Installing Add -In Cards - TYAN Thunder i7505 Manual

Finishing Installing the Heatsink
After you finish installing the heatsink onto the processor and socket, attach the end wire of the
fan (which should already be attached to the heatsi nk) to the motherboard. The following diagram
illustrates how to connect fans onto the motherboard.
After you have finished installing all the fans you can connect your drives (hard drives, CD -ROM
drives, etc.) to your motherboard.
2.23 – Installing Add- In Cards
Before installing add-in cards, it is helpful to know if they are fully compatible with your
motherboard. For this reason, we have provided the diagrams below showing the most common
slots that may appear on your motherboard. Not all of the slots shown will necessarily appear on
your motherboard. However, there will be combinations of what you see here.
Find the appropriate slot for your add -in card and insert the card firmly. Do not force any add-in
cards (or anything else) into any slots if they will not seat in place.
YOU MUST unplug the power supply before performing system hardware
NOTE
changes in order to avoid damaging the board or expansion device.
Before Continuing onto section Connecting External Devices , make sure everyth ing is properly
connected. Things like jumpers and case wiring are the most common causes of troubleshooting
frustrations, both for the end -user and for any company doing technical support.
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