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Advanced Motherboard Setup
This chapter covers the steps required to install the H8SGL-F motherboard into the
chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All jumpers
and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included
for your reference. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have
fi nished working with the motherboard to better cool and protect the system.
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Handling the Motherboard
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent
damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very
carefully (see previous chapter). To prevent the motherboard from bending, keep
one hand under the center of the board to support it when handling. The following
measures are generally suffi cient to protect your equipment from electric static
discharge.
Precautions
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Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent Electrostatic Discharge.
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Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic
bag.
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Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules or gold contacts.
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When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
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Put the motherboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic
bags when not in use.
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For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the motherboard.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup
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