Upgrading Realizm Ii Graphics And Replacing Realizm Ii Cards; Taking Antistatic Precautions - Intergraph RealiZm II Graphics Hardware User's Manual

2 Upgrading RealiZm II Graphics and
Replacing RealiZm II Cards
This chapter describes upgrading or replacing a RealiZm II graphics accelerator in your
workstation. It provides instructions for the following:
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Taking antistatic precautions

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Installing optional texture memory on ZX13, ZX25, or VX25
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Replacing RealiZm II cards or the optional Geometry Accelerator card
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Installing a multiple-screen upgrade
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Reinstalling the RealiZm II video display driver
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Troubleshooting the installation
Refer to your workstation's hardware documentation for detailed information on opening and
closing the system, avoiding electrostatic discharge, and installing and replacing expansion
cards.
Taking Antistatic Precautions
Static electricity can damage the components inside the workstation base unit, and can damage
cards or texture memory. To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, do the
following:
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Do not remove texture memory or a card from its antistatic bag until you are ready to
install it.
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Handle texture memory or a card as little as possible and by the edges only. Do not drop
texture memory or a card, and do not expose them to extremes of temperature or
moisture.
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Use an antistatic foam pad to support a card when installing texture memory.
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Use an antistatic wrist strap when handling texture memory or a card. There is no
increased risk of electrical shock when using the wrist strap. If the wrist strap does not
snugly contact bare skin, static protection will not be effective.
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