INSTALLING MOTHEBOARD AND CPU

MOTHER BOARD MANUAL (CLICK IMAGE OR LINK)

MOTHERBOARD INFORMATION

BRAND: MODEL:

GIGABYTE GA-B85M-D3H-A

MANUAL:

https://download1.gigabyte.com/Files/Manual/mb_manual_ga-b85m-d3h-a_e.pdf

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Anti-static Wrist Strap
Phillips Screwdriver.
Thermal Paste & Anti-static cloth.

STEP 1

INSTALLATION OF PROCESSOR, CPU & HEATSINK

As you install the CPU, there is only one direction for the CPU to face, after, lay down the processor latch and fix the pin under the slot of the latch. Clean the top of the processor if it has thermal paste remaining from before, then see section below on applying thermal paste.

Click HERE to watch a video on how to apply thermal paste or see link below.

PROCESSOR

PLACE PROCESSOR INTO SOCKET

PULL DOWN ON LATCH ONCE SEATED IN SOCKET AND FIX THE PIN UNDER THE SLOT.

APPLY THERMAL PASTE TO TOP OF PROCESSOR
SEE SECTION BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS WHEN USING THERMAL ABOVE

THERMAL PASTE APPLICATION

Apply thermal paste to the CPU before attaching the fan. This is a video (How To Apply Thermal Paste (Best And Worst Practices) (youtube.com)) If your still confused or want to know different ways to use the thermal paste, best option when applying the paste are "The Dot" and "The X".

After applying the CPU AND the thermal paste, we next lay down the fan on top of the CPU attaching it to the thermal paste so the CPU and/or fan do not overheat by creating a seal. Next, lock the screws into place.

PUSH LEGS ON CPU FAN INTO DESIGNATED HOLES BY PRESSING DOWN ON THE TOP OF THE LEGS ON OPPOSITE SIDES TILL IT POPS INTO PLACE

TOP VIEW OF CPU FAN

CONNECT CPU FAN TO MOTHERBOARD

STEP 2

INSTALLATION OF R.A.M

When installing the R.A.M, there should be sections on the motherboard for them to be put in. Once finding them, simply place them into the DIMM slots, clipping it into place with the latches on the sides in an upwards position.

INSERT RAM INTO DIMM SLOT. CORRECT POSITIONS TO HAVE PAIRED RAM IS #1, #3 SLOTS IF YOU HAVE MORE THEN ONE RAM MODULE. IF YOU HAVE ONE RAM MODULE YOU SHOULD ALWAYS USE #1 SLOT.

THE SIDE LATCHES ON THE DIMM SHOULD BE PULLED BACK TO ALLOW RAM TO ENTER, GENTLY PUSH RAM INTO PLACE

AN EXAMPLE OF THE LATCHES SHOWING THE RAM NOT SECURE

PUSH DOWN FIRMLY ON RAM MODULE UNTIL THE CLIPS ON THE DIMM HAVE RETURNED TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION

STEP 3

ATTACHING MOTHERBOARD TO CASE

Place motherboard inside the case. Ensure the ports tick out of the I/O shield at the rear of the case and that the 6 screw holes line up with the proper holes at the bottom of the case. Then take your phillips screwdriver and tighten all 6 screws until they are tight.

STEP 4

CONNECTING POWER CORDS

Connect the power cords from the power supply to the motherboard.

Connect main power supply. (4P + 20 Main)
Plug in CPU FAN/HEATSINK to motherboard, and connect 4-pin or 8-pin auxilary connector to supply the processor.
Plug in any Drives/Sata Devices to power supply & motherboard, SATA connection location shown below.
To power case fan, connect the power cord from the fan to pins on the motherboard labeled Fan Header.

ATX POWER SUPPLY

CPU FAN/HEAT SINK

POWER SUPPLY TO DVD DRIVE

SATA FROM DVD DRIVE CONNECTED TO MOTHERBOARD

STEP 5

CONNECTING CABLES & WIRES

[USB, FRONT PANEL, ETC]

Next, connect all USB, HD Audio, and Front Head Connectors. For our setup, we plugged in the HD Audio, Chasis Fan Connector, USB 2.0 connections, USB 3.0 Connections and Front Head Connectors. (including POWER SW, HDD LED, POWER LED + ,POWER LED -, RESET SW, SPEAKER I/O) This will make sure all front-end connections leading to powers or ports will be in proper working order. If you have any issues figuring out the connects please use the manual below

Click HERE for MANUAL.

HD AUDIO

HD AUDIO CONNECTED

USB 2.0 CONNECTIONS

USB 3.0 CONNECTED TO MOTHERBOARD

CONNECT FRONT PANEL CONNECTORS TO MOTHERBOARD

FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS

CHASIS FAN CONNECTOR

STEP 6

DOUBLE CHECK & TURNING ON PC

If you have a graphics card at this point this is where you would install it, however with this model of motherboard there is an on-board graphics card included. Take a few minutes to double-check connections and make sure everything is snug. Verify all required power cords are connected and that the graphics card is seated correctly. Ensure no wires are cables are obstructing fans. (Can use cable ties to keep wires out of the way if requires.)

Connect power to back of desktop unit, along with monitor connections, keyboard and mouse. Hit the switch at the back to the power position and tap the power button on the front of the case. Ensure monitor turns on and see if all your fans and lights turn on.

STEP 7

BIOS

After turning on your PC, hold down the <DEL> key while the computer is booting and enter BIOS. You might need to re=enter data, and structure your booting process. Then monitor your Current System and CPU temperatures to ensure that your heatsink has a proper seal and your CPU will not overheat for 10 mins. If you have any BIOS questions there is a manual located below.

Click HERE for manual.

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