how do Installing and Removing a Motherboard

Installing a Motherboard

 

            When installing a motherboard, you should follow the instructions in the motherboard

            manual. Whether you are installing a new motherboard or replacing one, the

            motherboard manual is your most important tool. In addition to listing the components

            supported, the typical motherboard manual includes instructions on installing the

            motherboard in a case, and installing components, such as the CPU, memory, and

            power supply. The motherboard manual will explain how to set appropriate switches on

            the motherboard and how to attach all the various related cables.

            EXERCISE 3-1

 Removing an Old Motherboard

 

            1. If you haven’t done this already, power down and unplug the PC’s power cord.

           

            2. Remove all expansion cards and cables from the motherboard.

           

            3. If the drives and/or the drive bays interfere with access to the motherboard,

            remove them.

           

            4. Remove any screws or fasteners attaching the motherboard to the case, lift

            the board out of the case, and put it aside. Be sure to carefully save any screws

            you remove.

            The first three steps of Exercise 3-2 describe a recommended procedure for handling

            a motherboard, which applies to any circuit board. The remainder of Exercise 3-2

            includes general steps for installing a motherboard. It assumes that BIOS, CMOS,

            CMOS battery, and chipset have come preinstalled on the motherboard (as is

            customary). Always check the instructions packed with the motherboard or other

            component.

            EXERCISE 3-2

            Proper Handling and Installation of a Motherboard

           

            1. Before unpacking a new motherboard, ensure that you have grounded your

            body properly. One method is to wear a static safety wrist strap, as described

            2. Hold the board by its edges and avoid touching any component on it. Always

            avoid touching module contacts and IC chips.

           

            3. Place the board on a grounded antistatic mat or on

            the antistatic bag that came with the board (unless the instructions recommend against this).

           

            4. Install the CPU and memory on the motherboard, per manufacturers’ instructions.

           

            5. Follow the motherboard manual’s instructions for setting any switches on the

            motherboard and pay attention to instructions for how to attach stand-off

            screws, which keep the motherboard from touching the metal floor or wall of

            the case. Now you are ready to install the board.

           

            6. To place the new (or replacement) board in the computer, line it up properly

            on the chassis screw holes, and fix it into place.

           

            7. Attach the power and drive connectors as well as connectors to the correct

            ports on the case.