SOYO SY-P4VDA Computer Hardware User Manual


 
SY-P4VDA Quick Start Guide
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Hardware
Installation
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Installation
To avoid damage to your Motherboard, please follow these simple rules while handling
this equipment:
Before handling the Motherboard, ground yourself by touching on to an unpainted portion of the
system's metal chassis.
Remove the Motherboard from its anti-static packaging. Hold the motherboard by the edges
and avoid touching its components.
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-P4VDA
Motherboard. For detailed information, please refer to the SY-P4VDA
Motherboard User's Manual and Technical Reference online manual on the CD-ROM that came with
your Motherboard.
Gather and prepare all necessary components to complete the installation successfully:
Socket mPGA 478 processor with built-in CPU cooling fan (boxed type)
DDR SDRAM module (s)
Computer case with adequate power supply unit
Monitor
PS/2 Keyboard
Pointing Device (PS/2 Mouse)
Speaker(s) (optional)
Disk Drives: HDD, CD-ROM, Floppy drive…
External Peripherals: Printer, Plotter, and Modem (optional)
Internal Peripherals: Modem and LAN cards (optional)
VGA Card (AGP, PCI)