1-1ConsiderationsPriortoInstallation
PreparingYourComputer
The motherboardcontainsnumerousdelicateelectroniccircuitsand componentswhichcan
becomedamaged asaresultofelectrostaticdischarge (ESD).Thus,priortoinstallation,please
followthe instructionsbelow:
1.Pleaseturnoffthe computerand unplug itspowercord.
2.When handling the motherboard,avoidtouching anymetalleadsorconnectors.
3. It isbesttowearan electrostaticdischarge (ESD)cuff when handling electroniccomponents
(CPU,RAM).
4.Priortoinstalling the electroniccomponents,pleasehavetheseitemson top ofan antistatic
pad orwithinaelectrostaticshielding container.
5.Pleaseverifythatyou the powersupplyisswitched off beforeunplugging the powersupply
connectorfromthe motherboard.
InstallationNotices
1.Priortoinstallation,pleasedo notremovethe stickerson the motherboard.Thesestickers
arerequired forwarrantyvalidation.
2.Priortothe installation ofthe motherboardoranyhardware,pleasefirstcarefullyread the
information inthe provided manual.
3.Beforeusing the product, pleaseverifythatall cablesand powerconnectorsareconnected.
4.Topreventdamage tothe motherboard,pleasedo notallowscrewstocomeincontactwith
the motherboardcircuitoritscomponents.
5.Pleasemakesurethereareno leftoverscrewsormetalcomponentsplacedon themotherboard
orwithinthe computercasing.
6.Pleasedo notplacethe computersystemon an uneven surface.
7.Turning on the computerpowerduring the installation process can lead todamage tosystem
componentsaswell asphysicalharmtothe user.
8. If you areuncertainaboutanyinstallation stepsorhaveaproblemrelated tothe useofthe
product, pleaseconsultacertified computertechnician.
InstancesofNon-Warranty
1.Damage due tonaturaldisaster,accidentorhuman cause.
2.Damage asaresultofviolating the conditionsrecommended inthe usermanual.
3.Damage due toimproperinstallation.
4.Damage due touseofuncertified components.
5.Damage due touseexceeding the permitted parameters.
6.Productdetermined tobe an unofficialGigabyteproduct.
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