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COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING

A Motherboard (sometimes alternatively
known as the mainboard, system board,
planar board or logic board,[1] or
colloquially, a mobo) is the main printed
circuit board (PCB) found in computers
and other expandable systems. It holds
and allows communication between many
of the crucial electronic components of a
system such as the central processing
unit (CPU) and memory, and provides
connectors for other peripherals. Unlike
a backplane, a motherboard contains
significant sub-systems such as the
processor and other components.
A central processing unit (CPU) is the
electronic circuitry within a computer that
carries out the instructions of a computer
program by performing the basic
arithmetic, logical, control and
input/output (I/O) operations specified by
the instructions. The term has been used
in the computer industry at least since the
early 1960s. Traditionally, the term "CPU"
refers to a processor, more specifically to
its processing unit and control unit (CU),
distinguishing these core elements of a
computer from external components such
as main memory and I/O circuitry.
A power supply is an electronic device that
supplies electric energy to an electrical
load. The primary function of a power
supply is to convert one form of electrical
energy to another and, as a result, power
supplies are sometimes referred to as
electric power converters. Some power
supplies are discrete, stand-alone devices,
whereas others are built into
larger devices along with their loads.
Examples of the latter include power
supplies found in desktop computers and
consumer electronics devices.
A hard disk drive (HDD), hard disk, hard
drive or fixed disk] is a data storage device
used for storing and retrieving digital
information using one or more rigid
("hard") rapidly rotating disks (platters)
coated with magnetic material. The platters
are paired with magnetic heads arranged
on a moving actuator arm, which read and
write data to the platter surfaces.] Data is
accessed in a random-access manner,
meaning that individual blocks of data can
be stored or retrieved in any order rather
than sequentially. HDDs retain stored data
even when powered off.
TWO TYPES OF Hard disk

SATA - Serial Advance Technology Attachment

IDE – Integrated Drive Electronics
CD-Rom(Capability
CDROM/CDRW/DVDROM/DVDRW)
A CD-ROM / ˌsiːˌdiːˈrɒm/ is a
pre-pressed optical compact
disc which Expansion Slot
contains data. The name is an
acronym which stands for
"Compact Disc Read-Only Memory".
Computers can read CD-ROMs, but
cannot write to CD-ROMs which
are not writable or erasable.
CD- Compact Disk (700mb)
DVD-Digital Versatile Disk (4.7 Gb)
The expansion slot (also
expansion board, adapter card
or accessory card) in computing
is a printed circuit board that
can be inserted into an electrical
connector, or expansion slot on
a computer motherboard,
backplane or riser card to add
functionality to a computer
system via the expansion bus.
This is where you install the video card, sound card, lan card,

VIDEO CARD SOUND CARD

RAM – Random Access Memory
Temporary form of storage, it holds the programs/ data while the
computer is running.
TYPES OF RAM
•1. SIM – Single In line Memory module *It contain 1 notch

2. DIMM – Dual In line Memory module

*It contain 2 notches

•3. DDR – Dual Data Rate (found on latest computer) DDR1, DDR2,
DDR3, DDR4
 How to Assemble a Basic Desktop PC
Step 1 Gather Tools and Supplies
Gather the tools you will need for the
project:
Screwdriver (for slotted and Phillips
head screws)
Wire cutters and strippers
Needle-nosed pliers
Utility knife
Small flashlight
Adjustable wrench
Small container to hold screws
Heat sink compound
Grounding Strap
Step 2 Open the Case

Open the computer case by

removing the side panels. Find the
screws that hold the side panels in
place and remove. The panel is
removed by first sliding it back then
lifting it away from the case.
Step 4 Install Motherboard

To install the motherboard we need parts that should have been included
with your purchased components:
I/O Bezel is a trim panel installed in the back of the case that surrounds
the interface ports on the motherboard. It should be included with the
motherboard. Figure 12 shows the contents of the motherboard box.
Standoffs are installed in the case screw holes to create a riser that
separates the case and motherboard. The screws install into the
standoffs as shown in figure 13. Screws and standoffs should be included
with the case, but it is a good idea to order these items just in case they
aren't included.
Step 5 Install Hard drive

The hard drive is the device that

stores all of your data. It is 3.5" wide
and needs to be mounted so that
you can gain access to the cable
connections on the back (figure
16). If that is not possible you may
need to connect cables before
you install the drive. To mount the
drive:
• Find a 3.5" drive bay to
install the drive in. If you
have trouble finding a place
to mount the drive consult
your case documentation for
suggestions.
• Slide the drive into place
until the screw holes on the
sides are lined up with the
holes in the case.
• Install the screws.
• Step 6 Install CPU
• The CPU is the brain of the computer. It
is installed on the motherboard in the
socket shown in figure 20.To install the
CPU:
• Find the corner marking that designates
pin 1 of the CPU as shown in figure 19.
On this AMD brand processor, the corner
is marked with an arrow. Consult the
manufacturer's documentation for
specific information about your
processor.
• Lift the small metal rod next to the
socket as shown in figure 20.
Find the corresponding
marking on the CPU socket
and insert the CPU so that the
markings are lined up. Push
the rod down to lock the
processor in place (figure 21).
 Step 7 Install RAM
Find the corresponding marking on the CPU socket and insert
the CPU so that the markings are lined up. Push the rod down
to lock the processor in place (figure 21).

The RAM is the temporary memory location that the

processor works from.
Permanently stored data is pulled from disks and stored in
RAM while the processor works with it. The memory is easy to
install:
Set the RAM board in the socket as shown in figure 22. Check
to see that the notch in the board is in the correct location. If
it is not, turn it around 180º.
Press firmly on both ends of the board to set it into the socket.
Make sure the tabs lock into place as shown in figure 23.
Caution: Pressing the boards in when the tab is not aligned could cause damage to the RAM
boards as well as the motherboard.
Step 8 Install CPU Fan & Case Fan

The case fan is usually installed on the back

panel of the case. If the fan mount is not
obvious consult the case documentation. To
mount the fan:
Align the mounting holes by holding the fan to
the mounting pad on the inside of the case as
shown in figure 25. The fan needs to be
mounted so that it blows air out of the case.
Insert the screws from the outside of the case
and tighten.
• Step 9 Power Supply
• There are two kinds of connections, power
and data.
• Every device that has been installed needs
power. In figure 27, the power supply
connectors are shown. The motherboard
has two power connections, and there are
two connectors specifically for SATA
devices (drives). The other connectors will
run fans and other non-SATA devices.
• Data cables connect drives and front
panel devices to the motherboard. Please
consult the motherboard documentation
for the exact placement of connectors.
Warning: Incorrect connections can damage components and cause bodily injury.