Advantech PCI-1240, User Manual

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PCI-1240/PCI-1240U User Manual 8
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Unpacking
After receiving your PCI-1240/PCI-1240U package, please inspect its
contents first. The package should contain the following items:
; PCI-1240/PCI-1240U card
; Companion CD-ROM (DLL driver included)
; User’s Manual
The PCI-1240/PCI-1240U card harbors certain electronic components
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 anti-
static 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
discharge 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.