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Before you install your Matrox Multi hardware
Read the following information carefully before attempting to install Matrox
Multi hardware.
Start with a functioning system
Before attempting any Matrox Multi installation, you should have a Mac
computer system with Mac OS X fully installed and functioning smoothly. This
will avoid potential problems later on.
Avoid costly damage
Static electricity from your body can damage your Matrox Multi card or your
system. Although you may not notice it, static electricity is generated every time
you move. It's often too small to cause a spark, but it can still cause damage to
sensitive electronic components or at least reduce their lifespan.
To avoid damage, please observe the following precautions:
• Do not remove your Matrox Multi card from its antistatic bag until you're
ready to install it. Before removing the card, place the package within easy
reach of the area where you intend to perform the installation.
• You should avoid touching the chips and other components on the circuit
board. Try to handle the card by its edges.
• Try to work in an area where the relative humidity is at least 50%.
• Do not wear wool or synthetic clothing. These fabrics tend to generate more
static electricity than cotton, which is best for this kind of work.
• Turn off the power switches on your system and its connected components.
Once you've opened your system, drain static electricity from your body by
touching a bare metal surface on your system chassis before you install or
remove any parts of your system. If you have a grounding wrist strap, use it while
handling and installing any components in your system.
Chapter 2, Installing Your Matrox Multi Hardware and Software
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