Appendix A: Host Pc Hardware Installation; Installing The High-Speed Frame Grabber - Pci Card; Installing The Ethernet Card; Figure 10-1: High-Speed Frame Grabber - SR Research EyeLink 1000 Installation Manual

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Appendix A: Host PC Hardware Installation

To set up your Host PC for use with the EyeLink 1000 system, you will be required to open the
computer chassis to install two or three PCI cards. Therefore, put the computer case in a
position where you can easily access the computer's PCI slots.
IMPORTANT: Switch off the computers before installing any PCI cards or
connecting or disconnecting any cables! Ensure that all cabling is properly
connected and connectors are properly secured to the Host PC and the
EyeLink 1000 camera before use.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the power supply setting on the back of the
PC (Near the power jack) matches your local supply voltage!
IMPORTANT: Ensure the computer's power cable is disconnected before
opening the computer chassis to install any PCI card.
WARNING: Static Electricity Discharge may cause permanent damages
to your system. In order to avoid possible static electricity discharge
during installation, please discharge any static electricity accumulated
in your body by touching a grounded metal surface or the computer
case for a few seconds.
IMPORTANT: Handle the cards only by their edges.
10.1

Installing the High-Speed Frame Grabber - PCI card

Open the EyeLink 1000 Host PC, and insert the High-Speed Frame Grabber card into a free
PCI slot. Ensure the card's bracket is firmly attached to the PC.

Figure 10-1: High-Speed Frame Grabber

10.2

Installing the Ethernet Card

Insert the DLINK DFE-538TX Ethernet Card (illustrated) into a free PCI slot, or the Agere
ET131x Gigabit PCIe Ethernet Card into a free PCIe slot. Ensure the card's bracket is firmly
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