AC701 Evaluation Board www.xilinx.com 9UG952 (v1.4) August 6, 2019Electrostatic Discharge CautionThe AC701 board block diagram is shown in Figure 1-1. The AC701 board schematics areavailable for download from the AC701 Evaluation Kit product page.Electrostatic Discharge CautionCaution! ESD can damage electronic components when they are improperly handled, and canresult in total or intermittent failures. Always follow ESD-prevention procedures when removingand replacing components.To prevent ESD damage:• Use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes skin contact. Connect the equipmentend of the strap to an unpainted metal surface on the chassis.• Avoid touching the adapter against your clothing. The wrist strap protects components fromESD on the body only.• Handle the adapter by its bracket or edges only. Avoid touching the printed circuit board or theconnectors.• Put the adapter down only on an antistatic surface such as the bag supplied in your kit.• If you are returning the adapter to Xilinx Product Support, place it back in its antistatic bagimmediately.• If a wrist strap is not available, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis before handlingthe adapter or any other part of the computer/server.Send Feedback