Chapter 2 Installing The Motherboard - Abit BP6 User Manual

Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard

The BP6 motherboard not only provides all of the standard equipment for personal
computers, but also provides great flexibility for meeting future upgrade demands. This
chapter will introduce, step by step, all the standard equipment and will also present, as
completely as possible, future upgrade capabilities. This motherboard is able to support all
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Intel Celeron PPGA processors now on the market. (For details, see specifications in
Chapter 1.)
This chapter is organized according to the following features:
2-1 Installing the Motherboard to the Chassis
2-2 Installation of the Socket 370 processor
2-3 Installing System Memory
2-4 Connectors, Headers and Switches
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Before you install or unplug any connectors or add-on cards, please remember to turn the
ATX power supply switch off (fully turn the +5V standby power off), or take the power cord
off. Otherwise, you may cause the motherboard components or add-on cards to malfunction
or be damaged.
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Our objective is to enable the novice computer user to perform the installation by himself.
We have attempted to write this document in a very clear, concise and descriptive manner to
help overcome any obstacles you may face during installation. Please read our instructions
carefully and follow them step-by-step.
Before Proceeding with the Installation
User Friendly Instructions
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