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Chapter 3
Hardware Installation
3.1 Preparation and Inspection
The BD100 Plus motherboard, like all other electronic equipment, is sensitive to static. Please take
the proper precautions when handling it. If possible, ground yourself by touching a metal table or
desk. Keep the board in its conductive wrapping until it is configured and ready to be installed in
your system.
Note:
Please review
1.3 Motherboard Components Placement
graphic for reference.
3.2 Unpack the BD100 Plus
You should find the following components when opening the box:
One BD100 Plus motherboard
This operation manual
One 40-pin IDE cable
One 34-pin floppy cable
One
Iwill Power Installer
CD diskette
One Thermal Sensor Kit)
For installation, you may need some or all of the following tools:
Medium size flat blade screwdriver
Medium size Phillips head screwdriver
A 3/16 inch nut driver or wrench
Warning: Users must follow these guidelines to ensure the BD100 Plus is protected during
installation.
a.
Make sure your computer is unplugged whenever working with inside components.
b.
Beware of Static electricity! Either wear anti-static wrist straps, or ensure that you
touch a safely grounded object (such as a metal desk/table). Don’t handle components
near high static objects (i.e. carpets, wool/ acrylic sweaters, etc.).
c.
Pick up components by their bodies. Try not to touch IC chips, connectors or leads.
Don’t handle components any more than necessary.
d.
Keep all magnets away from both your hard and floppy disk drives, especially magnetic
screwdrivers. Keep both floppy and hard disks apart if disassembled.
e.
Keep water and liquids away from your computer and its components.
Summary of Contents for BD100 Plus
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