Setting up the hardware, peripherals and the OS

Now that all of the internals are done lets get started on the output and input devices you need the monitor is needed so you can actually see what you are doing on the computer



That is what the cable will look like in the monitor and also the main computer


The next step is to connect the keyboard and the mouse and all you need to do for the mouse is connect it into any of the USB ports on the computer like this

For the keyboard you need to find the PS/2 port on the computer and plug it in there.

Next step is too connect the power which is simple just put the plug into a plug socket in your home and then the other side of the cable into your computer as shown and don't forget to turn the socket ON.


since we have set up all of the hardware and the peripherals we need now its time to install all of the drivers that you need or want.

The first step is to set up the device manager to check what drivers you already have. also i recommend having a USB or portable hard drive with the drivers want on them.

After the install you must restart your PC for all of the effects to take place.



Now finally for installing the OS the first step is to turn on the PC and then change the boot order setting in the BIOS so that the computer boots from a disk before the hard drive if there is one.

After this you don't have to do anything as windows or the OS your using is loading all of the files needed to install and when this is complete your PC will continue onto the next step on its own

Next step is the basic setup where you need to pick your language, time and our currency format and finally the keyboard you will be using for the installation

Next you will need to accept all of the license and continue the install

Next step is too choose where the OS will be stored to and also if you are either installing the OS or updating it. if this is a first time installation do not press the upgrade button

The final step is to finish up the installation by simply accepting the location you will install to press next and then the computer should finish the installation but this will take a while so i recommend getting a tea or coffee and watch TV or something and check on it regularly as it will take a long time for windows to unpack and install onto your selected location.

Once this is finished the computer will then restart and then boot the OS finished.