Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE SETUP
To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the system, please remove all power
connections to shut down the device completely. Also, please wear ESD protection gloves when conducting
the steps in this chapter.
Based on your application and modules used, install modules in the corresponding slots.
Installing the CPU
Please note that the system delivered to you comes with rather sophisticated design; therefore, the
assembly of which must be handled with exclusive tools and extreme care by professionals. It is strongly
recommended that you not make any adjustments to, remove or even re-install the processor on your own.
If handling the processor on your own is inevitable, please read through the instructions in this section to
make sure you have acquired the necessary knowledge and comply with the requirements.
Installing the processor onto motherboard involves two stages:
1.
Remove the protective plastic cap.
2.
Install the processor.
3.
Install the Heatsink onto the motherboard.
Tools Required
Tool
Description
Torque screwdriver
(Star T20)
For opening/closing the CPU sockets.
ESD Protection
(ESD gloves, ESD-safe
work surface, etc.)
During the entire assembly process, at
least wear a pair of ESD gloves to avoid
damaging or contaminating the electronic
parts while enhancing your own safety.
Note
The images of tools shown in this document are merely for reference; the actual tools you use might differ.
