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3-4 Installation KPCI-PIO24 User’s Manual
Unwrapping and inspecting the KPCI-PIO24 board
CAUTION Discharge static voltage differences between the wrapped board
and the handling environment before removing the board from
its protective wrapper. Failure to discharge static electricity
before handling may damage semiconductor circuits on
the board.
Handle the board using the mounting bracket. Do not touch
the circuit traces or connector contacts when handling the board.
After you remove the wrapped board from its outer shipping carton, proceed as follows:
1. Your board is packaged at the factory in an anti-static wrapper. Do not remove the anti-static
wrapper until you have discharged any static electricity voltage differences between the
wrapped board and the environment. Use one of the following methods:
• Preferably, wear a grounded wrist strap. A grounded wrist strap discharges
static electricity from wrapped board as soon as you hold it. Keep the wrist strap on
until you have finished installing the board.
• If you do not have a grounded wrist strap, discharge static electricity by holding the
wrapped board in one hand while placing your other hand firmly on a grounded
metal portion of the computer chassis. Your computer must be turned off and be
plugged into a grounded receptacle or otherwise grounded. Touch the computer chassis
again periodically while installing the board.
2. Remove the KCPI-PIO24 board from its anti-static wrapping material. (You may wish to
store the wrapping material for future use.)
3. Inspect the board for damage. If damage is apparent, arrange to return the board to
the factory. Refer to “Technical support.”
4. Check the remaining contents of your package against the packing list, and report
any missing items immediately.
5. If the inspection is satisfactory, proceed to “Installing and connecting the KPCI-
PIO24 board.”
NOTE Install the DriverLINX software before installing the KPCI-PIO96
board.Otherwise, the device drivers will be more difficult to install.