I've printed off my 143, 936 word manuscript The Adam Eradication for my final read-through. 2 or 3 chapter left to complete The Eve Beguilement only another 10K words. Then move on the From The Garden Cast already 35K + words
For you writers, a couple of quotes from Mark Twain on writing (English) One on Adverbs and one on Adjectives both note worthy.
"I am dead to adverbs; they cannot excite me. To misplace an adverb is a thing which I am able to do with frozen indifference; it can never give me a pang. ... There are subtleties which I cannot master at all,--they confuse me, they mean absolutely nothing to me,--and this adverb plague is one of them. ... Yes, there are things which we cannot learn, and there is no use in fretting about it. I cannot learn adverbs; and what is more I won't."
- "Reply to a Boston Girl," Atlantic Monthly, June 1880
"I notice that you use plain, simple language, short words and brief sentences. That is the way to write English - it is the modern way and the best way. Stick to it; don't let fluff and flowers and verbosity creep in. When you catch an adjective, kill it. No, I don't mean utterly, but kill most of them - then the rest will be valuable. They weaken when they are close together. They give strength when they are wide apart. An adjective habit, or a wordy, diffuse, flowery habit, once fastened upon a person, is as hard to get rid of as any other vice."
- Mark Twain in a Letter to D. W. Bowser, 3/20/1880
The MacKenna Saga. The ins and Outs of Writing
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Monday, February 4, 2013
21 Book Marketing Tips
Sorry followers. I've been dealing with some personal issues and haven't been in the mood to blog. I'm back and for those of you writing I received and email from my coauthor with I load of great links for Book Marketing & Book Publicity Tool Kit. This comes from the BookMarketingBuzzBlog. I thought I'd pass them along to you. There are some real gems here. Check Out Brian Feinblum’s blog.
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Book Marketing Tips
The Grassroots Way To Build A Following
For Your Book
Going Viral: Challenges &
Rewards
What Is Your Book Marketing
Attitude?
Blueprint
Of The Book Publicity Landscape
Book
Marketing With Social Media
20 Ways To Boost Your Website
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Ways To Get Paid For Your Words
Creating The
Perfect Press Release
The Subject Line Is Your
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25 Tips On What The Media
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15 Ways For Authors To Work With Book
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Monday, December 10, 2012
Fired for doing the right thing
Friends,
This is from my author Richard,
This is a presonal rant, I don't usually do this. If you're offended by this, ignore it. If you're not. respone as you see fit.
I hope you will click on the link below and read about the despicable
act of Autozone
I went to the autozone website
And this the email I posted to them.
I am Viet Nam veteran and a small business owner. I have been
an Autozone customer for many years. I drive approx 300 mile per day to
service my IT customers. I drive past an O’Riley auto parts store( Store Location in US.) to get to the Autozone Store (Store Location in US). I just read the story of the 22 yr old Air
Force veteran you fired for using his LEGAL firearm to prevent the robbery of
one of your stores. I wish to inform you that I will not longer use Auto Zone
for parts. What you did is despicable, especially to an American veteran, a
father-to-be and an honest man who took the time to contact www.personalliberty.com
so the facts of the incident were completely correct. I promise you I will
email the link to friends and encourage others to do the same. You’re part of
the problem with America. Prevention of crime is everyone's responsibility.
I any of you feel the way I
do I hope you will also let the autozone management know your feelings. Please
forward this on to your friends and contacts and let Autozone know I not the only
one who thinks they're wrong. Crime prevention is everyone’s responsibility.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
The MacKenna Saga Update
I though it was about time for an update the MacKenna Saga. The translation of the journals continues and records are still revealing new information thus altering the view of Kalen's life oncewe had of some of the facts.
The Adam Eradication, story line is basically unchanged, the journals have given insights and detail into some of the characters personalities, foibles and quirks. These revelations have given Richard the opportunity to rewrite some of the chapters, flush out the characters while doing away with some of the passive voice & long narrative paragraphs.
The Eve Beguilement, I've pared down. Moving two big scenes to book three, because of new information. This has allow for us to include more of Daniella and Connor's exploits.
