Industrial PCs have become an indispensable component, especially in the field of industrial automation. You can buy ready-made industrial PCs. However, due to specific requirements and budget constraints, I recommend assembling your own high-performance industrial PC! This article will teach you how to assemble one yourself.
Preparations before assembly
Be familiar with the model, performance, and electrical parameters of various components.
Prepare all necessary tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, brushes, fans, heat sinks, etc.
Install a hot-swappable SSD. Once installed, you can remove it before partitioning the drive and installing the operating system, and compare it with the battery to identify any faulty drive boards. Install the battery and test cables.
Prepare all components, such as power supply, motherboard, memory, storage device, graphics card, heatsink, fan, etc.
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Insert the processor into the motherboard and secure it carefully as instructed.
Install the memory – insert them normally, then flatten both ends.
Connect the motherboard and power supply.
Install all storage devices: SATA and M.2 hard drives and other storage devices.
Install the radiator, being careful not to damage it.
Install the graphics card. Note the required additional power supply cable, the location of the graphics card slot, and the differences between dual graphics cards.
Connect the switch receiver between the motherboard and power supply via jumpers, and externally connect switches to all electrical devices other than the mains switch (such as flashlights, USB ports as defined by the hardware and adapter). Connect devices to the computer (such as hard drives or printers) via serial communication with the motherboard.
Test computer
Connect the power and start the computer to check if all devices and software are working properly.
The specific settings have been confirmed to be correct.
Test data transmission performance: network speed, storage, input/output interfaces, and video card performance.
To ensure your computer runs smoothly during normal operation, you can adjust the power mode and computer acceleration settings.
Inspection System
Check if the computer has correctly recognized all the hardware that needs to be installed, such as the motherboard, CPU, graphics card, audio devices, and storage devices.
All memory is tested during normal system operation.
The verification system can load and run the necessary software under normal operation.
Final Summary
During the assembly process, pay close attention to the compatibility between various components to ensure the computer functions properly. Since industrial PCs typically run for extended periods, it's recommended to choose high-efficiency, low-power hardware and avoid using components from unknown sources to prevent safety issues. Okay, you have now successfully assembled your own industrial PC.
