ESI MaXiO 032 - Manual (Page 16)

MaXiO series System Manual
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3. Hardware Installation
3.1 Installation of MaXiO PCI/PCIe host card
The MaXiO PCI/PCIe host card and other components in your computer can easily be damaged by
electrical shocks. You need to use an anti-static device that can discharge the static electricity of
your body to avoid potential static damage to the cards.
The MaXiO PCI/PCIe card is packaged in an anti static plastic pouch. Do not open the pouch until
you’re ready to install the card.
1. Turn off the computer power and remove the power cable from your computer’s power
supply.
disconnecting the power cord
2. Remove the cover. Make sure that you have an available PCI/PCIe slot in your motherboard
to install the MaXiO PCI/PCIe host card. Please refer to your computer’s user manual on
how to remove the cover.
removing the computer cover
To avoid possible static shock to the computer parts, discharge it by touching the computer
case or something grounded. We recommend you to use an anti-static device such as an anti-
static wrist band. When you need to hold the MaXiO PCI/PCIe host card, please hold it on
the edge of the card. Do not grab the card by touching the board.
3. Find an empty PCI or PCIe slot on the motherboard.
If there is a faceplate blocking the empty slot, please remove it using the proper screwdriver.