Asus P10S-I - Pre-installation Safety Precautions for ASUS P10 S-I

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Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 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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.
• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethatthepowersupplyisswitched
off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause
severedamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,and/orcomponents.