First International Computer AN11, Manual

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Installation Procedures
Chapter 2
Installation Procedures
The mainboard has several user-adjustable jumpers on the board that allow you to
configure your system to suit your requirements. This chapter contains information
on the various jumper settings on your mainboard.
To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:
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Step 1 -
Set system jumpers/switches
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Step 2 -
Install memory modules
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Step 3 -
Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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Step 4 -
Install expansion cards
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Step 5 -
Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply
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Step 6 -
Set up BIOS software
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Step 7 -
Install supporting software tools
WARNING: Excessive torque may damage the mainboard. When
using an electric screwdriver on the mainboard, make sure that
the torque is set to the allowable range of 5.0 ~ 8.0kg/cm.
Mainboard components contain very delicate Integrated Circuit
(IC) chips. To prevent static electricity from harming any of the
mainboard sensitive components, you should follow the follow-
ing precautions whenever working on the computer:
1. Unplug the computer when working on the inside.
2. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC
|||| chips, leads, or circuitry.
3. Wear an anti-static wrist strap which fits around the wrist.
4. Place components on a grounded anti-static pad or on the bag
that came with the component whenever the components are
separated from the system.