How to Build a Computer with
an
AMD Socket A Athlon or Duron Processor
Part 3 - Setup the Motherboard
Last updated: 7/2/2004
 17.
Observe Antistatic Procedures. Many people don't realize that
computer components can be damaged by static electricity and a problem
may not appear for months later when a power surge completes the damage. Ideally,
you should wear a grounded anti-static wrist strap when working on computer
equipment, especially when handling memory and CPUs. Also, the use
of grounded anti-static mats on the floor and on the workbench is a good
practice. However, these items can be too expensive if you are building
just one computer. As a minimum, my advise is to make sure your body
is touching the metal on the computer case when handling the CPU and memory. It
would also be a good idea to work with bare feet during this critical time. Try
to avoid touching drives, boards, memory, etc. with your clothes. Clothing
can quite often be charged with static electricity, especially during cold-dry,
Winter days.
18. Read the Book (Please). I know you
can hardly wait to complete your new computer, but please take the time to
read the documentation that came with your motherboard. This simple
step could avoid a lot problems. If you are still waiting for the parts
to arrive for your computer, you could do some homework now. Many motherboard
manufacturers have the motherboard books (user manuals) available for download
from their web site.
 19.
Prepare the Motherboard. Most motherboards come in an anti-static
bag and/or are packed with an anti-static pads. As a precaution,
it is advisable to place the motherboard on whatever anti-static
material comes with it.
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