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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damagedasaresultofelectrostaticdischarge(ESD).Priortoinstallation,carefullyreadtheuser's
manual and follow these procedures:
• Priortoinstallation,makesurethechassisissuitableforthemotherboard.
• Priorto installation, do notremoveorbreak motherboard S/N(SerialNumber)sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
• Whenconnectinghardwarecomponentstotheinternalconnectorsonthemotherboard,make
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
• Whenhandlingthemotherboard,avoidtouchinganymetalleadsorconnectors.
• Itisbesttowearanelectrostaticdischarge(ESD)wriststrapwhenhandlingelectroniccom-
ponentssuchasamotherboard,CPUormemory.IfyoudonothaveanESDwriststrap,keep
yourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.
• Priortoinstalling themotherboard,pleasehave itontopofanantistaticpadorwithinan
electrostatic shielding container.
• Beforeunpluggingthepowersupplycablefromthemotherboard,makesurethepowersupply
has been turned off.
• Beforeturningonthepower,makesurethepowersupplyvoltagehasbeensetaccordingto
the local voltage standard.
• Beforeusingtheproduct,pleaseverifythatallcablesandpowerconnectorsofyourhardware
components are connected.
• Topreventdamagetothe motherboard, do not allowscrewstocomeincontactwith the
motherboard circuit or its components.
• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.
• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.