To Install The Board; To Install Multiple Md4/Pcx Boards - Planar DOME Md4/PCX Installation Manual

Planar md4/pcx display controllers: install guide
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Installing the Md4/PCX Board and Driver in a Digital UNIX Workstation

To install the board

1. Remove the blank bracket from the back of any avail-
able PCI slot.
2. Insert the Md4/PCX board firmly into the slot.
3. Make sure the board connector pins are aligned with
the slot. Press firmly until the board is fully seated.
4. Secure the mounting bracket with the bracket screw.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each additional board you
want to install.
When you install additional boards, you must set
switch S1 to disable VGA on the additional boards.
See "To support VGA with another VGA board" on
page 121.
6. Replace the workstation cover.
7. Turn on the power to your system.

To install multiple Md4/PCX boards

To install multiple boards, repeat the installation
instructions i0n00000 "To install the board" for each board.
Tips
Remember these tips when installing multiple boards:
• You can install as many Md4/PCX boards as your sys-
tem's power supply and available PCI slots can support.
• Each board requires less than 3 amps of +5V.
• If you are using multiple Md4/PCX boards, you must
disable VGA mode on each additional Md4/PCX board.
See "To support VGA with another VGA board" on
page 121.
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