AMPTRON 3IBAT, User Manual

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3IBAT User’s Manual
2-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The Motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370 . The CPU that came with the
motherboard should have a fan attached to it to prevent overheating. If this
in not the case, then purchase a fan before you turn on your system. Be
sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor heat sink,
or the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the
motherboard.
To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the
ZIF socket and open it by first pulling the lever sideways away from the
socket then upwards to a 90-degree angle. Insert the CPU with the correct
orientation as shown. The notched corner should point towards the end of
the lever. Because the CPU has a corner pin for two of the four corners,
the CPU will only be fitted in the orientation as shown. The picture is for
reference only: you should have a CPU fan that covers the top side of the
CPU. With the added weight of the CPU fan, no force is required to insert
the CPU. Once completely inserted, close the socket’s lever while holding
down the CPU.
2-4 Expansion Cards
Always unplug the power supply when adding or removing expansion cards
or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage
to both your motherboard and expansion cards.
Expansion Card Installation Procedure The Motherboard has 4 PCI Expan-
sion slots. You may install up to 4 PCI cards on this motherboard. To install
the PCI cards , please follow the following procedure:
1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any nec-
essary hardware or software settings for you expansion card, such as
jumpers or switches.
2. Remove your computer system cover and the bracket plate with screw
on the slot you intend to use. Keep the bracket for possible future use.
3. Carefully align the card connectors and press firmly.
4. Secure the card on the slot with the screw you removed above.
5. Replace the computer system cover.
6. Setup the BIOS if necessary.
7. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.