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Chapter 2
Installation Procedures
The motherboard has several user-adjustable jumpers on the board that allow
you to configure your system to suit your requirements. To set up your
computer, you should follow these installation steps: 1). set system jumpers; 2).
install RAM modules; 3). install the CPU; 4). install expansion cards; 5).
connect devices; 6). set up BIOS feature. 7). set up supporting software tools.
CAUTION: If you use an electric drill to install this motherboard on your
chassis, please wear a static wrist strap. The recommended electric drill
torque is from 5.0 to 8.0 kg/cm to avoid damaging the chips' pins.
1). Set System Jumpers
Jumpers
Jumpers are used to select the operation modes for your system. To
set
a
jumper, a black cap containing metal contacts is placed over the jumper pins
according to the required configuration. A jumper is said to be
shorted
when
the black cap has been placed on one or two of its pins. The types of jumpers
used in this manual are shown below:
NOTE: Users are not encouraged to change the jumper settings not listed in
this manual. Changing the jumper settings improperly may adversely affect
system performance.
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