Chapter 2
Installing the Mainboard
Safety Precautions
Follow these safety precautions when installing the mainboard:
∙Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity.
∙Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the mainboard.
∙Leave components in the
∙Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards.
Quick Guide
This Quick Guide suggests the steps you can take to assemble your system with the mainboards.
The following table provides a reference for installing specific components:
Locating Mainboard Components | Go to page 4 |
Installing the Mainboard in a Case | Go to page 6 |
Setting Jumpers | Go to page 6 |
Installing Case Components | Go to page 8 |
Installing the CPU | Go to page 10 |
Installing Memory | Go to page 11 |
Installing an HDD and | Go to page 13 |
Installing an FDD | Go to page 14 |
Installing | Go to page 15 |
Connecting Options | Go to page 16 |
Connecting Peripheral (I/O) Devices | Go to page 18 |
