Is this a good walkthrough on building a comp with DFI MOBO?

[Mindripper2000]

http://mysite.verizon.net/n00bieputer/subindex1.html

 

I have a couple questions, and yea this is my first time building a computer but I know the basic jist of it.

 

How is the guy in the walkthrough able to run the MOBO without the CPU starting up? He does he test the memory and could someone elaborate on how you're supposed to put the parts in, I was planning to put everything in and then to the testing rather than individually.

 

How did you guys do it? Also do I need the NVIDIA system drivers on the DFI site even if I have an ATI card?

 

Thanks.

[OceanSeasforMe]

See above sticky posts in this MSGBoard /section for the A_G build guides on your DFI board ! )

Do n0t use any of my research over anything said in the AG faq ~ !

 

I read all the DFI build stickys and followed directions and all is good. Also post your comp in your sig so someone more knowledgable can help you. *(how to is also in sticky posts.)

 

I have fixed hundreds of PC's but this is the notepad of links & research I saved that I used on this DFI build. Hope it helps, and again,I just got this system up the other day and there are a lot here that can help ya better thaN i CAN prolly.

 

Other build faqs (never hurts to see others methods)

 

http://forums.theoverclocked.com/showthread.php?t=203

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=368502

 

raid

http://www.raid.com/04_01_01.html

http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5847

raid data in post 7 links to the right thread

http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10677

 

Deep issues Faq

http://www.angrygames.com/FAQ-Summary_english.htm

http://www.dfi-street.com/faq/

http://myweb.cableone.net/travish/FAQ-Summary_english.htm

 

List of DFI NF4 Ultra/SLI Bios

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=57952

 

http://forums.theoverclocked.com/showthread.php?t=203

Good page

 

4 lights - system start up

3 lights - CPU detected

2 lights - DRAM detected

1 light - VGA detected

0 lights - system boot....

 

BIOS

http://www.techpowerup.com/articles/other/114

nvida ntune dload. But issues exist and its a somethingto research carefully.

http://www.dfi.com.tw/Support/Download/bio..._FLAG=A&SITE=NA Note this is for board in my signature.

 

DFI memory modules

http://www.dfi.com.tw/Support/mb_faq_us1.j...TYPE=US&SITE=US

Read read read, Other than being extra careful to make sure I didnt blow it up, I had a relatively uneventful install. *(but I had 3 days worth of research and data from DFI Msgboard to guide me. )

 

Losta stuff I posted is not applicable, post your sys specs to get specific answers.

 

If its your first real build, you need to approach it methodically and the more research you do, it will benifit you in the long term. I have been building / fixing PC's since the 386 days and the board still daunts me a bit.

 

But, I have gone to a new level within a week. G'luck with it.

 

OH And you will be better off to FIRST build it outside the case unless you are just a glutton for punishment. *(get extra fans and direct air on boaRD if building externally. )

[OldGuy]

http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread...15&page=1&pp=15

 

I believe Rgone modified/cleaned up the Ed Jacobson step by step and it's posted around here somewhere...

 

Put your intended build components in your signature so people will be able to identify any possible conflicts/problems thay you may encounter with your choices...

[OceanSeasforMe]

http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread...15&page=1&pp=15

 

I believe Rgone modified/cleaned up the Ed Jacobson step by step and it's posted around here somewhere...

 

Put your intended build components in your signature so people will be able to identify any possible conflicts/problems thay you may encounter with your choices...

 

Thanks, I used that one also and forgot to bookmark it.

[Mindripper2000]

Ok, updated my signiture with the specs.

 

thanks for the help guys.

[OldGuy]

Ok, updated my signiture with the specs.

 

What ya gonna use for a power supply? Very important with these boards...

[Mindripper2000]

Ooops sorry bout that, added the PSU

 

FSP Group (Fortron Source) Blue Storm 500W Power Supply, Serial ATA, Model AX500-A

[OceanSeasforMe]

Ok, updated my signiture with the specs.

thanks for the help guys.

"DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D Socket 939

OCZ EL Platinum Revision 2 1GB (2 x 512MB)

AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Winchester Integrated

Rosewill Radeon X800XL 256MB GDDR3 PCI-Express x16 NEC ND-3520A Beige IDE DVD Burner "

 

What Power supply ? 24 pin ? if not, then get one.)

What case is it going in ? (dosent really matter, but some are super complex to wire and apain in the keyster.)

Hard Drive('s) ? (ide vs sata)

 

Almost there and whewn you get it built you can update what BIOS you have.

(I just went ahead and flashed mine to 3/10 so It would not error out with my cheap (bad) memory selection.

 

I used ultimate boot disk for my pre install testing, but I couldnt honestly tell you it was the right tool as I just got here last week really.

 

 

EDIT : I am slow or you guys are faster, seems you got it answerd and updated before I got my post in

[Mindripper2000]

^ hehe no problem.

[OceanSeasforMe]

Antec SLK3000B Atx Super Mid Twr Case ~~~~~~~~ Cool, Unless you have the patience of Job, then you probably do not want to tackle a fan control unit on your first build. *(even though I still love thermaltake cases those things suck for the tons of extra wires to deal with.)

 

Plan to add fans and mod to make it breathe. *(no stock computer has ever come adequate that I have seen.... and I have seen plenty killed by heat)

 

Start collecting and searching for your benchmark / testing software and have it ready before you build. *( I did not do this, but like I mentioned above, I used UBD and it has about 50 tools on it and I figured I would wing it. ) Now I am hunting the full suite benchmarking software used by DFI boardmembers to make sure all is right in the build.

 

I just hit advanced search and tried WITH QUOTES "benchmarking software"

matvhed on thread four http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9309 and it links to ths thread. http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8887 and Bingo, I just found a thread I needed. !

 

Wow, I wish I had found that thread already and that it was a sticky. I tried to go through all the forums sticky posts even though I knew some would be above my current level.

 

Avast me scurvy old bones ! time to D'load progs and absorb new seas of data !

 

PS edit post TITLE to resolved and or a Mod will if the subject has been adequately addressed. Quick answers to post 1 # 1, unlikely, but repeat if you think you have to....... # 2, memtest #3, search web or DFI boards for "basic Computer build destruction/instruction" #4 *answerd above #5, Dunno, our board is NF4 (search web) and dunno about you, but I always *(eventually)get the latest drivers on MOBO chipsets unless directed otherwise. *(try it as directed first and then if it aint broke, dont fix it.)

[Mindripper2000]

Ok thanks once again for th help ocean, just one more question though, what exactly is a Sleeve Cooling Fan and how many will I be able to mount in my case?

 

I purchased 2 of these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16835150007

[OceanSeasforMe]

Ok thanks once again for th help ocean, just one more question though, what exactly is a Sleeve Cooling Fan and how many will I be able to mount in my case?

 

I purchased 2 of these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16835150007

 

Sleeved bearing stye. Some are more or less noisy.

 

Check the Angry gamer mods page and get the dremmel or appropriate tool of destruction. *(but remember all changes are pernament unless you are handy with a pop rivet gun and 5200 sealant.)

 

I like antec. but its really a matter of preference. http://www.antec.com/us/pro_cooling.html

 

I usually just rouge them from machines that have died and salvage them like a good pirate.