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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 P4 standard ATX power supply
MPGA478B Processor
One DDR 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 LAN / Modem
One set of loudspeakers
3.1. Unpacking
The P8F161 family mainboard package contains the following
items:
One mainboard
One IDE 66/100 40-pin ribbon cable
One floppy 34-pin ribbon cable
Driver and utility CD
User’s manual
Constitute sketch
I/O Panel
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.
3. Hardware Installation
