DataExpert MBX8440, Руководство пользователя

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Chapter 1
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Introduction
1-2 Static Electricity Precautions
Static electricity can easily damage your mainboard.
Observing a few basic precautions can help you safeguard against
damage that could result in expensive repairs. Follow the measures
below to protect your equipment from static discharge:
§ Keep the mainboard and other system components in their anti-
static packaging until you are ready to install them.
§ Touch a grounded surface before you remove any system component
from its protective anti-static packaging. A grounded surface within
easy reach is the expansion slot covers at the rear of the system
case. or any other unpainted portion of the system chassis.
§ During configuration and installation, touch a ground surface
frequently to discharge any static electric charge that may build up
in your body. Another option is to wear a grounding wrist strap.
§ When handling a mainboard or an adapter card, avoid touching its
components. Handle the mainboard and adapter cards either by
the edges or by the mounting bracket that attaches to the slot opening
in the case.
1-3 What 's included in the package?
The mainboard comes packed in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton.
The carton contains :
§ The Mainboard
§ The User's Guide
§ The 440BX Utility