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Hardware Preparation and Installation
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Hardware Installation
The following sections discuss the placement of adapter boards on the
VP22 motherboard, the installation of the complete VP22 assembly into an
ATX chassis, and the system considerations relevant to the installation.
Before installing the VP22 board, ensure that the header jumper is
configured as desired.
Installation Preliminaries
This section applies to all hardware installations you may perform on
VP22 motherboards.
Use ESD
Wrist Strap
ESD
Motorola strongly recommends that you use an antistatic wrist strap and a
conductive foam pad when installing or upgrading a system. Electronic
components, such as disk drives, computer boards, and memory modules,
can be extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). After
removing the component from its protective wrapper or from the system,
place the component flat on a grounded, static-free surface (and, in the case
of a board, component side up). Do not slide the component over any
surface.
If an ESD station is not available, you can avoid damage resulting from
ESD by wearing an antistatic wrist strap (available at electronics stores)
that is attached to an active electrical ground. Note that a system chassis
may not be grounded if it is unplugged.
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Warning
Warning
To prevent serious injury or death from dangerous voltages, before
connecting peripherals, disconnect the power cord from the power source.
Only qualified, experienced electronics personnel should access the
interior of a system.