mATX AIMB-763 Series User manual

mATX
AIMB-763 Series
Intel®Pentium®D / Pentium®4 /
Celeron®/ CoreTM 2 Duo ATX
Main Board
User Manual

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regula-
tions of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Warning! The use of shielded cables for connection of the
monitor to the graphics card is required to assure
compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or
modifications to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate this equip-
ment.

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable
from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure
that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the sig-
nal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables
from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the mother-
board, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension
cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in
your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical out-
let you are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Con-
tact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, care-
fully read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly con-
nected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any
damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away
from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Caution! The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and elec-
tronic equipment) should not be placed in munic-
ipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal
of electronic products.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and
configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform when installing system com-
ponents. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on
the motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. Advantech websites
The Advantech website provides updated information on Advan-
tech hardware and software products. Refer to the Advantech con-
tact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.

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Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-
than sign means that you must press the
enclosed key
Example: <Enter> means that you must
press the Enter or Return key
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simulta-
neously, the key names are linked with a
plus sign (+)
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>
Command Means that you must type the command
exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the com-
mand line:
afudos /i[filename]
afudos /iP5P800VM.ROM

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Contents
Chapter 1 Product Introduction.......................................2
1.1 Welcome............................................................................ 2
1.2 Package contents ............................................................... 2
1.3 Special features ................................................................. 3
1.3.1 Product highlights........................................................... 3
1.4 Before you proceed ...........................................................6
Figure 1.1 Onboard LED ...........................................7
1.5 Motherboard overview...................................................... 8
1.5.1 Placement direction......................................................... 8
1.5.2 Screw holes..................................................................... 8
Figure 1.2 Screw holes............................................... 8
1.5.3 AIMB-763G2 Motherboard layout.................................9
Figure 1.3 AIMB-763G2 Motherboard layout...........9
1.5.4 AIMB-763VG Motherboard layout.............................. 10
Figure 1.4 AIMB-763VG Motherboard layout........ 10
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................... 11
1.6.1 Installing the CPU......................................................... 12
Figure 1.5 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard
................................................................ 12
Figure 1.6 Release the load lever.............................12
Figure 1.7 Lift the load lever ................................... 13
Figure 1.8 Lift the load plate.................................... 13
Figure 1.9 Position the CPU over the socket ...........14
Figure 1.10 Close the load plate................................. 14
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan .............................16
Figure 1.11 Place the heatsink on top of the installed
CPU......................................................17
Figure 1.12 Secure the heatsink and fan assembly in
place ..................................................... 17
Figure 1.13 Connect the fan cable .............................18
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan.........................19
Figure 1.14 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise...19
Figure 1.15 Disengage the heatsink and fan assembly
................................................................ 19
Figure 1.16 Remove the heatsink and fan assembly... 20
Figure 1.17 Rotate each fastener clockwise............... 20
Figure 1.18 Narrow end of the groove....................... 21
1.7 System memory............................................................... 22
1.7.1 Overview....................................................................... 22
Figure 1.19 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets...............22
Table 1.1 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets...............22

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1.7.2 Memory configurations................................................. 23
1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List...................................... 23
Table 1.2 DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List.........24
1.7.4 Installing a DIMM ........................................................ 25
Figure 1.20 Insatll a DIMM....................................... 25
1.7.5 Removing a DIMM....................................................... 26
Figure 1.21 Remove a DIMM.................................... 26
1.8 Expansion slots................................................................ 27
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 27
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card..................................... 27
1.8.3 PCI slots........................................................................ 28
Figure 1.22 A LAN card installed on a PCI slot........ 28
1.8.4 PCI Express x 16........................................................... 28
Figure 1.23 PCI Express x 16 .................................... 28
1.8.5 PCI Express x 1............................................................. 29
Figure 1.24 PCI Express x 1 ...................................... 29
1.9 Jumpers............................................................................ 30
Figure 1.25 Clear RTC RAM..................................... 31
1.10 Connectors....................................................................... 32
1.10.1 AIMB-763G2 Rear panel connectors...........................32
Figure 1.26 AIMB-763G2 Rear panel connectors..... 32
1.10.2 AIMB-763VG Rear panel connectors .......................... 32
Figure 1.27 AIMB-763VG Rear panel connectors.... 32
Table 1.3 LAN port LED indications.....................33
Figure 1.28 LAN (RJ-45) Port................................... 33
1.10.3 Internal connectors........................................................34
Figure 1.29 Floppy disk drive connector...................34
Table 1.4 Cable Select Mode.................................. 35
Table 1.5 Jumper Select Mode ............................... 35
Figure 1.30 IDE connectors....................................... 35
Figure 1.31 SATA connectors ................................... 36
Figure 1.32 Speaker connector...................................37
Figure 1.33 FAN connectors...................................... 38
Figure 1.34 Digital audio connector ..........................38
Figure 1.35 Power LED connector ............................39
Figure 1.36 ATX power connector ............................ 40
Figure 1.37 CD audio connector................................ 40
Figure 1.38 USB connectors...................................... 41
Figure 1.39 Front panel audio connector ...................41
Figure 1.40 Chassis Intrusion Connector...................42
Figure 1.41 System panel connector.......................... 43
Figure 1.42 COM2 ports............................................ 44
Table 1.6 COM2 ports............................................ 44
Chapter 2 BIOS setup......................................................46
2.1 Introduction..................................................................... 46

