Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 19.2. The completed system using many of the components shown in
Figure 19.1
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Testing, and Maintenance
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Other tools you'll need are software related. You'll need an OS install disc, and it is a good idea to
have discs handy with any service packs, drivers, or other software you will want to install.
The following sections cover the assembly and disassembly procedure for these components:
• Motherboard
• Case or cover assembly
• Power supply
• Drives
• Adapter boards
As you prepare to install your system's motherboard, unpack the motherboard and check to ensure you
have everything that should be included. If you purchase a new board, you typically get at least the
motherboard, some I/O cables, and a manual.
If you are installing one or more video cards that have cooling shrouds, make sure that you have
access to other slots if you need to add additional cards or header cables that use expansion slot
brackets. Many mid-range and high-performance cards have cooling shrouds wide enough to prevent
use of the adjacent expansion slot.
