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Configuration Procedures
This section of the Procedure Guide covers procedures that relate to the configuration
of the PC. This includes both physical configuration procedures, and also
configuration procedures related to system hardware settings. Configuration
procedures that involve software only, for example tweaking operating system
settings, are covered in the Software Procedures section.
System Layout Planning Procedure
This procedure discusses some of the important considerations in planning the internal case layout of a system. This is a step that many people forget about when assembling a new PC, and as a result, they end up wasting a lot of time moving components around after they have been installed. Worse, poor planning increases the chances of problems with the system, especially due to cooling, that may not show up until weeks or months after the system has been installed. This procedure may also help those who have an existing system experiencing overheating problems; using the guidelines here you may want to make changes to how the system is laid out.
Note: This procedure isn't so much a set of step-by-step instructions like most of the others are, but more of a collection of specific items to take into account when preparing to build or rebuild a PC.
Procedure Overview:
* Difficulty Level: 2 (Low).
* Risk Factor: 1 (Very low).
* Hardware Required: None.
* Software Required: None.
* Time to Perform: Approximately 10-15 minutes.
* Preparation / Warnings:
o Having the system case open in front of you makes this procedure much easier
to do, because it allows for much easier visualization. For instructions on
opening up the case, see here.
o As usual, be careful when handling loose components, ground yourself first,
and avoid touching anything made of metal.
