AXIOMTEK Mano831 Series, User Manual

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MANO831 Mini ITX Board
Hardware Installation 21
Chapter 3
Hardware Installation
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
Caution
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Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
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Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid
damaging them due to static electricity.
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Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
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Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded anti-static pad
or in the bag that came with the component.
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Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.
3.1 Motherboard Overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the
motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the motherboard.
Warning
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.
3.1.1 Placement Direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the
correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as
indicated in the image below.
3.1.2 Screw Holes
Place four (4) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the
chassis.
Caution
Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.