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onboard power connector.
Figure 2-21 (previous page) shows an ATX power connector. When plugging
in the power connector, make sure that the plastic clip on the power connector
is aligned with the plastic tab on the onboard connector (see Figure 2-22
previous page).
Make certain that you do not miss any pins because if you
do, you will void your warranty and cause damage to yourself or your
motherboard when you turn the system on. After connecting the power, make
sure the connector is seated firmly into its socket so it will not become loose or
fall off when the computer is jostled or moved.
7. Installing Add-on Cards
There are a few rules you need to follow when plugging in a card. In order to
assure proper operation and a quick installation, adhere to these guidelines:
If you are going to install a PCI-Bus interface card on your system,
be aware that any one of the 6 PCI slots can support a Master
or Slave device.
NEVER force a card into a slot. If it doesnt fit, look at the socket
on the computer to make sure there are no wires or other
obstructions to the slot.
NEVER plug an ISA card into a PCI slot or a PCI card in an ISA
slot. You will void your warranty and damage your system board if
you do this.
When plugging the card in, especially when installing long cards,
try to push the entire card in at one time. Dont force one end of
the card into the socket first and then the other. This will create a
rocking motion between the card and the slot and it will damage the
pins within the socket.
Make sure that the cards are seated securely into the slots.
Before turning on the system, make sure no cards are touching
NOTE:
This motherboard operates on a 3.3 volt standby for PCI v2.2.
Because of this, you need to UNPLUG the AC power cord before
installing your card. Otherwise, the motherboard may automatically
power up when the card is inserted into the slot.
If you follow these basic guidelines, there shouldnt be any problems with
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