Nexcom NEX 613 User manual

NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.
NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.
Published September 2013 www.nexcom.com
Industrial Computing Solutions
Embedded Computing (Industrial Motherboard)
NEX 613
User Manual

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Content
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
Ordering Information ............................................................................xiv
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Overview ................................................................................................1
Key Features ...........................................................................................1
Hardware Specifications..........................................................................2
Knowing Your NEX 613 ..........................................................................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
CMOS Clear Select ..............................................................................9
ATX/AT Mode Jumper..........................................................................9
Connector Pin Definitions .....................................................................10
Internal Connectors...........................................................................10
System Panel Header......................................................................10
PS2 Keyboard and Mouse Pin Header.............................................10
COM4/COM5/COM6: RS-232 Port 4 Pin Headers...........................11
Chassis Intrusion Pin Headers .........................................................11
Digital Input/Output Pin Headers....................................................12
4-Pin Chassis Fan Connector ..........................................................12
USB2.0 Connectors........................................................................13
Front Panel Audio Header ..............................................................13
Block Diagram .................................................................................14
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
About BIOS Setup.................................................................................15
When to Configure the BIOS.................................................................15

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Default Configuration...........................................................................16
Entering Setup......................................................................................16
Legends................................................................................................16
BIOS Setup Utility..................................................................................18
Main .................................................................................................18
Advanced .........................................................................................19
H/W Monitor ....................................................................................28
Boot..................................................................................................29
Security .............................................................................................30
Exit....................................................................................................31

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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 NEXCOM
International Co., Ltd.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice and
does not represent commitment from NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. However,
users may update their knowledge of any product in use by constantly checking
its manual posted on our website: http://www.nexcom.com. NEXCOM 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 613 is a trademark of NEXCOM International 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 B 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 B 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
NEXCOM RoHS Environmental Policy and Status
Update
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 NEXCOM International Co.,
Ltd.
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, NEXCOM has established
an engineering and manufacturing task force to implement the introduction
of green products. The task force will ensure that we follow the standard
NEXCOM development procedure and that all the new RoHS components
and new manufacturing processes maintain the highest industry quality
levels for which NEXCOM 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 NEXCOM 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 2006 will be RoHS compliant.
They will use the usual NEXCOM naming convention.

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Warranty and RMA
NEXCOM Warranty Period
NEXCOM manufactures products that are new or equivalent to new in
accordance with industry standard. NEXCOM warrants that products will
be free from defect in material and workmanship for 2 years, beginning on
the date of invoice by NEXCOM. HCP series products (Blade Server) which
are manufactured by NEXCOM are covered by a three year warranty period.
NEXCOM Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
▪Customers shall enclose the “NEXCOM 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 “NEXCOM 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, NEXCOM
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 NEXCOM 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
NEXCOM will charge for out-of-warranty products in two categories, one is
basic diagnostic fee and another is component (product) fee.
Repair Service Charges for Out-of-Warranty Products
NEXCOM 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: NEXCOM 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 NEXCOM 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, NEXCOM will return it to the customer
without any charge.
Board Level
▪Component fee: NEXCOM 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, NEXCOM 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 this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a
damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the
equipment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a stable surface during installation. Dropping it or
letting it fall may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection to protect the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting
the equipment to the power outlet.
9. Place the power cord in a way so that people will not step on it. Do not
place anything on top of the power cord. Use a power cord that has been
approved for use with the product and that it matches the voltage and
current marked on the product’s electrical range label. The voltage and
current rating of the cord must be greater than the voltage and current
rating marked on the product.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the
power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical
shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by
service personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b.Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d.The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work
according to the user’s manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. Do not place heavy objects on the equipment.
16. The unit uses a three-wire ground cable which is equipped with a third
pin to ground the unit and prevent electric shock. Do not defeat the
purpose of this pin. If your outlet does not support this kind of plug,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
17. CAUTION: 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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Technical Support and Assistance
1. For the most updated information of NEXCOM products, visit NEXCOM’s
website at www.nexcom.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.
3. CompactFlash: Turn off the unit’s power before inserting or removing a
CompactFlash storage card.
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.
15F, No. 920, Chung-Cheng Rd.,
ZhongHe District, New Taipei City, 23586,
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.nexcom.com
America
USA
NEXCOM USA
2883 Bayview Drive,Fremont CA 94538,
USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.com
Asia
Taiwan
Central Taiwan Office
16F, No.250, Sec. 2, Chongde Rd.,
Beitun Dist., Taichung City 406, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.com.tw
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
NEXCOM China
2F, Block 4, Venus Plaza, Bldg. 21,
ZhongGuanCun Software Park, No. 8,
Dongbeiwang West Rd., Haidian District,
Beijing, 100193, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.cn
Shanghai Office
Room 1505, Greenland He Chuang Bldg.,
No. 450 Caoyang Rd.,
Shanghai, 200062, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.cn
Nanjing Office
Hall C, Block 17, Tian Xing Cui Lang Bldg.,
No. 49 Yunnan North Rd.,
Nanjing, 210018, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.cn
Shenzhen Office
Western Room 708, Block 210,
Tairan Industry & Trading Place,
Futian Area, Shenzhen,
518040, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.cn
Wuhan Office
1-C1804/ 1805, Mingze Liwan,
No. 519 South Luoshi Rd.,
Hongshan District,
Wuhan, 430070, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.cn

