Chapter 2 Installation
PCI-1761 User’s Manual
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Advantech Co., Ltd.
www.advantech.com
After taking out the card, you should first:
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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.
Also pay extra caution to the following aspects to ensure proper instal-
lation:
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Avoid physical contact with materials that could hold static electric
ity such as plastic, vinyl and Styrofoam.
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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.
Note:
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Keep the anti-static bag for future use. You might need the original
bag to store the card if you have to remove the card from PC or trans
port it elsewhere.