ELSA WINNER 2000/Office, User Manual

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Installing the Graphics Board and Adding Memory
WINNER 2000/Office
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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 WINNER 2000/Office is described in the enclosed Installation Guide.
This will explain how to fit the board in your computer and how to install the ELSA driv-
ers.
Memory Expansion
The WINNER 2000/Office can be equipped with 4 or 8 MB SGRAM. If your board has an
empty socket then it is equipped with 4 MB. If you wish to improve the performance of
your graphics board, you can fit the free socket with additional SGRAM.
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