American Megatrends MAN-772 manual Unpack the Motherboard, 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.

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