Merlin 2003 DV and MPEG-2 Recorder and Dual Stream Decoder
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3. Installing the Hardware
3.0 Computer Installation
To install the Merlin 2003 Board in you computer follow the directions below:
1.
Discharge any electrostatic charge that you may have accumulated by touching the metal case of your
computer.
2.
Switch off the computer and disconnect any cables attached to your computer, including the power
cord.
3.
Loosen any screws required to remove the computer cover and remove the cover.
4.
Position the computer so that the PCI expansion slots are visible. It should look something like this:
5.
Select a Slot to install the Merlin board. It is best to space boards 2 apart at first and then fill the
spaces as you use up the slots. This distributes the heat in your computer better.
6.
Remove the Slot Cover corresponding to the slot you wish to use.
Power
Supply
Drive
Bays
PCI
Slots
Slot
Covers
Inside of Computer
