Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2
Installation
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices
Precautions
•Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
•Handle the board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
•When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
•Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
•For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the motherboard.
•Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specified by the manu- facturer. Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible explo- sion.
Unpacking
The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When unpacking the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.
2-2 Motherboard Installation
Note: Be sure to mount the motherboard into the chassis before you install the CPU onto the motherboard.
All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly. Then use a screwdriver to secure the motherboard onto the motherboard tray. (Caution: 1. Please do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw during motherboard installation. 2. Some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please take precautionary measures to prevent damage to these components when installing the motherboard to the chassis.)
