Hardware Installation
This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this section are:
•Preparing the motherboard
➢Installing the CPU
➢Installing the CPU fan
➢Installing the memory DIMMs
•Installing the motherboard
•Connecting cables and setting switches
Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury always follow basic safety precautions.
Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before removing or installing any equipment to/from the computer chassis.
Ground yourself by using either a grounded wrist strap or by touching a grounded metallic object such as the system chassis or power supply before handling components.
11