Asus Z170-P - Before You Proceed; Chapter 1 Product Introduction; Motherboard Overview; Placement Direction

ASUS Z170-P
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Product introduction
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1.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
 Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.
 Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygrounded
objectorametalobject,suchasthepowersupplycase,toavoiddamagingthemdue
to static electricity.
 HoldcomponentsbytheedgestoavoidtouchingtheICsonthem.
 Wheneveryouuninstallanycomponent,placeitonagroundedantistaticpadorinthe
bag that came with the component.
 Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyis
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.
1.2 Motherboard overview
Beforeyouinstallthemotherboard,studythecongurationofyourchassistoensurethatthe
motherboardts.
Unplugthepowercordbeforeinstallingorremovingthemotherboard.Failuretodosocan
cause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components.
1.2.1 Placement direction
Wheninstallingthemotherboard,placeitintothechassisinthecorrectorientation.Theedge
with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image.
1.2.2 Screw holes
Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Donotovertightenthescrews!Doingsocandamagethemotherboard.