Installation; Screw Holes; Pre-Installation Precautions - ASROCK gaia 404 Quick Manual

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Gaia404 / Gaia408 / Gaia416-60 / Gaia416-120 are a Mini-IXT form factor (6.7" x

6.7", 17.0 x 17.0 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the

configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Before installation or removal of the motherboard, please ensure to unplug

the power cord. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and

damages to motherboard components.

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the

chassis.

Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

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Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or

change any motherboard settings.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER

place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use

a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle

components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or

in the bag that comes with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is

switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.

Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,

and/or components.

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