Computer Hardware User Manual

ASUS P5LD2-FM/DH/VP 1-5
1.3 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or
to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components 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.
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Befo re you install or re m o ve any c o m p o n e n t, ensure
that t h e AT X pow e r s u p p l y i s s w i tched off or the powe r
co rd is detached from the powe r s u p p l y. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or
components.