Pinnacle Systems miroVIDEO DV200, User Manual

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miroVIDEO DV 200
Installation
This chapter explains how to install the DV200 board.
Computer components are sensitive to electrostatic charge. Do not take the
miroVIDEO DV200 board out of its antistatic package until you install it.
To install the board, you need a screwdriver.
To insert your DV200 board in your computer, proceed as follows:
1. Discharge electrostatic charge.
Discharge electrostatic charge by touching the metal case of your
computer.
2. Switch off the devices and pull the power cord.
Switch off the computer and all peripheral devices. Pull out the power
cord and disconnect all necessary cables.
3. Open the computer.
Loosen the screws of the computer's cover and remove the cover. Keep
the screws in a safe place.
4. Select a slot.
Select a free PCI slot. PCI slots are the shorter ones available in your
computer and mostly made of white plastic. Make sure that the PCI slot
you use supports busmastering. If you are not sure about this, please
consult your computer documentation.
Slots
Slot shields
Power
supply
unit
PCI slots
PCI slots