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Chengdu Office
9F, Shuxiangxie, Xuefu Garden,
No.12 Section 1, South Yihuan Rd.,
Chengdu, 610061, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.cn
Europe
France
NEXCOM France
La Grande Arche-Paroi Nord,
92044 Paris La Défense, France
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.eu
Germany
NEXCOM GmbH
Leopoldstraße Business Centre,
Leopoldstraße 244,
80807 Munich, Germany
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcom.eu
Italy
NEXCOM ITALIA S.r.l
Via Gaudenzio Ferrari 29,
21047 Saronno (VA), Italia
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.nexcomitalia.it
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.eu

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Package Contents
Before continuing, verify that the NEX 613 package that you received is complete. Your package should have all the items listed in the following table.
Item Part Number Name Description Qty
1 20G00061300X0 ASSY NEX613-DB 1
2 6011100A41X00 NEX 600 Series Inner Box VER:A 303x265x85mm B FLUTE 1
3 6011101ABBX00 NEX 600 Series Outside Carton VER:A 530x305x430mm AB FLUTE 14KG 1
4 6013300092X00 NEX 600 Series EPE 270x255x60mm WHITE 1
5 6012200052X00 PE Zipper Bag #8 170x240mm,W/China RoHS SYMBOL 1
6 60177A0322X00 (N)NEX613 Quick Reference Guide VER:A KRAMER 1
7 602DCD0701X00 (N)NEX613 DVD Driver VER:1.0 1

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Ordering Information
The following information below provides ordering information for NEX 613.
NEX 613-20PBK (P/N: 10G00061300X0)
Bulk-Packed 20x pcs Mini-ITX, LGA1150 of 4th Generation Intel®Core™ i7/i5/i3/ Pentium®/ Celeron®processors, Q87 with 2x DDR3/ SO-DIMM, HDMI/ DP/
DVI-I, PCIe x16/ mPCIe, 4x SATA3.0, 4x USB 3.0/ 8x USB 2.0, 2x GbE, 7x COM, mSATA, and ATX Power Input.

