Hardware Installation, Unpacking | Gigabyte 6EA instruction

6EA

3.HARDWARE INSTALLATION

3.1. UNPACKING

The mainboard package should contain the following:

∙The 6EA main board.

∙The Retention Mechanism & Attach Mount

∙USER'S MANUAL for main board.

∙Cable set for IDE, Floppy & I/O devices.

∙CD for main board Utility. (Bus Master IDE Driver, Suspend to HD Utility, LDCM, SIV, Patch 95)

The main board contains sensitive electric components, which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the main board should be left in its original packing until it is installed.

Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator should be wearing an anti static wristband, grounded at the same point as the anti-static mat.

Inspect the main board carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may cause damage to your board. Be sure there are no shipping and handling damages on the board before proceeding.

After opening the main board carton, extract the system board and place it only on a grounded anti-static surface component side up. Again inspect the board for damage. Press down on all of the socket IC's to make sure that they are properly seated. Do this only on with the board placed on a firm flat surface.

MDO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED.

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