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Installing the Motherboard
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Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard:
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Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid
damage from static electricity.
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Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely
grounded object before working on the motherboard.
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Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in.
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Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards.
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This Quick Guide suggests the steps you can take to assemble your system
with the motherboards.
The following table provides a reference for installing specific components:
Locating Motherboard Components
Go to page 5
Installing the Motherboard in a Case
Go to page 8
Setting Jumpers
Go to page 8
Installing Case Components
Go to page 10
Installing the Processor
Go to page 13
Installing Memory
Go to page 16
Installing a HDD and CD-ROM Drive
Go to page 17
Installing an FDD
Go to page 19
Installing Add-on Cards
Go to page 20
Connecting Optional Devices
Go to page 22
Connecting Peripheral (I/O) Devices
Go to page 24
