Important; Before You Begin; Antistatic And Safety Precautions - Matrox Digidesktop Installation Manual And User's Manual

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Important!

Before you begin

Chapter 2, Hardware Installation
The installation instructions in this chapter are to be used only when
installing DigiDesktop as a stand-alone component without any other
DigiSuite cards. For all types of DigiDesktop installations, this chapter
provides configuration information in
settings" on page 15. For instructions on installing DigiDesktop with other
DigiSuite cards, refer to the DigiSuite Installation Manual or DigiSuite LE
Installation Manual & User's Guide.

Antistatic and safety precautions

Read the following information carefully before installing DigiDesktop in
your computer system.
Static electricity from your body can damage your DigiSuite cards,
Movie-2 bus, 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:
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Do not remove DigiSuite cards from their antistatic bags until you are
ready to install them. Before removing the cards, place the packages
within easy reach of the area where you intend to perform the
installation.
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Try to work in an area where the relative humidity is at least 50%.
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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.
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Turn off the power switches on your computer and its connected
components.
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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.
"Configuring your system BIOS
CAUTION
STATIC DISCHARGE