by Michael F.Quarles
Table of Contents
Selecting Parts......read the book's first page..............................
CPUs
Intel
AMD
Motherboards
Hard Drives
CD/DVDs
Floppies
3 Cards
Case...read about the power supply
Getting Started.......................................................................
Installing the CPU, Heatsink & Fan...read an excerpt..................
Installing RAM...read article.....................................................
Installing the Motherboard...read "Parts of the Motherboard".......
Installing the Floppy................................................................
Installing the Hard Drive..........................................................
Installing the CD/DVD.............................................................
Power for the Motherboard......................................................
Installing the Case Fan...read how it's done................................
Connecting the Case Wires.......................................................
Front USB Wires.....................................................................
The CD/DVD Audio Wire........................................................
Installing the Graphics Card...read excerpt.................................
Installing the Modem...............................................................
Tying Up Cables.....................................................................
First Boot......read an excerpt..................................................
Troubleshooting...............................................................
Installing Windows XP...........................................................
Troubleshooting...............................................................
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