American Megatrends MegaDual, User Manual

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MegaDual PCI Motherboard User’s Guide 4
Step 1 Unpack the Motherboard
Step Action
1 Inspect the cardboard carton for obvious damage. If damaged,
call 770-246-8600. Leave the motherboard in its original packing.
2 Perform all unpacking and installation procedures on a ground-
connected anti-static mat. Wear an anti-static wristband
grounded at the same point as the anti-static mat. Or use a sheet
of conductive aluminum foil grounded through a 1 megohm
resistor instead of the anti-static mat. Similarly, a strip of
conductive aluminum foil wrapped around the wrist and
grounded through a 1 megohm resistor serves the same purpose
as the wristband.
3 Inside the carton, the motherboard is packed in an anti-static bag,
and sandwiched between sheets of sponge. Remove the sponge
and the anti-static bag. Place the motherboard on a grounded
anti-static surface component side up. Save the original packing
material.
4 Inspect the motherboard for damage. Press down on all ICs
mounted in sockets to verify proper seating. Do not apply power
to the motherboard if it has been damaged.
5 If the motherboard is undamaged, it is ready to be installed.
Set Jumpers Set all jumpers and install the CPU before placing the motherboard in the chassis.
Avoid Static Electricity
Static electricity can damage the motherboard and other computer components. Keep the
motherboard in the anti-static bag until it is to be installed. Wear an anti-static wrist
grounding strap before handling the motherboard. Make sure you stand on an anti-static
mat when handling the motherboard.
Avoid contact with any component or connector on any adapter card, printed circuit
board, or memory module. Handle these components by the mounting bracket.