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    Lab 3.5.

    3: Motherboard Installation
    Estimated time: 45 Minutes
    Objective
    Upon completion of this lab, the motherboard will be placed into the case and secured.
    The CPU, the heat sink, the LEDs, and the memory will also be installed.
    Equipment
    The following equipment is required for this exercise:

    ESD wrist strap and antistatic mat

    Tool kit and screws

    Motherboard & manual

    CPU with fan and heat sink

    Thermal grease

    RAM (use the appropriate type for the motherboard)

    Scenario
    The case for a friends computer should be ready for the next step. Continue to work on
    installing the CPU and RAM.
    Procedures
    Be sure to wear an anti-static wrist strap for this lab and use extreme care. One
    discharge of static electricity could render a motherboard useless. In this lab, continue to
    work on the PC that is being built and properly install the motherboard, CPU, heat sink,
    CPU fan, and RAM.
    Step 1
    Lay the motherboard down on the antistatic mat. Identify the CPU socket on the
    motherboard. The CPU socket is keyed so that the CPU may only be inserted one way.
    What CPU type does the motherboard support? _____________________________
    Step 2
    Pick up the CPU and locate pin one. Note that the CPU may only be inserted one way
    into the CPU socket.
    Install the CPU into the CPU socket. If the CPU is being installed into a Zero Insertion
    Force (ZIF) socket, no force is necessary. If any force has to be applied, the CPU is not
    lined up correctly.
    After the CPU is seated, adjust the CPU socket lever until it is in the locked position.
    When the lever is locked the CPU is secure.

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    Who is the manufacturer of the CPU? _______________________________


    Step 3
    Attach the cooling fan to the heat sink. Use the four screws that came with the cooling fan
    to attach the fan securely to the top of the heat sink.
    Note: Some heat sinks are already equipped with a fan and will not need to be secured
    with screws.
    Is the heat sink being installed attached with screws? ________________________
    Step 4
    To attach the fan-heat-sink assembly to the CPU, lay the heat sink down on the CPU and
    align the heat sink clips to their correct positions on the CPU socket. If necessary, rock
    the heat sink into position until one side of the heat sink is locked down to the outside of
    the CPU socket. Next, push down the other clip until it locks. After both sides of the heat
    sink are clipped, the heat sink will be secured to the CPU.
    Caution: Using a screwdriver may be necessary to secure the heat sink clips, but do not
    apply excessive force. If the screwdriver slips off the clips, it may damage the
    motherboard.
    Step 5
    Attach the power connection for the heat sink fan to the motherboard. Use the
    motherboard manual to identify the fan power pins on the motherboard. Connect the fan
    power leads to these pins and make sure they are secure and in the correct orientation.
    Step 6
    Install the memory. When installing the memory, the first step is to identify the memory
    sockets. Use the motherboards manual to identify the memory sockets.
    Examine the memory sockets and the memory chip(s). Memory and associated sockets
    are keyed to ensure proper installation. Take the memory and line it up with the socket.
    Slowly seat the memory it into socket one. It may help to rock the memory into the socket
    until secure by gently pushing alternately on the ends of the chip. Remember, just as with
    the installation of the CPU, if too much force is exerted the motherboard can be damaged
    or destroyed.
    If more than one memory chip is to be installed then follow the instructions in the
    motherboards manual to add more. It is common for the next memory chip to be placed
    in socket two. Refer to the motherboards manual for specific information.
    Step 7
    Install the motherboard. Align the motherboard with the standoffs and set it in the case.
    The motherboard may have to be pushed back slightly against the I/O plate to get it to
    line up correctly. Once the motherboard is seated use the proper screws to secure it to
    the case. Do not over-tighten the screws or the board may be damaged.

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    Step 8
    Connect the front panel LEDs to the motherboard. The motherboard connects to the
    LEDs on the front panel of the computer case to give the operational status of the
    computer. For example, a green LED on the front panel indicates that the computer is
    running.
    Use the video demonstration and/or the motherboards manual to identify all of the LED
    pin outs.
    Connect each LED wire to the appropriate pin outs.
    Troubleshooting
    Proper installation of the cooling fan is absolutely necessary with newer processors.
    Newer processors run at very high temperatures that can cause diminished performance
    or be destroyed if not cooled properly.
    Reflection
    What would happen if the CPU fan stopped during normal computer operations?

    __________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________
    What was the most difficult component to install? Why?

    __________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________

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