Index[SYMBOL] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] [Z] benchmarks, buying components based on Berg (floppy drive) power connector BIOS Setup Configuration jumper 2nd 3rd 4th beep codes for troubleshooting boot text displayed but system doesn't boot monitor CPU temperature set to Configure mode set to Normal mode Small Form Factor (SFF) PCs updates for budget PCs brand names BTX Cooler Types budget PCs audio cable analog audio cable CD-ROM audio connector digital audio building case, preparing grounding problem I/O template motherboard I/O panel mounting holes panels receptacle overvoltage standoff mounting templates, easily damaged thumbscrews verify the packing list component recommendations CPU cooler installation buying a proper CPU clamping bracket clamping lever fan connection heat spreader, polishing locking lever northbridge heatsink 2nd oriententation of retaining bracket thermal compound thermal pad warranty, voiding of definition drivers, install and update final assembly steps connect the supplemental case fan dress the cables final verification checklist optional drivers power shut down on first start up smoke test functional requirements hardware design criteria memory controller memory installation motherboard installation cables, verify each connection drive bays floppy disk drive (FDD) front panel switch 2nd front-panel USB ports, connecting grounding I/O connectors I/O template indicator cables, connecting 2nd keying tabs/slots mounting pads power screwdrivers, use of power supply, connecting seating and securing the board standoffs, final check of motherboard, preparing CPU cooler, compatibility grounding memory processors retaining brackets optical drive installation ATA interfaces audio cable bezel cables, securing to the case jumper settings locate in the dark pin 1 2nd power cables power connector, seating of primary ATA channel RF shields seating power supply processor installation pin 1 seating of sockets ZIF lever Vista compatibility burn-in utility software BurnInTest from PassMark Software buying guidelines for components 800 number orders buying better quality and reliability buying with a credit card compare manufacturer model number components performance specifications credit card charge-back defective products equivalent substitute for ordered product Estimated Selling Price (ESP) local retailers on-line resellers order by phone packing list price, actual versus advertised price product ship date, checking restocking fees 2nd retail-boxed versus OEM forms return opened products, how to sales and use tax save order information shipping, cost of Suggested Retail Price (SRP) surcharges sweet spot vendor reviews verbal promises verify packing contents warranties web-only vendors |