Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

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Chapter 5Advanced Motherboard Setup
This chapter covers the steps required to install the P8SCi motherboard into
the SC811T-260 chassis, connect the data and power cables and install
add-on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are also de-
scribed. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for
your reference. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have
finished working with the motherboard to better cool and protect the sys-
tem.

5-1 Handling the Motherboard

Electric-static discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To pre-
vent damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle
them very carefully (see previous chapter). To prevent the P8SCi mother-
board from bending, keep one hand under the center of the board to sup-
port it when handling. The following measures are generally sufficient to
protect your equipment from electric static discharge.

Precautions

• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent Electric Static Discharge
(ESD).
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its anti-
static bag.
• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, periph-
eral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the motherboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their anti-
static bags when not in use.
• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides ex-
cellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting
fasteners and the motherboard.