Advantech PCM-3780 manual Unpacking

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

2.1 Unpacking

After receiving your PCM-3780 package, please inspect its contents first. The package should contain the following items:

•PCM-3780 card

•Companion CD-ROM (DLL driver included)

•User Manual

The PCM-3780 card has electronic components vulnerable to electro- static discharge (ESD). ESD could easily damage the integrated circuits and certain components if preventive measures are not carefully paid attention to. Before removing the card from the antistatic plastic bag, you should take following precautions to ward off possible ESD damage:

•Touch the metal part of your computer chassis with your hand to dis- charge static electricity accumulated on your body. Or use a grounding strap.

•Touch the anti-static bag to a metal part of your computer chassis before opening the bag.

•Take hold of the card only by the metal bracket when removing it from the bag.

After taking out the card you should first inspect the card for any possible signs of external damage (loose or damaged components, etc.). If the card is visibly damaged, please notify Advantech’s service department or the local sales representative immediately. Avoid installing a damaged card into your system. Also, pay extra caution to the following aspects to ensure proper installation:

•Avoid physical contact with materials that could hold static electricity such as plastic, vinyl and Styrofoam.

•Whenever you handle the card, hold it only by its edges. DO NOT TOUCH the exposed metal pins of the connector or the electronic com- ponents.

Note	Keep the anti-static bag for future use. You might
	need the original bag to store the card if you have to
	remove the card from the PC or transport it else-
	where.

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