User`s guide

5
WARNING - The instructions that follow require
certain technical skills in the field of computer
electronics. If you feel that you are not qualified to
perform the required setup and installation
procedures, we recommend the you seek assistance
from a qualified technician.
Installation
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Precautions
Electrostatic discharge is defined as the transfer of charge
between bodies at different electrical potentials. Electrostatic
discharge can change the electrical characteristics of a
semiconductor device, degrading or destroying it. Electrostatic
discharge also may upset the normal operation of an electronic
system, causing equipment malfunction or failure.
When connecting the I
2
C Bus Monitor to a host computer and a
target system, extreme care must be taken to avoid electrostatic
discharge. Failure to follow ESD protection procedures when
using the I
2
C Bus Monitor could damage the host computer, I
2
C
Bus Monitor, or the target system, and void product warranty
coverage.