Chapter 3 Setup and Installation
Hippo DCA2 User’s Manual
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CHAPTER 3
SETUP AND INSTALLATION
3.1
Setup
Before installing the Hippo DCA2 motherboard in your system, you must attach the
peripheral connectors. Follow the instructions outlined in this chapter for proper
installation.
3.2
Installation Precautions
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Turn off the power whenever installing or removing any connectors, memory module or add-
on cards.
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Before turning on the power, make sure that all the connectors, memory modules and add-on
cards are secured.
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Eliminate any static electricity when handling the motherboard or any peripherals to prevent
damage to electrical components. To eliminate electricity touch a grounded metal object before
removing the board from the anti-static bag and wear a grounded wrist or ankle strap when
handling the components.
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Put the board and perhipherals back into the anti-static bags when you are not using them.
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Always handle the board by its edges, taking care not to touch any of its components.
3.3
Operation and Maintenance
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Keep the system cool. The motherboard contains many high-speed components and they will
generate heat during operation. Other add-on cards and the hard disk can also produce a lot of
heat. The temperature inside the computer system may be very high. In order to keep the
system running stable, the temperature must be kept at a low level. An easy way to do this is
to keep the cool air circulating inside the case. If the temperature is still very high, install
another fan inside the case. Using a larger case is recommended if there a number of add-on
cards and disk drives in the system.
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Clean the “Gold Finger.” Whenever inserting an add-on card to the motherboard make sure
that there is no dirt on the “gold finger” of the add-on card. If dirt is present the contact between
the “golden finger” and the slot may be poor, causing the add-on card to work improperly. Use
a pencil eraser to clean the “gold finger” if dirt is found.
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Clean the motherboard. The computer system should be kept clean. Dust and dirt are harmful
to electronic devices. To prevent dust from accumulating on the motherboard install all
mounting plates on the rear of the case. Regularly examine your system and, if necessary,
vacuum the interior of the system with a miniature vacuum.