From The Garden Cast, is now filling out and should be easier to complete the critical rescue scene is done as are the the final chapters. Flushing out the middle should be a littler easier now with the records we now have.
Second Genesis, I've reread from the beginning, editing and correcting mistakes while tightening up the story line. I can move forward on the story now to fill out Ty & Marisol's story of a worlds rebirth to enlightenment.
Eastward Toward Eden, is going slowly as the records on much of Shawn's MacKenna's life are still untranslated to missing. Filling in his life will have to come from the journals of others in our story.
The Adam Eradication, story line is basically unchanged, the journals have given insights and detail into some of the characters personalities, foibles and quirks. These revelations have given Richard the opportunity to rewrite some of the chapters, flush out the characters while doing away with some of the passive voice & long narrative paragraphs.
The Eve Beguilement, I've pared down. Moving two big scenes to book three, because of new information. This has allow for us to include more of Daniella and Connor's exploits.
From The Garden Cast, is now filling out and should be easier to complete the critical rescue scene is done as are the the final chapters. Flushing out the middle should be a littler easier now with the records we now have.
Second Genesis, I've reread from the beginning, editing and correcting mistakes while tightening up the story line. I can move forward on the story now to fill out Ty & Marisol's story of a worlds rebirth to enlightenment.
Eastward Toward Eden, is going slowly as the records on much of Shawn's MacKenna's life are still untranslated to missing. Filling in his life will have to come from the journals of others in our story.
Videos
For those of you requesting a more detailed version and some actual visual help for building your own PC, I have posted the 3 part series video series from newegg.com. Like I said, when I want to purchase parts on line this is where I do it. Newegg.com is a great place for technology.
Earlier I posted about Yves Rossy AKA Jetman. I just posted some videos of his incredible flights. I look for this piece of technology to wind up in the next James Bond film.
Earlier I posted about Yves Rossy AKA Jetman. I just posted some videos of his incredible flights. I look for this piece of technology to wind up in the next James Bond film.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Build Your Own PC Part Seven
At this point you must decide which Operating System you are going to install. Most of you already have. For those of you who haven't you have a number of choices. If you're a Microsoft Windows user you choices are Windows 7 or Windows 8. In order to take advantage of the RAM we used and further upgrades I suggest the 64 Bit version and not the 32 Bit edition.
If you are looking to save money and are familiar with Linux or want to try Linux you have a mulitple of choices. One of the best in my opinion is Ubuntu 12.04 and can be downloaded at this link. They will ask fir a donation to help move Ubuntu along but it's not necessary. You can download this to a another system, rn it to a DVDR then use it to build your system.
Booting From DVD.
After you decided which Operating System you are installing you must set the system to use your optical disk as the first boot device. Upon powering up your new PC tap the Delete key seveal times. Ths will takeyou into the motherboard's OS (Basic In Out System.) in here you set up the board functions. You first set the Date & Time. This is the first page of the BIOS. Next, using the arrow keys, move to the boot page. Arrow down the Boot Disk Priority and set the frist boot device as your DVDRW drive. Set the second boot device as your hard disk drive. Leave all the other settings as de
Tap the F10 Key and save the changes. While your system is rebooting inset your OS boot disk. In this case we're using the Win 7 64 BIT The system will boot from your DVD. Then first stop is to choose your language. Next you will have to accept the license agreement. The system will continue to boot until you are asked to select your partition. At this point you can use the drive as on large partition or you can divide the deive in to two oe more. I always divide the drive into two partitions 250 GIG for the OS and programs. The balance you can format later for data, picture, music, etc. The good thing about storing the data on an secondary partition is if you OS corrupts you can reinstall the OS with out worrying about yur data.
Once you've set up your drive, click on next. From here Windows 7 with install itsself, rebooting as necessary. Depending on the Speed this will take from between 20 to 30 minutesThe next input requierd is you logon name and PC Name. Next you will be asked to enter a password (Strongly recommened.) Make it one you know and can remember. Next install your Windows 7 key. This is located on box or on the back of the case. Even though you can go past this I recommend you do this right away.
