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PCI-1730/1733/1734 User Manual 10

2.1 Installation

This chapter gives users a package item checklist, proper instructions about unpack-

ing and step-by-step procedures for both driver and card installation.

2.2 Unpacking

After receiving your PCI-1730/1733/1734 package, please inspect its contents first.

The package should contain the following items:

 PCI-1730/1733/1734 card

 Companion CD-ROM (Device Drivers included)

 User’s Manual

The PCI-1730/1733/1734 card harbors certain electronic components vulnerable to

electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD could easily damage the integrated circuits and

certain components if preventive measures are not carefully paid attention to.

Before removing the card from the antistatic plastic bag, you should take following

precautions to ward off possible ESD damage:

 Touch the metal part of your computer chassis with your hand to discharge static

electricity accumulated on your body. Or one can also use a grounding strap.

 Touch the anti-static bag to a metal part of your computer chassis before open-

ing the bag.

 Take hold of the card only by the metal bracket when removing it out of the bag.

After taking out the card, first you should:

Inspect the card for any possible signs of external damage (loose or damaged com-

ponents, etc.). If the card is visibly damaged, please notify our service department or

our local sales representative immediately. Avoid installing a damaged card into your

system.

Also pay extra caution to the following aspects to ensure proper installation:

 Avoid physical contact with materials that could hold static electricity such as

plastic, vinyl and Styrofoam.

 Whenever you handle the card, grasp it only by its edges. DO NOT TOUCH the

exposed metal pins of the connector or the electronic components.

Note! Keep the anti-static bag for future use. You might need the original bag

to store the card if you have to remove the card from PC or transport it

elsewhere.

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