Important safety instructions 3Important safety instructions• Always read the safety instructions and User Guidecarefully. Keep this User Guide for future reference.• When using some operating systems, the driver softwaremust be installed prior to operation.• Do not drop or allow forceful impacts to the product, orinstall it in locations exposed to heavy vibrations.• Do not disassemble or modify the product in any way.Disassembly or modification may not only void warranty,but could also cause damage or lead to fires or electricshock.• Do not use or store the product in damp locations. Liquidentering the product may cause damage or lead to fires orelectric shock.• Before removing the PCI Express adapter from its package,safely discharge any static electricity build-up which maydamage the computer or the PCI Express adapter bytouching an unpainted piece of metal. Handle the card bythe metal mounting bracket and printed circuit boardedges only.• Avoid touching the gold-plated PCIe connectors and theinternal electronic components.• This product is for general computer use. It is not to be usedin equipment requiring exceptional reliability, particularlywhen the breakdown or malfunction of this product mayjeopardize life or health (such as aerospace equipment,atomic power control systems, traffic-related equipment,transportation equipment, industrial robotics, combustionequipment, various safety devices, and life-supportsystems).