Next comes your drivers. Open you DVDRW and remove the Windows 7 disk and return it to the case for use in case of a disaster. Inset the driver disk that came with your motherboard. Depending on your brand the driver disk will boot up differently. This the Asus board you will probably com up to a page different than the driver install page. Click on the driover page and begin installing drivers that support your board. this will take a while because with most driver you still have to reboot after each install.
We almost done. Next go to start and click. (Lower right corner.) Go to computer and right click, scroll down and and click on properities. On the left hand side of the properities page and click on device manager. I you do not see any yellow triangles you've got all the drivers in and your ready to download all the Microsoft updates. Hook your internet connection to the built-in NIC (Network Interface) on the back, answer the question about the connection, It either Home or work, this is not a public computer.
To download all the updates click on start, right click on properities. On the page in the lower left hand corner you'll updates. Click on it and follow the onscreen instructions. Continue to reboot and install the updated until there are no more. Your PC is now ready to install your software and get to working.
If you are looking to save money and are familiar with Linux or want to try Linux you have a mulitple of choices. One of the best in my opinion is Ubuntu 12.04 and can be downloaded at this link. They will ask fir a donation to help move Ubuntu along but it's not necessary. You can download this to a another system, rn it to a DVDR then use it to build your system.
Booting From DVD.
After you decided which Operating System you are installing you must set the system to use your optical disk as the first boot device. Upon powering up your new PC tap the Delete key seveal times. Ths will takeyou into the motherboard's OS (Basic In Out System.) in here you set up the board functions. You first set the Date & Time. This is the first page of the BIOS. Next, using the arrow keys, move to the boot page. Arrow down the Boot Disk Priority and set the frist boot device as your DVDRW drive. Set the second boot device as your hard disk drive. Leave all the other settings as de
Tap the F10 Key and save the changes. While your system is rebooting inset your OS boot disk. In this case we're using the Win 7 64 BIT The system will boot from your DVD. Then first stop is to choose your language. Next you will have to accept the license agreement. The system will continue to boot until you are asked to select your partition. At this point you can use the drive as on large partition or you can divide the deive in to two oe more. I always divide the drive into two partitions 250 GIG for the OS and programs. The balance you can format later for data, picture, music, etc. The good thing about storing the data on an secondary partition is if you OS corrupts you can reinstall the OS with out worrying about yur data.
Once you've set up your drive, click on next. From here Windows 7 with install itsself, rebooting as necessary. Depending on the Speed this will take from between 20 to 30 minutesThe next input requierd is you logon name and PC Name. Next you will be asked to enter a password (Strongly recommened.) Make it one you know and can remember. Next install your Windows 7 key. This is located on box or on the back of the case. Even though you can go past this I recommend you do this right away.
Next comes your drivers. Open you DVDRW and remove the Windows 7 disk and return it to the case for use in case of a disaster. Inset the driver disk that came with your motherboard. Depending on your brand the driver disk will boot up differently. This the Asus board you will probably com up to a page different than the driver install page. Click on the driover page and begin installing drivers that support your board. this will take a while because with most driver you still have to reboot after each install.
We almost done. Next go to start and click. (Lower right corner.) Go to computer and right click, scroll down and and click on properities. On the left hand side of the properities page and click on device manager. I you do not see any yellow triangles you've got all the drivers in and your ready to download all the Microsoft updates. Hook your internet connection to the built-in NIC (Network Interface) on the back, answer the question about the connection, It either Home or work, this is not a public computer.
To download all the updates click on start, right click on properities. On the page in the lower left hand corner you'll updates. Click on it and follow the onscreen instructions. Continue to reboot and install the updated until there are no more. Your PC is now ready to install your software and get to working.
Writing Phases to Avoid
Some readers might take issue with this list, but noting that sayings such as “true that” and “it’s like boiling the ocean” help people relate to one another and are helpful rather than annoying. You can’t please everyone, and the list below is an objective, unedited listing with further user-generated venting in parentheses. Please chime in if I've missed something.
