1-1
Chapter 1
Product Introduction
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Chapter 1:
Product Introduction
•
Unplug
the
power
cord
from
the
wall
socket
before
touching
any
component.
•
Before
handling
components,
use
a
grounded
wrist
strap
or
touch
a
safely
grounded
object
or
a
metal
object,
such
as
the
power
supply
case,
to
avoid
damaging
them
due
to
static
electricity.
•
Hold
components
by
the
edges
to
avoid
touching
the
ICs
on
them.
•
Whenever
you
uninstall
any
component,
place
it
on
a
grounded
antistatic
pad
or
in
the
bag
that
came
with
the
component.
•
Before
you
install
or
remove
any
component,
ensure
that
the
ATX
power
supply
is
switched
off
or
the
power
cord
is
detached
from
the
power
supply.
Failure
to
do
so
may
cause
severe
damage
to
the
motherboard,
peripherals,
or
components.
1.1
Motherboard overview
1.1.1
Before you proceed
Take
note
of
the
following
precautions
before
you
install
motherboard
components
or
change
any
motherboard
settings.
