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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
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Step 1 Unpack the Motherboard
Step Action
1 Inspect the cardboard carton for obvious damage. If damaged, call 770-
246-8645. Leave the motherboard in its original packing.
2 Perform all unpacking and installation procedures on a ground-connected
anti-static mat. Wear an anti-static wristband grounded at the same point
as the anti-static mat. Or use a sheet of conductive aluminum foil
grounded through a 1 megohm resistor instead of the anti-static mat.
Similarly, a strip of conductive aluminum foil wrapped around the wrist
and grounded through a 1 megohm resistor serves the same purpose as the
wristband.
3 Inside the carton, the motherboard is packed in an anti-static bag, and
sandwiched between sheets of sponge. Remove the sponge and the
anti-static bag. Place the motherboard on a grounded anti-static surface
component side up. Save the original packing material.
4 Inspect the motherboard for damage. Press down on all ICs mounted in
sockets to verify proper seating. Do not apply power to the motherboard if
it has been damaged.
5 If the motherboard is undamaged, it is ready to be installed.