Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation - PNY Quadro FX Series User Manual

Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
IMPORTANT
Static electricity can severely damage electronic parts.
Please take these precautions when installing your graphics card:
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Before touching any electronic parts, discharge the static electricity from your body by touching the
internal metal frame of your computer while it is unplugged.
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Do not remove a card from the anti-static container it shipped in until you are ready to install it.
Whenever you remove a card from your computer, always make sure to place it back in its container.
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Do not let your clothing touch any electronic parts.
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When handling a card, hold it by its edges, and avoid touching its circuitry.
Preparing Your Computer for Installation
Prior to working on your computer, make sure the power of the computer and any attached equipment such as
a monitor or printer is turned off. Unplug your computer and remove the cover. Remove your current graphics
card. For systems with 'On-Board 3D Graphics', there is no graphics card to remove. Some systems may
require you to disable your 'On-Board 3D Graphics'. Consult your PC users' manual or vendor manual on how
to properly do this.
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