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JW-A75GM-USB3
User's Manual
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis
• Choose a chassis big enough to install this Motherboard.
• As some features for this Motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the
Motherboard to indicators and switches or buttons on the chassis, make sure your chassis
supports all the features required.
• If there is possibility of adopting some more hard drives, make sure your chassis has
sufficient power and space for them.
• Most chassis have alternatives for I/O shield located at the rear panel. Make sure the I/O
shield of the chassis matches the I/O port configuration of this Motherboard. You can find
an I/O shield specifically designed for this Motherboard in its package.
2.2 Installing Motherboard
Most computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow the Motherboard to
be securely attached, and at the same time, prevent the system from short circuits. There
are two ways to attach the Motherboard to the
chassis base: (1) with studs, or (2) with spacers.
Basically, the best way to attach the board is with
studs. Only if you are unable to do this should you
attach the board with spacers. Line up the holes on
the board with the mounting holes on the chassis.
If the holes line up and there are screw holes, you
can attach the board with studs. If the holes line
up and there are only slots, you can only attach with
spacers. Take the tip of the spacers and insert them
into the slots. After doing this to all the slots, you can slide the board into position aligned
with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to make sure everything is OK before
putting the chassis back on.
To install this Motherboard:
1. Locate all the screw holes on the Motherboard and the chassis base.
2. Place all the studs or spacers needed on the chassis base and have them tightened.
3. Face the Motherboard’s I/O ports toward the chassis’s rear panel.
4. Line up all the Motherboard’s screw holes with those studs or spacers on the chassis.
5. Install the Motherboard with screws and have them tightened.
The Motherboard and its component layouts illustrated in this chapter were
based mainly on model “A75 Series”, unless speci
fi
cally stated.
Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or removing
any peripheral or component. Failing to do so may cause severe damage to your
Motherboard and/or peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after you have carefully
checked everything.
To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if they are
already fastened on the chassis base and are without mounting-holes on the Motherboard
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