PCI/ISA System Board
ideal location, unpack the G586OPC system board
carefully.
Handling the System Board
It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your system
board even before installing it to your system unit.
Static electrical discharge can damage computer compo-
nents without causing any signs of physical damage.
You must take extra care in handling the system board
to ensure against electrostatic build-up.

Tips in Handling the System Board

1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the board in
its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.
2. Wear an antistatic wriststrap.
3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface with
components facing up.
4. Hold the system board by its edges only. Be careful
not to touch any of the components, contacts or
connections, especially gold contacts on the board.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules
and connectors. Hold modules and connectors by
their ends.
Warning:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your upgrade
processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other
components. Perform the upgrade instruction
procedures described at an ESD workstation only. If
such a station is not available, you can provide some
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