How to Build a PC + Install Linux
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How to Build a PC + Install Linux
We will be starting with The BIOS, Motherboard, CPU, and Heatsink already installed. We will install the fan, RAM, HDD, disk drive and power supply.
Supplies
Need a PC with the parts listed before already installed.
This includes an Intel core i5-7500k 3.50 GHz and Intel UHD 630 graphics.
Alongside:
- 1-2 RAM sticks(8 gb ddr4 is shown)
- A Fan
- A HDD(256 gb is shown)
- Disk Drive
- power supply
- and extra parts of case
The Fan
We will Screw the fan into the the holes on the heatsink. The image displays where the Fan will be screwed. Make sure it is lined up correctly.
RAM Sticks
Push the RAM sticks into the slots found next to the fan and heatsink(Image 1).
Clip the Sticks too secure it using the white clips at both ends of the slots(Image 2).
Do the same with the second stick of RAM if available.
HDD
Line the HDD with the screws. Screw it in to secure the part on both sides.
Power Supply
Slide the power supply to the large space above the motherboard(Image 1). Line up the power port with the designated frame in the case. Make sure you hear a click sound to know if its secure(Image 2).
Connect the Power Supply to the Motherboard
Take the wires and plug them in to the ports shown in the image. Make sure that the size matches. One will go to the other side of the fan. The other two wires will be connect to the closest ports to the power supply.
Attach the Large Metal Place Holder
Attach the metal place holder in the order of the images provided. Start with Image 1, and slide in all three locks into their positions as shown
Then gently let the whole thing down at that point(Image 2).
Lastly, go to the opposite side of the case and push down the metal place holder(Image 3).
There will be a click sound once its secure.
Disk Drive
Slide the disk drive into the slot. Make sure it is secure at the green handle.
Attach the corresponding wires as shown in the image.
Installing Linux
Get a Flashdrive with linux downloaded. Plug in the PC into an electricity socket and moniter.
Plug in the flashdrive into an Usb port.
You then power on the PC, afterwards continuosly mash the f12 key.
The BIOS settings should have been opened. If not then restart the PC and try again.
Click on the "system settings" option.
You should see the name of the USB flashdrive among the given options.
Click on it, then proceed with the given commands provided by the operating system installer.
Afterwards, your screen should look like the image above.
Enjoy Your PC
The PC is now ready for regular use. Download and play games, watch videos or work on it.