PT-5V3T/5VMT
SYSTEM BOARD
HARDWARE SETUP
3-1
3.
HARDWARE SETUP
This chapter explains how to configure the mainboard hardware. When you are
installing the mainboard, you will have to make jumper settings and cable connections.
Please refer to the following sections for the details:
3.1
UNPACKING
The system board package contains the following parts :
The PT-5V3T / 5VMT system board.
OPERATION MANUAL.
Cable set for IDE and I/O device.
The mainboard contains electric sensitive components which can be easily damaged by
static electricity, please leave the mainboard sealed in its original packing until when
installation.
Unpacking and installation shall be done on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator
will have to wear an anti static wristband, grounded at the same point as the anti-static
mat.
Inspect the mainboard carton to see whether there is any obvious damage. Shipping and
handling may cause damage to your board. Be sure there is no shipping or handling
damages on the board before proceeding.
After opening the motherboard carton, extract the mainboard and place it only on a
grounded anti-static surface with the component side up. Inspect the board again to see
whether there is any damage.
Press down on all of the socket IC‘s to make sure that they are properly seated. Do this
only with the board placed on a firm flat surface.
3.2
HARDWARE CONFIGURATION
Before the system board is ready for operating, the hardware must be configured to
make sure it will work properly with different environment. To configure the PT-
5V3T/5VMT system board is a simple task, only a few jumpers, connectors, cables and
sockets needs to be selected and installed. (For the detailed locations of each
component please refer to the “system board layout figure” which appears in page 1-2.)
