Matrox DigiSuite LX MAX, User & Installation Manual

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Chapter 4, Installing Your DigiSuite LX MAX Hardware
Plan for adequate ventilation
Before using your DigiSuite-equipped system, you must ensure adequate
ventilation in your computer. Because your DigiSuite LX MAX
components are sandwiched closely together, they produce a significant
amount of heat. Forced air ventilation is therefore extremely important,
particularly if you plan to install DigiSuite LX MAX with its associated
digital module. Inadequate ventilation may result in erratic operating
behavior.
The best solution is to provide as much airflow as possible between the
cards, especially between the base and module boards of the card sandwich
on your DigiSuite LX card. We recommend that you install a fan, as
explained below:
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Position a fan directly facing the end of the DigiSuite cards with the
PCI retainer brackets. You should make sure the fan directs air
between the various circuit boards.
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The fan should have a minimum rating of 40 CFM (CFM stands for
cubic feet of air displaced per minute and is a measurement standard
for fans). An example of a fan that meets this requirement well is the
Sunon model KD1208PTB1, which is a 12 VDC fan with a rating of
42.5 CFM.
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Make sure to mount the fan as close to the cards as possible. In most
systems, you should be able to place the fan directly behind the card
guide slots, as shown in the above diagram.
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Make sure to close your computer’s cover once you’ve finished
installing your hardware. This ensures that the airflow generated by
the fan is directed through the cards and does not escape through the
top of your system.
°Important Fan installation should be done by a qualified technician.
Improper installation procedures can result in damage to your DigiSuite
components and/or your computer system. Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd.
is not responsible for any damage caused by faulty installation.