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2.1.1 CMOS RAM Auto-backup and Restore....................... 46
2.2 Entering Setup................................................................. 47
Figure 2.1 Award BIOS Setup initial screen............ 47
2.3 Standard CMOS Setup.................................................... 48
2.3.1 Date............................................................................... 48
2.3.2 Time..............................................................................48
2.3.3 IDE channel 0/1 Master/Slave...................................... 48
2.3.4 Drive A / Drive B.......................................................... 48
2.3.5 Video............................................................................. 48
2.3.6 Halt On.......................................................................... 49
2.3.7 Memory......................................................................... 49
Figure 2.2 Standard CMOS Features Screen ........... 49
2.4 Advanced BIOS Features................................................ 50
Figure 2.3 Advanced BIOS features screen.............50
2.4.1 CPU Features................................................................ 50
2.4.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority................................................ 51
2.4.3 Virus Warning...............................................................51
2.4.4 CPU L1 & L2 Cache..................................................... 51
2.4.5 Hyper-Threading Technology....................................... 51
2.4.6 Quick Power On Self Test............................................51
2.4.7 First/Second/Third Boot Device................................... 51
2.4.8 Boot Other Device ........................................................ 51
2.4.9 Swap Floppy Drive....................................................... 51
2.4.10 Boot Up Floppy Seek.................................................... 51
2.4.11 Boot Up NumLock Status............................................. 51
2.4.12 Gate A20 Option........................................................... 52
2.4.13 Typematic Rate Setting................................................. 52
2.4.14 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)......................................... 52
2.4.15 Typematic Delay (msec)...............................................52
2.4.16 Security Option.............................................................52
2.4.17 APIC Mode................................................................... 52
2.5 Advanced Chipset Features............................................. 53
Figure 2.4 Advanced chipset features screen........... 53
2.5.1 DRAM Timing Selectable............................................ 53
2.5.2 CAS Latency Time ....................................................... 53
2.5.3 DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay ...................................... 54
2.5.4 DRAM RAS# Precharge............................................... 54
2.5.5 Precharge Delay (t RAS) .............................................. 54
2.5.6 System Memory Frequency.......................................... 54
2.5.7 System BIOS Cacheable............................................... 54
2.5.8 Video BIOS Cacheable................................................. 54
2.5.9 Memory Hole At 15M-16M .........................................55
2.5.10 PEG/Onchip VGA Control...........................................55
2.5.11 On-Chip Frame Buffer Size.......................................... 55
2.5.12 DVMT Mode ................................................................ 55

