Static Electricity - Micronics D5CUB PCI Manual

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Although the D5CUB system board is packaged in
materials that are designed to protect it from physical
damage and static electricity, it is important to use care
while unpacking the board and setting it up.
The D5CUB is shipped from the factory in an anti-static
bag. To reduce the possibility of damage from static
discharge, it is important to neutralize any static charges
your body may have accumulated before handling the
board.
The best way to do this is to ground yourself using a
special anti-static wrist or ankle strap. If you do not have
an anti-static strap available, touch both of your hands
to a safely grounded object, such as the power supply or
chassis of a computer that is connected to the power
socket. After you have grounded yourself, ground the
D5CUB board via one of the solder pads that surround
its mounting holes. When you remove the D5CUB from
its packaging, place it on top of the anti-static bag, and
carefully inspect the board for damage which might have
occurred during shipment.
Make sure the finished computer system is in an area
with good ventilation. The system should not be in direct
sunlight, near heaters, or exposed to moisture, dust, or
dirt.