- Don’t take this the wrong way/personally …
- Incentivize
- Ideate
- “Out-of-the-box thinking”
- “If you will”
- Arrrrrrggggggg!
- Open the kimono (creepy)
- Drink the Kool-Aid
- Move the needle
- Let’s talk offline
- Boil the ocean
- Awesome
- Ramp up. Tee up. Synch up. (Throw up.)
- Push back
- Thought starter
- Scalable
- Factoids
- Synergy
- Run it up the flagpole and see how it flies.
- Skin in the game
- Ping
- “Circle back” (Which means to bring your Conestoga wagon back into a circle.)
- Thought leadership
- “True that.”
- “With all due respect…” (Hearing that phrase, buckle-up: The words that follow will certainly bear no relation to “respect” or any recognized synonym.)
- “At any rate:” (It is so seldom used in connection with a literal rate of any sort.)
- “Game on.”
- Winning
- “To make a long story short” (already makes your story six words longer.)
- Meh (Thank you for your in-depth contribution to the conversation that really helps us solve the problem. Now, please, get back to your texting.)
- “I don’t hate that idea.” (Otherwise known as “let’s think about that more.”)
- “We want to be in high-profile media” (…said everyone on earth that wants to be in any media.)
- “How should we spin this?”
- “We need to be strategic.” (“Strategy” and “strategic” are so overused; no one explains what they mean by this, what the plan of action is or the tactics we’ll use to achieve the goal.)
- “Let’s take a step back.” (It’s an early indicator that you are dealing with a conservative organization where innovation is outside their comfort zone.)
- “Let’s not re-invent the wheel…”
- “Value proposition”
- “Let’s get out in front of it…”
- “Where the rubber meets the road…”
- Game time
- Irregardless
- Anyways
- Frankly …
- Honestly …
- “It is what it is.”
- “I personally feel.”
- “You need to be more passionate.” (You can’t make people feel passionate)
- The word “social” as a noun, as in, “Acme does social really well.” (Being social means having friends, not selling product.)
- “I’m passionate about _________.” (Really? Well lucky you. Guess what? I work for a living! )
- “I’m a ____________ junkie.” (Since when is addiction a virtue?)
- “I’m just doing what I’m doing.” (Redundancy will be the death of me.)
- “We need to own social media.” (Um, the public owns social media. What you really mean is you need to tie your social media efforts to a bottom line, be it financial, social good or reputation.)
- Curation
- News-jacking
- When young people say “Well in the old days…” (Really? You’ve been around for 20-something years. The “old days” for you consisted of an era before social networking boomed and boy bands were the hot topic.)
- Win-win
- Net-net
- “Put on your big girl panties.”
- I also think way too many trains have left the station and never mind how many people have been thrown under the bus.
- Utilizing
- “Transparency” (Those who use this term are anything but transparent.)
- “Balls to the walls
- Guru
- “Hit the ground running”
- “Going forward” (Meaning “from now on” as if you could also dictate past behavior)
- “No offense” (Which means “I am about to offend you.”)
- “I’m confused” (Which means “You’re confused and I am going to set you straight.”)
- Ideation
- Bandwidth
- Hard stop
- “Let’s flesh/flush this out.” I’ve heard it both ways, and both make me cringe.
- “Perfect!” (Used in response to a question answered, such as “Would you like to see the wine list?”)
- “We have a horse in this race.” (Less painful than one’s own skin the game, but same principle.)
- “Under the radar” (I understand the need for stealth at times, but it can cause mid-air collision?)
- “We will be ramping up soon, so be ready!”
- Kill two birds with one stone (poor birds)
- Self-starter
- 24/7
- Bada-bing!
- Leverage
- Give 110% (What is wrong with your math?)
- My bad
- “In the weeds.” .”
