Comments on: STEP 8 : Configure the Motherboard

By: edward hunte

edward hunte — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:41:41 +0000

i am runing window xp service pack3 a dellset up on adifferent computer and when ever irun the set up it keep on sticking part way it has done that with two harddrives
how can i solve the problem? please reply soon

By: bryan

bryan — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:14:04 +0000

Use a static wristband and a static mat placed on a table to avoid damaging electronic components. Do all the work on the static mat and always have the wristband on before you touch any component,
These precautions are not absolutely needed but precaution is better than replacing something.

By: Leigh

Leigh — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:21:24 +0000

You can buy a wrist mount device that you ground the the frame of your case and it will work fine.There is an alligator clip on the end of it that you attach to the case.It will dischage the static from your body.They are about 5 bucks.Just look up anti static wrist strap.Newegg has them for $3.49.Good price to save your components from static electricity.

By: s.gray

s.gray — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:20:22 +0000

msi 770-c35 perfect match mobo and cheap

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:33:18 +0000

I have a quick question. What motherboard would go best with an AMD Phenom II 550 callisto 3.1 GHz. I will be doing a bit of overclocking and will have 4 Gigs of RAM. I know this is a very general question, but im trying to narrow it down. Thanks for any help.

By: Hokuto

Hokuto — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:01:23 +0000

“a main character that assembled computers would frequently do so nude to prevent static build up…I’m not considering this as an alternative, but i’m curious as to whether or not that’s actually possible.”

Not really, no. For example, get naked, scruff your feet across a wool carpet, and touch something metal. It’ll still spark. As someone else said, best solution is to use an anti-static wristbank, elsewise touch the metal case before handling the motherboard, and avoid touching any of the obvious contacts on the motherboard while handling it.

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:37:54 +0000

Now I recall in a certain popular web comic, a main character that assembled computers would frequently do so nude to prevent static build up…I’m not considering this as an alternative, but i’m curious as to whether or not that’s actually possible.

By: Caleb

Caleb — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:40:31 +0000

Latex gloves wont prevent you from building up static electricity. They may or may not prevent discharge though.

Just to make it easy on yourself touch the PSU every minute or two. Ive never used fancy wrist straps or even really went out of my way to discharge myself. On top of that most of the time Im working on a computer its on a carpeted floor. Ive never had a discharge problem.

The dangers of static discharge arent as bad as they seem to be. People just need to be aware of the possibility and take simple precautions… latex gloves sound like a pain though.

By: Jassi

Jassi — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:26:56 +0000

A quick question, is it possible to do all this with latex gloves instead of “GROUNDING” yourself?

By: Caleb

Caleb — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:28:39 +0000

The purpose of touching a metal object is to ground yourself. As youre moving around and brushing against your clothes and the carpet etc. you are collecting static electricity. Until you ground yourself (for example, on something metallic) you risk shorting out components on your hardware. The bag around your motherboard and other components is made with metal so it is preventing the collection of static electricity. Technically if you were wearing a suit of the same material the bag is made out of there would be no need to ground yourself. The best way to prevent damage to your computer is to wear a static wrist band, which connects you, through a wire, to your computer frame (usually by magnet) so that you are constantly grounded. This is not necessary, as long as you are careful.

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