Asus P55SP4 - Manual (Page 10)

Feature Guide
If the mainboard came installed in a system, you should have
received the support floppy disks and this manual. In this case, the
drivers needed to support your particular system configuration may
already be installed on the system hard disk drive. If not, you should
install the ones you need.
Static Electricity Precautions
Under the right conditions, static electricity will build up. If you
touch the mainboard or other sensitive components, the build-up will
discharge into the components and circuitry. Computer components
are sensitive to damage from static electric discharge. They can be
damaged or destroyed if the discharge is powerful enough. Static
build-up is most likely to occur in dryer and cooler conditions, but
it is always important to be cautious.
To protect the mainboard and other components against damage
from static electric discharge, you should follow some basic precau­
tions whenever you handle them:
1. Use a grounding wrist strap. The strap will have an 'alligator'
clip at the end of a shielded wire lead. Clip it to a grounded
object. Any static electricity will then harmlessly discharge
through the strap. Put on and connect the strap before you
handle the components.
2. Use an anti-static pad. Put any components on the pad when­
ever you work on them outside the computer. If you don't have"
a pad, put the components on the anti-static bag they came in.
Both the wrist strap and pad are inexpensive and are generally
available from computer supply companies.
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