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PCI-1721 User’s Manual
Advantech Co., Ltd.
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2. Installation
This chapter gives users a package item checklist, proper instructions
about unpacking and step-by-step procedures for both driver and card
installation.
2.1 Unpacking
After receiving your PCI-1721 package, please inspect its contents
first. The package should contain the following items:
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PCI-1721 card
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Companion CD-ROM (DLL driver included)
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User’s Manual
The PCI-1721 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 antistatic plastic bag, you should
take following precautions to ward off possible ESD damage:
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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.
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Touch the anti-static bag to a metal part of your computer chassis
before opening the bag.
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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:
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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
immediately. Avoid installing a damaged card into your system.
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