ImPoRTanT safeT Y InfoRmaTIon 49ImpORTaNT SafETY INfORmaTIONnVIDIa products are designed to operate safely wheninstalled and used according to the product instructionsand general safety practices. The guidelines includedin this document explain the potential risks associatedwith computer operation and provide important safetypractices designed to minimize these risks.by carefully following the information contained in thisdocument and the specific instructions provided withyour product, you can protect yourself from hazardsand create a safer computer work environment.The product is designed and tested to meet IeC-60950-1, thestandard for the safety of Information Technology equipment.This also covers the national implementation of IeC-60950-1based safety standards around the world e.g. Ul-60950-1. Thesestandards reduce the risk of injury from the following hazards:> Electric shock: Hazardous voltage levelscontained in parts of the product.> Fire: overload, temperature, material flammability.> Mechanical: sharp edges, moving parts, instability.> Energy: Circuits with high energy levels (240 voltamperes) or potential as burn hazards.> Heat: accessible parts of the product at high temperatures.> Chemical: Chemical fumes and vapors.> Radiation: noise, ionising, laser, ultrasonic waves.Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions.09