Planar DOME Md5/DFP, Installation Manual

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68 | Installing the Board and Driver in a Sun PCI Workstation
Preparing for Board Installation
Before you install the board, read this section carefully. The
information here helps you unpack and install the Md5/DFP
board properly, and use the DIP switches correctly to disable
VGA mode.
Unpacking the board
Remove the Md5/DFP board slowly from its package and
static-shielding bag to protect it against electrostatic discharge.
Be sure to review the installation requirements for the Sun PCI
workstation before you proceed with board installation. See
pages 4–5.
Install the board first, then connect the display before you install
the driver. If you install the board and driver incorrectly, you
may not be able to restart your computer.
Static electricity can damage the board. When touching the
board or parts of the motherboard, be sure to take these
precautions:
• Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
• Always keep one hand touching a bare metal surface to
provide grounding.
• If you can’t perform a step with just one hand, use both and
return one hand occasionally to the metal surface.