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2.5.13 DVMT/Fixed Memory Size.......................................... 55
2.6 Integrated Peripherals...................................................... 56
Figure 2.5 Integrated peripherals ............................. 56
Figure 2.6 On-Chip IDE Device .............................. 56
2.6.1 IDE HDD Block Mode ................................................. 57
2.6.2 IDE DMA Transfer Access........................................... 57
2.6.3 On-Chip IDE Device .................................................... 57
2.6.4 On-Chip Serial ATA..................................................... 57
2.6.5 SATA PORT Speed Settings........................................ 57
2.6.6 PATA IDE Mode.......................................................... 57
2.6.7 SATA Port .................................................................... 57
Figure 2.7 Onboard Device...................................... 58
2.6.8 USB Controller............................................................. 58
2.6.9 USB 2.0 Controller ....................................................... 58
2.6.10 USB Keyboard Support................................................ 58
2.6.11 Azalia/AC97 Audio Select............................................ 58
2.6.12 Onboard LAN1 Control................................................ 58
2.6.13 Onboard LAN2 Control................................................ 59
Figure 2.8 Super I/O Device.................................... 59
2.6.14 POWER ON Function .................................................. 59
2.6.15 Hot Key Power On........................................................59
2.6.16 Onboard FDC Controller.............................................. 59
2.6.17 Onboard Serial Port 1 ................................................... 59
2.6.18 Onboard Serial Port 2 ................................................... 60
2.6.19 Onboard Parallel Port.................................................... 60
2.6.20 Parallel Port Mode........................................................60
2.6.21 EPP Mode Select ..........................................................60
2.6.22 ECP Mode Use DMA................................................... 60
2.6.23 PWRON After PWR-Fail ............................................. 60
2.6.24 Onboard Serial Port 3/4 ................................................ 60
2.6.25 Serial Port 3/4 use IRQ................................................. 60
2.7 Power Management Setup............................................... 61
Figure 2.9 Power management setup screen (1)...... 61
Figure 2.10 Power management setup screen (2)......61
2.7.1 PCI Express PM Function............................................. 62
2.7.2 ACPI Function.............................................................. 62
2.7.3 ACPI Suspend Type...................................................... 62
2.7.4 Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume ...................................... 62
2.7.5 Power Management ...................................................... 62
Table 2.1 Power Saving..........................................62
2.7.6 Video Off Method......................................................... 62
2.7.7 Video Off In Suspend ................................................... 63
2.7.8 Suspend Type................................................................ 63
2.7.9 Suspend Mode............................................................... 63
2.7.10 HDD Power Down........................................................ 63

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2.7.11 Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN .............................................. 63
2.7.12 Wake-Up by PCI card................................................... 63
2.7.13 PowerOn by Ring.......................................................... 63
2.7.14 USB KB Wake-Up From S3......................................... 63
2.7.15 Resume by Alarm ......................................................... 63
2.7.16 Primary IDE 0 (1) and Secondary IDE 0 (1)................ 63
2.7.17 FDD, COM, LPT PORT............................................... 64
2.7.18 PCI PIRQ [A-D]# ......................................................... 64
2.8 PnP/PCI Configurations.................................................. 65
Figure 2.11 PnP/PCI configurations screen............... 65
2.8.1 Init Display First...........................................................65
2.8.2 Reset Configuration Data.............................................. 65
2.8.3 Resources Controlled By .............................................. 65
2.8.4 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop ...............................................65
2.8.5 Maximum Payload Size................................................ 65
2.9 PC Health Status.............................................................. 66
Figure 2.12 PC Health Status Screen......................... 66
2.9.1 Current System Temperature........................................ 66
2.9.2 Current CPU Temperature............................................ 66
2.9.3 SYSTEM FAN1 Speed................................................. 66
2.9.4 CPU FAN Speed...........................................................66
2.9.5 VCORE and Other Voltages......................................... 66
2.10 Frequency / Voltage Control........................................... 67
Figure 2.13 Spread Spectrum Control screen ............67
2.10.1 Auto Detect PCI Clk.....................................................67
2.10.2 Spread Spectrum........................................................... 67
2.11 Password Setting ............................................................. 68
2.12 Save & Exit Setup........................................................... 68
2.13 Exit Without Saving........................................................ 68
Appendix A Specifications..................................................70
A.1 AIMB-763G2 specifications summary .......................... 70
Table A.1 AIMB-763G2 specifications summary... 70
A.2 AIMB-763VG specifications summary .......................... 72
Table A.2 AIMB-763VG specifications summary..72

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CHAPTER
Product Introduction
This chapter describes the mother-
board features and the new technolo-
gies it supports.
Sections include:
• Welcome
• Package features
• Special features
• Before you proceed
• Motherboard overview
• Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• System memory
• Expansion slots
•Jumpers
• Connectors

