SOYO SY-K7ADA Computer Hardware User Manual


 
SY-K7ADA Quick Start Guide
6
Hardware
Installation
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Installation
To avoid damage to your Motherboard, please follow these simple rules while
handling this equipment:
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Before handling the Motherboard, ground yourself by touching an unpainted portion of
the system's metal chassis.
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Remove the Motherboard from its anti-static packaging. Hold the motherboard by the
edges and avoid touching its components.
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Check the Motherboard for damage. If any chip appears to be loose, press carefully
to seat it firmly in its socket.
Follow the directions in this section which is designed to guide you through a quick and
correct method to install your new
SY-K7ADA
Motherboard. For detailed information, please
refer to the
SY-K7ADA Motherboard User's guide and Technical Reference
online manual in
the CD-ROM package that came with your Motherboard.
Gather and prepare all necessary components to complete the installation successfully:
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AMD® Socket462 processor with built-in CPU cooling fan (boxed type)
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DDR RAM module(s)
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Computer case 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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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)
Note: 1.
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.