SOYO SY-6BE+ - Manual (Page 5)

SY-6BE+ Quick Start Guide
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Hardware Installation
2 2 Installation
To avoid damage to your Motherboard, follow these simple rules while handling
this equipment:
l Before handling the Motherboard, ground yourself by grasping an unpainted portion
of the system's metal chassis.
l Remove the Motherboard from its anti-static packaging. Hold it by the edges and
avoid touching its components.
l Check the Motherboard for damage. If any chip appears loose, press carefully to seat
it firmly in its socket.
Follow the directions in this section designed to guide you through a quick and correct
installation of your new
SY-6BE+ Motherboard. For detailed information, please refer to SY-
6BE+ Motherboard User's guide and Technical Reference online manual included on the
CD-ROM packed with your Motherboard.
PREPARATIONS
Gather and prepare all the necessary hardware equipment to complete the installation
successfully:
u Slot 1 processor with built-in CPU cooling fan (boxed type)
u SDRAM module
u Computer case and chassis with adequate power supply unit
u Monitor
u PS/2 Keyboard
u Pointing Device (PS/2 mouse)
u VGA Card
u Sound Card (optional)
u Speaker(s) (optional)
u Disk Drives: HDD, CD-ROM, Floppy drive …
u External Peripherals: Printer, Plotter, and Modem- (optional)
u Internal Peripherals: Modem and LAN cards (optional)