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Installing the Mainboard
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Follow these safety precautions when installing the mainboard:
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Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid
damage from static electricity.
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Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely
grounded object before working on the mainboard.
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Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in.
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Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards.
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This Quick Guide suggests the steps you can take to assemble your system
with the mainboard.
The following table provides a reference for installing specific components:
Locating Mainboard Components
Installing the Mainboard in a Case
Setting Jumpers
Installing Case Components
Installing the CPU
Go to page 15
Installing Memory
Go to page 16
Installing an HDD and CD-ROM Drive
Installing Add-on Cards
Connecting Options
Connecting Peripheral (I/O) Devices
Go to page 23
