ASUS Z170-PRO Series
1-3
Chapter 1
Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.
Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygrounded
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due
to static electricity.
HoldcomponentsbytheedgestoavoidtouchingtheICsonthem.
Wheneveryouuninstallanycomponent,placeitonagroundedantistaticpadorinthe
bag that came with the component.
Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyis
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
1.2 Motherboard overview
1.2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.