Please replace your battery only with the same type, or a similar type recommended by the
battery manufacturer. If the battery is replaced incorrectly, there is a risk of a short circuit or
explosion. Used batteries should be disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and local environmental regulations.
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Electric Screwdrivers
To reduce the risk of damage to the motherboard due to excessive torque, avoid setting
electric screwdrivers above 7.5 kg/cm.
1.2 Checklist: Hardware Required for Setup
It is advisable to have all of these items of hardware available before you unpack your
motherboard from its anti-static packaging and start building your system.
- Computer case and chassis with appropriate power supply.
- Monitor.
- Socket 370 Central Processing Unit (CPU).
- DIMM memory module.
- PS/2 or USB Keyboard.
- PS/2 or USB Mouse.
- Hard Disk Drive.
- Floppy Disk Drive.
- CD-ROM Drive.
- (Optional) External Peripherals: printer, speakers, plotter, modem.
- (Optional) Internal Peripherals: modem, LAN cards.
1.3 Package Contents
This motherboard package should contain the following items. Please check them as soon as
you unpack. If you find any damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer.
- TS-APM3/TS-APL3 motherboard
- 1 x CD-ROM
- 1 x FDD cable
- 1 x Ultra DMA/66 cable
- User ’s Manual
- 1 x External USB connector (Optional)
- 1 x External COM2 connector (Optional)
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