First gaming pc

Plec · 25 Aug 2017 at 16:21

The latest BIOS - F7 - Clicky

You only need the AB350G3.F7 file on the USB from the extracted file when using Q-Flash.

(REM: Format stick FAT 32 first)

Quartz · 25 Aug 2017 at 16:50

You use a tool like Rufus to put a Windows install set on the USB stick from an ISO. Then add the motherboard drivers to a separate folder on the stick. When you install, I suggest you use a USB 2 port.

Plec · 25 Aug 2017 at 16:53

Quartz said:
You use a tool like Rufus to put a Windows install set on the USB stick from an ISO. Then add the motherboard drivers to a separate folder on the stick. When you install, I suggest you use a USB 2 port.

I thinks he's bought Windows via retail stick - ready to go.

Quartz · 25 Aug 2017 at 16:56

Excellent.

dmann · 25 Aug 2017 at 17:36

Great, I'll get that done tonight.

Thanks quartz, but I've got Windows 10 on a USB ready to go.

dmann · 26 Aug 2017 at 19:41

hey @Plec hope you're good.

ive got a spare few hours later, so im gonna have a go at starting the build :confused:

If you have a bit of spare time, would you be able to tell me the next process please for flashing the mobo and anything else i need to know?

ive formatted the usb stick to fat32, the latest bios seems to be F8, not F7??

Thank you, wish me luck

Edit, F8 doesnt seem to work so ive downloaded F7 and is on the USB stick.

Plec · 26 Aug 2017 at 20:00

Hey @dmann - i'm about (working - but will keep am eye on my other screen)

The F8 got added yesterday - and if you're not having any luck (not downloading?) with it the F7 is fine.

How far have you got?

dmann · 26 Aug 2017 at 20:50

Nah it's not responding, I've downloaded F7 instead so will just go with that.

I've literally only done that as I remember you saying only to plug in 1 ram stick, the cpu, psu to mobo and monitor!? So bit confused on this bit.

I should be fine once that is done. So if you could tell me exactly what to use and what to do to flash the bios that'd be great.

Thanks @Plec

Plec · 26 Aug 2017 at 20:54

Is the motherboard in the case or outside?

Is the PSU attached?

You will need the keyboard attached to navigate the BIOS.

As this is your first build i think we'll get the motherboard in the Case to test - if you haven't done so already. Or if you're happy to we'll test outside of the case?

List everything you've got attached and done so far.

lltfdaniel · 26 Aug 2017 at 20:56

Plec said:
Is the motherboard in the case or outside?

Is the PSU attached?

You will need the keyboard attached to navigate the BIOS.

As this is your first build i think we'll get the motherboard in the Case to test - if you haven't done so already.

List everything you've got attached and done so far.

I like to add that if you don't have windows 10 it won't support usb 3.0 like windows 7 for example so yeah, you wouldn't be able to use your mouse and keyboard via usb if you install the os.

edit

It has to be windows 10 anyways for ryzen processor support.

Plec · 26 Aug 2017 at 21:00

lltfdaniel said:
I like to add that if you don't have windows 10 it won't support usb 3.0 like windows 7 for example so yeah, you wouldn't be able to use your mouse and keyboard via usb if you install the os.

edit

It has to be windows 10 anyways for ryzen processor support.

he does

lltfdaniel · 26 Aug 2017 at 21:01

Plec said:
he does

Good good no issues with that then like i did heh.

Plec · 26 Aug 2017 at 21:02

lltfdaniel said:
Good good no issues with that then like i did heh.

No all good hopefully.

dmann · 26 Aug 2017 at 21:18

Right then, I'm back and focused now @Plec

Absolutely nothing done so far. Surrounded by everything ready to go.

I don't mind doing it out of the case if you describe exactly what is needed to be done please.

Is ok to do it with the mb on the box?

lltfdaniel · 26 Aug 2017 at 21:22

dmann said:
Right then, I'm back and focused now @Plec

Absolutely nothing done so far. Surrounded by everything ready to go.

I don't mind doing it out of the case if you describe exactly what is needed to be done please.

Is ok to do it with the mb on the box?

From my own experiance,

Your going to have to line-up the motherboard standoff screws so your going to have too match the screw places on the motherboard, so your going to have too screw in the standoff screws inside the case and then use the other screws to sandwich the motherboard on top of the standoff screws, screws that fit the standoff screws.

I'd install the processor with its processor cooler ram and graphics card first then screw in the motherboard.

This is the stand off screw on top of the standoff screw is where you screw in the motherboard the motherboard is between the stand off screw to be screwed upon the motherboard.

Plec · 26 Aug 2017 at 21:25

dmann said:
Is ok to do it with the mb on the box?

Yes - better a flat bit of cardboard so there's no danger that you knock it off. Especially when the GFX card is installed.

install one stick
CPU cooler
PSU
Keybaord
GFX card
DP/HDMI to monitor
We'll short pins to start.

Plec · 26 Aug 2017 at 21:28

let me know when you have all cables connected...

...shout if you get confused.

*Did you watch any YouTube tutorials?

Plec · 26 Aug 2017 at 21:32

Additional - ground yourself occasionally on an exposed bit of pipe on your radiator - i.e. not painted.

dmann · 26 Aug 2017 at 21:35

ok im just gonna work through that list you just posted.

Ive been watching a lot of youtube videos, quite scary when its all in front of you though, haha.

will keep you updated

Plec · 26 Aug 2017 at 21:40

Just take your time - and make sure all cables are connected properly - no hurry.

Stick the one stick in DDR4_2 (we'll stick the second one in DDR4_1 once BIOS is flashed)

Press down memory until clips click into grooves - press evenly either side (bit more pressure on one side and then the other etc... until it slots in)