19. Test Build 2, Continued

Component installation was trivially easy, but cabling up the system tested our nerves, mainly because some of the assembly instructions provided for the prototype Asour hardware were not final (in addition to being hastily thrown together). The Media Hub also includes a remote control that doesn't work with Windows MCE, either (or vice-versa).

If possible, its best to install the power supply last.

You could even put two hard drives in here.

The hard drive has its own cooling fan, but it operates only when the HTPC is running.

Clearly-labeled cables help front panel hook-ups.

Modular cable headers for USB and Firewire make hook-ups easy.