VIA 82C694 ATX Mainboard
INSTALLATION
2-2
2.2
QUICK INSTALLATION
This section provides a quick installation guide. If you do not have enough
experience to install the mainboard the PC system correctly, please refer to the
following procedures to install your PC system:
1.
Refer to Section 2-1 to avoid the static electricity damage.
2.
Remove the mainboard from the packing and put it on the table. (the surface must be
very smooth)
3.
Lift the actuation level of the CPU socket and then refer to the CPU user’s guide to
install the CPU onto the socket properly. (refer to Section 3-1 to find CPU socket)
4.
When the CPU is installed on the socket, close the socket by lowering and locking
the actuation lever.
5.
Have the CPU cooling fan installed onto the CPU and connect it to the cooling fan
power connector.
6.
Install the DIMM module onto the DIMM socket. (refer to Section 3-2)
7.
Install the mainboard into the cabinet.
(please do not connect the power cable!!).
8.
Connect the panel switch and LED to the mainboard. (refer to Section 3-3)
9.
Use the ribbon cable to connect the FDD, IDE HDD and CD ROM drive.
10.
Install the VGA card, LAN card and FAX/Modem card …etc.
11.
Have the power supply connected to the ATX power connector on the mainboard.
12.
Connect the peripheral devices such as monitor, keyboard, mouse … etc.
13.
Connect the power cable and power on the PC system.
14.
When you see the POST screen display (refer to Section 4-1), click the “Del” key to
trigger the BIOS setup screen.
15.
Select “Load Optimized Defaults” in the BIOS setup program so that the suggested
parameter will be loaded into the CMOS memory.
16.
Exit the BIOS setup program and then restart the PC system.
17.
Install the operation system (such as Windows).
18.
Install the device drivers and other application software.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
1.
Never power on the PC system unless a qualified cooling fan is installed properly.
2.
Before all the components are installed in the PC system properly, please do not
connect the power cable to the PC system.
3.
Do not install mainboard into the cabinet and then install DIMM module and CPU.
Otherwise, this mainboard may be damaged when install CPU and DIMM module.
