Advantech PCI-1706U, User Manual

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2.1 Unpacking
After receiving your PCI-1706U package, please inspect its contents first.
The package should contain the following items:
 PCI-1706U card
 Companion CD-ROM (DLL driver included)
 User Manual
The PCI-1706U cards harbors certain electronic components vulnerable to electro-
static 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 discharge static
electricity accumulated on your body. Or use a grounding strap.
 Touch the anti-static bag to a metal part of your computer chassis before open-
ing the bag.
 Hold the card only by the metal bracket when removing it from the bag.
After taking out the card, you should first inspect the card for any possible signs of
external damage (loose or damaged components, etc.). If the card is visibly dam-
aged, please notify our service department or the 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.
2.2 Driver Installation
We offer two ways for driver installation:

Device Auto Installation
 Device Preinstallation
 Device Uninstallation
We suggest you use the device auto Installation. We recommend you to install the
card into your system before you install the driver, since this will guarantee a smooth
installation process.
Note! Keep the anti-static bag for future use. You may need the original bag to
store the card if you have to remove the card from the PC or transport it
elsewhere.