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[title] Prepare new mainboard
-[* black] If you confirmed you have bad mainboard and bought a new one, you need to prepare it first.
-[* black] Firstly, preventively replace the original fan - as I said in introduction, it may fail in a few months. ***Don't try to skimp here, use the best fluid dynamic bearing fan you can get!*** I'm using Noctua NF-A4x10 FLX in the photo, but any other 40x40x10 mm fan with 12V 3-pin connector will do. Don't forget to connect the fan cable.
-[* black] Secondly, preventively replace the original CMOS battery (CR2032 type). The mainboard sat in a warehouse for 8 or more years by now, so the original battery will be dead anyway.
-[* icon_caution] I've seen a variant of the mainboard which had no CPU fan at all. In that case you ***must*** add a fan on it, otherwise the CPU ***will*** overheat and burn out!
-[* icon_note] Mainboards produced at different dates use different screws for the CPU fan, so you may encounter some difficulties there. If that happens, you may need to buy 2.5x15 mm wood screws or M2.5x15 screws with washers.
+[* black] Once you have confirmed that you have a faulty mainboard and purchased a replacement, you need to prepare it before installation.
+[* black] Begin by replacing the original fan as a preventative measure to avoid future issues. ***Use the best fluid dynamic bearing fan you can find***, such as the Noctua NF-A4x10 FLX featured in the photo. Any other high quality 40x40x10 mm fan with a 12V 3-pin connector will work as well. Don't forget to connect the fan cable.
+[* black] Next, replace the original CMOS battery (CR2032 type) as a preventative measure, as the mainboard may have been in a warehouse for eight or more years, causing the original battery to die.
+[* icon_caution] Caution: Be aware that some variants of the mainboard do not come equipped with a CPU fan. If this is the case, you ***must*** add a fan to prevent the CPU from overheating and burning out.
+[* icon_note] Mainboards produced at different times may use different screws for the CPU fan, which may present some difficulties during installation. If necessary, purchase 2.5x15 mm wood screws or M2.5x15 screws with washers.