We already discussed that if you didn't read. It's a common error for First Time builders.
I was a first time builder and the first thing that came into my mind when installing my RAM was lining up the notch. I guess we're all different. Still though, I just can't see how someone would miss the offset notch; if you're building a PC I'd hope you were paying enough attention to notice the offset notch.
The order is in. Yeah. I gave to my son the tutorial video links so he can start taking a look at them as that is how he learned Minecraft techniques (through all the YouTube videos out there.) I will print this string out with the advice you all have passed long. Including the RAM installation issue. Will let everyone know how it goes..............
Well, it took a few months before opening the boxes and getting to work on building the PC. I wanted to thank you for all the advice you have provided thus far and wanted to give you a quick update.
We have installed all the various components into the tower, the hard drive, the DVD burner /reader, the AsRock FM2A75M-DGS motherboard and the Corsair CX430 power supply. As we begin to make the connections, we've run into the power supply CPU connection having eight pins, while the motherboard's female receptacle only has four pins. Are these two components compatible? And what do you recommend as the best fix if they are not? Maybe I am missing something or did something wrong
As for the AC-97, your tower's manual or website or the motherboard's manual or website will have the proper documentation.
The AC-97 is an older front panel audio connector. It is possible that the motherboard doesn't have a spot for it. Not entirely sure why cases even include it anymore when the HD front audio is right there with it (it's even on the same cord in my case).
Thank you very much BKrenz and SteevyT. Separated the four pins from the eight and ignored the AC-97. We got the computer running today! Yeah! All systems turned on and looks like we are set. One issue is access to the internet. I think we need to install a card or something or run ethernet?
With that board it looks like you will have to do a wired connection without any additions. A USB WiFi antenna should also run something like $20 (might be $30, I'm not great at remembering prices) if you really need WiFi.
Thank you Steevy T. We will go with a USB WiFi antenna. That seems like an easy fix. Thanks again! My son is very excited to get on his new PC computer to connect with his friends on the Minecraft servers he has found. I will be excited to have my apple computer back to myself
We already discussed that if you didn't read. It's a common error for First Time builders.
"Programmers never repeat themselves. They loop."
I was a first time builder and the first thing that came into my mind when installing my RAM was lining up the notch. I guess we're all different. Still though, I just can't see how someone would miss the offset notch; if you're building a PC I'd hope you were paying enough attention to notice the offset notch.
Well, it took a few months before opening the boxes and getting to work on building the PC. I wanted to thank you for all the advice you have provided thus far and wanted to give you a quick update.
We have installed all the various components into the tower, the hard drive, the DVD burner /reader, the AsRock FM2A75M-DGS motherboard and the Corsair CX430 power supply. As we begin to make the connections, we've run into the power supply CPU connection having eight pins, while the motherboard's female receptacle only has four pins. Are these two components compatible? And what do you recommend as the best fix if they are not? Maybe I am missing something or did something wrong
"Programmers never repeat themselves. They loop."
Also, one other question. Where does the AC 97 plug go? This plug was in the wiring that came with the tower itself.
As for the AC-97, your tower's manual or website or the motherboard's manual or website will have the proper documentation.
"Programmers never repeat themselves. They loop."
The AC-97 is an older front panel audio connector. It is possible that the motherboard doesn't have a spot for it. Not entirely sure why cases even include it anymore when the HD front audio is right there with it (it's even on the same cord in my case).
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