2 handling the motherboard, 3 electrostatic discharge precautions – SOYO SY-5EH5 User Manual

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Introduction

SY-5EHM/5EH5 V1.0

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1-2 HANDLING THE MOTHERBOARD

To avoid damage to your Motherboard, follow these simple rules

while unpacking:

Ø Before handling the Motherboard, ground yourself by grasping

an unpainted portion of the system's metal chassis.

Ø Remove the Motherboard from its anti-static packaging. Hold

the Motherboard by the edges and avoid touching its

components.

Ø Check the Motherboard for damage. If any chip appears loose,

press carefully to seat it firmly in its socket.

Warning: Do not apply power if the Motherboard appears

damaged. If there is damage to the board, contact your

dealer immediately.

1-3 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS

Make sure to ground yourself before handling the Motherboard or

other system components. Electrostatic discharge can easily

damage the components. Note that you must take special

precautions when handling the Motherboard in dry or air-conditioned

environment.

To protect your equipment from electrostatic discharge, take the

following precautions:

Ø Do not remove the anti-static packaging until you are ready to

install.

Ø Ground yourself before removing any system component from

its protective anti-static packaging. (To ground yourself, grasp

the expansion slot covers or other unpainted portions of the

computer chassis.)

Ø Frequently ground yourself while working or use a grounding

strap.

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