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5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Handling the Node Board
Caution: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electrostatic-sensitive devices inside the
server. Use the ESD precautions described below when you handle printed circuit boards or other
components in the system. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your
equipment from electric static discharge.
ESD Precautions
• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent electrostatic discharge.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag.
• Handle each printed circuit board (PCB) by the edges; do not touch the components,
peripheral chips, memory modules, or gold contacts on the PCB.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching the pins.
• Place the node board, expansion PCI cards, or other boards and components into antistatic
bags when not in use.
• Make sure your computer chassis provides a conductive path between the power supply, the
case, the mounting fasteners, and the node board to chassis ground.
Unpacking
Caution: The node board is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrostatic discharge
damage. Be sure to use ESD precautions when you unpack replacement components for the
server. Failure to do so can result in damage to the equipment.
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