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Regulatory Statements
Regulatory Notices
Thisdocumentmustnotbecopiedwithoutourwrittenpermission,andthecontentsthereofmustnotbeimparted
toathirdpartynorbeusedforanyunauthorizedpurpose.Contraventionwillbeprosecuted.Webelievethatthe
informationcontainedhereinwasaccurateinallrespectsatthetimeofprinting.GIGABYTEcannot,however,
assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is
subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE.
Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment
Inadditiontohigh-efficiencyperformance, all GIGABYTE motherboardsfulfillEuropeanUnionregulations
forRoHS(RestrictionofCertainHazardousSubstancesinElectricalandElectronicEquipment)andWEEE
(WasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment)environmentaldirectives,aswellasmostmajorworldwidesafety
requirements.Topreventreleasesofharmfulsubstancesintotheenvironmentandtomaximizetheuseofour
naturalresources,GIGABYTEprovidesthefollowinginformationonhowyoucanresponsiblyrecycleorreuse
most of the materials in your "end of life" product.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Statement
GIGABYTEproductshavenotintendedtoaddandsafefromhazardoussubstances(Cd,Pb,Hg,Cr+6,PBDE
andPBB).ThepartsandcomponentshavebeencarefullyselectedtomeetRoHSrequirement.Moreover,weat
GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement
GIGABYTEwillfulfillthenationallawsasinterpretedfromthe2002/96/ECWEEE(WasteElectricalandElectronic
Equipment)directive.TheWEEEDirectivespecifiesthetreatment,collection,recyclinganddisposalofelectric
andelectronicdevicesandtheircomponents.UndertheDirective,usedequipmentmustbemarked,collected
separately,anddisposedofproperly.
WEEE Symbol Statement
Thesymbolshownbelowisontheproductoronitspackaging,whichindicatesthatthisproduct
mustnotbedisposedofwithotherwaste.Instead,thedeviceshouldbetakentothewastecollection
centersforactivationofthetreatment,collection,recyclinganddisposalprocedure.Theseparate
collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural
resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
Formoreinformationaboutwhereyoucandropoffyourwasteequipmentforrecycling,pleasecontactyour
localgovernmentoffice,yourhouseholdwastedisposalserviceorwhereyoupurchasedtheproductfordetails
of environmentally safe recycling.
Whenyourelectricalorelectronicequipmentisnolongerusefultoyou,"takeitback"toyourlocalorregional
waste collection administration for recycling.
Ifyouneedfurtherassistanceinrecycling,reusinginyour"endoflife"product,youmaycontactusatthe
Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort.
Finally,wesuggestthatyoupracticeotherenvironmentallyfriendlyactionsbyunderstandingandusingthe
energy-savingfeaturesofthisproduct(whereapplicable),recyclingtheinnerandouterpackaging(including
shippingcontainers)thisproductwasdeliveredin,andbydisposingoforrecyclingusedbatteriesproperly.
Withyourhelp,wecanreducetheamountofnaturalresourcesneededtoproduceelectricalandelectronic
equipment,minimizetheuseoflandfillsforthedisposalof"endoflife"products,andgenerallyimproveour
qualityoflifebyensuringthatpotentiallyhazardoussubstancesarenotreleasedintotheenvironmentandare
disposed of properly.