CHAPTER 2 –Hardware Installations
SPI-8450-LLVA 7
Chapter 2 Hardware Installations
This chapter provides information on how to use the jumpers and connectors on the
SPI-8450-LLVA in order to set up a workable system.

2.1 Installation procedure

(1) Confirm the power supply is off.
(2) Install the processor with correct orientation.
(3) Insert the DRAM module with correct orientation.
(4) Mount the Fan on the top of the processor and connect it to FAN connector.
(5) Insert all external cables except for flat panel. (Hard disk, floppy, keyboard,
Mouse, LAN, etc.)
(6) Prepare a CRT monitor for CMOS setup.
(7) Turn on the power.
(8) Enter the BIOS setup mode by pressing ‘Del’ key during boot up.
(9) Use the “Load BIOS Optimal Defaults” feature.
(10) Configure the Peripheral Setup and the Standard Setup correctly.
Note: The CMOS memory may be in an undefined state at power-on after a period of no battery
backup.