SUPER MICRO Computer 6012L-6 Chapter Advanced Motherboard Setup, Handling the P4DLR+ Motherboard

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

Chapter 5

Advanced Motherboard Setup

This chapter covers the steps required to install processors and heatsinks to the P4DLR+ motherboard, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are also de- scribed. A layout and quick reference chart are also included in this chap- ter. Remember to close the chassis completely when you have finished working on the motherboard to protect and cool the system sufficiently.

5-1 Handling the P4DLR+ Motherboard

Static electrical discharge can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to printed circuit boards, it is important to handle them very care- fully (see Chapter 4). Also note that the size and weight of the mother- board can cause it to bend if handled improperly, which may result in dam- age. To prevent the motherboard from bending, keep one hand under the center of the board to support it when handling. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from static discharge.

Precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

•Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its anti- static bag.

•Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, periph- eral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.

•When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

•Put the motherboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their anti- static bags when not in use.

Unpacking

The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static pro- tected.

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