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Hardware Installation

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become

damagedasaresultofelectrostaticdischarge(ESD).Priortoinstallation,carefullyreadtheuser's

manual and follow these procedures:

• Priortoinstallation,makesurethechassisissuitableforthemotherboard.

• Priorto installation, do notremoveorbreak motherboard S/N(SerialNumber)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.

• Whenconnectinghardwarecomponentstotheinternalconnectorsonthemotherboard,make

sure they are connected tightly and securely.

• Whenhandlingthemotherboard,avoidtouchinganymetalleadsorconnectors.

• Itisbesttowearanelectrostaticdischarge(ESD)wriststrapwhenhandlingelectroniccom-

ponentssuchasamotherboard,CPUormemory.IfyoudonothaveanESDwriststrap,keep

yourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.

• Priortoinstalling themotherboard,pleasehave itontopofanantistaticpadorwithinan

electrostatic shielding container.

• Beforeunpluggingthepowersupplycablefromthemotherboard,makesurethepowersupply

has been turned off.

• Beforeturningonthepower,makesurethepowersupplyvoltagehasbeensetaccordingto

the local voltage standard.

• Beforeusingtheproduct,pleaseverifythatallcablesandpowerconnectorsofyourhardware

components are connected.

• Topreventdamagetothe motherboard, do not allowscrewstocomeincontactwith 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,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.

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