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Before You Begin
Before you begin to install your mainboard, take care not to
damage the product from static electricity. Ensure too that you
are installing the mainboard into a suitable case.
Static Electricity
In adverse conditions, static electricity can accumulate and dis-
charge through the integrated circuits and silicon chips on this
product. These circuits and chips are sensitive and can be per-
manently damaged by static discharge.
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If possible, wear a grounding wrist strap clipped to a
safely grounded device during the installation.
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If you don’t have a wrist strap, discharge any static by
touching the metal case of a safely grounded device be-
fore beginning the installation.
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Leave all components inside their static-proof bags until
they are required for the installation procedure.
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Handle all circuit boards and electronic components
carefully. Hold boards by the edges only. Do not flex or
stress circuit boards.
