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Installation
Precaution Before Start
Static Electricity Damage:
Static electricity can easily damage your motherboard.
Observing a few basic precautions can help safeguard against
damage that could result in expensive repairs. Follow the simple
measures below to protect your equipment from static electricity
damage.
1. Keep the motherboard and other system components in their anti-static
packaging until you are ready to install them.
2. Touch a grounded surface before you remove any system component from its
protective anti-static packaging. 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 points as the anti-static mat.
3. After removing the motherboard from its original packaging, only place it on a
grounded, anti-static surface component side up. Immediately inspect the
board for damage. Due to shifting during shipping, it is suggested that the
installer press down on the entire socket ICs to ensure they are properly
seated. Do this only with the board placed on a firm flat surface.
4. During configuration and installation touch a grounded surface frequently to
discharge any static electrical charge that may have built up in your body. The
best precaution is to wear a grounded wrist strap. Avoid touching the
components When handling the motherboard or an adapter card. Handle the
motherboard and adapter cards either by the edges or by the adapter card
case-mounting bracket.
Misplaced Jumper Damage:
There are critical headers used for connectors or power sources.
These are clearly marked separately from the jumpers listed in
Motherboard Layout. Incorrect setting jumpers and connectors
may lead to damage to your motherboard. Please pay special
attention not to connect these headers in wrong directions
