GSBUG Hardware Info SIG December 12, 2002. 2 GSBUG Hardware Info SIG Agenda – December 12, 2002...

GSBUG Hardware Info SIG

December 12, 2002

December 12, 2002 2


Agenda – December 12, 20027:00 – 7:05 Administration7:05 – 8:15 Featured Topic – Your New System:

Setting Up/Installing Your Motherboard, CPU, and System RAM

8:15 – 8:30 Hardware News8:30 – 8:55 Random Access (Q&A)8:55 – 9:00 Recap, Preview, and Close

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AdministrationWelcome! Please Sign In.What the SIG is…and is not.

Is – an information resource for computer users and potential computer users

Is NOT – a way to get your computer built or repaired (contact the GSBUG Daytime Hardware SIG)

Log – Random Access/Q&A (First Come…)

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Administration (continued):Presentation materials will be posted at:http://gsbug.apcug.org/hwinfosig.htm

Prior presentation materials are also posted.

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Your New System: Setting Up/Installing – Part 1Givens (from the last two meetings) – you have:

Established your “budget”,Developed and “finalized” your system spec, and“finalized” your system spec, and Acquired your components – at least the CPU, Acquired your components – at least the CPU,

motherboard, RAM, and chassis. Preferably, you have motherboard, RAM, and chassis. Preferably, you have also acquired, or have access to, an appropriate video also acquired, or have access to, an appropriate video card, power supply, and keyboard.card, power supply, and keyboard.

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Your New System: Setting Up…Part 1 (cont.)The Process

Assemble and review the component docsSet up the motherboard Install the CPU Install the system RAMInstall the system RAM Bench testBench test Install the motherboard/CPU/RAM into the chassisInstall the motherboard/CPU/RAM into the chassis Perform an initial system test.Perform an initial system test.

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Your New System: Setting Up…Part 1 (cont.)Assemble and Review the Component Docs

Check the motherboard manual or set-up card for: Jumper and/or DIP switch settings Power connector locations - as applicable, the CPU fan, power

supply fan, and system fan Front panel header location(s) – specifically, check for the power

switch header location Special instructions

Check the CPU “manual” for the heat sink/fan assembly (HFA) installation instructions.

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GSBUG Hardware Info SIGYour New System: Setting Up…Part 1 (cont.)Set up the Motherboard

Set up an open, well lit workplaceGround yourself before handling the componentsSupport the motherboard with a non-conductive

“interface” material – a thin sheet of high density foam is ideal

If applicable, remove protective “stickers” or “plugs”Set jumpers and/or DIP switches (or confirm settings) –

set CPU detect, FSB speed, system RAM speed, AGP/PCI speeds, and voltages to “Auto” or “default”.

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Your New System: Setting Up…Part 1 (cont.)Set up the Motherboard (continued)

If applicable, install the CPU retention mechanism – see motherboard documentation

If applicable, install the AGP card retention mechanism – see motherboard documentation

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Your New System: Setting Up…Part 1 (cont.) Install the CPU

Lift ZIP socket handle – extend to full upright positionNote CPU pin pattern (orientation) – identify the unique

corner(s)/edge(s).Note the corresponding unique corner(s)/edge(s) in the

ZIF socketAlign the CPU pattern to the socket and place the CPU

gently into the socket – do NOT force!!!Seat the CPU – push it down until flush with the socket



Your New System: Setting Up…Part 1 (cont.) Install the CPU (continued)

Hold the CPU in place with one hand and engage the ZIF socket handle with the other – the handle will “snap” into place

Install the HFA per the instruction sheet – make sure the thermal interface material is properly applied/installed and that all points of HFA engagement are secure

Connect the CPU fan cable to the appropriate power socket on the motherboard – watch the orientation.


GSBUG Hardware Info SIGYour New System: Setting Up…Part 1 (cont.) Install the System RAM

“Open” the end clips on the RAM module socket(s)Note the RAM socket cross brace location(s)Note the corresponding slots in the RAM module(s)Align each RAM module to match the RAM socket and

insert the moduleUsing even force along the top edge of the RAM module,

push the module fully into place – the end clips will “snap” into place (ensure they are engaged)

If applicable, install CRIMMs (RDRAM Continuity RIMMs).



Your New System: Setting Up…Part 1 (cont.)Bench Test

Elevate the motherboard for video card bracket clearance – the bracket needs to hang over an “edge”

Attach an appropriate power supply (check/set the voltage switch) – do not connect to wall power

Attach an appropriate video card and connect the video card to an appropriate monitor; turn on the monitor

Attach an appropriate keyboard



Your New System: Setting Up…Part 1 (cont.)Bench Test (continued)

Connect the power supply to a grounded power outlet via a good surge suppressor; turn on the surge suppressor and, as applicable, the power supply

Bridge the two “power-on/power-switch” pins in the front panel header – the system “should” start up

As applicable, hit the “Del” or “F2” key to enter the BIOS If you are able to enter the BIOS your bench test was

successful – motherboard, CPU and RAM are functional.



