Upgrading Or Replacing Z10; Precautions - Intergraph RealiZm Graphics Z10 Hardware User's Manual

2 Upgrading or Replacing Z10

This chapter describes upgrading or replacing a RealiZm Z10 graphics accelerator in a TDZ
workstation. It provides instructions for the following:
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Installing an optional Texturing Accelerator on Z10
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Replacing Z10 or Z10-T
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Installing a Z10 or Z10-T dual-screen upgrade
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Connecting the video cables
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Installing the video display driver
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Troubleshooting the installation
Refer to your system's hardware documentation for detailed information on opening and
closing the system, avoiding electrostatic discharge, and installing and replacing option
boards.
If an item is missing or damaged, notify the Intergraph Customer Response Center at
1-800-633-7248 immediately.

Precautions

Static electricity can damage the components inside the system base unit, and can damage the
graphics accelerator boards. To minimize the possibility of electrostatic discharge, do the
following:
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Do not remove a graphics accelerator board from its antistatic bag until you are ready to
install it.
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Handle a graphics accelerator board as little as possible and by the edges only. Do not
drop a graphics accelerator board, and do not expose it to extremes of temperature or
moisture.
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Use an antistatic wrist strap when handling a graphics accelerator board. 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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