User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Preface
NVIDIA products are designed to operate safely when
installed and used according to the product instructions
and general safety practices. The guidelines included in
this document explain the potential risks associated with
computer operation and provide important safety practices
designed to minimize these risks. By carefully following
the information contained in this document and the specific
instructions provided with your product, you can protect
yourself from hazards and create a safer computer work
environment.
The product is designed and tested to meet IEC-60950-1, the Standard
for the Safety of Information Technology Equipment. This also covers
the national implementation of IEC-60950-1 based safety standards
around the world e.g. UL-60950-1. These standards reduce the risk of
injury from the following hazards:
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Electric shock: Hazardous voltage levels
contained in parts of the product
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Fire: Overload, temperature, material flammability
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Mechanical: Sharp edges, moving parts, instability
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Energy: Circuits with high energy levels (240 volt
amperes) or potential as burn hazards
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Heat: Accessible parts of the product at high temperatures
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Chemical: Chemical fumes and vapors
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