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies
it supports.
1.1 Welcome
Thank you for buying an Advantech® AIMB-763 motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,
making it another standout in the long line of quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it,
check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Notes
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your
retailer.
Motherboard AIMB-763
Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cable
2 x Serial ATA power cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessory I/O shield
Application CD Motherboard support CD
Documentation Startup Manual

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1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array
(LGA) socket designed for the Intel®Pentium®D, Pentium® 4, Celeron®
or CoreTM 2 Duo processor in the 775-land package. The motherboard
supports the Intel® Pentium®4, Intel® Pentium®D or CoreTM 2 Duo pro-
cessor with 1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard
also supports the Intel®Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully com-
patible with Intel® PCG 04B/04A and 05B/05A processors.
Intel®65nm Dual-Core Technology CPU support
This motherboard supports Intel®Pentium®D/Pentium®4/Celeron®/
CoreTM 2 Duo processors built on the 65-nanometer (nm) process tech-
nology with copper interconnect.
Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2
cachesto meet demands for more powerful processing. Intel®’s 65nm pro-
cess is the most advanced chip manufacturing technology, delivering
breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power
consumption. Intel®65nm dual-core processors utilize the latest package
technologies for a thinner, lighter design without compromising perfor-
mance.
Intel®945G chipset
The Intel®945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7
DH I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard.
The GMCH features the Intel®Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an inte-
grated graphics engine for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. The
GMCH provides the interface for a processor in the 775-land package
with 533/800/1066 MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR2 at
speeds of up to 667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics card.
The Intel®ICH7 DH Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O
controller hub that provides the interface for PCI Express and 8-channel
high definition audio.

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Intel®ViivTM Technology support
Intel®ViivTM Technology transforms your PC into an entertainment cen-
ter, allowing you to enjoy and share digital multi-media content like
never before. With Intel®ViivTM Technology-based computers, you can
record, playback, organize, and edit digital media content easily. Enjoy
the entertainment experience even more with sharp graphics, flawless
video playback, and support for up to 7.1 channel surround sound. To
enable Intel®ViivTM Technology, make sure you enable the Quick
Resume function called Energy Lake in the BIOS. You also need to install
the Intel®ViivTM Technology driver and software.
Enabling Intel Viiv platform also requires:
•Intel
®Pentium®D processor, Intel®Pentium®processor Extreme
Edition or Intel®CoreTM 2 Duo
• Native Command Queuing (NCQ) SATA hard drive
• Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Update Rollup 2
Refer to www.Intel.com for more information.
DDR2 memory support
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer
rates of 600 MHz (FSB 800) or 533 MHz (FSB 1066/800) to meet the
higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and
Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the
bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, elimi-
nating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 8.5 GB/s.
PCI ExpressTM interface
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-
point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clock-
speeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software
compatible with existing PCI specifications.
64-bit CPU support
The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high-perfor-
mance computing and faster memory access required for memory and
data intensive applications.

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Serial ATA technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial
ATA interfaces and the Intel®ICH7 DH chipset. The SATA specification
allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced
voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate.
8-channel high definition audio
The onboard Realtek®ALC888 8-channel high-definition audio CODEC
provides 192 KHz/ 24-bit audio output, jack-sensing and restasking func-
tions. With the 8-channel audio ports and S/PDIF interfaces, you can con-
nect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear
digital audio.
S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF
interfaces at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into
a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful
audio and speaker systems.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Win-
bond Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rota-
tions per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The
ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for
critical components.

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1.4 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
Caution! • Unplug the power cord from the wall
socket before touching any compo-
nent.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a
safely grounded object or a metal
object, such as the power supply case,
before handling components to avoid
damaging them due to static electric-
ity
.
• Hold components by the edges to
avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any compo-
nent, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the
component.
• Before you install or remove any com-
ponent, ensure that the ATX power
supply is switched off or the power
cord is detached from the power sup-
ply. Failure to do so may cause severe
damage to the motherboard, peripher-
als, and/or components.

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Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indi-
cate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a
reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power
cable before removing or plugging in any otherboard component. The
illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
Figure 1.1: Onboard LED

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1.5 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chas-
sis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
1.5.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the
chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the
rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.
1.5.2 Screw holes
Place eight (10) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Figure 1.2: Screw holes
Warning! Make sure to unplug the power cord before
installing or removing the motherboard. Failure
to do so can cause you physical injury and dam-
age motherboard components.
Caution! Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can
damage the motherboard.