American Megatrends MAN-758 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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