Your New System: Setting Up…Part 1 (cont.) Install the Motherboard/CPU/RAM into the ChassisInstall the Motherboard/CPU/RAM into the Chassis

Remove the chassis cover, drive bays, and front bezel to provide easy access to component locations

As applicable, insert the chassis I/O shield – you may also need to knock out connector opening cover(s) in the I/O shield

Compare the layout of the mounting holes in the motherboard with the standoffs on the chassis “floor” – add, remove, or relocate the standoffs to match the motherboard layout



Your New System: Setting Up…Part 1 (cont.) Install the Motherboard/CPU…(continued)Install the Motherboard/CPU…(continued)

Install the motherboard – watch the chassis I/O shield area to make sure the EMI “fingers” contact the connector housings without blocking the connector openings

Secure the motherboard with the provided screwsSecure the motherboard with the provided screws



Your New System: Setting Up…Part 1 (cont.) Install the Motherboard/CPU…(continued)Install the Motherboard/CPU…(continued)

Connect the chassis front panel wires to the motherboard – watch the orientation of the connectors (+/-). Note that there may not be an exact match between available connectors (headers) on the motherboard and the wire set included in the chassis. At minimum you need to connect the power (on/off) switch. If included, also connect the reset switch, power-on LED, and hard drive LED – others as you desire.



Your New System: Setting Up…Part 1 (cont.) Perform an Initial System TestPerform an Initial System Test

Temporarily install an appropriate power supply (check/set the voltage switch) and attach it to the motherboard (watch the connector keying) – do not connect to external power

Temporarily install an appropriate video card and connect the video card to an appropriate monitor; turn on the monitor

Attach an appropriate keyboard



Your New System: Setting Up…Part 1 (cont.) Perform an Initial System Test (continued)Perform an Initial System Test (continued)

Connect the power supply to a grounded power outlet via a good surge suppressor; turn on the surge suppressor and, as applicable, the power supply

Push the chassis “power-on” button – the system “should” start up. If not, remove the motherboard, check installed vs. required standoffs (adjust accordingly), reassemble, and retest until the system starts up.

As applicable, hit the “Del” or “F2” key to enter the BIOS



Your New System: Setting Up…Part 1 (cont.) Perform an Initial System Test (continued)Perform an Initial System Test (continued)

If you are able to enter the BIOS your initial system test was successful – motherboard, CPU and RAM are functional.

Power down; disconnect power, the keyboard, and the monitor; remove the power supply and video card.

You are now ready for next month – Your New System: Installing the Balance of Your Components (alias Assembly – Part 2).


GSBUG Hardware Info SIGHardware NewsProcessors

AMD announced “Athlon 64” as the brand name for Clawhammer.

AMD announced the Athlon MP 2400+ (2.0GHz) - simple line extension (for workstation and servers)

Intel released additional Celeron processors – 2.1 and 2.2GHz (.13 micron, 478-pin) – simple line extension.

Intel announced 533MHz FSB versions of the Xeon processor (for workstations and entry level servers) – 2.0, 2.4, 2.6, and 2.8GHz.


GSBUG Hardware Info SIGHardware News (continued)Core Logic (chipsets)

Intel released three new chipsets: The E7501 for Xeon DP servers – 533MHz FSB, dual-channel

DDR266 (PC2100) memory interface, PCI-X 64-bit/133MHz support

The E7505 (Placer) for DP workstations and servers – same spec at E7501 plus AGP-8X

The E7205 (Granite Bay) for P4 workstations and high-end desktops – 533MHz FSB, dual-channel DDR266 (PC2100) memory interface, plus AGP-8X

System RAM – nothing new


GSBUG Hardware Info SIGHardware News (continued)Motherboards

Intel Granite Bay (E7205)-based boards released by ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI and others – ship mid to late December

Intel Placer (E7505)-based boards released by Iwill, MSI, Supermicro, Tyan and others.

Graphics processors & cardsNVIDIA stealth “released” two additional AGP-8X-capable

processors, the GeForce4 Ti 4400-8X and GeForce4 Ti 4600-8X – adds AGP-8X capability to prior 4400 and 4600 GPUs. Unclear re cards…


GSBUG Hardware Info SIGHardware News (continued)Graphics processors & cards (continued)

NVIDIA announced the GeForce FX GPU family – brings “cinematic computing” to the PC. Twice the transistors of GeForce4, .13 micron technology, supports 1GHz DDR II memory, AGP-8X, DirectX 9.X, “128-bit studio quality floating point”, and 128-bit color. Cards to be released starting in mid-to-late January, shipping in February. Range of line undisclosed.

SiS announced the Xabre600 processor – .13 micron, AGP-8X, 300MHz core, 300MHz memory, does not support DX9. Cards coming.



Hardware News (continued)Hard Drives

IBM announced that it will begin shipping SATA versions of its recently released Deskstar 180GXP series in 2003. On November 15th, IBM also changed its IDE hard drive warranty to match that of Western Digital, i.e., 3 years for drives with 8MB cache and 1 year for all others.

Seagate announced Barracuda 7200.7 and Barracuda 7200.7 Plus drives – 80GBs/platter, max 160GB, 2MB or 8MB cache, PATA and SATA versions. No spec available.



Hardware News (continued)Hard Drives (continued)

Western Digital released a 200GB, 7200 rpm version of its FireWire external drive – 2MB cache, 1 yr warranty.

Hard Drive ControllersPromise announced its Serial ATA/150 controller family –

the SATA150 TX2plus (2 SATA and 1 ATA/133 channels) and the SATA150 TX4 (4 SATA channels). Neither provides RAID capability.


GSBUG Hardware Info SIGHardware News (continued)Other Drives

Phillips announces 4X DVD+R/+RW drive – availability in 2003

Sound processors & cards – nothing newModems & NICs – nothing newChassis & power supplies – nothing new



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