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4–2 PowerStorm 300 AGP and 300/350 PCI Graphics Controllers
4.2 Hardware Installation
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If you will be installing PowerStorm software during a new installation or
upgrade of the entire Windows NT operating system, install the PowerStorm
300 AGP or 300/350 PCI graphics controller hardware first as described in
section 4.2.2. You can then install the Windows NT operating system and
display drivers.
If you are installing a new PowerStorm 300 AGP or 300/350 PCI graphics
controller and will be upgrading or installing the display drivers only (and not
reinstalling the operating system), you must install or update the drivers before
installing the graphics controller. Follow the steps in Section 4.3.5 and install
the graphics controller at the end of the procedure (step 17 and Section 4.2.2).
If a graphics controller other than a PowerStorm 300 AGP or 300/350 PCI
graphics controller was previously operating in the workstation, keep that
controller installed and install the PowerStorm display drivers first (refer to
Section 4.3.5). If the previously installed graphics controller is not available or
it is not operational, install the graphics controller first (refer to Section 4.2.2).
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4.2.1 Changing the Bulkhead Bracket, PowerStorm 300 AGP Only
The PowerStorm 300 AGP graphics controller is shipped with the ATX bulkhead bracket
attached (see Figure 1-1). The NLX bulkhead bracket (see Figure 1-2) is also included in
the option kit and can be switched by the customer or service provider.
If you need the NLX bulkhead bracket on your PowerStorm 300 AGP, use the following
procedure to remove the ATX bulkhead bracket and install the NLX bulkhead bracket
before performing any other installation procedures:
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Static electricity can damage sensitive electronic components. When handling
your graphics controller, use an anti-static wriststrap that is connected to a
grounded surface on your workstation. The wriststrap must be worn when
handling any graphics controller to prevent damage.
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