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1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 6
First-Time DIY System Builder .................................................................. 6
3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ........................................................... 11
3.1 STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION ............................................................... 11
STEP 2 Set Jumpers .............................................................................. 13
STEP 3 Install SDRAM System Memory ................................................. 13
STEP 4 Install Internal Peripherals in System Case ................................. 14
STEP 5 Mount the Mainboard on the Computer Chassis ........................ 15
STEP 6 Connect Front-panel Switches/LEDs/Speaker/Audio/USB ........ 16
STEP 7 Connect IDE & Floppy Disk Drives ............................................ 18
STEP 8 Connect Other Internal Peripherals ............................................ 19
STEP 9 Connect Power Supply .............................................................. 19
STEP 10 Install Add-on Cards in Expansion Slots .................................. 20
STEP 11 Connect External Peripherals to Back-panel ............................ 21
STEP 12 First Time System Boot Up ...................................................... 23
STEP 13 Install Driver & Software Components ...................................... 24
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