Cybernet Elite-4i User Guide
H a r d w a r e I n s t a l l a t i o n 17
3. Hardware Installation &
Replacement
This chapter explains how to use your Elite-4i to build a powerful computer as well
as how to replace components that are already populating the system. If you are
replacing existing components, read
all
of the instructions in the “Building a Bare
Bone System” section 3.1.1 and 3.1.2
FIRST
and then go to the section that applies to
the component you wish to replace.
3.1 Building a Bare-Bone System
At a minimum, you will need the components listed below in order to build a fully
functioning system.
Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps:
•
Install Memory Modules.
•
Install the CPU.
•
Install Peripheral Devices.
•
Connect Case Fan, Power supply board and Power Adapter.
•
Turn on the unit and setup the BIOS.
NOTE:
Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be
damaged by discharges of static electricity. Working on computers that
are still connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow
the guidelines below to avoid damaging your computer.
3.1.1 PHYSICAL ORIENTATION
All directions provided are presuming a physical orientation of the computer as if
you were the user with the floppy disk drive to your right and the on/off button in the
top right corner. You are supplied with 8 flathead Phillips screws. Four are for
the hard disk drive installation and four are for the case.
