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Installing the Graphics Board and Adding Memory
ELSA GLoria-L, -L/MX, -XL, -XXL
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Installing the Graphics Board and
Adding Memory
For Your Safety
Please take note of the following guidelines in the interests of your safety and the correct
operation of your new ELSA graphics board and your computer system:
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Because expansion boards are sensitive to static electricity, it is important to dis-
charge (earth) yourself before touching the expansion board with your hands or
tools. Simply touch a metal part of your computer housing.
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Always unplug the power cable before opening your computer so as to avoid contact
with hazardous voltages.
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The devices should only be installed in or connected to those computers that fulfil
all necessary technical requirements.
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Only use a shielded monitor cable to connect the monitor to the computer.
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Make sure that the slot into which you intend to install your board complies with the
PCI specifications.
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During the warranty period, repairs should only be made by ELSA, otherwise your
warranty and your entitlement to ELSA's product support will be void.
Changes or modifications to the device not expressly approved by ELSA AG can void your
authority to operate the equipment.
Installing the Graphics Board
Installation of the ELSA GLoria is described in the enclosed Installation Guide. This will
explain how to fit the board in your computer and how to install the ELSA drivers.
Memory Expansion
The texture memory of the GLoria-L, GLoria-XL and GLoria-XXL can be expanded by fitting
additional memory chips of 8 MB or 16 MB
. To expand the memory, you must insert chips
into the free socket or sockets.
When Will I Need More Memory?
Generally it is useful to expand the graphics board memory if you wish to use a higher
resolution with greater color depth. When you are working in 3D, the Z buffer will benefit
from the additional memory. This will give you greater speed in texture representation.