Installation of the m54e2 – Micronics M54E2 PCI/EISA User Manual

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M54E2 System Board Manual

Section 3: Installing the M54E2

Installation of the M54E2

The installation of the M54E2 system board depends on the type of case you
use. The M54E2 is a standard AT motherboard and is likely to be limited to
tower cases.

Prior to installing the M54E2, make sure you have a clear work space
available and adhere to all anti-static precautions. If you are unfamiliar with
installing a system board, Micronics highly recommends you read the
computer user’s manual or contact your dealer’s technical support depart-
ment.

Tools Required

Micronics recommends using the following tools to install the M54E2:

Small Phillips screwdriver.

Tweezers or a pair of needle-nose pliers.

Tray (to hold loose screws).

Equipment Required

Micronics recommends using the following equipment with the M54E2 for a
typical configuration:

Chassis with standard hardware (tower case preferable).

A high-quality power supply capable of providing continuous
power within a 5 volt range. A power filter may be used with a noisy
AC power source.

AT-compatible keyboard (depends on model).

PS/2 or compatible keyboard (depends on model).

Eight ohm speaker.

Standard ribbon cables for internal connections.

Standard power cord (grounded).

Heat sink with cooling fan for each CPU (required).

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