Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration; Initial Inspection - Advantech PCI-COMM Series User Manual

Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration

2.1 Initial Inspection

You should find the following items inside the shipping package:
PCI communication interface card
Industrial Communication Driver, Utility and PCI communication card
user manual in ICOM CD-ROM
We carefully inspected the PCI communication card series mechanically
and electrically before we shipped it. It should be free of marks and
scratches and in perfect working order on receipt.
As you unpack the PCI communication card series, check it for signs of
shipping damage (damaged box, scratches, dents, etc.). If it is damaged or
it fails to meet specifications, notify our service department or your local
sales representative immediately. Also notify the carrier. Retain the ship-
ping carton and packing material for inspection by the carrier. After
inspection we will make arrangements to repair or replace the unit.
When you handle the PCI communication card series, remove it from its
protective packaging by grasping the rear metal panel. Keep the anti-
vibration packing. Whenever you remove the card from the PC, store it in
this package for protection.
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Discharge your body's static electric charge by
touching the back of the grounded chassis of the
system unit (metal) before handling the board. You
should avoid contact with materials that hold a static
charge such as plastic, vinyl and styrofoam. Handle
the board only by its edges to avoid static damage to
its integrated circuits. Avoid touching the exposed
circuit connectors. We also recommend that you use
a grounded wrist strap and place the card on a static
dissipative mat whenever you work with it.