Bluefish444 Mac OSX SD, User Manual, Page: 32 / 61

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Areas to apply force
On edge of PCB and
PCI shield
Link; http://www.bluefish444.com/support/compatibility/hardware/
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Place your system in an easily accessible place that has sufficient lighting. It is not recommend to insert the card in
an awkward position that will increase the chances of a poorly contacted or incorrectly inserted card.
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Ensure your hands are clean and free of dirt and fluid.
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Remove your systems protective case.
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Make sure you are earthed and discharge any static build up before handling the Bluefish444. With your hand,
touch the metal frame of the PC case to discharge any static electricity you may have built up.
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Remove the power cable from your system.
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Identify a free PCI slot as outlined in the hardware configuration for your Bluefish444 certified motherboard or
system.
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Remove the PCI slot aperture for the corresponding slot the Bluefish444 card will be inserted into.
For more detailed information on correct slots for your motherboard or system type, please refer to the Bluefish
systems and hardware support section at ;
http://www.bluefish444.com/support/compatibility/hardware/
NOTE; Certain slots on motherboards share the same bus. Motherboards supporting PCI-X 133 MHz slots usually
are on a separate bus and will not be affected by inserting the SD| Greed card.
For a G5 or Intel/AMD motherboards, you should always have the controller card and the Bluefish444 on a
separate bus.
For systems with an onboard SCSI controller such as the HP 8200/9300, the 100 MHz bus is shared with the
onboard SCSI, so it is wise to place the SD| Greed in the PCI - X 133 MHz slot ( Slot 4 on the G5), so as to not
affect the performance of the SCSI or FC controller card.
Card Installation
Remove the Bluefish card from the antistatic bag..
Hold the card by the PCI shield top and at the top of the PCB at the opposite end of the PCI shield. This will reduce any
chance of any damage of the Bluefish444 card circuitry.
Do not touch the components on the PCB, do not touch the PCI slot mating edge.
(See handling region diagram below).
Insert the card into the correctly chosen slot by firmly pressing down on the
metal PCI shield and the edge of the PCB.
Secure the card with a screw or PCI clip, depending on the chassis and
computer system you are using.
Replace the system chassis cover and connect the power to your system.