Before You Install Your Matrox Compresshd Hardware; Start With A Functioning System; Avoid Costly Damage - Matrox CompressHD Installation And User Manual

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Before you install your Matrox CompressHD
hardware
Read the following information carefully before attempting to install Matrox
CompressHD hardware.

Start with a functioning system

Before attempting any Matrox CompressHD installation, you should have a
computer system with a 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 CompressHD 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 CompressHD 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.
Chapter 2, Installing Your Matrox CompressHD Hardware and Software