Chapter 2 Installation and Upgrade
RHINO 5 User’s Manual
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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION AND UPGRADE
2.1
Setup
Before installing the Rhino 5 motherboard in your system, you
must attach the peripheral connectors. Follow the instructions
outlined in this chapter for proper installation.
2.2
Installation Precautions
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Turn off the power whenever installing or removing any
connectors, memory module or add-on cards.
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Before turning on the power, make sure that all the
connectors, memory modules and add-on cards are secured.
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Eliminate any static electricity when handling the
motherboard or any peripherals to prevent damage to
electrical components. To eliminate electricity, touch a
grounded metal object before removing the board from the
anti-static bag and wear a grounded wrist or ankle strap
when handling the components.
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Put the board and peripherals back into the anti-static bags
when you are not using them.
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Always handle the board by its edges, taking care not to
touch any of its components.
2.3
Operation and Maintenance
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Keep the system cool. The motherboard contains many
high-speed components and they will generate heat during
operation. Other add-on cards and the hard disk can also
produce a lot of heat. The temperature inside the computer
system may be very high. In order to keep the system
running stable, the temperature must be kept at a low level.
An easy way to do this is to keep the cool air circulating
inside the case. If the temperature is still very high, install
another fan inside the case. Using a larger case is
