M6Mi System Board Manual
Section 3: Installing the M6Mi
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Installing the M6Mi
Installation of the M6Mi system board depends on the
type of case you use. The M6Mi is designed for the ATX
form factor and must be installed in an ATX chassis.
NOTE: If you are unfamiliar with installing a system
board, Micronics highly recommends that you read the
computer user’s manual or contact your dealer’s techni-
cal support department.
Tools Required
Micronics recommends using the following tools to in-
stall the M6Mi:
Small Phillips screwdriver
Tweezers or a pair of needle-nose pliers
Tray (to hold loose screws)
Equipment Required
Micronics recommends using the following equipment
with the M6Mi for a typical configuration:
ATX chassis with standard hardware.
A high-quality ATX power supply capable of provid-
ing continuous power within a 3 volt range. A power
filter may be used with a noisy AC power source.
PS/2 mouse and compatible keyboard.
Eight ohm speaker.
Standard ribbon cables for internal connections.
Standard power cord (grounded).
Heat sink with cooling fan for CPU (required).
