Advantech MIC-3758DIO, User Manual

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MIC-3758DIO User Manual 8
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration
2.1 Unpacking
After receiving your MIC-3758DIO package, please inspect its contents
first. The package should contain the following items:
• MIC-3758DIO card
• Companion CD-ROM (DLL driver included)
• User Manual
The MIC-3758DIO card harbors certain electronic components that are
vulnerable to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD could easily damage the
integrated circuits and certain components if preventive measures are not
carefully paid attention to.
Before removing the card from the antistatic plastic bag, you should take
following precautions to ward off possible ESD damage:
• Touch the metal part of your computer chassis with your hand to dis-
charge static electricity accumulated on your body. Or one can also use
a grounding strap.
• Touch the antistatic bag to a metal part of your computer chassis before
opening the bag.
• Take hold of the card only by the metal bracket when removing it out of
the bag.
After taking out the card, first you should:
• Inspect the card for any possible signs of external damage (loose or
damaged components, etc.). If the card is visibly damaged, please
notify our service department or our local sales representative immedi-
ately. Avoid installing a damaged card into your system.
Also pay extra caution to the following aspects to ensure proper
installation:
Avoid physical contact with materials that could hold static electricity
such as plastic, vinyl and Styrofoam. Whenever you handle the card,
grasp it only by its edges. DO NOT TOUCH the exposed metal pins of
the connector or the electronic components.