Chapter 3. Setting Up Your New Computer System
IN THIS CHAPTER
Chapter 1, “Understanding Desktop PCs,” gave you the essential background information you need to understand how your computer system works. And Chapter 2, “Understanding Notebook PCs,” did the same thing for portable computers. With that information in hand, it’s now time to connect all the various pieces and parts of your computer system—and get your PC up and running!
Before You Get Started
It’s important to prepare the space where you’ll be putting your new PC. Obviously, the space has to be big enough to hold ...
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