Matrox DigiSuite LX MAX, User & Installation Manual

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Use the PCI retainer brackets
Monitoring your DigiSuite LX operating temperature
Your DigiSuite LX is equipped with a temperature gauge at both the front
and back of the card to let you monitor the operating temperature at these
locations. Your DigiSuite LX’s current, average, and maximum operating
temperatures for both gauges (named T1 and T2) are displayed in the
DigiSuite LX Information dialog box of the DigiSuite Configuration
program, as illustrated in “Displaying DigiSuite LX information” on
page 97 .
Be aware that the T1 temperatures will normally be higher than the T2
temperatures. We recommend that you check your DigiSuite LX’s
operating temperature periodically to ensure that the average temperature
does not exceed 80°C for T1, or 70°C for T2. The maximum temperature
of your card should not exceed 105°C for T1, or 90°C for T2.
°Important
A warning will be displayed whenever the card’s maximum
operating temperature exceeds the recommended limit.
Use the PCI retainer brackets
Many computers contain card guides at the front end of the computer
chassis. These help to stabilize cards. Since PCI cards are neither long
enough nor correctly centered to use these guides, some of the PCI-based
DigiSuite cards are equipped with a PCI retainer bracket. The following
diagram depicts the retainer bracket’s use:
Removing the PCI retainer bracket
With some computer models, you may have to remove the PCI retainer
bracket. In such a case, once you’ve drained static electricity from your
body and removed DigiSuite LX and MAX from their antistatic bags (see
“Before you begin” on page 20 ), simply remove the screws holding the
bracket in place and then carefully remove the bracket.
DigiSuite card’s
module board
DigiSuite card’s
base board
ISA card guide
PCI retainer
bracket