User's Manual

14 Single Board Computer
2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
NOTE: The diagrams in this chapter are for reference only. The
motherboard layout may vary with models.
IMPORTANT! Components shown in this section may require
additional purchase. Refer to Package contents section for more
information about the contents of your Single Board Computer
package.
WARNING!
• Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchingany
component.
• 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.
• HoldcomponentsbytheedgestoavoidtouchingtheICsonthem.
• Wheneveryouuninstallanycomponent,placeitonagrounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethatthe
ATXpowersupplyisswitchedoorthepowercordisdetachedfrom
the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, or components.