Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
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Step 1
Unpack the Motherboard
Step
Action
1
Inspect the cardboard carton for obvious damage. If
damaged, call 770–246–8645. Leave the motherboard in its
original packing.
2
Perform all unpacking and installation procedures on a
ground–connected anti–static mat. Wear an anti–static
wristband grounded at the same point as the anti–static
mat. Or use a sheet of conductive aluminum foil grounded
through a 1 megaohm resistor instead of the anti–static
mat. Similarly, a strip of conductive aluminum foil wrapped
around the wrist and grounded through a 1 megaohm
resistor serves the same purpose as the wristband.
3
Inside the carton, the motherboard is packed in an anti–
static bag, and sandwiched between sheets of sponge.
Remove the sponge and the anti–static bag. Place the
motherboard on a grounded anti–static surface
component side up. Save the original packing material.
4
Inspect the motherboard for damage. Press down on all
ICs mounted in sockets to verify proper seating. Do not
apply power to the motherboard if it has been damaged.
5
If the motherboard is undamaged, it is ready to be
installed.
Set Jumpers
Set all jumpers and install the CPU before placing the motherboard in
the chassis.
