4 Configuring the system40Installation precautionsBefore you install any server component, we recommend that you readthe following sections. These sections contain important ESDprecautions along with preinstallation and post-installationinstructions.ESD precautionsElectrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the processor(s),motherboard, disk drive(s), expansion board(s), or other components.Always observe the following precautions before you install servercomponents:1 Do not remove a component from its protective packaging untilyou are ready to install it.2 Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of theserver before handling components. If a wrist strap is notavailable, maintain contact with the server throughout anyprocedure requiring ESD protection.
