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:
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Keep the mainboard and other system components in their anti-
static packaging until you are ready to install them.
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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.
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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.
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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
1-3 What 's included in the package?
The mainboard comes packed in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton.
The carton contains :
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The Mainboard
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The User's Guide
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The 440BX Utility
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