SUPER MICRO Computer SUPERSERVER 6012L-6 - Manual (Page 61)

Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
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Chapter 6
Advanced Chassis Setup
This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform
maintenance on the SC812-EO chassis. For component installation, follow
the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encoun-
tered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the next step.
Tools Required
The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance
is a Philips screwdriver.
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices
Electricstatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To pre-
vent damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle
them very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to
protect your equipment from ESD damage.
Precautions
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Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
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Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its anti-
static bag.
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Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, periph-
eral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
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When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
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Put the motherboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their anti-
static bags when not in use.
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For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides ex-
cellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting
fasteners and the motherboard.