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Storage Networking , Part 1
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Storage Networking 2, Configuration and Planning
eBook: Picking up where Part 1 left off, Part 2 of our look at storage networking examines configurations for SAN-attached servers and disk arrays, and also includes a look at the future of IP storage. »
Storage Management Costs in the Enterprise: A Comparison of Mid-Range Array Solutions
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Build Your Own PC

Introduction

May 31, 1999
By David Risley

In the first part of this mammoth tutorial, you will buy the parts for and begin to construct your own PC.

It is increasingly popular to build your own computer. In most cases, it saves money, and it guarantees you get what you want. It also assures you avoid proprietary designs many companies use to keep you coming to them for new parts. Best of all, having built the system yourself, you become very familiar with that system and with computers in general.

As you complete each step, simply click the arrow on the right bottom side of the page to continue on to the next step! Let's get going!

Next: Purchase/Collect Components »

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• 1 Introduction
2 Purchase/Collect Components
3 Remove System Case
4 Prepare Case
5 Install Floppy Drive
6 Configure Hard Drive & CD-ROM
7 Install Hard Drive
8 Install CD-ROM
9 Configure the Motherboard
10 Install the CPU
11 Install Heat Sink
12 Install Cache Module
13 Install Memory
14 Install Motherboard
15 Install I/O Port Connectors
16 Connect the Motherboard to the Case
17 Connect Floppy to Motherboard
18 Connect Hard Drive
19 Connect CD-ROM
20 Install Video Card
21 Post-Assembly
22 Initial Boot-Up
23 Configure the BIOS
24 Test Your System
25 Install Additional Hardware
26 Prepare the Hard Drive
27 Install Drivers and OS

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