Freetech P6F212, User Manual

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Mainboard User’s Manual
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3. Hardware Installation
This chapter explains how to use your mainboard to build a powerful
computer system. At a minimum, you will need the following components
in order to build a fully functioning system.
! Computer case with ATX power supply
! PGA370 Processor
! One SDRAM memory module
! One floppy disk drive
! One UDMA-66/100 IDE hard disk drive
! One CD-ROM drive
! One display monitor
! One mouse
! One PS/2 keyboard
! One set of loudspeakers
Of course, you can use the system I/O ports and expansion slots to add
many more features and components to your system than the items listed
above.
3.1. Unpacking
The P6F212 mainboard package contains the following items:
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One mainboard
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One IDE 66/100 40-pin ribbon cable
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One floppy 34-pin ribbon cable
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Driver and utility CD
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User’s manual reference
After removing the mainboard from its anti-static bag, place it on a
grounded or antistatic surface (component side up). Inspect the
mainboard and contact your vendor immediately if it is damaged.
Hardware Installation