Mainboard User’s Manual
Installation
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3.2. Installation
The P8F161 family is designed to fit into a Mini Flex ATX form
factor chassis. The pattern of the mounting holes and the position of
the back panel connectors meet the Mini Flex ATX 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 DDR
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 you
computer:
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 ay 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.
