P6F104 User’s Manual
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2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Unpacking
The P6F104 mainboard package contains the following:
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P6F104 mainboard
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One IDE 40-pin (or 80-pin, depend on model) ribbon cable
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One floppy 34-pin ribbon cable
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One serial port(COM2) 10-pin ribbon cable
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Driver and Utility Compact Disc
Before removing the mainboard from its anti-static bag, you need to
eliminate any static electricity that may be accumulated on your
body by touching a grounded or anti-static surface. If nothing is
available, touch the housing of the power supply which is plugged
into the AC outlet.
After removing the mainboard from its anti-static bag, place it only
on a grounded or anti-static surface, component side up. Inspect the
mainboard and call the vendor immediately if it is damaged.
2.2 Installation Steps
The P6F104 is designed to fit into a standard ATX form factor
chassis. The pattern of the mounting holes and the position of the
back panel connectors meet the ATX system board specification.
Chassis may come with various mounting fasteners which are made
of metal or plastic. It is highly recommended to use as many metal
fasteners as possible to mount the mainboard in the chassis for better
grounding.
To install the mainboard you need to
1.Installing CPU
2.Installing system memory
3.Attach the connectors
4.Set jumpers on the mainboard (if necessary)
5.Set CPU speed in the CMOS setup
Chapter 2:Hardware Installation
