Board Installation; Unpacking; Installation Of The Motherboard - TYAN TAHOE 2 ATX Manual

Chapter 2: Board Installation

2.1 Unpacking

2.1.1. Item Checklist
The motherboard package should contain the following:
• S1682D Motherboard
• One IDE 40 pin cable
• One 34 pin floppy cable
2.1.2. Precautionary measures before handling the motherboard
Since the motherboard contains sensitive electronic components which can
easily be damaged by static electricity, the motherboard should be left in its
original packaging until it is ready to be installed.
Before you open the carton of your computer, do the following:
1. Make sure that you stand on an Anti-static mat. (Do not stand on a rug
or carpet.)
2. It is also strongly recommended that you wear an anti-static strap. (Anti-
static straps can be purchased at your local computer hardware stores.)
3. With the power supply plugged in and the system turned off, touch an
unpainted area of the system chassis before handling the motherboard or
any component. Remember to repeat the above steps whenever you handle
the motherboard or its components.
2.1.3. Proper handling of the motherboard
After opening the S1682D motherboard carton, remove the board by hold-
ing its edges. Place it on a grounded anti-static surface with the component
side up. Inspect the board for damage. Do not touch the bottom of the
boar d. (Note: DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN
DAMAGED!)

2.2 Installation of the motherboard

You are now ready to install your motherboard. The mounting hole pattern
of the S1682D matches the ATX system board specifications. Please install
the board in the chassis designed for a standard ATX form factor board.
S1682D-001-02 http://www.tyan.com
• User's manual
• BIOS manual
• 2 Retention modules (M2100F)
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