IBM Motherboard User Manual

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Motherboard User’s Guide

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Static Electricity Precautions

1. Don’t take this motherboard and components out of their original static-

proof package until you are ready to install them.

2. While installing, please wear a grounded wrist strap if possible. If you

don’t have a wrist strap, discharge static electricity by touching the bare

metal of the system chassis.

3. Carefully hold this motherboard by its edges. Do not touch those compo-

nents unless it is absolutely necessary. Put this motherboard on the top of

static-protection package with component side facing up while installing.

Pre-Installation Inspection

1. Inspect this motherboard whether there are any damages to components

and connectors on the board.

2. If you suspect this motherboard has been damaged, do not connect power

to the system. Contact your motherboard vendor about those damages.

Copyright © 2007

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A15G Series, V1.0

November 2007