Build Your Own PC
Post-AssemblyMay 31, 1999
By David Risley
Your new PC is almost ready to turn on for the first time. You have the basics installed and connected. All extras, such as a modem, sound card, etcetera can be installed after the initial boot-up, just to make sure everything is working before adding new hardware.
Before jumping right into booting, though, it is recommended that you take a minute to investigate and check your work with a flashlight. It's better to "waste" the time than to fry your system after all of this work, don't you agree?
Pay attention to the following list:
- Drives properly connected to power
- CPU fan attached to power
- Power switch is off
- P8 and P9 are connected properly, with black wires in middle.
- The 110/220 volt switch is configured properly for your area
- Ribbon cables attached correctly, red edge on pin 1
- All connection tight, no connectors off by one set of pins
- CPU voltage settings correct
- Cards fully in slots
- No wires protruding into fans
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