2Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
This chapter tells you how to:
•Install the I/O shield
•Install and remove the Desktop Board
•Install and remove a processor
•Install the ICH heat sink decorative cover (optional)
•Install and remove memory
•Install and remove PCI Express x16 cards
•Connect the Serial ATA cables
•Connect to the internal headers and connectors
•Connect to the audio system
•Connect chassis fan and power supply cables
•Set the BIOS configuration jumper
•Clear passwords
•Replace the battery
Before You Begin
CAUTIONS
The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.
Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any of the procedures described in this chapter. Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the computer or perform any procedures can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Some circuitry on the board can continue to operate even though the front panel power button is off.
Follow these guidelines before you begin:
•Always follow the steps in each procedure in the correct order.
•Set up a log to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information.
•Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Perform the procedures described in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis.
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