WARNINGS
The procedures in
this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology
associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and
regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic
equipment.
Disconnect the
computer from its power source and from any telecommunications links,
networks, or modems before performing any of the procedures described
in this chapter. Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications
links, networks, or modems before you open the computer or perform
any procedures can result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Some circuitry on the board can continue to operate even though the
front panel power button is off.
Follow these
guidelines before you begin:
- Always follow the steps in each procedure in the correct order.
- Set up a log to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information.
- Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Perform the procedures described in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an anti static wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis.
Installation
Precautions
When you install and test
the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and cautions in the
installation instructions.
To avoid injury, be
careful of:
- Sharp pins on connectors
- Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies
- Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis
- Hot components (like processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks)
- Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit
Observe all warnings and
cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to qualified
technical personnel.
Installation
Instructions
CAUTION
Follow these
guidelines to meet safety and regulatory requirements when installing
this board assembly.
Read and adhere to all of
these instructions and the instructions supplied with the chassis and
associated modules. If the instructions for the chassis are
inconsistent with these instructions or the instructions for
associated modules, contact the supplier’s technical support to
find out how you can ensure that your computer meets safety and
regulatory requirements. If you do not follow these instructions and
the instructions provided by chassis and module suppliers, you
increase safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with
regional laws and regulations.
Ensure
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance
Before computer
integration, make sure that the power supply and other modules or
peripherals, as applicable, have passed Class B EMC testing and are
marked accordingly. In the installation instructions for the host
chassis, power supply, and other modules pay close attention to the
following:
- Product certifications or lack of certifications
- External I/O cable shielding and filtering
- Mounting, grounding, and bonding requirements
- Keying connectors when mating the wrong connectors could be hazardous
If the power supply and
other modules or peripherals, as applicable, are not Class B EMC
compliant before integration, then EMC testing is required on a
representative sample of the newly completed computer.
Prevent Power
Supply Overload
Do not overload the power
supply output. To avoid overloading the power supply, make sure that
the calculated total current loads of all the modules within the
computer is less than the output current rating of each of the power
supplies output circuits.
Place Battery
Marking
There is insufficient
space on this desktop board to provide instructions for replacing and
disposing of the Lithium ion coin cell battery. For system safety
certification, the following statement or equivalent statement is
required to be permanently and legibly marked on the chassis near the
battery.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if
the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be
recycled where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in
accordance with local environmental regulations.
Use Only for
Intended Applications
All Intel desktop boards
are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in
personal computers for installation in homes, offices, schools,
computer rooms, and similar locations. The suitability of this
product for other applications or environments, such as medical,
industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. may require further
evaluation.
Abhishek Rana (Developer)