Installing And Replacing Desktop Board Components; Before You Begin - Intel BOXDH57JG Product Manual

2 Installing and Replacing Desktop
Board Components
This chapter tells you how to:
• Install the I/O shield
• Install and remove the Desktop Board
• Install and remove a processor
• Install and remove memory
• Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card
• Connect Serial ATA cables
• Connect to the internal headers
• Connect to the audio system
• Connect chassis fan and power supply cables
• Set the BIOS configuration jumper
• Clear passwords
• Replace the battery

Before You Begin

CAUTION
The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology
associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory
compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.
Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications
links, networks, or modems before performing any of the procedures described in this
chapter. Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems
before you open the computer or perform any procedures can result in personal injury
or equipment damage. Some circuitry on the board can continue to operate even
though the front panel power button is off.
NOTE
Thermal Considerations
Intel Desktop Board DH57JG supports Intel Core i5-600 series, and Core i3 processors
up to 87 W TDP. The board also supports a discrete graphics card via the PCI Express
x16 connector. Thermal considerations are important when choosing a suitable
chassis for high end configurations.
Refer to http://www.intel.com/go/miniitx
Desktop Board DH57JG.
for compatible mini-ITX chassis for Intel
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