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Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install any motherboard component or
change any motherboard settings.
• Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.
• Useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygroundedobjectorametalobject,such
asthepowersupplycase,beforehandlingcomponentstoavoiddamagingthemdue
to static electricity.
• HoldcomponentsbytheedgestoavoidtouchingtheICsonthem.
• Wheneveryouuninstallanycomponent,placeitonagroundedantistaticpadorinthe
bag that came with the component.
• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethatthepowersupplyisswitched
off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause
severedamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,and/orcomponents.
