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WARNING !!!
The
AMI
386SX
instructions to prevent damage to these components by static electricity.
1.1 Unpacking the AMI 386SX Motherboard
Please read this section carefully to ensure that you do not damage the AMI 386
SX through a commonly ignored hazard: electro-static discharge (ESD). Use a
pencil and check off each step as you go.
free installation and be using your system to its full potential in the least
amount of time.
CAUTION !!!
Do not remove the AMI 386SX motherboard from its protective anti-static bag
until you are ready to install it in the system.
an anti-static mat grounded to a good earth ground point. You should also be
wearing an anti-static wristband, grounded at the same point as the anti-static
mat.
(An alternative is to use a sheet of conductive aluminum foil grounded
through a 1 Meg-ohm resistor to ground.
aluminum foil wrapped around the wrist and grounded through
resister will serve the purpose of a wristband.)
1)
Inspect the shipping container for obvious damage.
damage to the shipping container, keep it, do not throw it away.
event of damage to the motherboard, caused by handling, the shipping
container is required to file a claim against the carrier.
the original AMI Motherboard box, two pieces of foam, and the anti-static
bag.
These
distributor for any reason.
2)
The motherboard is packaged in an anti-static bag inserted between two
sheets of foam.
anti-static bag.
until it is placed on the grounded mat.
grounded mat with the component side up.
the end of the motherboard and slowly withdraw the motherboard from the
anti-static bag, being careful not to snag any components.
motherboard on the grounded mat with the component side up.
motherboard for visible damage.
If there is any apparent damage at this time do not proceed any further.
Place all pieces back in the box and immediately contact the distributor
you purchased the motherboard from.
3)
It is possible that during shipment the socketed Integrated Circuits
(IC's) may have vibrated loose in their sockets.
motherboard is positioned component side up, flat with nothing under the
motherboard
contains
will
be
needed
Remove the top layer of foam and carefully remove the
DO NOT remove the motherboard from the anti-static bag
NOTE
static
sensitive
AMI wishes you to have a trouble-
Unpacking should be done on
Similarly, a strip of conductive
if
you
return
Place the anti-static bag on the
With your wrist strap on, grasp
components.
a
1
If there is any
NOTE : Save
the
motherboard
Place the
Inspect the
Ensure that the
Follow
Meg-ohm
In the
to
the
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