NEXCOBOT NEX 813 User manual

NexCOBOT Co., Ltd.
NexCOBOT Co., Ltd.
Published January 2023 www.nexcobot.com
Intelligent Platform & Services Business Unit
Embedded Computing (Industrial Motherboard)
NEX 813
User Manual

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Contents
Contents
Preface
Copyright ............................................................................................. iv
Disclaimer.............................................................................................. iv
Acknowledgements ............................................................................... iv
Regulatory Compliance Statements........................................................ iv
Declaration of Conformity...................................................................... iv
RoHS Compliance ................................................................................... v
Warranty and RMA ................................................................................ vi
Safety Information ................................................................................viii
Installation Recommendations...............................................................viii
Safety Precautions.................................................................................. ix
Technical Support and Assistance............................................................ x
Conventions Used in this Manual............................................................ x
Global Service Contact Information........................................................ xi
Package Contents.................................................................................xiii
Optional Accessories.............................................................................xiii
Ordering Information ............................................................................xiv
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Overview ................................................................................................1
Key Features ...........................................................................................1
Hardware Specifications..........................................................................2
Knowing Your NEX 813 ..........................................................................4
Edge I/O View......................................................................................5
Chapter 2: Jumpers and Connectors
Before You Begin ....................................................................................6
Precautions ............................................................................................6
Jumper Settings ......................................................................................7
Locations of the Jumpers and Connectors...............................................8
Jumpers..................................................................................................9
AT/ATX Mode Selection .......................................................................9
Chassis Intrusion..................................................................................9
RTC RAM Clear .................................................................................10
COM1 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection........................................................10
Intel®ME (Management Engine) Selection .........................................11
COM1 RS422/485 Terminator Selection.............................................11
Internal Connector Pin Definitions.........................................................12
Audio Amplifier Header.....................................................................12
Chassis Fan Header............................................................................12
COM1 to COM2 Serial Port Headers..................................................13
COM3 to COM6 Serial Port Headers..................................................13
CPU Fan Header ................................................................................14
Digital I/O Header..............................................................................14
24-pin ATX Power Connector ............................................................15
8-pin ATX Power Connector ..............................................................15
Front/System Panel Header ................................................................16
BIOS Programmable Header...............................................................16
M.2 Key E Socket ..............................................................................17
M.2 Key M Socket.............................................................................17

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Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s Connector 1.........................................................18
Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s Connector 2.........................................................18
Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s Connector 3.........................................................19
Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s Connector 4.........................................................19
USB 2.0 Connector............................................................................20
USB 2.0 Connector............................................................................20
Block Diagram .................................................................................21
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
About BIOS Setup.................................................................................23
When to Configure the BIOS.................................................................23
Default Configuration...........................................................................24
Entering Setup......................................................................................24
Legends................................................................................................24
BIOS Setup Utility..................................................................................26
Main .................................................................................................26
Advanced..........................................................................................27
Chipset..............................................................................................33
Security .............................................................................................35
Boot..................................................................................................36
Save & Exit ........................................................................................36

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PrefaCe
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is
protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. No
part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in
any form or by any means without the prior written consent from Nexcobot
Co., Ltd.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice
and does not represent commitment from Nexcobot Co., Ltd. However, users
may update their knowledge of any product in use by constantly checking its
manual posted on our website: http://www.nexcobot.com. NexCOBOT shall
not be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages
arising out of the use of any product, nor for any infringements upon the rights
of third parties, which may result from such use. Any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose is also disclaimed.
Acknowledgements
NEX 813 is a trademark of Nexcobot Co., Ltd. All other product names
mentioned herein are registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Regulatory Compliance Statements
This section provides the FCC compliance statement for Class A devices and
describes how to keep the system CE compliant.
Declaration of Conformity
FCC
This equipment has been tested and verified to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
(domestic environment) is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference (take adequate
measures) at their own expense.
CE
The product(s) described in this manual complies with all applicable
European Union (CE) directives if it has a CE marking. For computer systems
to remain CE compliant, only CE-compliant parts may be used. Maintaining
CE compliance also requires proper cable and cabling techniques.

