How to Install an AMD X2 Processor Motherboard
Building your own PC can be a very gratifying experience. In addition to saving you money and allowing for far greater customization than you can get with retail sets, having an understanding of all the pieces and how they got there will greatly expand your ability to upgrade your computer in the future. While installing an AMD X2 compatible motherboard might seem daunting at first, it is well worth the time and effort.
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Things You'll Need
- Phillips-head screwdriver
- Mid- to large-sized tower case
- AMD X2 compatible motherboard
Instructions
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Preparing the Case
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Unpack your motherboard carefully and place it on top of the antistatic bag it came in. Note the included rectangular metal piece that has holes that line up with the ports on the side of the motherboard; this is called a "finishing."
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Remove the metal cover from your computer's case. Inside, there will be a large, empty area dotted with screw holes. This is where your motherboard will go.
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Remove the finishing from the back of the computer case by pressing it toward the inside of the case, and replace it with the finishing that came with your motherboard. You may need to use the backside of your screwdriver to hit the finishing into place.
Installing Your Motherboard
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Install your processor onto the motherboard. (See "Resources," below, for a video tutorial.)
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Gather your standoffs from the selection of screws that came with your computer's case. The standoffs have hollow tops and threaded interiors that allow screws to be inserted into them.
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Screw the standoffs into the case while gauging how to get them to line up with the metal-ringed holes interspersed along the motherboard's four sides.
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Place the motherboard on top of the standoffs, and make sure that the motherboard's metal-ringed holes line up with the standoffs you have in place. It is okay if you do not have enough standoffs for all the holes.
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Screw the motherboard onto the standoffs using the screws that came with your case. Be careful not to over-tighten the screws.
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Tips & Warnings
If you have more metal-ringed holes on your motherboard than you do available standoffs, start by screwing in standoffs for the corner and side holes. These are the most important for giving your board strength and keeping it from getting damaged when you start inserting and removing components.
Always make sure to ground yourself by touching something metal (such as the outside of a computer case) before working with sensitive electronic components like a motherboard.
When working with computer hardware, make sure to stay away from carpets and anything that can generate static electricity when you come in contact with it.
Be careful not to screw in any extra standoffs. If one is touching the motherboard directly, your computer is unlikely to turn on.
