3DLABS WILDCAT REALIZM 100 - Manual (Page 8)

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3Dlabs Wildcat Realizm Graphics Accelerator User's Guide 8
that the graphic card requires. Also, ensure that there is space for drive cable connections to the
motherboard and existing power or communication cable routings. For some systems, the
extender bracket on the back of the Wildcat Realizm graphics card may need to be removed for
proper installation.
IMPORTANT: The Wildcat Realizm 800 is a full-length, double-width,
graphics card complying with the PCI Express™ x16
Graphics 150W-ATX Specification 1.0. You should verify that
the motherboard and the system in which you are installing
the graphics card comply with this specification. This will
ensure that there are no physical conflicts to prevent proper
installation of the Wildcat Realizm 800.
8. Place the card into the correct slot, seat firmly, and secure the card to the chassis. See your
system documentation for instructions on securing the card to the chassis. Loose cards and
connections can cause grounding and operating problems.
NOTE: The cooling fan on the graphics card must have sufficient
clearance to ensure proper airflow. Blocked airflow can
cause the graphics card to overheat.
Ensure there are no cables or wires around the fan that
could block airflow to the card or catch in the fan,
preventing the fan blades from turning properly.
Connecting Power to the Graphics Card
WARNING: Y OU MUST CONNECT AUXILIARY POWER TO THE W ILDCAT R EALIZM 100, 200, OR 800 GRAPHICS
CARD . F AILING TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE CARD
WILL DAMAGE THE CARD .
NOTE: T HE W ILDCAT R EALIZM 500 DOES NOT REQUIRE AN AUXILIARY POWER CONNECTION .
Before you restore power to the system, you must connect auxiliary power from the system power supply
to the graphics card (the Wildcat Realizm 500 is an exception to this). If you do not have the available
cable(s) to plug into the graphics card, you probably do not have a power supply which will support the
graphics card. See “System Requirements” in the Introduction section for the specific power supply
requirement for your card.
Connecting power to the Wildcat Realizm 800
The Wildcat Realizm 800 (which conforms to the PCI Express™ x16 Graphics 150W-ATX Specification
1.0 for graphics accelerators) uses power from the system power supply via a High-End power connector
specifically designed to plug directly into a x16 PCI Express graphics card.
If your system power supply does not have the High-End power connector, it does not conform to the PCI
Express High-End power specification. Before you continue installation of your card, you must
ensure your system has the minimum recommended power requirements. In addition, you will need
to use the power Y cable supplied with your card to connect the to the system power supply. The power Y
cable will allow you to connect two independent power cables from the system power to supply power to
the card. The cable connectors must be the initial connection closest to the power supply.
WARNING: F AILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL JEOPARDIZE THE FUCNTIONALITY OF THE
GRAPHICS CARD .