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Key Features
▪4th Generation Intel®Core™ processor family
▪Intel®Q87 Chipset
▪2x 204-pin SO-DIMM support DDR3 1333/1600Mhz up to 16GB system
memory
▪Support DisplayPort/ HDMI/ DVI-I three displays
▪2x Intel®GbE, 4x SATA3.0, 1x mSATA, 12x USB3.0/ 2.0, 7x COM,
8x GPIO
▪1x PCIe x16 (Gen. 3.0), 1x mPCIe
▪Support AT/ ATX mode by ATX Power Input
Overview

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Hardware Specifications
CPU Support
▪Socket LGA1150, 4th generation Intel®Core™ i7/i5/i3/ Pentium®/
Celeron®processors
Main Memory
▪2x 204-pin SO-DIMM support DDR3 1333/1600Mhz up to 16GB system
memory
Chipset
▪Intel®Q87 Platform Controller Hub
BIOS
▪AMI BIOS UEFI
▪Plug and play support
On-board LAN
▪1x Intel®I217LM PHY for AMT 9.0
▪1x Intel®I210 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet
▪Support boot from LAN (PXE)
▪2x RJ45 with LEDs
Display
▪4th generation Intel®Core™ socket LGA1150 processors integrated
▪HD 4600 graphics engine
▪1x HDMI
▪1x DisplayPort
Expansion
▪1x PCIex16 (Gen. 3.0)
▪1x mPCIe
I/O Interface
▪Serial port: 7 ports
COM1/2/3: RS232/422/485 with DB9 male connector on edge I/O
COM4/5/6/7: RS232 2x 5/ 2.54mm box header
▪USB 2.0/ 3.0: 12 ports
4x USB 3.0 ports by edge connectors
8x USB 2.0 ports by 2x 5-pin header pitch 2.54mm
▪GPIO: Support 4x GPI and 4x GPO with TTL level (0/5V)
▪Onboard Power LED and HDD Active LED Pin Header
▪1x 4-pin fan connector (for CPU)
▪1x 4-pin fan connector (for System)
▪1x 18-pin header for TPM
▪1x Keyboard/ Mouse pin header
▪Onboard Buzzer/ SMBus2.0/ reset SW/ On & Off switch button
Edge I/O Interfaces
▪1x DisplayPort + HDMI
▪2x stack DB9 connector for COM1 & COM2
▪1x DB9 male connector for COM3 + DVI-I connector
▪2x RJ45 with dual stack USB 3.0 (blue)
▪Line-out/ MIC-in phone jack
Watchdog Timer
▪Watchdog timeout can be programmable by Software from 1 second to
255 seconds and from 1 minute to 255 minutes
(Tolerance 15% under room temperature 25°C)

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Storage
▪4x SATA3.0 ports with RAID 0,1,5,10 function
On-board RTC
▪On-chip RTC with battery backup
▪1x External Li-Ion battery
Power Input
▪Support AT and ATX mode
Power Requirements
▪Power requirement: ATX Input, jumper AT/ ATX (default) mode
▪Onboard 2x 12-pins standard ATX version 2.0 power connector
Dimensions
▪Mini-ITX M/B form factor
▪170mm (L) x 170mm (W)
Environment
▪Operating temperatures: 0°C to 60°C
▪Storage temperature: -20°C to 85°C
▪Relative humidity: operating 10% to 90%, non-condensing
Certifications
▪CE approval
▪FCC Class A

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Knowing Your NEX 613
COM1
COM2
COM3
DVI
DisplayPort
HDMI
COM6
CPU FAN
Chassis Intrusion
Chassis Intrusion
COM5
COM4
Power Input
AT/ATX Mode Select
ATX PWR
PS2 KB/MS
System Fan
DI/O
CMOS Clear
USB10/11
USB8/9
USB6/7
USB4/5
System Panel Header
LAN1
USB0/1
LAN2
USB2/3
Audio Connectors
DIMM A
PCIe x16
SATA0
SATA1
SATA4
SATA5
Front Panel Audio
mini-PCIe/mini-SATA
DIMM B

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Edge I/O View
COM1 COM3DisplayPort LAN1 LAN2
USB 3.0 Mic-in
Line-out
DVI-I
HDMI COM2

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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 613 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.