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To use your Viper V700 Series board, you need to first install the hardware, software
drivers, and utilities provided on the installation CD.
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Note—
Some systems have an integrated graphics solution on the motherboard.
Contact your motherboard manufacturer to determine how to disable your on-board
graphics.
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Your Viper V700 Series card is an AGP bus type. Follow the instructions below for
proper installation. Before you install your card, verify if your motherboard is an
AGP 2X, or 4X type, and refer to the instructions in the following section. Consult
the documentation that accompanied your motherboard or system if you are not sure
whether your system supports AGP 2X or 4X.
Warning!
To avoid accidental electric shock, shut your computer down and unplug
the power cord before starting the following procedures. Remember which cables go
to which connectors. You may want to label your computer's cables before
disconnecting them. To protect your Viper V700 Series board from damage due to
static electrical discharge, ground yourself by touching the power supply box inside
your computer before starting the procedures below.
