- 1). Check your power source to make sure that it is reliable and has good wiring. Plug your UPS into the socket and make any configuration changes to the hardware. If you're not sure what needs to be done, consult your owner's manual.
- 2). Remove the access panel to the chassis. This may be on the top or the side of the case, depending on the unit. Orient it so that you have easy access to the motherboard tray.
- 3). Install the power supply. Don't over-tighten the mounting screws but make sure that the power supply is firmly in place. Drape the power cables over the side of the case to keep them out of your way while you work.
- 4). Align the motherboard's mounting holes with the brass standoffs inside of the case. Tighten the screws down to the standoffs without over-tightening, as this may damage or crack the motherboard's PCB. Gently pull up on the motherboard to make sure that it's firmly in place. Connect the appropriate power cables from the power supply to the motherboard. Connect the power leads from the chassis to the appropriate pin headers on the motherboard.
- 5). Install the RAM into the appropriate DIMM slots. Line up the notch in the RAM module with the notch in the DIMM slot. Push each module down until you hear it click into place.
- 6). Mount the CPUs into the CPU sockets on the motherboard. Mounting methods vary between the two major chip-makers--Intel and AMD--so consult your owner's manual for details. Mount the included cooling solution on top of the CPUs and connect the power leads to the appropriate headers on the motherboard.
- 7). Mount the hard drives in the hard drive bays inside of the chassis. Follow the mounting instructions given by the manufacturer. Connect the cabling included with the HDDs, typically serial-ATA cables, to the matching ports on the motherboard. Connect the appropriate power cabling to the hard drives.
- 8). Replace the case panel and re-connect any screws you may have removed. Plug the power supply into the UPS and enable the UPS.
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