User Manual

PCIE-1730 User Manual 6
2.1 Installation
This chapter gives users a package item checklist, proper instructions about unpack-
ing and step-by-step procedures for both driver and card installation.
2.2 Unpacking
After receiving your PCIE-1730 package, please inspect its contents first. The pack-
age should contain the following items:
 PCIE-1730 card
 Companion CD-ROM
 User’s Manual
The PCIE-1730 card harbors certain electronic components vulnerable to electro-
static discharge (ESD). ESD could easily damage the integrated circuits and certain
components if preventive measures are not carefully paid attention to.
Before removing the card from the antistatic plastic bag, you should take following
precautions to ward off possible ESD damage:
 Touch the metal part of your computer chassis with your hand to discharge static
electricity accumulated on your body. Or one can also use a grounding strap.
 Touch the anti-static bag to a metal part of your computer chassis before open-
ing the bag.
 Take hold of the card only by the metal bracket when removing it out of the bag.
After taking out the card, first you should:
Inspect the card for any possible signs of external damage (loose or damaged com-
ponents, etc.). If the card is visibly damaged, please notify our service department or
our local sales representative immediately. Avoid installing a damaged card into your
system.
Also pay extra caution to the following aspects to ensure proper installation:
 Avoid physical contact with materials that could hold static electricity such as
plastic, vinyl and Styrofoam.
 Whenever you handle the card, grasp it only by its edges. DO NOT TOUCH the
exposed metal pins of the connector or the electronic components.
Note! Keep the anti-static bag for future use. You might need the original bag
to store the card if you have to remove the card from PC or transport it
elsewhere.