Abit NF7 User Manual

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Hardware Setup 2-1Chapter 2. Hardware SetupBefore the Installation: Turn off the power supply switch (fully turn off the +5V standby power), ordisconnect the power cord before installing or unplugging any connectors or add-on cards. Failing to doso may cause the motherboard components or add-on cards to malfunction or damaged.2-1. Install The MotherboardMost computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow motherboard to be securelyattached on and at the same time, prevented from short circuits. There are two ways to attach themotherboard to the chassis base:1. use with studs2. or use with spacersIn principle, the best way to attach the board is touse with studs. Only if you are unable to do thisshould you attach the board with spacers. Line upthe holes on the board with the mounting holes onthe chassis. If the holes line up and there arescrew holes, you can attach the board with studs.If the holes line up and there are only slots, youcan only attach with spacers. Take the tip of thespacers and insert them into the slots. After doingthis to all the slots, you can slide the board intoposition aligned with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to make sure everything is OKbefore putting the chassis back on.ATTENTION: To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if theyare already fastened on the chassis base and are without mounting-holes on the motherboard to align with.2-2. Install CPU and HeatsinkNote• Installing a heatsink and cooling fan is necessary for heat to dissipate from your processor.Failing to install these items may result in overheating and processor damage.• The AMD Socket A processor will produce a lot of heat while operating, so you need to use alarge heat sink that is especially designed for the AMD socket A processor. Otherwise, it mayresult in overheating and processor damage.• If your processor fan and its power cable are not installed properly, never plug the ATX powercable into the motherboard. This can prevent possible processor damage.• Please refer to your processor installation manual or other documentation with your processor fordetailed installation instructions.User’s Manual