C
C
h
h
a
a
p
p
t
t
e
e
r
r
2
2
Installing the Mainboard
S
S
a
a
f
f
e
e
t
t
y
y
P
P
r
r
e
e
c
c
a
a
u
u
t
t
i
i
o
o
n
n
s
s
Follow these safety precautions when installing the mainboard:
•
Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid
damage from static electricity.
•
Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely
grounded object before working on the mainboard.
•
Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in.
•
Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards.
Q
Q
u
u
i
i
c
c
k
k
G
G
u
u
i
i
d
d
e
e
This Quick Guide suggests the steps you can take to assemble your system
with the mainboards.
The following table provides a reference for installing specific components:
Locating Mainboard Components
Installing the Mainboard in a Case
Setting Jumpers
Installing Case Components
Go to page 8
Installing the CPU
Installing Memory
Installing an HDD and CD-ROM Drive
Installing an FDD
Installing Add-on Cards
Connecting Options
Connecting Peripheral (I/O) Devices
