Chapter 2: Motherboard information
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2.1
Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
CAUTION!
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Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
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Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due
to static electricity.
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Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
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Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
bag that came with the component.
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Before you install or remove any component, always remove the AC power by
unplugging the power cord from the power outlet. Failure to do so may cause severe
damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