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RoHS Compliance
NexCOBOT RoHS Environmental Policy and
Status Update
NexCOBOT is a global citizen for building the digital
infrastructure. We are committed to providing green
products and services, which are compliant with
European Union RoHS (Restriction on Use of Hazardous Substance in
Electronic Equipment) directive 2011/65/EU, to be your trusted green
partner and to protect our environment.
RoHS restricts the use of Lead (Pb) < 0.1% or 1,000ppm, Mercury (Hg)
< 0.1% or 1,000ppm, Cadmium (Cd) < 0.01% or 100ppm, Hexavalent
Chromium (Cr6+) < 0.1% or 1,000ppm, Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) <
0.1% or 1,000ppm, and Polybrominated diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) < 0.1% or
1,000ppm.
In order to meet the RoHS compliant directives, NexCOBOT has established an
engineering and manufacturing task force in to implement the introduction
of green products. The task force will ensure that we follow the standard
NexCOBOT development procedure and that all the new RoHS components
and new manufacturing processes maintain the highest industry quality
levels for which NexCOBOT are renowned.
The model selection criteria will be based on market demand. Vendors and
suppliers will ensure that all designed components will be RoHS compliant.
How to recognize NexCOBOT RoHS Products?
For existing products where there are non-RoHS and RoHS versions, the
suffix “(LF)” will be added to the compliant product name.
All new product models launched after January 2013 will be RoHS compliant.
They will use the usual NexCOBOT naming convention.

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Warranty and RMA
NexCOBOT Warranty Period
NexCOBOT manufactures products that are new or equivalent to new in
accordance with industry standard. NexCOBOT warrants that products will
be free from defect in material and workmanship for 2 years, beginning on
the date of invoice by NexCOBOT.
NexCOBOT Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
▪Customers shall enclose the “NexCOBOT RMA Service Form” with the
returned packages.
▪Customers must collect all the information about the problems
encountered and note anything abnormal or, print out any on-screen
messages, and describe the problems on the “NexCOBOT RMA Service
Form” for the RMA number apply process.
▪Customers can send back the faulty products with or without accessories
(manuals, cable, etc.) and any components from the card, such as CPU and
RAM. If the components were suspected as part of the problems, please
note clearly which components are included. Otherwise, NexCOBOT is
not responsible for the devices/parts.
▪Customers are responsible for the safe packaging of defective products,
making sure it is durable enough to be resistant against further damage
and deterioration during transportation. In case of damages occurred
during transportation, the repair is treated as “Out of Warranty.”
▪Any products returned by NexCOBOT to other locations besides the
customers’ site will bear an extra charge and will be billed to the customer.
Repair Service Charges for Out-of-Warranty Products
NexCOBOT will charge for out-of-warranty products in two categories, one
is basic diagnostic fee and another is component (product) fee.
System Level
▪Component fee: NexCOBOT will only charge for main components such
as SMD chip, BGA chip, etc. Passive components will be repaired for free,
ex: resistor, capacitor.
▪Items will be replaced with NexCOBOT products if the original one cannot
be repaired. Ex: motherboard, power supply, etc.
▪Replace with 3rd party products if needed.
▪If RMA goods can not be repaired, NexCOBOT will return it to the
customer without any charge.
Board Level
▪Component fee: NexCOBOT will only charge for main components, such
as SMD chip, BGA chip, etc. Passive components will be repaired for free,
ex: resistors, capacitors.
▪If RMA goods can not be repaired, NexCOBOT will return it to the
customer without any charge.

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Warnings
Read and adhere to all warnings, cautions, and notices in this guide and
the documentation supplied with the chassis, power supply, and accessory
modules. If the instructions for the chassis and power supply are inconsistent
with these instructions or the instructions for accessory modules, contact
the supplier to find out how you can ensure that your computer meets
safety and regulatory requirements.
Cautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage system components. Do the
described procedures only at an ESD workstation. If no such station is
available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic
wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis.

