Upgrading Or Replacing Z13, Z25, And V25; Precautions - Intergraph RealiZm Graphics Z10 Hardware User's Manual

3 Upgrading or Replacing Z13,
Z25, and V25
This chapter describes installing or replacing a RealiZm Z13, Z25, or V25 graphics
accelerator in a TDZ workstation. It provides instructions for the following:
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Installing optional texture memory on Z13, Z25, and V25
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Replacing Z13, Z25, or V25, or installing an optional Geometry Accelerator
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Installing a Z13, Z25, or V25 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
texture memory or graphics accelerator boards. To minimize the possibility of electrostatic
discharge, do the following:
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Do not remove texture memory or a graphics accelerator board from its antistatic bag
until you are ready to install it.
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Handle texture memory or a graphics accelerator board as little as possible and by the
edges only. Do not drop texture memory or a graphics accelerator board, and do not
expose either to extremes of temperature or moisture.
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Use an antistatic foam pad to support a graphics accelerator board when installing texture
memory.
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Use an antistatic wrist strap when handling texture memory or 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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