Chapter 2 Installation Procedures - FIC K8M-800T/M User Manual

The mainboard has several user-adjustable jumpers on t he board that allow you to
configure your system to suit your requirements. This chapter contains information
on the various jumper settings on your mainboard.
To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:
Step 1 -
S et system jumpers
Step 2 -
Install memory modules
Step 3 -
Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 4 -
Install expansion cards
Step 5 -
Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply
Step 6 -
S et up BIOS software
Step 7 -
Install supporting software tools
WARNING: Excessive torque may damage the mainboard. When
using an electric screwdriver on the mainboard, make sure that
the torque is set to the allowable range of 5.0 ~ 8.0kg/cm.
Mainboard components contain very delicate Integrated Circuit
(IC) chips. To prevent static electricity from harming any of the
sensitive components, you should follow the following precau-
tions whenever working on the computer:
1. Unplug the computer when working on the inside.
2. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC
||||chips, leads, or circuitry.
3. Wear an anti-static wrist strap which fits around the wrist.
4. Place components on a grounded anti-static pad or on the bag
that came with the component whenever the components are
separated from the system.
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