Unpacking
The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to prevent static damage. When unpacking the board, make sure that the person handling it is static pro- tected.
Use the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specified by the manufacturer. Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible explosion.
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For grounding purposes, make sure that your system chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the motherboard.
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• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
Handle the board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules, or gold contacts.
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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To avoid dam- aging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
Precautions
• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
Chapter 3
Installation
