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How to install our products right...the first time.
What’s the first thing I should do?
The first thing you should do is read this user’s manual. It contains
important information which will make configuration and setup much
easier.
The next step is to properly ground yourself. First, unplug the power
from your computer case and then touch the metal casing of the power
supply or any metal part on the computer case. This will discharge any
electricity from your body. Take the motherboard out of the cardboard
box and static bag, holding it by its edges, and place it on a grounded
anti-static surface, component side up. Inspect the board for damage.
DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN
DAMAGED!
Press down on any of the socket ICs if it appears that they are not
properly seated (the board should still be on an anti-static mat). Do not
touch the bottom of the board. Remember, don’t take any electronic
device out of its protective bag until you are ready to actually install it
into the computer case. If you don’t ground yourself, you risk zapping
the motherboard or adapter card. Subsequent problems may not arise
immediately because electrostatic discharge damage, unlike physical
damage, causes the device to fail over time.
Install the motherboard into your case.
Follow the instructions provided by the case manufacturer for proper
installation guidelines. TYAN recommends that you use only one screw
to hold down the motherboard. The rest of the mounting holes should be
used for the plastic standoffs. If your case does not have a hole for a
standoff, simply cut off the bottom of the plastic standoff so that the flat
portion rests on the metal. The adapter cards and the screws holding
them down will keep your board flat. The fastening screw should not
short any of the traces on the motherboard. Make certain that you do
not overtighten the screw, as it will damage the motherboard and
possibly break internal traces in the surrounding area. The hole you
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