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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