M54E2 System Board Manual
Section 3: Installing the M54E2
Installation of the M54E2
The installation of the M54E2 system board depends on the type of case you
use. The M54E2 is a standard AT motherboard and is likely to be limited to
tower cases.
Prior to installing the M54E2, make sure you have a clear work space
available and adhere to all anti-static precautions. If you are unfamiliar with
installing a system board, Micronics highly recommends you read the
computer user’s manual or contact your dealer’s technical support depart-
ment.
Tools Required
Micronics recommends using the following tools to install the M54E2:
Small Phillips screwdriver.
Tweezers or a pair of needle-nose pliers.
Tray (to hold loose screws).
Equipment Required
Micronics recommends using the following equipment with the M54E2 for a
typical configuration:
Chassis with standard hardware (tower case preferable).
A high-quality power supply capable of providing continuous
power within a 5 volt range. A power filter may be used with a noisy
AC power source.
AT-compatible keyboard (depends on model).
PS/2 or compatible keyboard (depends on model).
Eight ohm speaker.
Standard ribbon cables for internal connections.
Standard power cord (grounded).
Heat sink with cooling fan for each CPU (required).
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