Title: Demonstrate how to attach components to the motherboard and install the motherboard.
Course: Computer Systems Technology I (10002-I) > Section: Assembling a Personal Computer

Demonstration should include attaching the

- CPU
- heat sink/fan assembly
- M.2
- various generations of peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe)
- RAM components
- universal serial bus (USB) headers
- audio headers
- front panel headers
- CMOS reset

to the motherboard prior to its installation.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What documentation is available for technicians to follow when attaching components to the motherboard?
- How are standoffs installed, and what is their relationship to the motherboard?
- What is the generally accepted order of installing components on the motherboard?