Advantech PCI-1713 User Manual page 12

Before installing the PCI-1713, check the card for visible damage. We
have carefully inspected the card both mechanically and electrically
before shipment. It should be free of marks and in perfect order upon
receipt.
As you unpack the PCI-1713, check it for signs of shipping damage
(damaged box, scratches, dents, etc.). If it is damaged or fails to meet
specifications, notify our service department or your local sales
representative immediately. Also, call the carrier immediately and
retain the shipping carton and packing materials for inspection by the
carrier. We will then make arrangements to repair or replace the unit.
The PCI-1713 contains components that are sensitive and vulnerable
to static electricity. Discharge any static electricity on your body to
ground by touching the back of the system unit (grounded metal)
before you touch the board.
Remove the PCI-1713 card from its protective packaging by grasping
the card's rear panel. Handle the card only by its edges to avoid static
discharge which could damage its integrated circuits. Keep the
antistatic package. Whenever you remove the card from the PC,
protect the card by storing it in this package.
You should also avoid contact with materials that hold static electricity
such as plastic, vinyl and styrofoam.
Check the product contents inside the packing. There should be one
card, one CD-ROM, and this manual. Make sure nothing is missing.
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