Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
2-1 Unpacking
This mainboard package should contain the following:
The
mainboard
USER’S MANUAL for mainboard
Cable set for Ultra DMA 66 IDE x1, Floppy x1
CD for Drivers PACK
The mainboard contains sensitive electronic components which can be easily damaged by
electron-static, so the mainboard should be left in its original packing until it is installed.
Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static mat.
The operator should be wearing an anti static wristband, grounded at the same point as the
anti-static mat.
Inspect the mainboard carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may cause damage
to your board. Be sure there are no shipping and handling damages on the board before
proceeding.
After opening the mainboard carton, extract the system board and place it only on a grounded
anti-static surface component side up. Again inspect the board for damage.
Press down on all of the socket IC’s to make sure that they are properly inserted. Do this only
on with the board placed on a firm flat surface.
Warning: Do not apply power to the board if it has been damaged.
You are now ready to install your mainboard. The mounting hole pattern on the mainboard
matches the ATX system board.
It is assumed that the chassis is designed for a standard ATX
main board mounting. Place
the chassis on the anti-static mat and remove the cover.
Take the plastic clips, Nylon stand-off and screws for mounting the system board, and keep
them separate.
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