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This chapter explains how to use your mainboard to build a powerful
computer system. At a minimum, you will need the following com-
ponents in order to build a fully functioning system.
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Of course, you can use the system I/O ports and expansion slots to
add many more features and components to your system than the
items listed above.
3.1. Unpacking
The A7F129 mainboard package contains the following items:
q One mainboard
q One IDE 40-pin ribbon cable
q One floppy 34-pin ribbon cable
q Driver and utility CD
q User's manual
After removing the mainboard from its anti-static bag, place it on a
grounded or anti-static surface (component side up). Inspect the
mainboard and contact your vendor immediately if it is damaged.
3. Hardware Installation
Computer case with ATX power supply
Socket-462 Processor
One SDRAM memory module
One floppy disk drive
One UDMA-33/66 IDE hard disk drive
One CD-ROM drive
One display monitor
One PS/2 mouse
One PS/2 keyboard
One set of loudspeakers
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