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INSTALLING HOT-255
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Remove the computer cover’s mounting screws and save them
for its replacement. Slide the cover off the computer and place it
aside while you install the HOT-255.
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Handle the card by the edges only, being careful not to touch
edge connectors or exposed circuitry.
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Keep the board inside its protective anti-static packaging until
you are ready to install it.
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Never place the board on a metal surface.
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Static electricity can damage your equipment, but can be easily
avoided. Before installing any internal optional equipment such
as the HOT-255, consult your computer manufacturer’s manual
regarding grounding, power connection, and peripheral card in-
stallation.
You can ground yourself by wearing an anti-static wrist strap (avail-
able at most electronics stores). To use this wrist strap:
1.
Place the wrist strap on your wrist. Look for an alligator clip on
the other end of the wrist strap’s elastic cord. Some wrist straps
require you to snap (attach) the clip to the elastic cord.
2.
Attach the alligator clip securely to the edge of a D-shell shaped
connector in one of the computer’s serial ports (the D-shell shape
surrounds the pins) or to an unpainted portion of the computer’s
chassis. To maintain proper grounding, the clip must remain se-
curely attached (grounded) to the serial port connector or to an
unpainted portion of the computer’s chassis throughout the in-
stallation procedure.
If you don’t have an anti-static wrist strap, you can ground yourself
by touching and maintaining continuous contact with an exposed
metal surface of the computer (i.e., an unpainted portion of the
computer’s rear panel) while handling or touching any chips or in-
ternal components such as the HOT-255.
