¡ Important Any components that you have installed in your computer's PCI-X
slots must operate at 100 MHz or faster. Otherwise, these components might
hinder the performance of your X.io card.
° To install your X.io card:
Make sure the internal power supply connector is connected to your X.io
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card as explained in
card"
on page 32.
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Remove the metal plate located at the back of the slot you'll be using. Save
the screw for the mounting bracket.
Position your X.io card over the slot that you've chosen and push the card
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firmly and evenly until it's fully seated in the slot.
Using the fasten screw, secure your X.io card's bracket to the computer
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frame.
Connect the male end of the internal power supply cable to a free power
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outlet of your computer's internal power supply.
¡ Important Make sure that no other devices are sharing this power outlet.
Replace your computer's cover.
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When you've completed the installation of your Axio hardware and turned on
your computer, an LED display on the backplate of your X.io card will light up,
indicating that the internal power supply is properly connected.
Before restarting your computer
You must connect your external devices such as X.link breakout box, VTRs, etc.,
before attempting to restart your computer. For details about these tasks, see
Chapter 5, "Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio HD and
"Connect the internal power supply cable to your X.io
SD."
Before restarting your computer
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