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3.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
3.1. UNPACKING
The mainboard package should contain the following:
The GA - 586DX mainboard.
USER'S MANUAL for mainboard & SCSI Driver Installation.
Cable set for IDE, Floppy & SCSI device.
Diskette for BUS MASTE IDE Driver & SCSI controller Drivers.
The mainboard contains sensitive electric components which can be easily
damaged by static electricity, so the mainboard should be left in its original
packing until it is installed.
Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. The
operator should be wearing an anti static wristband, grounded at the same
point as the anti-static mat.
Inspect the mainboard carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may
cause damage to your board. Be sure there are no shipping and handling
damages on the board before proceeding.
After opening the mainboard carton, extract the system board and place it only
on a grounded anti-static surface component side up. Again inspect the board
for damage. Press down on all of the socket IC's to make sure that they are
properly seated. Do this only on with the board placed on a firm flat surface.
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DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED.
You are now ready to install your mainboard. The mounting hole pattern on the
mainboard matches the IBM-AT system board. It is assumed that the chassis
is designed for a standard IBM XT/AT mainboard mounting.
Place the chassis on the anti-static mat and remove the cover. Take the plastic
clips, Nylon stand-off and screws for mounting the system board, and keep
them separate.
3.2. MAINBOARD LAYOUT
Hardware Installation
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