Chapter 3. Hardware Setup; Install The Motherboard - Abit BG-71 User Manual

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Hardware Setup

Chapter 3. Hardware Setup

This motherboard provides all standard equipment for classic personal computers with great

flexibility for meeting future upgrade demands. This chapter will introduce step-by-step all of

the standard equipment and will also present, as completely as possible, future upgrade

capabilities.

Before Proceeding with the Installation: Please be reminded to turn the ATX12V power

supply switch off (fully turn the +5V standby power off), or disconnect the power cord before

you install or unplug any connectors or add-on cards. Failing to do so may cause the

motherboard components or add-on cards to malfunction or damaged.

Most computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow motherboard to be

securely attached on and at the same time, prevented from short circuits. There are two ways

to attach the motherboard to the chassis base:

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use with studs

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or use with spacers

Figure 2-1 shows the shape of studs and spacers. There may be

several types, but all look similar.

In principle, the best way to attach the board is to use with studs.

Only if you are unable to do this should you attach the board

with spacers. Line up the holes on the board with the mounting

holes on the chassis. If the holes line up and there

are screw holes, you can attach the board with studs.

If the holes line up and there are only slots, you can

only attach with spacers. Take the tip of the spacers

and insert them into the slots. After doing this to all

the slots, you can slide the board into position

aligned with slots. After the board has been

positioned, check to make sure everything is OK before putting the chassis back on. Figure

2-2 shows the ways to fix the board to chassis by studs or spacers.

ATTENTION: To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs or

spacers if they are already fastened on the chassis base and are without mounting-holes on the

motherboard to align with.

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