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3.2. Installation
The P6F212 is designed to fit into a standard FATX form factor chassis.
The pattern of the mounting holes and the position of the back panel
connectors meet the FATX system board specification. The chassis comes
with various mounting fasteners, which are made of metal or plastic. It is
highly recommended to use as many metal fasteners as possible to mount
the mainboard in the chassis for better grounding.
To install the mainboard you need to install the CPU and DIMM memory
modules, attach the connectors, and set the correct CPU speed in the
CMOS setup.
3.3. Safety Measures
Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by
discharges of static electricity. Working on computers that are still
connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow the
simple guidelines below to avoid damaging your computer:
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Always disconnect the mainboard from the ATX power supply, and
disconnect the computer from the power outlet whenever you are
working inside the computer case.
!
If possible, wear a grounded wrist strap when you are installing
the mainboard or working inside the computer case. Alternatively,
discharge any static electricity by touching the bare metal chassis
of the computer case, or the bare metal body of any other grounded
appliance.
!
Hold electronic circuit boards by the edges only. Do not touch the
components on the board unless it is necessary to do so. Do not
flex or stress the circuit board.
!
Leave each component inside the static-proof packaging that it
ships with until you are ready to use the component for the
installation.
Installation
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