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PCIE-1816_1816H User Manual 8
2.1 Unpacking
After receiving your PCIE-1816/1816H package, inspect the contents first. The pack-
age should include the following items:
 PCIE-1816/1816H card
 Companion DVD-ROM (Device Drivers included)
 Startup Manual
The PCIE-1816/1816H card harbor certain electronic components vulnerable to elec-
trostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can easily damage the integrated circuits and certain
components if preventive measures are ignored.
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 the
static electricity accumulated on your body. Alternatively, one can also use a
grounding strap.
 Touch the anti-static bag to a metal part of your computer chassis before open-
ing the bag.
 Take hold of the card only by the metal bracket when removing it out of 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 damaged, please notify our service
department or our local sales representative immediately. Do not install a dam-
aged card into your system.
Also pay extra attention to the followings to ensure a 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.
Note! 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 a PC or transport it
elsewhere.