SOYO SY-6IEM Computer Hardware User Manual


 
SY-6IEM
Quick Start Guide
5
Hardware
Installation
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Installation
To avoid damage to your mainboard, follow these simple rules while
handling this equipment:
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Before handling the mainboard, ground yourself by grasping an unpainted portion of
the system's metal chassis.
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Remove the mainboard from its anti-static packaging. Hold it by the edges and avoid
touching its components.
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Check the mainboard for damage. If any chip appears loose, press carefully to seat it
firmly in its socket.
Follow the directions in this section designed to guide you through a quick and correct
installation of your new
SY-6IEM
Mainboard. For detailed information, please refer to SY-
6IEM Mainboard User's Guide and Technical Reference online manual included on the CD-
ROM packed with your mainboard.
PREPARATIONS
Gather and prepare all the necessary hardware equipment to complete the installation
successfully:
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Pentium
®
II
processor with built-in CPU cooling fan (boxed type)
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SDRAM module
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Computer case and chassis with adequate power supply unit
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Monitor
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PS/2 Keyboard
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Pointing Device (PS/2 Mouse)
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VGA Card
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Speaker(s) (optional)
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Disk Drives: HDD, CD-ROM, Floppy drive
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External Peripherals: Printer, Plotter, and Modem (optional)
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Internal Peripherals: Modem and LAN cards (optional)
Notice 1:
This mainboard features three built-in audio-stereo ports. Therefore you do not
need to install a sound card.
Notice 2:
If you want to use an external speaker connected to "Line-out" port, please make
sure to use an "amplified speaker" that can generate proper output sound volume.