
10
Installation
Precaution Before Start
Static Electricity Damage:
Static electricity can easily damage your motherboard. Observing a few basic
precautions can help safeguard against damage that could result in expensive
repairs. Follow the simple measures below to protect your equipment from
static electricity damage.
WARNING:
Intel i845E chipset only support 1.5 volts AGP graphic boards (regardless of 2x or 4x).
Therefore the 3.3 volts VGA graphic boards cannot be install in a Pentium 4 system.
Wrongfully of plug in a 3.3V graphic board, the graphic board as well as the
motherboard will be destroyed after installing a 3.3-volt graphic board.
1.
Keep the motherboard and other system components in their anti-static packaging until you are ready to
install them.
2. Touch a grounded surface before you remove any system component from its protective anti-static
packaging. Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded, anti-static mat. The operator should
be wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same points as the anti-static mat.
3.
After removing the motherboard from its original packaging, only place it on a grounded, anti-static surface
component side up. Immediately inspect the board for damage. Due to shifting during shipping, it is
suggested that the installer press down on the entire socket ICs to ensure they are properly seated. Do this
only with the board placed on a firm flat surface.
4.
During configuration and installation touch a grounded surface frequently to discharge any static electrical
charge that may have built up in your body. The best precaution is to wear a grounded wrist strap. Avoid
touching the components when handling the motherboard or a peripheral card. Handle the motherboard and
peripheral cards either by the edges or by the peripheral card case-mounting bracket.
Misplaced Jumper Damage:
There are critical headers used for connectors or power sources. These are
clearly marked separately from the jumpers listed in Motherboard Layout.
Incorrect setting jumpers and connectors may lead to damage to your
motherboard. Please pay special attention not to connect these headers in
wrong directions