Doc Overclock · 10-31-2001 · Category: Guides

Introduction

Many people these days like to build and configure there own home or office PC instead of just buying the preconfigured A or B brand computer that comes in a square box. With that thought in mind we thought we would bring you an in depth and step by step tutorial on how this procedure is done and to make things easier for those who are new to system building but want to try it anyways.

We hope that many would be system builders and enthusiasts get a little added help in the form of this tutorial as our goal is to provide as much information as possible to anything concerning the use of a motherboard. I think the following article lends a helping hand in alleviating the confusion that anyone may have when seeking to take on the task of building a PC for the first time.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Preparation
3. 1: Case Preparation
4. 2: Motherboard Preparation
5. 3: Motherboard Installation
6. 4: Drive Preperation
7. 5: Drive Installation
8. 6: Peripheral Installation
9. 7: Cable Installation
10. 8: Wiring the Case
11. 9: Power Connections
12. 10: BIOS Setup
13. 11: Windows & Drivers