IBM X.25 manual Handling Static-Sensitive Devices, Installation Instructions

Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

Components for your PCI co-processor adapter can be damaged by static discharges. To prevent this damage, your PCI co-processor adapter is wrapped in an antistatic bag. Observe the following precautions when handling the adapter:

Ÿ

Keep

the adapter in its antistatic

bag until you are ready to install

the

adapter

into

your

personal

computer system.

Ÿ

Make

the

least possible

movement

with

your

body to

minimize

the electrostatic charges created by contact with clothing fibers,

carpets,

and

furniture.

Ÿ

If

possible,

keep

one

hand on

the

computer

chassis

when

you

are inserting an adapter into

or removing

an

adapter

from

the

system unit; always switch off

the

power

before performing either

task.

Ÿ Do not touch the printedWherecircuitpossible,. hold the adapter by its edges,not tobutch dothe metal edge connectors.

ŸDo not place the adapter on the machine cover or on a metal table. Machine covers and metal tables increase the risk of damage because they make a discharge path from your body through the adapter.

ŸDo not allow the adapter to be touched accidentally by others.

Installation Instructions

The hardware installation process for the PCI co-processor adapter includes completing the following procedures:

ŸInstalling the PCI co-processor adapter in the system unit

	(starting on page 2-3)
Ÿ	Running diagnostics to	verify	installation (page 2-7)
Ÿ	Connecting the adapter	cable	(page 2-8).

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