherboard (SATA Capable)
8. Processor Fan
9. Case Fan
10. Hard Drive (SATA Capable)
11. Assortment of case and drive screws
12. Flowers/Spacers (necessary if you are invading the space of your significant other)

TOOLS REQUIRED

1. Screwdriver (for slotted and Phillips head screws)


2. Wire cutters and strippers
3. Needle-nosed pliers
4. Utility knife
5. Small flashlight
6. Adjustable wrench
7. Small container to hold screws
8. Heat sink compound
9. Grounding Strap

THEORY

With a little research you will probably have an idea of which components you’ll want to use and what
you want your computer to look like. Double check and make sure all of your components are going to fit
together inside the case you’re going to use — motherboards and other components come in different
sizes, so don’t expect a full-sized motherboard to fit into a small form-factor case without issues. It’s also
important that you choose a motherboard that is compatible with the processor you will be using. AMD
and Intel processors have different requirements, and choosing the correct motherboard is the most
important thing to consider. Otherwise, everything else is fairly modular. RAM, power supply, hard drives,
and your video card should be chosen to suit the needs of what you want to do with your machine.

PROCEDURE

Step 1: Install the Motherboard

Prepare the empty case for the motherboard. Lay the case on its side and begin installing the motherboard
standoffs. These raise the motherboard up off of the case to keep the motherboard safe from shorting
out on the case’s steel frame.
Step 2: Mount The microprocessor(CPU)

Mount the CPU in the socket of the Mainboard. You must choose the correct CPU for your motherboard,
and install it according to its instructions. Be careful not to install the CPU in wrong. Not only would your
computer not work, it could short-circuit and damage your motherboard.

When installing the processor into the motherboard, make sure you have the arrow on the processor itself
aligned with the arrow printed on the motherboard. If you try to force the processor to fit in the wrong
orientation, it will end up getting ruined.

Step 3: Install the Heat Sink

Before attaching the heat sink that will keep your processor cool, you’ll need to apply some thermal paste
to the back of your processor. The amount of thermal paste needed will vary depending on your processor,
but ideally, when the heatsink is attached to the motherboard and tightened down on the processor, the
thermal paste will spread evenly on the entire processor.

Step 4: Attach the RAM

Attach the RAM(memory) modules in the corresponding slots. the motherboard should have rows of slots
that have 2 or 3 sections that are different lengths. Make sure the pins on the RAM cards line up with the
pins on the motherboard connector. Don't get the RAM slots mixed up with PCI slots. The PCI slots are
usually wider.

Step 5: Install Power Supply - SMPS

Situate the power supply inside of the case and secure it to the case with the four screws provided. The
power supply will have several cables that power different components of your machine. Make sure to
connect all the connections to the drives and the motherboard.

Step 5: Seat the Motherboard in the case

Suitably position the Mainboard in the case.

Step 6: Mount The Hard Disk

Mount the Hard disk and connect it to the power supply and the motherboard. There should be separate
connections for the power supply and the motherboard. In SATA Hard disk case, should remove the
jumper.

Step 7: Connect the SATA connectors

Connect the SATA connectors to the drives and the USB connectors and the case switches to the
motherboard. The case and motherboard's instructions should tell where to connect the cables.

Step 8: Connect the Power connectors

Connect the 20 or 24 pin ATX connector and the 4-pin power supply control connector to the
motherboard.

Step 9: Mount the DVD-ROM drive

Mount the DVD-ROM drive. After connecting the ATA cable to the device, hook it up to the power supply.

Step 10: Close the Case

Once all of the major components have been installed, give your build one last look to make sure
everything is secured and cables are as organized as possible. The case you choose might have fans
mounted on the inside — or space to add your own. If so, you can connect the fans to the motherboard
in the appropriate plugs. Once done, it’s time to close up the case and move on to the final steps of getting
your new computer up and running.

RESULT

Assembled or Built a Personal Desktop Computer and verified its working and performance.

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