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Before You Begin
Before you begin to install your P6EXP-Me mainboard, take some precautions to
ensure that you avoid the possibility of damage to the product from static electricity.
Ensure too that you are installing the mainboard into a suitable case.
Static Electricity
In adverse conditions, static electricity can accumulate and discharge through the
integrated circuits and silicon chips on this product. These circuits and chips are
sensitive and can be permanently damaged by static discharge.
♦ If possible wear a grounding wrist strap clipped to a safely grounded device
during the installation.
♦ If you don't have a wrist strap, discharge any static by touching the metal case
of a safely grounded device before beginning the installation.
♦ Leave all components inside their static-proof bags until they are required for
the installation procedure.
♦ Handle all circuit boards and electronic components carefully. Hold boards by
the edges only. Do not flex or stress circuit boards.
Choosing a Case
The P6EXP-Me mainboard complies with the specifications for a micro-ATX board.
The micro-ATX format features small size, fewer expansion slots and smaller power
consumption, so that the system case is less expensive. You can also install this kind
of board into a full-size ATX case.
Some features on the mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the
mainboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Ensure that your case
supports all the features required. The P6EXP-Me mainboard can support one or two
floppy diskette drives and four enhanced IDE drives. Ensure that your case has
sufficient power and space for all the drives that you intend to install.
The mainboard has a set of I/O ports on the rear edge. Ensure that your case has an I/O
template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots.
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