actually building

[shaneinsane]

Ok Im getting the case tomorrow and I got the parts all ready now this is all a first for me I'm just really really nervous I dont want to ruin anything and mess up any of the parts or get static and ruin it

I have been going to this site http://www.buildeasypc.com/hw/hardware.htm
for information on how to set up everything

Is there any advice out there.. tools..any kind of clothing i should where.. and the best setting to do it at thanks a lot guys

[Cricket]

Don't rush.

Read the motherboard manual before you start and keep it by your side as you assemble the computer.

Assemble the core parts outside the case for your first POST. Follow the instructions found here.

Keep parts in their bags or boxes until you're ready to install them.

Don't rush.

Don't use brute strength to make things fit...use finesse.

For tools have a pair of tweezers, flashlight, magnifying glass, nylon zip ties, side cutters handy besides the Philips screwdriver.

Don't rush.

Cricket

[Cricket]

Oops...sorry about that.

Cricket

[shaneinsane]

Okay so i dont plug it in or anything like im looking at the motherbord thing i set up everything on it first with out even putting it in the case or what .. and i sware i just dont want no static and the motherbord manul tells me what wires and stuff goes to where like cause i got the ASUS P5K SE LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard

[Masaki 7-11]

You shouldn't be having any problems with static if you set up the computer outside of the case (you can use the motherboard box to support the motherboard, processor, ram and video card. Once you verified that it works, you can place it inside the case and connect the rest of the parts. For the case wires, use the Asus Q-Connector that came with the motherboard (it is a white block which has sockets and pin), just match the labels on the cable to that on the Q-Connector.

[shaneinsane]

Like by verifying if it works you mean that they all like fit and everything im not plugging anything electrical yet right

[Masaki 7-11]

No, you'll be plugging in the electrical and hooking it up to the monitor to see if it works. If it works as it is out of the case, then you can start hooking up everything else.

[shaneinsane]

okay so the motherbord wil be out of the case just like what lay it down on the box and then plug it to my monitor while i had everything plugged and what not or do i have it in the case and do all this ahh im so confused

[shaneinsane]

Like I think im just confused on the like process of making sure it all works and ugh lol sorry i hate to ask so many questions I just want to make sure it goes smooth

[shaneinsane]

and is the bios pretty simple to run

http://www.buildeasypc.com/sw/bios_setup.htm#pm

im reading that setup im just lookin threw im guessing i gotta set fan speed and all that?

[Doctamarcos]

is there a way you could hlep with a step by step list that can help with the bios? or the building process? it could be confusing with the wiring and installation. I am also new to this and trying to build a comp for the first time.

[Masaki 7-11]

So what you have to do first of all is set the motherboard on the motherboard box. You mount the CPU and CPU fan. Stick in the video card (if using one) and memory sticks. You then mount the PSU in the case and connect it to the motherboard and video card (if using one). Hook up the monitor to the video card, and make sure the PSU is on at the back. Make a connection with the two power switch pins using a screwdriver. If you get an image on your monitor and the fans spin, then you can continue, if not you'll need to figure out what's wrong.

[shaneinsane]

Thanks alot when the case comes 2moro il stay active on the bords and keep asking questions

[Doctamarcos]

Thank you for your help, i hope you can reply soon if i have any questions as well.

[Masaki 7-11]

Regarding BIOS, you don't really need to do anything to it in order for the computer to work (although you can improve the performance by changing some settings in the BIOS).

[shaneinsane]

ohh okay changing settings? is there anything i should mess with right now to improve preformence or i could just mess with all that after i set my computer up?

[Doctamarcos]

I am pretty much on the same page, i wanted to enhance the speed in performance, so what are some settings i can change? What is BIOS exactly, what is the function of it?

[Masaki 7-11]

You'll want to go into the BIOS after you have the computer up and running without problems. BIOS is a built-in operating systems which helps control and connect all your computer parts and manages some of their settings. You can enable/disable various different features of the motherboard, processor and other parts in the BIOS. The only thing you'll want to check the bios for is to make sure that your parts are recognized properly (specifically your ram), other than that you don't really need to do anything else unless you want to overclock, need to troubleshoot something, or are using an alternative operating system (such as some versions of Unix and Linux) which need specific features enabled.

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by shaneinsane ohh okay changing settings? is there anything i should mess with right now to improve preformence or i could just mess with all that after i set my computer up?

Originally Posted by Doctamarcos I am pretty much on the same page, i wanted to enhance the speed in performance, so what are some settings i can change? What is BIOS exactly, what is the function of it?

Don't even worry about making BIOS changes to improve performance yet, just get the core set up and then try for first POST so that you know the motherboard, CPU, RAM, power supply and video card are working or not.

The BIOS will auto-detect everything so you really don't have much to do in it now. The main thing is to make sure the core parts are working or not. Once you know that those parts are good, then you assemble the computer into the case.

Here's another build guide.

Here's a BIOS optimization guide.

Cricket

[Doom]

Some thoughts on this...

1. There is no way to overstress the concept of going slow. Take your time. If something doesn't seem to fit, don't force it. Just step back, take a breath and double check the manuals if necessary.
2. Ground yourself. Touch the metal chassis of the case before you touch your mobo, CPU or anything else really. This will ensure no static charges ruin your day.
3. Don't start a step until you're ready to complete it. Be ready to put the CPU, cooling fan, and RAM on the mobo all in one go.
4. Keep a clean workspace. I used a large table in my office, cleared everything off and shut the door... no wife, no cats, etc.
5. Don't freak out. (easier said than done)

I recently built my own system and didn't really need to do anything with the BIOS. I specified the hard drive as the primary boot device and that was it. Messing with the BIOS to tweak performance or overclock your system requires a bit of study to ensure you don't screw up voltages and mess up the system.

Good Luck