SOYO SY-P4I875P manual Handling the Motherboard, Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

Motherboard Description SY-P4I875P DRAGON 2 V1.0

1-4 HANDLING THE MOTHERBOARD

To avoid damage to your Motherboard, follow these simple rules while unpacking:

¾Before handling the Motherboard, ground yourself by grasping an unpainted portion of the system's metal chassis.

¾Remove the Motherboard from its anti-static packaging. Hold the Motherboard by the edges and avoid touching its components.

¾Check the Motherboard for damage. If any chip appears loose, contact your dealer or our tech support immediately.

Warning: Do not apply power if the Motherboard appears damaged. If the motherboard is damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

1-5 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS

Make sure to ground yourself before handling the Motherboard or other system components. Electrostatic discharge can easily damage the components. Note that you must take special precautions when handling the Motherboard in dry or air-conditioned environment.

To protect your equipment from electrostatic discharge, take the following precautions:

¾Do not remove the anti-static packaging until you are ready to install.

¾Ground yourself before removing any system component from its protective anti-static packaging. (To ground yourself, grasp the expansion slot covers or other unpainted portions of the computer chassis.)

¾Frequently ground yourself while working or use a grounding strap.

¾Handle the Motherboard by its edges and avoid touching its components.

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