B&B Electronics 232PCI1A, 232PCI2A manual Setup Inspection, Use ESD precautions for safe handling

Chapter 2: SETUP

Inspection

Your 232PCIxx serial card was tested for proper operation before shipment. It should be in perfect mechanical and electrical condition upon receipt.

The data clock speed is set by one jumper to x1 (normal) operation or to x4 operation. Dual port cards share the single master clock.

CAUTION: ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE

Use ESD precautions for safe handling.

Before removing the card from the anti-static protective packaging.

•Discharge any static electricity buildup on your body by touching a large grounded metal surface or the metal chassis on equipment connected to earth ground by a 3-wire power cord.

•Avoid touching the gold connectors or other parts on the card except as necessary. After setting the jumper, ground yourself to the computer chassis before and while inserting the card.

•Remove AC power from the computer and unplug the power cord before inserting the card.

•Retain the ESD bag for handling the card. Save the packaging for storage or shipping.

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