User's Manual Part 1

II. Hardware installation

Warning

The motherboard consists of a great number of ICs and other components.

These ICs might be damaged by the static charge. Therefore, the user

must make the following preparations before installation:

· Turn off the power of the computer. It is preferable the power cord be

unplugged.

· Take care not to contact the metal wires and theirs joints on the

motherboard when handling it.

· It is preferable that the operator wear the anti-static wrist strap when

handling the IC components.

· Before the ICs are installed, the components of the motherboard should

be placed on the anti-static mat or bag.

· When you remove the plug on the ATX power supply of the motherboard,

make sure the switch of the power supply is in OFF state.

Installing the motherboard onto the computer case:

For most of the computer cases, the multiple fixing holes left on their

bottoms can be used for securing the motherboard and preventing short

circuit. During your operation, take care not to allow the screws to contact

any circuit or part on PCB. When circuits on the surface of the motherboard

get close to the fixing holes, you can use the plastic sheet to separate the

screws from the board surface so as to avoid damage or failure of the

motherboard.

1. Layout of motherboard