3.3.3 Lab: Install the Motherboard

Introduction

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In this lab, you will install a CPU, a heat sink/fan assembly, and a RAM module on the motherboard. You will then install the motherboard in the computer case.

Recommended Equipment
· Computer case with power supply installed
· Motherboard
· CPU
· Heat sink/fan assembly
· Thermal compound
· RAM module(s)
· Motherboard standoffs and screws
· Antistatic wrist strap and antistatic mat
· Tool kit
· Motherboard manual


Step 1

Place the motherboard, the CPU, the heat sink/fan assembly and the RAM module on the antistatic mat.


Step 2

Put on your antistatic wrist strap and attach the grounding cable to the antistatic mat.

Locate Pin 1 on the CPU. Locate Pin 1 on the socket.

NOTE: The CPU may be damaged if it is installed incorrectly.

Align Pin 1 on the CPU with Pin 1 on the socket.

Place the CPU into the CPU socket.

Close the CPU load plate and secure it in place by closing the load lever and moving it under the load lever retention tab.


Step 3
Apply a small amount of thermal compound to the CPU and spread it evenly.

NOTE: Thermal compound is only necessary when not included on the heat sink. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer for specific application details.