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Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components. It includes details on the switches, jumpers,
and connectors on the motherboard.
2-1 Motherboard Installation
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The motherboard uses the ATX form
factor that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 x 24.5 cm).
Caution:
1.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.
2.
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the
chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the
rear part of the chassis.
3.
Place ten (10) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis. And Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so
may damage the motherboard.
2-2 Before You Proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
1.
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
2.
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid
damaging them due to static electricity.
3.
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
4.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
5.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX
power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the
power supply.
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
