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[-0MEGA-] · 12-04-2007, 05:54 AM

The next step is to install and connect the heatsink and fan for the processor. With the LGA775 heatsink you need to snap each corner into place, push down, and then turn the knob on the top of each corner of the heatsink. Once that is done connect the fan to the motherboard:

Now comes the memory. Before you attempt to install the memory (RAM), make sure you are using the correct type, such as DDR, DDR2, DDR3, etc, and that it is aligned to the notch properly. Make sure that each DIMM is secured in the slot by the tabs on the left and right:

The next step doesn't need to be performed right after the above step, however I prefer to do this next before the wiring gets too complicated. It's pretty self explanatory, some cases have openings for the power supply on the top, and/or on the bottom. It is secured to the backside of the case via screws:

In order for the case's power and reset buttons, as well as lights for the HDD, Power, etc to work, you need to connect them to the motherboard headers. Each motherboard varies so you will need to refer to your manual to determine the correct order for each header. This also applies to the USB and/or FireWire headers:

The next step is to remove the front panel covers to allow for installation of optical drives, floppy drives, controller cards, etc. To do so you need to remove screws from BOTH sides of the case, such as shown here:

Now this step varies based on case, for the Antec Nince Hundred as well as several others, there are removable hard drive carriages. You would remove them the same way you do the front panel covers, by unscrewing them from the case chassis and sliding/pulling it out. The next step is to secure it to the carriages by using the included screws.

The optical drives will now be installed in the drive bays where we removed the covers. Each drive can be slid into the case from the front or rear, and then secured using screws (which are usually included in the case):

Now for the wiring. This can go in any particular order, however I prefer to start off with the main power 20/24-Pin power connector, followed by the 4/6/8-Pin power connector. After that you connect all the drives, fans, accessories, video cards, etc.:

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[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 26,409	The next step is to install and connect the heatsink and fan for the processor. With the LGA775 heatsink you need to snap each corner into place, push down, and then turn the knob on the top of each corner of the heatsink. Once that is done connect the fan to the motherboard: Now comes the memory. Before you attempt to install the memory (RAM), make sure you are using the correct type, such as DDR, DDR2, DDR3, etc, and that it is aligned to the notch properly. Make sure that each DIMM is secured in the slot by the tabs on the left and right: The next step doesn't need to be performed right after the above step, however I prefer to do this next before the wiring gets too complicated. It's pretty self explanatory, some cases have openings for the power supply on the top, and/or on the bottom. It is secured to the backside of the case via screws: In order for the case's power and reset buttons, as well as lights for the HDD, Power, etc to work, you need to connect them to the motherboard headers. Each motherboard varies so you will need to refer to your manual to determine the correct order for each header. This also applies to the USB and/or FireWire headers: The next step is to remove the front panel covers to allow for installation of optical drives, floppy drives, controller cards, etc. To do so you need to remove screws from BOTH sides of the case, such as shown here: Now this step varies based on case, for the Antec Nince Hundred as well as several others, there are removable hard drive carriages. You would remove them the same way you do the front panel covers, by unscrewing them from the case chassis and sliding/pulling it out. The next step is to secure it to the carriages by using the included screws. The optical drives will now be installed in the drive bays where we removed the covers. Each drive can be slid into the case from the front or rear, and then secured using screws (which are usually included in the case): Now for the wiring. This can go in any particular order, however I prefer to start off with the main power 20/24-Pin power connector, followed by the 4/6/8-Pin power connector. After that you connect all the drives, fans, accessories, video cards, etc.: __________________ Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.83GHz Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L ATI HD 3870 GDDR4 @ (840/2332) 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2-850 500GB SATAII HD w/16MB SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 11593 Last edited by [-0MEGA-]; 12-04-2007 at 06:01 AM.