1GeForce Experience PC Build DIY Directions Pointers before starting your buildo Wash your handso Start in a clean dry space with good lighto Layout all your parts on a flat surface Leave the CPU in its protective cover until ready to installo Put on your static bracelet or properly ground yourself on the PC caseo Do not build your PC on carpet1. Prepping your Casea. Remove both side panelsb. Remove any manuals or plastic from the casec. Untangle front panel port cablesd. Install Mobo I.O. Shielde. Install Mobo stand‐off riser pinsi. Tip: When installing the Mobo stand‐off riser pins ensure you match the layout tothe mounting holes on your mobo2. Installing the PSUa. Place the PSU in the case and align the screw holesb. Ensure that the PSU fan is oriented so it pulls in fresh air (This will vary by case)c. Thread in all 4 screws before fully tightening themd. Ensure all 4 screws are tightly fastened3. Installing the Storage Drivea. Slide your storage drive into an open Storage slot of your caseb. Fasten your drive into the bay using the clip or screws that come with your case (fastenerswill vary by case)4. Installing the Optical Drivea. Remove the top 5.25” filter/vanity cover from the front panel of the caseb. Gently rock the protective metal tab blocking the top 5.25” bay openingi. Tip: The method for removing both the cover and protective tab will vary by casec. Insert the optical drive into the top 5.25” bayd. Fasten your optical drive into the bay using the clip or screws that come with your case(fasteners will vary by case)5. Mounting the CPUa. Release the latch arm(s) on the CPU socket retention bracketb. Lift the lid of the socket retention bracket until it is pointing perpendicular to the Moboc. Look for the arrow on the corner of the CPUd. When seating the CPU into the socket, match the gold arrow on the corner of the CPU to theblack arrow on the corner of the CPU socket retention bracketi. Tip: The CPU only goes in and fully seats one way. This is very apparente. Close the lid of the CPU socket retention bracketf. Fasten the latch arm(s) on the CPU socket retention bracketi. Tip: This will require a bit of force and will cause the arm to flex slightlyii. Tip: LGA 2011 CPUs have 2 arms, and there is a required order for opening/closing