Soyo sy-7isa+ User Manual

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Motherboard Description 
SY-7ISA+ 
1-2  HANDLING THE MOTHERBOARD 
To avoid damage to your Motherboard, follow these simple rules while 
unpacking: 
  Before handling the Motherboard, ground yourself by grasping an 
unpainted portion of the system's metal chassis. 
  Remove the Motherboard from its anti-static packaging. Hold the 
Motherboard by the edges and avoid touching its components. 
  Check the Motherboard for damage. If any chip appears loose, press 
carefully to seat it firmly in its socket. 
 
Warning: Do not apply power if the Motherboard appears 
damaged. If there is damage to the board, contact your dealer 
immediately. 
1-3  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: 
  Do not remove the anti-static packaging until you are ready to install. 
  Ground 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.) 
  Frequently ground yourself while working or use a grounding strap. 
  Handle the Motherboard by its edges and avoid touching its 
components.