Step 1 Unpack The Motherboard - American Megatrends Atlas III PCI User Manual

Step 1 Unpack the Motherboard

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1 Inspect the cardboard carton for obvious damage. If damaged, call
770-246-8645. Leave the motherboard in its original packing.
2 Perform all unpacking and installation procedures on a ground-
connected anti-static mat. Wear an anti-static wristband grounded
at the same point as the anti-static mat. Or use a sheet of
conductive aluminum foil grounded through a 1 megohm resistor
instead of the anti-static mat. Similarly, a strip of conductive
aluminum foil wrapped around the wrist and grounded through a 1
megohm resistor serves the same purpose as the wristband.
3 Inside the carton, the motherboard is packed in an anti-static bag,
and sandwiched between sheets of sponge. Remove the sponge and
the anti-static bag. Place the motherboard on a grounded anti-static
surface component side up. Save the original packing material.
4 Inspect the motherboard for damage. Press down on all ICs
mounted in sockets to verify proper seating. Do not apply power to
the motherboard if it has been damaged.
5 If the motherboard is undamaged, it is ready to be installed.
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