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SETUP H/W .3

3.HARDWARE SETUP

3.3Hardware Setup Procedure

IMPORTANT: Due to Pentium 4 CPU’s power consumption requirement, an ATX12V power supply is recommended for this motherboard. For typical system configurations, an ATX12V power supply that can supply at least 230W and at least 8.5A on the +12V lead is required. For heavily-loaded configurations, an ATX12V power supply of 300W may be required.

Complete the following steps before using your computer:1.Check motherboard settings2.Install memory modules3.Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)4.Install Expansion Cards5.Connect ribbon cables, panel wires, and power supply cables6.Configure the BIOS parameter settings

3.4 Motherboard Settings

This section tells you how to change motherboard function settings through the switches and/or jumpers.

WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electric- ity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.

1.Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

2.Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case.

3.Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads or con- nectors, or other components.

4.Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the component whenever the components are separated from the system.

5.Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the motherboard.

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