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Chapter 2: About Your System
Necessary Information
Safety Information and Precautions
Before installing and using Tyan MicroServer, review the following precautions:
Read all instructions carefully.
Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand.
Do not block the slots and opening on the unit, which are provided for ventilation.
Only use the power source indicated on the marking label.
The unit uses a three-wire ground cable, which is equipped with a third pin to ground
the unit and prevent electric shock.
Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not cause
an accident.
Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case.
Do not push objects in the ventilation slots as they may touch high voltage components
and result in shock and damage to the components.
When replacing parts, ensure that parts specified by the manufacturer are used.
When service or repairs have been done, perform routine safety checks to verify that
the system is operating correctly.
Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating device.
Cover the unit when not in use.
Components and circuit boards can be damaged by static electricity discharge. Follow the
guidelines below to avoid damage to the system or bodily injury.
Proper grounding is required before removing the top cover of the system. Disconnect the
power cable from the power supply and then touch a grounded object to release static charge.
A grounded wrist strap is recommended during any maintenance or troubleshooting to the
system. To ensure proper handling of the components, refer to the following guidelines:
Avoid touching system board components, IC chips, connectors memory modules and
leads.
The system board is pre-installed in the system. When removing the system board,
always place it on a grounded anti-static surface until it is ready to be reinstalled.
Hold electronic circuit boards by the edges only. Do not touch the components on the
board unless it is necessary to do so. Do not flex, bend or stress circuit boards.
Leave all components inside the static-proof packaging that they ship with until they are
ready for installation.
After replacing components and devices, make sure all screws, springs, or other small
parts are in place and are not left loose inside the case. Metallic parts or metal flakes
can cause electrical shorts.
