Shielded Cables; Electrostatic Discharge - Silicon Graphics Prism Visualization System User Manual

D: Regulatory Specifications and Safety Information

Shielded Cables

Electrostatic Discharge

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The Silicon Graphics VSL product is FCC compliant under test conditions that include
the use of shielded cables between the system and its peripherals. Your system and any
peripherals that you purchase from SGI have shielded cables. Shielded cables reduce the
possibility of interference with radio, television, and other devices. If you use any cables
that are not from SGI, ensure that they are shielded. Telephone cables do not require
shielding.
Optional monitor cables supplied with your system use additional filtering molded into
the cable jacket to reduce radio frequency interference. Always use the cable that is
supplied with your system. If your monitor cable becomes damaged, obtain a
replacement cable from SGI.
SGI designs and tests its products to be resistant to the effects of electrostatic discharge
(ESD). ESD is a source of electromagnetic interference and can cause problems ranging
from data errors and lockups to permanent component damage.
It is important that you keep all the covers and doors, including the plastics, in place
while you are operating the system. The shielded cables that came with the system and
its peripherals should be installed correctly, with all thumbscrews fastened securely.
An ESD wrist strap may be included with some products, such as memory or PCI
upgrades. Use the wrist strap when you install these upgrades to prevent the flow of
static electricity; it is designed to protect your system from ESD damage.
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