You are advised to limit charges of static electricity, which can cause significant damage to electronic circuits. To do this the following rules should be observed:
CAUTION
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
hold the card by the edges. Do not touch the connectors or any of the circuits that are visible,
do not take the card out of its protective anti-static packaging before you are ready to install it in the PC,
ground yourself during handling, if possible,
do not put the card on a metal surface,
avoid unnecessary movements, as static electricity is generated by clothing, carpets and furniture.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.