Specifications

EP-BX7/BX7+
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Installing into ATX Case
Static electricity can severely damage your equipment. Handle the EP-BX7/BX7+
and any other device in your system with extreme care and avoid unnecessary contact
with system components on the mainboard. Always work on an antistatic surface to
avoid possible damage to the mainboard from static discharge. Always have the
power supply unplugged and powered off when inserting and removing devices within
the computer chassis.
There are countless types, sizes, and shapes when it comes to cases in the computer
industry. Generally the mainboard is mounted into the case using nylon and/or brass
standoffs. These standoffs prevent the mainboard from actually touching the case
itself (shorting) and additionally provides support to prevent bending and warping of
the board during normal use.
1. Observe the safety precautions as listed above.
2. Place the I/O shield into the I/O connector area of the case. An ATX 2.1 compliant
I/O shield should be provided with the system case. The shield ensures proper
cooling and also minimizes EMI.
3. Position the board over the standoffs and slide the motherboard into place noting
that the I/O connectors on the mainboard should protrude slightly through the I/O
shield.
4. Insert matching screws through the mounting holes of the mainboard into the
threaded standoffs. Repeat for all remaining standoffs, and do not over-tighten!
5. Connect any IDE or Floppy drive cables now onto the mainboard. Always observe
the correct orientation of the cables. PIN1 on the cable is signified by a color
stripe. Connect ATX cable(s) from power supply to mainboard (PW1).
6. Install any add-in boards; fully seating them into their respective slots.
7. Move on to the next section to connect case switches and LEDs.
The mainboard is equipped with an ATX power supply connectors (PW1 ) which
when connected to an ATX supply ensuring a ssteady current.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION