moon Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 Well, all of my parts have arrived . I'm spending the weekend reading through the manuals but I thought I'd post and ask you experienced chaps for any new-build tips. For example I've heard that wearing latex gloves removes the danger of component damage via static. Is that right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 No. Latex can build up large static charges - think of the balloon rubbed on a woollie sweater and then sticks to the wall - all due to static.The only way to remove any static problems is to have yourself and the equipment you are working with at the same electrical potential.The most common way to do this is to electrically attach yourself to the equipment using something like an earthing wrist strap.I should say, though, that I've assembled dozens of computers from scratch and never used a wrist strap or any other earthing device. All I do is ensure that I touch the case of the machine periodically - which you are likely to do anyway. Never had any problems :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 7, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 Cheers, -pops-. Yep, I've got an anti-static wrist band. Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 Hi MoonOffer up the mobo to the case first to see exactly which fixing points you will need.Just mark the ones you need with a felt tip pen.Normally in the box for the mobo there is a square peace of foam (for transport pertection) If you have one, place it on a table or your work bench, and place the mobo on to it, then add the CPU, Heatsink & Fan & Memeory to the mobo.Then fit the mobo into the case.The reason i do it this way is that it stops a the motherboard flexing and breaking.Also be care careful when conecting the ribon cables to the mobo.Good luck Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 7, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 Thanks, Tony, I'll do it that way. Fortunately, my mobo tray slides cleanly out of the case so I can easily affix the mobo to it after I've added those components. Thanks again. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grim Reaper Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 nothing much else to add except good luck!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 7, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 Oh yes there is. :D For example, when installing a RAID array do I add one drive first and then the OS ? Oh yes, I've got plenty of questions. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyhanger Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 cpu clock ratio and clock switch both to auto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyhanger Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 I can find the manual for the normal raid ( ide3 and 4) but non for the SATA raid. This should come with the board.Check out the cdrom or any floppies with the M\B to boot from sata raid. :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 8, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 cpu clock ratio and clock switch both to auto?Yes. What I can't figure is at which point do I install the OS ? Do I get one HDD up and running , install the OS and then install the second HDD and configure both for RAID ? I mean, just how far along the process can I go without an OS installed ?EDIT : Sorry if I'm confusing the issue. Yes, I've got the SATA manuals with the board but the HDD's were OEM so I've had to d/l the drivers and Wizard. They are already on floppy waiting for the off. The mobo drivers are on manufacturers CD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellas Posted November 8, 2003 Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 no put the two in for raid,you will get a seperate bios for the raid after the normal bios and you can set the array up there and the booting order,oh dont forget to set the normal bios to boot from raid.what raid is fitted highpoint http://www.highpoint-tech.com/usaindex.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellas Posted November 8, 2003 Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 and to get rid of static go for a long run and then put a wooly jumper on and touch the mobo etc straight away,only joking of course,you can get anti static mats to stand on quite cheap at maplins but to be honest you should have no probs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 8, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 Perhaps the site could market anti-static socks as a fundraiser ? :D I have to confess lingering confusion. I'm actually going to start assembling on Monday so I want to get everything clear in my head first. Please bear with me , chaps.It's the sequence that is troubling me. Let me list it as I see it at present .Install CPU and fan to moboInstall memory to moboFit mobo to caseConnect 3 case fans to moboConnect case front USB 2 and Firewire to moboInstall 2x HDD and connect to mobo SATA Install CDRW and connect to moboInstall FDD and connect to moboConnect all mobo USB2 , Firewire and onboard audio to rear case connectionsFit PSU and make all power connectionsMake fire extinguisher convenientPower up. a) Offer up thanksorB ) Kick catSomewhere along the line I've got to install the mobo software , HDD software and the OS. What, whence and when ? :blink: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellas Posted November 8, 2003 Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 ok set bios to boot from raid,then in the raid bios arrange boot and array, when it finds no o/s from your chosen h/drive stick your 2000cd in the cdrom,install raid drivers on floppy when it asks,then install o/s,on xp I install service pack next then mobo drivers and then other drivers,not forgetting to remove any yellow ?and restarting, and check w/update.p.s dont forget windows will not be able to give the second harddrive a letter till you format it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 8, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 Thanks, ellas. That is a heavily pregnant paragraph. I shall mull on its implications. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon Posted November 8, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 I am almost certain that my board will only support two SATA hdd's. Ideally, I would like to be running ' Striping' for performance, and 'mirroring' for back-up simultaneously. Can I utilise the board's four other IDE connections in any way ? Not as SATA drives, but as ATA drives plus my two SATA's ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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