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Now a days technology is advancing at a rapid pace and we are witnessing lot of IT hardware become obselete as a result of this technological improvements. Businesses are so keen to bring these advancements on to their IT infrastructure and eager to upgrade their IT Hardware. Eventhough business plan to posess these new hardware on the dream of improved business efficiency, unfortunately, due to scarcity of skilled resources, timely availability and professional advisory, majority of business dropping the idea and hardly proceed to the implementation level.

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Fort Networks will take care of all your installation & upgradation requirements.


We provide all kind of installation-upgradation services to businesses of all kind. Be it a peripheral installation such as a Printer, Scanner or a Web Camera or if you want to upgrade the processor of your workstation, or even if you plan to install a new blade server or a new email system, you can blindly get in touch with Fort Networks and get the things done professionally, with ease, with utmost perfection.

Applying our core experience and expertise in the field of business computing, we carry out each and every task strictly as per manufacturer recommendations and quality mandates. Each step in the process is done with utmost perfection, employing all applicable industry standards and best practices, as a result, installations and upgradations that we provide proves more efficient and have higher end in performance. We have flexible deals and plans so that engaging with us is always smooth and effortless.


Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Step 1
    Determine what RAM will be compatible to the computer’s motherboard. Check if the system has enough slots to hold it. The new RAM that will be installed should match the specifications of the existing RAM.

  • Step 2
    Shut down the computer and unplug it from the power source. Wait for 10 seconds before opening the casing in order for the motherboard’s capacitors to discharge. Disconnect all peripherals attached to the computer. Once the plugs are removed, remove the casing.

  • Step 3
    To prevent computer RAM and other peripherals from static electricity, remember to touch the Power Supply Unit (PSU) to remove your static electricity or use an anti-static wrist strap.

  • Step 4
    Look for the memory slot in the motherboard. Place the memory or RAM copper stripes first (the bottom end of the RAM). Align it to the memory slot and push downwards. Apply equal amount of force when pressing down. Make sure that the RAM snaps in the slot and gently pull it out to ensure its connection to the memory slot.

  • Step 5
    Reconnect the monitor cable, keyboard, mouse, and power cable in your computer and leave the computer cover off.

  • Step 6
    Turn on the computer and go to BIOS menu. Check the RAM by using Basic input /output system 'BIOS' if the installed properly and connected. To access the system’s BIOS (Basic Input / Output System). This can be done by pressing F2, F8, or the Delete key (Depending on the Motherboard Manufacturer) before the Operating System (OS) starts to load. The BIOS function is to detect, test, and initialize system device like RAM, hard drive, floppy drive, and integrated video/sound/network interface card.

  • Step 7
    If you turn on your computer and nothing happened, immediately turn off your computer. Unplug the computer’s power cable and check the RAM if it is firmly connected to the memory slot. The memory slot clips on both sides must be all the way up. Make sure that the RAM placed is in the lowest numbered slot or in the slot closest to you current RAM.

  • Step 8
    Boot up the computer. If the computer boots normally and the amount of RAM is loaded in its exact capacity, place the computer cover and secure it with screws.
  • Step 1
    Determine the Hard Disk type whether its SATA, IDE or SCSI.

  • Step 2
    The desktop computer must be off. Remove the power cables to be safe and prevent electrocution. Open the casing of the computer.

  • Step 3
    Remove the cover casing of the computer. Do this by removing the screws that secure the cover casing with the use of the screw driver.

  • Step 4
    Take the hard drive and place it in the hard drive slot. It must properly fit on the hard drive slot. It is not in the right place if the hard drive does not fit correctly. The hard disk slot is usually on the right side of the ATX case.

  • Step 5
    Once the IDE hard drive is in the right place, secure it with screws. Secure both sides with screws to prevent it from moving. The internal parts of the hard drive can get damaged if the hard drive is not securely placed.

  • Step 6
    Get the IDE cable and plug it in the IDE hard drive. Be sure that you plug the cable correctly. Don’t force the IDE cable to fit. It is not in the correct place if the cable does not fit the needles. The needles of the IDE hard drive can be damaged if the cable is forced. Also, be sure that you set the jumper settings of the hard drive to master.

  • Step 7
    After plugging the cable into the IDE hard drive, the next thing you need to do is plug the cable into the motherboard. Make sure you do the same thing when placing the cable into the IDE hard drive.

  • Step 8
    When you finish securing the IDE cable, you will need to connect the cable of the power supply into the IDE hard drive. This is to bring power into the hard drive. Make sure that you plug it properly so that it will not disconnect.

  • Step 9
    After doing that, you can put the casing back. Secure the cover casing with screws. Reconnect the unplugged power cable and turn the computer on.
  • Step 1
    Select the equipment to be used. Make sure that the wireless router you will purchase is compatible with the wireless network interface on your system. These days, wireless routers make use of 802.11g or 802.11b protocols.

  • Step 2
    Unplug the DSL modem from the power supply. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the back of the computer that connects to the Ethernet port of the modem. The Ethernet cable looks like a phone cable but it is larger.

  • Step 3
    Connect the loose end of the Ethernet cable to the back of the router. Usually it has an indicator that says 'Internet'.

