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Preface
This publication, including photographs, illustrations and software, is under the pro-
tection of international copyright laws, with all rights reserved.
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tents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the content. It has been
acknowledged that other brands or product names in this guide are trademarks or the
properties of their respective owners.
Static Electricity Precautions
1.
Don’t take this motherboard and components out of their original static-
proof package until you are ready to install them.
2.
While installing, please wear a grounded wrist strap if possible. If you don’t
have a wrist strap, discharge static electricity by touching the bare metal of
the system chassis.
3.
Carefully hold this motherboard by its edges. Do not touch those compo-
nents unless it is absolutely necessary. Put this motherboard on the top of
static-protection package with component side facing up while installing.
Pre-Installation Inspection
1.
Inspect this motherboard whether there are any damages to components and
connectors on the board.
2.
If you suspect this motherboard has been damaged, do not connect power to
the system. Contact your motherboard vendor about those damages.
