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22914B/0—September 1999
Make sure the system you are about to build is made up of components from the
recommended list and follow this checklist to build the
1.
Ensure the selected motherboard is from the AMD-recommended AMD Athlon motherboard list at:
http://www1.amd.com/athlon/config
2.
Ensure the selected case (chassis) is from the AMD-recommended chassis list at:
http://www1.amd.com/athlon/config
3.
Ensure the selected power supply is from the AMD-recommended power supply list at:
(Or check that the one installed in your chassis is on the list.)
http://www1.amd.com/athlon/config
4.
If necessary, install the recommended power supply in the chassis.
5.
Ensure that you are properly grounded to protect delicate electronic components from static electricity
damage.
6.
Install the selected hard drives, floppy, DVD player, and other devices into the chassis.
Note: Check the hard drive model. If the hard drive supports UDMA-66 (Also known as ATA-66),
then you MUST install a UDMA-66 cable.
7.
Remove the motherboard from its protective packaging and install in the chassis as usual. Be sure to install
standoffs as needed to support the board in the areas where cards will be inserted.
8.
Check the motherboard for any jumper settings. (Most AMD Athlon systems do not require jumpers.)
9.
Ensure selected memory (128 Mbytes are recommended for best performance) can be found on the AMD-
recommended memory list at:
http://www1.amd.com/athlon/config
10. Install the recommended memory into the motherboard. Be sure to install memory in the sequence required
for the motherboard. Make sure the memory DIMM is inserted all the way and locked in place.
11. Install a high-performance AGP video card for which you have access to the latest drivers. (You will need the
drivers later.)
12. If other cards are to be installed, install them now. Check the device compatibility lists at:
http://www1.amd.com/athlon/config
13. Check all cards are properly installed (all the way in, front and back) and retention screws are in place.
14. Remove the AMD Athlon processor from its protective packaging and follow the Processor Installation Guide
that comes with the Processor-in-a-Box.
15. Connect the power cables to the drives and motherboard.
16. Connect the hard drive, floppy, and DVD (CDROM) data cables as usual. Check proper orientation.
17. Connect the monitor data cable, keyboard cable, and mouse cable to the rear of the system.
18. Install the line power cord on the power supply.
19. Check the WWW for AMD, motherboard, and other vendor pages for the latest drivers and utilities.
Check your motherboard vendor's web site for the latest version of the AMD AGP miniport driver and bus
mastering IDE driver. (AMD also has drivers at www1.amd.com/athlon/config)
Check the peripheral manufacturer's web site for the latest drivers for the video card, sound card, network
interface card, etc.
20. Power up the system and begin loading software and drivers following the installation instructions.
A Guide to Building a PC with an AMD Athlon™ Processor
Installation Checklist
World's Fastest PC's
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