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Chapter 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Hardware Configurations Supported
The Raptor card and software accompanying this manual have
been tested on and currently support Intel and AMD x86 based
computer systems running Linux. Raptor cards and software
supporting other computer systems are available from Tech
Source. All Raptor cards support single and multi-screen
configurations.
Raptor cards use loadable drivers and, therefore, can co-exist in
multi-screen configurations with other VGA/SVGA graphics
cards, provided drivers are available for those cards under
XFree86
.
NOTE: The Raptor graphics cards cannot be used as a console
in a PC. You must install a VGA/SVGA PC video card from
another manufacturer for this purpose.
2.2 Installation Instructions
The Raptor graphics card installation is simple and consists of a
few easy steps. Raptor 2100 FPS and Raptor 2500 FPS have
several cable connections and are, therefore, discussed
separately in Section 2.3 and 2.4.
Step 1:
Shut down the system and turn the power OFF.
Remove the system's cover, then find an
available PCI slot, and remove the bracket and
screw. Ground yourself by touching an
unpainted section of the metal case.
NOTE: Remember which cables go to which connectors.
You may want to label the cables and connectors before
disconnecting them.