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Static-Sensitive Devices
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid dam-
aging your add-on card, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following
measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
Precautions
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Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
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Touch a grounded metal object before removing the add-on card from the
antistatic bag.
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Handle the add-on card by its edges only; do not touch its components.
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Put the add-on card back into the antistatic bags when not in use.
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For grounding purposes, make sure that your system chassis provides excel-
lent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners,
and the add-on card.
Unpacking
The add-on card is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid static damage. When
unpacking your component or system, make sure that you are static protected.
Note: To avoid damaging your components and to ensure proper instal-
lation, always connect the power cord last, and always unplug it before
adding, removing, or changing any hardware components.
Chapter 3
Installation
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Chapter 3: Installation
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