ImPoRTanT safeTY InfoRmaTIon
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impOrTaNT safeTy iNfOrmaTiON
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 equipment operation
and provide important safety practices designed to
minimise 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 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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Radiation: noise, ionising, laser, ultrasonic waves
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