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Chapter 3
3-9
Powering on your System
Follow these instructions to power on the computer after you have
installed the Mainboard and all system devices.
1. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, Off is marked by
“O”).
2. After double-checking all jumper settings and connections, close the
system chassis cover.
3. Connect the power cord to the power cord connector located on the
power supply at the back of your system chassis and plug the power
cord into a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.
4. Turn on your devices in the following order:
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Monitor
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System power
For power supplies, you need to switch On the power supply, then
press the:
1. Power switch on the front of the chassis the first time you start up
the system.
2. The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light up.
For power supplies, the system LED will light up when the power
switch is pressed. The monitor LED may light up after the system’s
LED if it complies with “Green” standards or if it has a power standby
feature. The system will first run its “power-on” tests. While the
tests are running, additional messages will appear on the screen. If
you do not see anything on the screen within 30 seconds from the
time you turn on the power, the system may have failed a power-on
test. Re-check your jumper settings and connections. Contact your
retailer/dealer for assistance if everything else fails.
3. During power-on, hold down <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Follow the
instructions in BIOS for further setup information.