Hardware Installation
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3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
3.1. UNPACKING
The mainboard package should contain the following:
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The
5SMM
mainboard.
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USER’S MANUAL for mainboard.
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Cable set for IDE
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Floppy.
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CD for Mainboard Utility.
The mainboard contains sensitive electric components which can be easily damaged
by static electricity, so the mainboard should be left in its original packing until it is
installed.
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 point
as the anti-static mat.
Inspect the mainboard carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may cause
damage to your board. Be sure there are no shipping and handling damage on the
board before proceeding.
After opening the mainboard carton, extract the system board and place it only on a
grounded anti-static surface component side up. Again inspect the board for damage.
Press down on all of the socket IC’s to make sure that they are properly seated. Do
this only on with the board placed on a firm flat surface.
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DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED.
It is assumed that the chassis is designed for a standard ATX 2.0 mainboard
mounting. Place the chassis on the anti-static mat and remove the cover.
Take the plastic clips, Nylon stand-off and screws for mounting the system board,
and keep them separate.