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Installation Recommendations
Ensure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can get
into components and cause a malfunction. Use containers to keep small
components separated.
Adequate lighting and proper tools can prevent you from accidentally
damaging the internal components. Most of the procedures that follow
require only a few simple tools, including the following:
▪A Philips screwdriver
▪A flat-tipped screwdriver
▪A grounding strap
▪An anti-static pad
Using your fingers can disconnect most of the connections. It is recommended
that you do not use needle-nose pliers to disconnect connections as these
can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the connectors.
Safety Information
Before installing and using the device, note the following precautions:
▪Read all instructions carefully.
▪Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand.
▪Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual.
▪When replacing parts, ensure that your service technician uses parts
specified by the manufacturer.
▪Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating
device.
▪The load of the system unit does not solely rely for support from the
rackmounts located on the sides. Firm support from the bottom is highly
necessary in order to provide balance stability.
▪The computer is provided with a battery-powered real-time clock circuit.
There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Safety Precautions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect the equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning or installing
a component inside the chassis. Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or
spray detergents for cleaning.
4. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the board in its anti-static bag
until you are ready to install it.
5. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the
equipment and must be easily accessible.
6. Keep the board away from humidity.
7. Put the board on a stable surface. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause
damage.
8. Wear anti-static wrist strap.
9. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.
10. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before
connecting the equipment to the power outlet.
11. Hold the board only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the
components, contacts or connections.
12. All cautions and warnings on the board should be noted.
13. Use the correct mounting screws and do not over tighten the screws.
14. Keep the original packaging and the anti-static bag; in case the board
has to be returned for repair or replacement.

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Technical Support and Assistance
1. For the most updated information of NexCOBOT products, visit
NexCOBOT’s website at www.nexcobot.com.
2. For technical issues that require contacting our technical support team or
sales representative, please have the following information ready before
calling:
– Product name and serial number
– Detailed information of the peripheral devices
– Detailed information of the installed software (operating system,
version, application software, etc.)
– A complete description of the problem
– The exact wordings of the error messages
Warning!
1. Handling the unit: carry the unit with both hands and handle it with care.
2. Maintenance: to keep the unit clean, use only approved cleaning products
or clean with a dry cloth.
Conventions Used in this Manual
Warning:
Information about certain situations, which if not observed,
can cause personal injury. This will prevent injury to yourself
when performing a task.
CAUTION!
CAUTION!CAUTION! Caution:
Information to avoid damaging components or losing data.
Note:
Provides additional information to complete a task easily.

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Global Service Contact Information
Headquarters
NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.
9F, No. 920, Zhongzheng Rd.,
Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, 23586,
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.nexcom.com
Asia
Taiwan
NexAIoT Headquarters
Industry 4.0 and Cloud Services
13F, No.922, Zhongzheng Rd.,
Zhonghe District, New Taipei City,
23586, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexaiot.com
NexAIoT Co., Ltd.
Taichung Office
16F, No.250, Sec.2, Chongde Rd.,
Beitun District,
Taichung City, 406, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexaiot.com
NexCOBOT Taiwan Co., Ltd.
13F, No.916, Zhongzheng Rd.,
Zhonghe District,
New Taipei City, 23586, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcobot.com
GreenBase Technology Corp.
13F, No.922, Zhongzheng Rd.,
Zhonghe District,
New Taipei City, 23586, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.com.tw
DivioTec Inc.
19F-1A, No.97, Sec.4, ChongXin Rd.,
Sanchong District,
New Taipei City, 24161, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.diviotec.com
AIoT Cloud Corp.
13F, No.922, Zhongzheng Rd.,
Zhonghe District,
New Taipei City, 23586, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.aiotcloud.dev
EMBUX TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
13F, No.916, Zhongzheng Rd.,
Zhonghe District,
New Taipei City, 23586, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.embux.com
TMR TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
13F, No.916, Zhongzheng Rd.,
Zhonghe District,
New Taipei City, 23586, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.tmrtek.com

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NEXGOL Chongqing
1st Building No.999,
Star Boulevard, Yongchuan Dist,
Chongqing City, 402160, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.cn
Beijing NexGemo Technology Co.,Ltd.
Room 205, No.1, Fazhan Rd.,
Beijing International Information Industry Base,
Changping District,
Beijing, 102206, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexgemo.com
Japan
NEXCOM Japan
9F, Tamachi Hara Bldg.,
4-11-5, Shiba Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 108-0014, Japan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom-jp.com
China
NEXSEC Incorporated
201, Floor 2, Unit 2, Building 15, Yard 3,
Gaolizhang Road, Haidian District,
Beijing, 100094, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexsec.cn
NEXCOM Shanghai
Room 406-407, Building C, No 154, Lane 953,
Jianchuan Road, Minhang District,
Shanghai, 201108, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.cn
NEXCOM Surveillance Technology Corp.
Floor 8, Building B3, Xiufeng Industrial Zone,
GanKeng Community, Buji Street,
LongGang District,
ShenZhen, 518112, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.cn
America
USA
NEXCOM USA
46665 Fremont Blvd.,
Fremont CA 94538, USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcomusa.com
Europe
United Kingdom
NEXCOM EUROPE
10 Vincent Avenue,
Crownhill Business Centre,
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
MK8 0AB, United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.com

