Matrox DigiSuite LX MAX, User & Installation Manual

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Chapter 4, Installing Your DigiSuite LX MAX Hardware
Important notes!
Start with a functioning system
Before attempting any DigiSuite installation, you should have a computer
system with Windows 2000 fully installed and functioning smoothly. This
will avoid potential problems later on.
²Caution
As explained in the previous chapter, you must run DigiUtils
Setup once before installing your DigiSuite cards in order to set up some
configuration files within Windows. If you didn’t carry out this step, you
won’t be able to restart your system and install your software.
Before you begin
Read the following information carefully before attempting to install
DigiSuite cards in your computer system.
Avoid costly damage
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:
✃
Do not remove DigiSuite cards from their antistatic bags until you’re
ready to install them. Before removing the cards, place the packages
within easy reach of the area where you intend to perform the
installation.
✃
You should avoid touching the chips and other components on the
circuit boards. Try to handle the cards by their edges.
✃
Try to work in an area where the relative humidity is at least 50%.
✃
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.
✃
Turn off the power switches on your computer and its connected
components.
✃
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.
STATIC
DISCHARGE
CAUTION