Monday, November 19, 2012
Building Your Own PC Part Six
I apologize to my readers for the delay. technical problems at home
Hard Drive Optical Drive and (Optional Card Reader)
Hard Drive
I suggested a Western Digital 500 Gig Hard Drive (HDD) to start. You can purchase any size you like. In the In Win case you will find two places to mount your HDD. One place is the in the lower 3.5 inch bay below where a (Not used any more) 3.5" floppy drive would have gone. (Optional Card reader goes in there. A better place is the bracket provided on the inside, just behind the power button. You will find tabs made to mount the HDD. On the lower side two tabs with points fit into the screw holes on the HDD. The upper tabs have holes for you mounting screws. With the front of the case facing you, the drive mounts with power and data connections facing the right. Connect the power cable to the drive. Your motherboard should have come with two SATA data cables. Open the plastic bag and remove them. Take one cable and attach it tie the drive. If the cable comes with a a 90 degree end, use this on the HDD. Next match the holes to the points on the lower mount. Tilt the drive into place and lock it down with two mounting screws.
Optical Drive
Your DVD or DVDRW (Or both) do not require any screws to mount. Remove the plastic bay cover from the computer. Pull out the plastic posts on the inside of the case. I usually mount the first drive in the top bay. Your choice. Next slide your optical drive into place and press the posts in to lock the drove in the bay. After your done this try sliding the drive to make sure it is locked into place. Next connect a SATA power connector to the drive. Take the SATA data cable and connect it to the drive. Again if you have a 90 degree end connect this to the optical drive.
Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard. They are located near front of the board. These are small red oblong sockets with 'L' shaped tabs in the center. These slots line up with the slot in your SATA data cables check your manual to locate slot 1 & 2. Connect the HDD to slot one and the Optical drive to slot 2.
Optional Card Reader
In place of the old floppy drive many people are opting for a digital card reader. These readers are capable of reading a number of Digital cards and are handy for transferring pictures from you digital camera or digital files of any kind. The card reader fit in a 3.5" bay (I use the top bay) and connects to the second USB connector on the motherboard. The reader takes its power from the USB, so no additional power connectors are required.
Optional Video Card
If you've decided to install an optional video card, now is the time. Unpack the card and remove it from the anti-static bag. At the back of the case press the release clamp and rotate the clamp up. Insert the card in the PCIE slot, making sure the rear tab locks. Insert a screw and tighten. lower the clamp.
With these things done we are ready to install the operating system.
Hard Drive Optical Drive and (Optional Card Reader)
Hard Drive
I suggested a Western Digital 500 Gig Hard Drive (HDD) to start. You can purchase any size you like. In the In Win case you will find two places to mount your HDD. One place is the in the lower 3.5 inch bay below where a (Not used any more) 3.5" floppy drive would have gone. (Optional Card reader goes in there. A better place is the bracket provided on the inside, just behind the power button. You will find tabs made to mount the HDD. On the lower side two tabs with points fit into the screw holes on the HDD. The upper tabs have holes for you mounting screws. With the front of the case facing you, the drive mounts with power and data connections facing the right. Connect the power cable to the drive. Your motherboard should have come with two SATA data cables. Open the plastic bag and remove them. Take one cable and attach it tie the drive. If the cable comes with a a 90 degree end, use this on the HDD. Next match the holes to the points on the lower mount. Tilt the drive into place and lock it down with two mounting screws.
Optical Drive
Your DVD or DVDRW (Or both) do not require any screws to mount. Remove the plastic bay cover from the computer. Pull out the plastic posts on the inside of the case. I usually mount the first drive in the top bay. Your choice. Next slide your optical drive into place and press the posts in to lock the drove in the bay. After your done this try sliding the drive to make sure it is locked into place. Next connect a SATA power connector to the drive. Take the SATA data cable and connect it to the drive. Again if you have a 90 degree end connect this to the optical drive.
Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard. They are located near front of the board. These are small red oblong sockets with 'L' shaped tabs in the center. These slots line up with the slot in your SATA data cables check your manual to locate slot 1 & 2. Connect the HDD to slot one and the Optical drive to slot 2.
Optional Card Reader
In place of the old floppy drive many people are opting for a digital card reader. These readers are capable of reading a number of Digital cards and are handy for transferring pictures from you digital camera or digital files of any kind. The card reader fit in a 3.5" bay (I use the top bay) and connects to the second USB connector on the motherboard. The reader takes its power from the USB, so no additional power connectors are required.
