3DLABS Oxygen GMX - Manual (Page 10)

Getting Ready
2 3Dlabs Oxygen GMX User’s Guide
Getting Ready
Whether you install your new card or driver software first depends on whether a
video card is already present in your system.
If there is a video card in your system: Install the drivers first. Once the drivers
are loaded, remove the old card and install the Oxygen GMX card. The driver
installation instructions begin on page 5.
If not: Install your new card as described in the Installing Hardware section,
below, then install the drivers.
Before You Start
• Take every possible precaution against static electricity as you prepare
to install the card: static can damage components. We have included an
anti-static wrist strap for you to wear while installing the hardware: you
should also try to work in a static free area (such as on a tile floor rather
than carpet). You might even consider wearing special ESD, or at least
rubber-soled, shoes.
• Save any work in progress and exit any open applications. Always back
up your system before you install new hardware or software.
• Have your anti-static strap and a Philips-head screwdriver ready.
Installing Hardware
Oxygen GMX cards have AGP connectors and must be installed in your system’s
AGP slot. Since the location of expansion slots varies, please see your system
documentation for the AGP slot location in your machine.
To remove an old card from your system
1. Turn off and unplug the power source for your system and each of
its peripherals.
2. Unplug the monitor cable from the old card.
3. Remove any screws securing the card to the chassis.
4. Lift the card out of the slot.
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