1 Installation
■Installation Precautions
Before you install any system component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions, pre- and post installation instructions.
■ESD Precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Always observe the following precautions before you install a system component.
1Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.
2Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the system unit before handling components. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with the system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection.
■Pre-installation Instructions
Always observe the following before you install a system component:
1Turn off the system power and all the peripherals connected to the unit before opening it.
2Open the system according to the instructions in the housing installation manual.
3Follow the ESD precautions before handling a system component.
4Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to the DIMM sockets or CPU socket.
5See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you wish to install.
WARNING
Electric shock ● Do not attempt the procedures described in the following section unless
you are a qualified service technician.
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