Optional Video Card
If you've decided to install an optional video card, now is the time. Unpack the card and remove it from the anti-static bag. At the back of the case press the release clamp and rotate the clamp up. Insert the card in the PCIE slot, making sure the rear tab locks. Insert a screw and tighten. lower the clamp.
With these things done we are ready to install the operating system.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Build You Own PC Part Five
The In Win Case has raised, threaded screw receptors in the base. Open the bag of screw and ID the screw needed. Eight are required to anchor the motherboard.
Before you place the motherboard in the case, Let's ID the different power hook ups. At the front of the motherboard is the 24 pin main power connector. This one is easy to spot. Next find the CPU power. This is a 4 pin connector. It has black and yellow wires running to it. On some power supplies this connector has 8 pins and connector can be split, for use on this board. The 8 pin plug is used larger ATX model motherboards.
If you're having a problem refer to the manual that comes with the board. All the connection are explained.
Next comes the Molex and the SATA connectors, The Molex is a four pin connector in the shape of a 'D' with for round pin holes. The SATA connector is flat. The 'L' slot in the end slides onto the back of the Hard Disk Drive and the DVDRW.
Before you mount the motherboard you need to press the dust shield into place. The dust shield fits in the retangle opening in the back of the case. There a tabs on the shield that protrudes into the case.Make sure these tabs are bent up so they don't interfere with the rear connectors. Inserting the shield can be difficult and may take a minute. Once the dust shield is in , carefully slide the motherboard into place. Aligns the rear connectors with the dust shield and the mounting holes will line up and you can proceed to hand tighten the screws to anchor the motherboard.
With the motherboard in place you must attach the control wires, the front USB and the front sound connections. The cables are clearly marked. First find the one marked audio. This Motherboard connection is on the extreme right hand side toward the back. The connector is keyed with one hole closed so it fist only one way. The USB fits into one of the two blue connection on the same side of the motherboard.
Next you must connect the, Power Switch, Power LED, and Hard Drive LED connections. Though the motherboard has a forth connection for a reset button this case does not come with a reset button. Referring to the motherboard manual will assure you get the correct connections. The control wires. The pins for these are on the right hand side of the board cliose to the front.
The next connections come from the power supply. Connect the 24 pin power connector to the board. Make sure it is frimly seated. Next connect the 4 pin CPU power to the board. You will find this connection near the CPU. Seat this connection
Once you've anchored the board and made these connections we are ready to mount the Hard Drive and the DVDRW.
Before you place the motherboard in the case, Let's ID the different power hook ups. At the front of the motherboard is the 24 pin main power connector. This one is easy to spot. Next find the CPU power. This is a 4 pin connector. It has black and yellow wires running to it. On some power supplies this connector has 8 pins and connector can be split, for use on this board. The 8 pin plug is used larger ATX model motherboards.
If you're having a problem refer to the manual that comes with the board. All the connection are explained.
Next comes the Molex and the SATA connectors, The Molex is a four pin connector in the shape of a 'D' with for round pin holes. The SATA connector is flat. The 'L' slot in the end slides onto the back of the Hard Disk Drive and the DVDRW.
Before you mount the motherboard you need to press the dust shield into place. The dust shield fits in the retangle opening in the back of the case. There a tabs on the shield that protrudes into the case.Make sure these tabs are bent up so they don't interfere with the rear connectors. Inserting the shield can be difficult and may take a minute. Once the dust shield is in , carefully slide the motherboard into place. Aligns the rear connectors with the dust shield and the mounting holes will line up and you can proceed to hand tighten the screws to anchor the motherboard.
With the motherboard in place you must attach the control wires, the front USB and the front sound connections. The cables are clearly marked. First find the one marked audio. This Motherboard connection is on the extreme right hand side toward the back. The connector is keyed with one hole closed so it fist only one way. The USB fits into one of the two blue connection on the same side of the motherboard.
Next you must connect the, Power Switch, Power LED, and Hard Drive LED connections. Though the motherboard has a forth connection for a reset button this case does not come with a reset button. Referring to the motherboard manual will assure you get the correct connections. The control wires. The pins for these are on the right hand side of the board cliose to the front.
