all computer cards are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. slight discharges from clothing or even from the normal work environment can adversely affect these cards. by following these simple guidelines, however, you can minimize the chance of damaging your osprey card.

    to be used only with ul listed computers that include instructions for user installed accessories.

    1 handle cards only by the non-conducting edges.

    2 do not touch the card components or any other metal parts.

    3 wear a grounding strap while handling the cards (especially when located in a high static area).

    4 provide a continuous ground path by leaving the power cord plugged into a grounded power outlet.

    5 ensure that the workstation is powered off before installing any components.

    if you are not familiar with how to install a pci bus card, refer to your system’s documentation for more complete, step-by-step instructions.

    you should install the osprey card before installing the software driver. however, with windows 2000 you also have the option to pre-install the software before installing the hardware.

    use the following steps to install the osprey card:

    1. power down the computer. make sure that the computer’s power switch is turned off. read caution note above for grounding precautions.

    2. remove the computer’s cover.

    3. locate an empty pci slot.

    4. remove the slot-cover screw from the empty pci slot’s cover, set the screw aside, and remove the slot cover.

    5. remove the card from its anti-static bag.

    6. install the osprey card into the empty slot and make sure that it is seated evenly in the slot.

    7. secure the backpanel of the card with the slot’s cover screw.

    8. replace the computer cover.

    9. connect video and audio cables to the osprey card. refer to connecting cables for details of the card’s backpanel connector.

    10. turn the computer on.