LaCie FireWire 400 PCI Card •
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Installing Your LaCie PCI Card
User Manual
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3. Installing Your LaCie PCI Card
3.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
IMPORTANT INFO:
During installation or removal, always
hold your card by the anti-static gripping pad.
Static electricity is an electric charge caused by an imbalance of
electrons on the surface of a material. When you touch an object
and are shocked, this is the transfer of the static charge or the
balancing of your charge to that of the object. This exchange is
called Electrostatic Discharge or ESD.
ESD can cause two different types of damage to computers and
peripherals: (1) Catastrophic, which is the complete loss of de-
vice functionality, and (2) Latent Defect, where the device is only
partially effected, and the device loses part of its productivity and
longevity.
Because we cannot eliminate the generation of static electricity,
it is extremely important to follow the proper steps to ground
yourself before handling your LaCie FireWire 400 PCI Card or
touching any internal component of your computer. This can be
accomplished by proper grounding in conjunction with the use
of ESD safe mats, wrist or shoe straps. Consult your computer
supply specialist for more details on the correct ESD dissipative
device to fit your needs.
