American Megatrends MAN-759 manual Unpack the Motherboard, Avoid Static Electricity, Step Action

Step 1 Unpack the Motherboard

Step	Action
1	Inspect the cardboard carton for obvious damage. If damaged,
	call 770-246-8645. Leave the motherboard in its original
	packing.
2	Perform all unpacking and installation procedures on a ground-
	connected anti-static mat. Wear an anti-static wristband
	grounded at the same point as the anti-static mat. Or use a
	sheet of conductive aluminum foil grounded through a 1
	megohm resistor instead of the anti-static mat. Similarly, a
	strip of conductive aluminum foil wrapped around the wrist
	and grounded through a 1 megohm resistor serves the same
	purpose as the wristband.
3	Inside the carton, the motherboard is packed in an anti-static
	bag, and sandwiched between sheets of sponge. Remove the
	sponge and the anti-static bag. Place the motherboard on a
	grounded anti-static surface component side up. Save the
	original packing material.
4	Inspect the motherboard for damage. Press down on all ICs
	mounted in sockets to verify proper seating. Do not apply
	power to the motherboard if it has been damaged.
5	If the motherboard is undamaged, it is ready to be installed.

Set Jumpers Set all jumpers and install the CPU before placing the motherboard in the chassis.

Avoid Static Electricity

Static electricity can damage the motherboard and other computer components. Keep the motherboard in the anti-static bag until it is to be installed. Wear an anti-static wrist grounding strap before handling the motherboard. Make sure you stand on an anti-static mat when handling the motherboard.

Avoid contact with any component or connector on any adapter card, printed circuit board, or memory module. Handle these components by the mounting bracket.

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