Regulatory and Integration Information

Installation Instructions

CAUTION

Follow these guidelines to meet safety and regulatory requirements when installing this board assembly.

Read and adhere to all of these instructions and the instructions supplied with the chassis and associated modules. If the instructions for the chassis are inconsistent with these instructions or the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier’s technical support to find out how you can ensure that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements. If you do not follow these instructions and the instructions provided by chassis and module suppliers, you increase safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations.

Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Before computer integration, make sure that the power supply and other modules have passed EMC testing using a motherboard with a processor from the same family and operating at the same (or higher) speed as the processor on this motherboard.

In the installation instructions for the host chassis, power supply, and other modules pay close attention to the following:

∙Certifications

∙External I/O cable shielding and filtering

∙Mounting, grounding, and bonding requirements

∙Keying connectors when mismating of connectors could be hazardous

If the power supply and other modules have not passed applicable EMC testing before integration, EMC testing must be conducted on a representative sample of the newly completed computer.

Ensure Chassis and Accessory Module Certifications

Make sure that the chassis, any added subassembly, such as a board or drive assembly, and internal or external wiring, are certified for the region(s) where the end-product will be used. Marks on the product are proof of certification. Certification marks are as follows:

In Europe

The CE marking signifies compliance with all relevant European requirements. If the chassis does not bear the CE marking, obtain a supplier’s Declaration of Conformity to the appropriate standards required by the European EMC Directive and Low Voltage Directive. Other directives, such as the Machinery and Telecommunications Directives, might also apply depending on the type of product. No regulatory assessment is necessary for low voltage DC wiring used internally or wiring used externally when provided with appropriate overcurrent protection. Appropriate protection is provided by a maximum 8-A current limiting circuit or a maximum 5-A fuse or positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistor. All Intel motherboards now have PTCs on all external ports that provide DC power externally.

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