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Package Contents
Before continuing, verify that the NEX 813 package that you received is
complete. Your package should have all the items listed in the following table.
Item Name Qty
1 NEX 813 Motherboard 1
2 SATA Cable 2
3COM Port Cable 1
4I/O Shield 1
Optional Accessories
Item Part Number Name
1 60233SIO88X00 COM Port Cable
Heat Spreader:
The heatspreader acts as a thermal coupling device to the module and is thermally coupled to the CPU via a thermal gap filler. On some modules,
it may also be thermally coupled to other heat generating components with the use of additional thermal gap fillers. Although the heatspreader is
the thermal interface where most of the heat generated by the module is dissipated, it is not to be considered as a heatsink. It has been designed
as a thermal interface between the module and the application specific thermal solution.

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Ordering Information
The following information below provides ordering information for NEX 813.
NEX 813 (P/N: 6879G0008130F)
Micro-ATX Form Factor, 8th/9th Generation Intel®Core™ LGA1151
Processor Supports Power 95W max. DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz max
128GB, 2 x HDMI, 1 x DP, 1 x VGA, 2 x GbE LAN, 6 x USB 3.2 (Gen 2),
4 x USB 3.2 (Gen 1), 1 x M.2 Key E (PCIe/USB), 1 x M.2 Key M (PCIex4/
SATA3), Onboard TPM 2.0.

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Key Features
▪8th/9th Generation (Coffee Lake-S, Coffee Lake-S Refresh) Intel®Core™
i9/i7/i5/i3/Pentium®processors, 14nm, LGA1151 socket, Max.95W
▪4 x DDR4 U-DIMM memory Socket with non-ECC support, up to 128
GB 2666MHz
▪Supports triple display: 2 x HDMI, 1 x DP, 1 x VGA
▪Dual Intel®GbE LAN ports, 6 x USB 3.2 (Gen 2), 4 x USB 3.2 (Gen 1),
3 x USB 2.0, 5 x RS232, 1 x RS232/485/422, 4 x SATA3.0, 1x HD Audio
▪1 x PCIex16, 2 x PCIex4, 1 x PCIex1, 1 x M.2 (2230 Key E),
1 x M.2 (2280 Key M)
▪Onboard TPM 2.0
Overview

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Hardware Specifications
CPU Support
▪8th/9th Generation (Coffee Lake-S, Coffee Lake-S Refresh) Intel®Core™
i9/i7/i5/i3 Pentium Processors, socket LGA1151, Max. 95W
Chipset
▪Intel®Q370 Express Chipset
Main Memory
▪4 x DDR4 U-DIMM memory Socket with non-ECC support, up to 128
GB 2666MHz
BIOS
▪AMI (UEFI)
Display
▪2 x HDMI1.4b connector (resolution up to 4096x2160@24Hz/
2560x1600@60Hz, with digital audio)
▪1 x DP connector (resolution up to 4096x2160@24Hz/
3840x2160@60Hz, with digital audio)
▪1 x VGA connector (resolution up to 1920x1080@60Hz)
Tip: Multiple display: HDMI+VGA+DP, HDMI+HDMI+VGA,
HDMI+HDMI+DP
System
▪1 x PS/2 combo, 6 x USB3.2 (Gen 2), 4 x USB3.2 (Gen 1)
▪5 x RS232, 1 x RS232/485/422 & (COM1, supports 5V/12V/RI optional)
▪Realtek ALC897 6-Channel HDA Codec
▪1 x Front panel header, 8 bit digital I/O (In/Out programmable), WDT,
chassis intrusion, 3 x FAN connector, on board TPM 2.0
Storage
▪4 x SATA3.0 (6.0Gb/s) ports, supports RAID 0/1/5/10
▪1 x M.2 2280 Key M (PCIex4/SATA3)
Expansion Slots
▪1 x PCIex16, 2 x PCIex4 (open edge), 1 x PCIex1 (open edge),
▪1 x M.2 2230 Key E (PCIex1/USB2.0)
Edge I/O
▪1 x PS/2 combo
▪4 x USB3.2 (Gen 1)
▪2 x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x VGA
▪2 x RJ45
– Intel®PHY i219LM Giga LAN x1 (supports Intel AMT 12.0)
– Intel®i210AT Giga LAN x1
▪6 x USB 3.2 (Gen 2)
▪1 x HD audio connector (1x Line-out+MIC+Line-in 3.5mm jack)
Internal I/O
▪2 x USB (2x5 2.54mm pin header)
▪6 x serial ports
– 5 x RS232, 1 x RS232/485/422
▪1 x 8-bit digital I/O
▪HA Audio:
– 1 x speaker header (Line-out)

