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Before you install your Matrox Axio LE card
Read the following information carefully before attempting to install your
Matrox Axio LE card in your computer.
Start with a functioning system
Before attempting any Matrox Axio installation, you should have a computer
with an Axio-supported Windows operating system fully installed and
functioning smoothly. This will avoid potential problems later on.
Avoid costly damage
Static electricity from your body can damage your Matrox Axio LE card or your
computer. 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 Axio LE 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 computer and its connected
components.
Once you've opened your computer, drain static electricity from your body by
touching a bare metal surface on your computer 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 computer.
Providing adequate ventilation
Before using your Matrox Axio system, you must ensure adequate ventilation in
your computer. Because your Matrox Axio LE card produces a significant
amount of heat, forced air ventilation is extremely important. Inadequate
ventilation may result in erratic operating behavior.
¦ Note
sensors to let you monitor the operating temperature of your various Matrox Axio
hardware components. These temperatures are displayed in the Matrox X.info
program (see
information).
Chapter 2, Installing Your Matrox Axio LE Hardware
Your Matrox Axio system is equipped with numerous temperature
"Monitoring Your Matrox Axio System"
on page
185
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