Octek HAWK 486, Manual

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Appendix B
Operation and Maintenance
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STATIC ELECTRICITY
When installing or removing any add-on card, DRAM module
or coprocessor, you should discharge the static electricity on your body.
Static electricity is dangerous to electronic device and can build-up on
your body. When you touch the add-on card or motherboard, it is likely
to damage the device. To discharge the static electricity, touch the metal
of your computer. When handling the add-on card, don't contact the
components on the cards or their "golden finger". Hold the cards by
their edges.
KEEPING THE SYSTEM COOL
The motherboard contains many high-speed components and
they will generate heat during operation. Other add-on cards and hard
disk drive can also produce a lot of heat. The temperature inside the
computer system may be very high. In order to keep the system running
stably, the temperature must be kept at a low level. A easy way to do
this is to keep the cool air circulating inside the case. The power supply
contains a fan to blow air out of the case. If you find that the
temperature is still very high, it would be better to install another fan
inside the case. Using a larger case is recommended if there are a
number of add-on cards and disk drives in the system.