START BUILDING YOUR PC
If this is your first time, it is recommended that you go in the
order the tutorial describes.
- HARDWARE
(Print your CHECK LIST).
- Stuff to Know Before You Begin.
- Get your CASE ready.
- Mount your MAINBOARD.
- Mount your CPU & Fan.
- Install your Memory.
- Install your Video & Monitor. (Hardware only)
- Test your equipment.
- Install Keyboard & Pointer Device(s) now.
- Install the Utility Drives (3" Floppy, LS-120, ZIP, etc).
- Install SCSI card(s), if you are going to use them.
- Install the Hard Drive(s).
- Install the CDROM.
- Install the Sound Card.
- Install the Modem.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
- Install a Network Card.
- Install other Multi-Media and Removable Drives.
Hardware Conclusion
- SOFTWARE
- Load the Operating System
(Choose your operating system)
- DOS
- Windows 95
- Windows 98
- Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
- Linux
- Device Drivers for Hardware, including your video drivers.
- Configure any remaining drivers and components.
- Get Your Case Ready.
