Hardware Installation; Unpacking - MSI TX98 Manual

Hardware Installation

2-1 Unpacking

This mainboard package should contain the following:
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The TX98 mainboard
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USER'S MANUAL for mainboard
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Cable set for IDE x1, Floppy x1, COM1 & COM2 x1, LPT & PS/2 Mouse x1,
VGA x1
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CD for Drivers PACK
The mainboard contains sensitive electronic components which can be easily
damaged by electron-static, so the mainboard should be left in its original packing
until it is installed.
Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static mat.
The operator should be wearing an anti static wristband, grounded at the same
point as the anti-static mat.
Inspect the mainboard carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may
cause damage to your board. Be sure there are no shipping and handling damages
on the board before proceeding.
After opening the mainboard carton, extract the system board and place it only on
a grounded anti-static surface component side up. Again inspect the board for
damage.
Press down on all of the socket IC's to make sure that they are properly inserted.
Do this only on with the board placed on a firm flat surface.
Warning: Do not apply power to the board if it has been damaged.
You are now ready to install your mainboard. The mounting hole pattern on the
mainboard matches the IBM-AT system board.
It is assumed that the chassis is designed for a standard IBM XT/AT mainboard
mounting. Place the chassis on the anti-static mat and remove the cover.
Take the plastic clips, Nylon stand-off and screws for mounting the system board,
and keep them separate.
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