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Power Requirement
▪1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
▪1 x 8-pin (2x4) ATX 12V power connector
▪Supports both AT and ATX power supply mode
Dimensions
▪Micro-ATX form factor
▪Dimension: 244mm (L) x 244mm (W) (9.6” x 9.6”)
Environment
▪Board level operating temperature: 0ºC to 60ºC
▪Storage temperature: -40ºC to 85ºC
▪Relative humidity:
– 10% to 95% (operating, non-condensing)
– 5% to 95% (non-operating, non-condensing)
Certifications
▪Meet CE/FCC Class A

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Knowing Your NEX 813
System Panel Header
CPU and Chassis Fan Header
Clear RTC Ram
USB 2.0
COM1 RS422/RS485 Terminator
COM1 Ring/+5V/+12V Select
Serial Port Headers
Digital I/O Header
Audio Amplifier Header
Intel®ME Jumper
AT/ATX Mode Jumper
CPU and Chassis Fan Header
ATX Power Connector
Intel®LGA1151 CPU Socket
CPU and Chassis Fan Connector
M.2 Key E/Key M Slots
DDR4 DIMM Slots
COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6
ATX Power Connector
Chassis Intrusion
BIOS Programmable
Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s

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Edge I/O View
LANs
Mic-in
Line-in
Line-out
USB 3.1
Gen 2
USB 3.1
Gen 2
USB 3.1
Gen 1
HDMI DisplayPort
VGA
PS/2 Combo

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Chapter 2: Jumpers and Connectors
ChaPter 2: JumPers and ConneCtors
This chapter describes how to set the jumpers and connectors on the
NEX 813 motherboard.
Before You Begin
▪Ensure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can
get into components and cause a malfunction. Use containers to keep
small components separated.
▪Adequate lighting and proper tools can prevent you from accidentally
damaging the internal components. Most of the procedures that follow
require only a few simple tools, including the following:
– A Philips screwdriver
– A flat-tipped screwdriver
– A set of jewelers screwdrivers
– A grounding strap
– An anti-static pad
▪Using your fingers can disconnect most of the connections. It is
recommended that you do not use needle-nosed pliers to disconnect
connections as these can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the
connectors.
▪Before working on internal components, make sure that the power is off.
Ground yourself before touching any internal components, by touching
a metal object. Static electricity can damage many of the electronic
components. Humid environments tend to have less static electricity than
dry environments. A grounding strap is warranted whenever danger of
static electricity exists.
Precautions
Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by
discharges of static electricity. Working on computers that are still connected
to a power supply can be extremely dangerous.
Follow the guidelines below to avoid damage to your computer or yourself:
▪Always disconnect the unit from the power outlet whenever you are
working inside the case.
▪If possible, wear a grounded wrist strap when you are working inside the
computer case. Alternatively, discharge any static electricity by touching
the bare metal chassis of the unit case, or the bare metal body of any
other grounded appliance.
▪Hold electronic circuit boards by the edges only. Do not touch the
components on the board unless it is necessary to do so. Don’t flex or
stress the circuit board.
▪Leave all components inside the static-proof packaging that they shipped
with until they are ready for installation.
▪Use correct screws and do not over tighten screws.