HARDWARE DETAILS ASSEMBLING AND
BOOTING OR REVISING A OPERATING SYSTEM FOR
COMPUTER
This is
the worst case, overcautious, sure fire approach. If you live somewhere without
high humidity, please take any necessary anti static precautions. Prepare a
nice clear table, or other workspace, and clear the room of any small animals,
children or other such objects Installation procedure assumes that the case may
be less than ideal, and some juggling is required. If you have a case that
isn't designed by the lowest bidder, you may get away with less dry fitting.
The smaller the case, the more planning may be needed.
Read the
manual. Many DIY motherboards come with a schematic or sticker which shows what
and where various connectors go. Confirm you know where these are on the
motherboard, and check to see their counterparts from the case, and other
components. Take note of the polarity of any LEDs.