The next connections come from the power supply. Connect the 24 pin power connector to the board. Make sure it is frimly seated. Next connect the 4 pin CPU power to the board. You will find this connection near the CPU. Seat this connection
Once you've anchored the board and made these connections we are ready to mount the Hard Drive and the DVDRW.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Part Four Build your Own PC
Although the motherboard we're using to build this PC has the video card on board, it also has a PCIE video slot included. This allows you to add a video card if the programs you intend to run require additional video power.
The board we're using has an AMD chipset. Some years back AMD partnered with ATI and has developed their video output around the ATI video chipsets. While I have always liked and used nVIDIA video cards, ATI is equal if not better.
Once you've purchased all the components you're almost ready to assemble the computer. First find a place in you home with good lighting and is static free. Remove the case from the box. Removed the left side panel. Remove the bag of screws and untie the wires running from the power supply.
Next, unpack the motherboard. Remove it from the anti-static bag. Set the box on the table, place the motherboard on top of the box with the bag underneath. PLace the Manual thei the driver disk aside along with the SATA cables and the dust shield.
Open the processor and remove the CPU from its plastic case. Take care to handle it CPU by the corners. DO NOT touch the gold pins on the underside, these are easily bent. On one corner of your CPU, there is a gold colored triangle. This matches up with the with the triangle on the ZIF (Zero Insert Force) socket on the motherboard.
Remove the heatsink from its packaging. Remove the plastic protector from the bottom of the heatsink. DO NOT touch the heat paste on the heatsink. Place the heatsink squarely on top of the CPU. The heatsink is held in place by a clamp passing through the middle of the body. Line the hole in the clip on the plain side onto the plastic hold down then press the other side on and rotate the plastic tab until it locks the heat sink in place. Connect the plug on the motherboard. Check you manual for the proper plug. It is the only one with four (4) pins
Next comes the RAM. Look at the modules very carefully. Along the bottom of the of DDR3 modules are a series of gold contacts. There is a slot cut off center into the module. In the memory slots on the motherboard you will see a short and long side that corresponds to the RAM. Carefully press the RAM into the blue slot closet to the CPU. Press the second into the blue slot. Once the toggles on the side of the RAM slots snap into place you're ready to place the mother board into the case.
The board we're using has an AMD chipset. Some years back AMD partnered with ATI and has developed their video output around the ATI video chipsets. While I have always liked and used nVIDIA video cards, ATI is equal if not better.
Once you've purchased all the components you're almost ready to assemble the computer. First find a place in you home with good lighting and is static free. Remove the case from the box. Removed the left side panel. Remove the bag of screws and untie the wires running from the power supply.
Next, unpack the motherboard. Remove it from the anti-static bag. Set the box on the table, place the motherboard on top of the box with the bag underneath. PLace the Manual thei the driver disk aside along with the SATA cables and the dust shield.
Open the processor and remove the CPU from its plastic case. Take care to handle it CPU by the corners. DO NOT touch the gold pins on the underside, these are easily bent. On one corner of your CPU, there is a gold colored triangle. This matches up with the with the triangle on the ZIF (Zero Insert Force) socket on the motherboard.
Remove the heatsink from its packaging. Remove the plastic protector from the bottom of the heatsink. DO NOT touch the heat paste on the heatsink. Place the heatsink squarely on top of the CPU. The heatsink is held in place by a clamp passing through the middle of the body. Line the hole in the clip on the plain side onto the plastic hold down then press the other side on and rotate the plastic tab until it locks the heat sink in place. Connect the plug on the motherboard. Check you manual for the proper plug. It is the only one with four (4) pins
Next comes the RAM. Look at the modules very carefully. Along the bottom of the of DDR3 modules are a series of gold contacts. There is a slot cut off center into the module. In the memory slots on the motherboard you will see a short and long side that corresponds to the RAM. Carefully press the RAM into the blue slot closet to the CPU. Press the second into the blue slot. Once the toggles on the side of the RAM slots snap into place you're ready to place the mother board into the case.
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