DFI 586ITBD, User Manual

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Hardware Installation
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2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface with the
system board components facing up.
4. Hold the system board only by its edges. Be careful not to
touch any of the components, contacts or connections, especially
gold contacts, on the board.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and
connectors. Hold modules and connectors by their ends.
Warning:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk
drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform the
upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation
only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD
protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it
to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is
unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system
chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
Installing the System Board
If you are installing the system board, the following outlines the
basic installation steps. Before installing the system board into your
system unit, you should prepare the tools you will need.
You will need:
• One medium size, flat-bladed screwdriver
• One medium Phillips screwdriver
• One needle-nosed pliers
• One small nutdriver
1. Unlock your system unit. Turn off the power and disconnect all
power cords and cables.
2. Remove the system unit cover. Refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions if necessary.