User manual GIGABYTE GA-970A-DS3P

[. . . ] €• Before installing the devices, make sure they are compliant with the connectors on your computer. €• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices and the system components. €• Place the computer system on a stable surface to prevent improper installation resulted from shaking. [. . . ] Installing an AMD CPU (skip this step if the motherboard has a built-in CPU) B-1 Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Align the CPU pin one (small triangle marking) with the triangle marking on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the socket. B-2 Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one finger down on the middle of the CPU, lowering the socket lever and latching it into the fully locked position. CPU Socket Lever CPU Socket Pin 1 •• Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is not installed. Installing the CPU Cooler C-1 Before installing the CPU cooler, please first add a thin layer of heat sink paste on the surface of the CPU. Then install the cooler (refer to the installation manual for your CPU cooler). C-2 Connect the CPU cooler cable to the CPU_FAN connector located on the motherboard so that the cooler can properly function to prevent the CPU from overheating. 2 Step Installing Memory Note the orientation of the memory module. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket. The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted. 3 Step Preparing the Case and Installing a Power Supply Using the GIGABYTE desktop system as the demonstration example, please first remove both sides and the lid of the case in order to install the power supply. Place the power supply in the correct place in the case and secure it with screws. Installation and placement of the power supply may differ depending on the type of case used. To ensure sufficient power can be supplied to your system, it is recommended that a power supply of good quality be used. If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system. -2- English 4 Step Installing the Motherboard Remove the original I/O shield from the back of the case and replace it with the motherboard I/O shield. Place the motherboard within the case by positioning it into its I/O shield. Align the mounting screw holes on the motherboard with their corresponding mounting holes on the case. I/O Shield 5 Step Installing an Expansion Card Locate an expansion slot that supports your card and remove the slot cover from the case back panel. [. . . ] 8 DVI-D Port HDMI Port eSATA Port Step Connecting Peripherals Back Panel of the Case Power Switch Power Cord Connector PS/2 Mouse Port D-Sub Port S/PDIF Connector USB Ports RJ-45 LAN Port External Graphics Card Power Supply PS/2 Keyboard Port Once the steps above have been completed, connect the peripheral devices to the computer, such as the keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. Then connect the power, turn on the system, and install all required software. €• Tip B: Push lever A (closest to the " " marking) down and away from the socket to release it. Then push lever B (closest to the " " marking) down and away from the socket and lift it. [. . . ]