Installation; Screw Holes; Pre-Installation Precautions; Cpu Installation - ASROCK K7VM2 User Manual

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K7VM2 is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6") motherboard. Before you install the
motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard
fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you
and damages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes
2.1 Screw Holes 2.1 Screw Holes 2.1 Screw Holes
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.

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions
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.

2.3 CPU Installation

2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation
2.3 CPU Installation 2.3 CPU Installation
Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 to 100 angle.
Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner
matches the base of the socket lever.
Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
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