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Installing the Motherboard
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Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard:
• 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 motherboard.
• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in.
• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards.
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This Quick Guide suggests the steps you can take to assemble your system
with the motherboards.
The following table provides a reference for installing specific components:
Locating Motherboard Components Go to page 5
Installing the Motherboard in a Case Go to page 8
Setting Jumpers Go to page 8
Installing Case Components Go to page 10
Installing the CPU Go to page 13
Installing Memory Go to page 16
Installing an HDD and CD-ROM Drive Go to page 17
Installing an FDD Go to page 19
Installing Add-on Cards Go to page 20
Connecting Options Go to page 22
Connecting Peripheral (I/O) Devices Go to page 26
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