INSTALLATION .III (Jumpers)

III. INSTALLATION

Installation Steps

Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps:1.Set Jumpers on the Motherboard2.Install System Memory Modules3.Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)4.Install Expansion Cards5.Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply6.Setup the BIOS Software

1. Jumpers

Several hardware settings are made through the use of jumper caps to connect jumper pins (JP) on the motherboard. See motherboard layout for locations of jumpers. The jumper settings will be described numerically, such as [----], [1-2], [2-3] for no connection, connect pins 1&2, and connect pins 2&3, respectively. A “1” is written besides pin 1 on jumpers with three pins. The jumpers will also be shown graphi-

cally such as to connect pins 1&2 and to connect pins 2&3. Jumpers

with two pins will be shown as for Short (On) and for Open (Off). For manufacturing simplicity, the jumpers may be sharing pins from other groups. Use the diagrams in this manual instead of following the pin layout on the board. Settings with two jumper numbers require that both jumpers be moved together. To connect the pins, simply place a plastic jumper cap over the two pins as diagrammed.

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 connectors, 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.

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