  • Step 4
    Connect the DSL modem to the power source.

  • Step 5
    Connect one end of the Ethernet cable that comes with the router package to one of the (normally) four available Ethernet ports at the back of the router. The other end of the cable will be connected to the Ethernet port of the computer.

  • Step 6
    Connect the router to the power source. Check the lights of the router at the front panel of the router. The light indicated as 'Power' should be solid green. The light indicated as 'Internet' should also be on. The Ethernet indicator lights and Wireless light should also be a solid green as well.

  • Step 7
    Install the software included on the router’s package.

  • Step 8
    Once the software is successfully installed, open your Web browser then enter the IP address 192.168.1.1 in its address field and press the 'Enter' key then a password request screen will appear. Leave the username field blank and enter the default password, admin, in the password field. (Wireless routers have different IP address depending on the manufacturer).

  • Step 9
    Activate the wireless connection in the router configuration menu to enable the broadcast of wireless connection. Setting up the SSID (Service Set Identifier) and the WPA/PSK key makes the wireless connection secured and faster. If the broadcast is unsecured, the computer will automatically connect to the Wireless Network.
  • Step 1
    Remove motherboard from packaging and arrange inventory screws and wires or plugs. Read through the manual that comes with the motherboard. Take note that multiple kinds and designs of motherboards have different installation procedures. Make sure that your motherboard is compatible with the computer casing.

  • Step 2
    Remove static electricity by touching a metal component of the computer or by wearing anti-static wrist bands. Static electricity may affect hardware performance and cause hardware problems.

  • Step 3
    Carefully consider how the motherboard must be attached and which holes and screws go where. Clear the motherboard and computer casing for wayward wires. If you are replacing your computer’s motherboard, you may want to take a picture with the use of the digital camera before removing the motherboard from the casing. The picture taken from the digital camera will serve a guide when installing the new motherboard.

  • Step 4
    Position the motherboard in its case while lining up holes in board with holes in case.

  • Step 5
    Insert the appropriate spacers or plastic stand-offs and washers and screws. Be sure to tighten screws carefully and not too tight so as not to crack the motherboard. Attach and screw while making sure that the motherboard does not touch any metal.

  • Step 6
    Remember to line up slots and connectors on the back opening of the casing.

  • Step 7
    Connect the motherboard to the computer’s power supply. Connect the CPU fan and connect to a power supply if necessary.

  • Step 8
    Connect the reset and power switches and the LED indicators to the power supply.

  • Step 9
    Connect case speaker to motherboard.

  • Step 10
    Check all connections by referring to the user’s manual. Secure all wires and remember not to have them tangle with each other.

  • Step 11
    Test the motherboard if it is working well (and configure in CMOS if necessary) before attempting to install other components.

  • Step 12
    Install other components of the computer system. Locate appropriate slots and insert devices as specified by the device or motherboard manual.

  • Step 13
    Configure motherboard by setting jumpers or DIP switches for CPU, the voltage(s), and its bus speed. If the motherboard is configured by software, configure it after the complete the physical installation.
  • Step 1
    The first thing to do is to shut down the computer. Turning its internal power off is also necessary.

  • Step 2
    Remove all the cords attached to the computer, including the power cable. Unscrew one of the computer’s panels, preferably the one where the fan is attached. Set aside the screws and the cover.

  • Step 3
    Every CPU has a number of drive slots on its front panel. This allows the installation of CD, DVD, or floppy drives into the computer. Remove a drive slot cover from the preferred slot where the new drive is to be installed. Removing a drive slot may require unscrewing it. Some drive slots are removed simply by pushing some tabs inside or outside the case.

  • Step 4
    Most CD or DVD drives typically use an IDE interface. This interface allows two devices on a single cable. Each device is to be placed on the appropriate mode. One drive can be listed as the master while the other is a slave. If the drive is to be installed on an already existing cable, it should be set to Slave mode. If it comes with its own IDE cable, it should be set to Master.

  • Step 5
    Depending on the CPU case, installing a CD Drive to a system varies. Some CPU cases have drive rails where others have cages. If the case has drive rails, screw the rails on the side of the drive. Slide these rails on the slot you selected. If the CPU case has a drive cage, slide the drive to the slot. Secure the drive with screws on appropriate screw holes in the case.

  • Step 6
    Plug the Internal Audio Cable. One end of the small two-wire cable with a standard connector attached to the PC’s motherboard or audio card is to be plugged into the back of the drive labeled as CD Audio.

  • Step 7
    Attach the IDE cable to the CD. Most computers may have the CD drive residing on the system as a secondary drive, with the hard drive as the first. Plug the free connector on the IDE ribbon cable to the CD drive. If the drive is to run on its own IDE cable, then plug the cable to both the motherboard and the CD drive.

  • Step 8
    Plug the CD drive to the power supply. A 3-pin Molex connector should be available from the power supply. This is then plugged in to the drive’s own power connector.

  • Step 9
    Put the CPU back together and turn it on. The computer should automatically detect the newly installed CD / DVD drive.
Several instances of assignments with different clients, different environments and different challenges made us gain enormous understanding to match each and every business requirements with affordable budget. We will work with you to ensure a solution that’s the right fit for your company.

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- Bill Gates


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