HP Kayak XW 04xx User manual

HP Kayak XW Series 0480 PC Workstation—
HP VISUALIZE fx6 Texture Module
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Important Safety Instructions
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Important Safety Instructions
Please read the following safety information first.
CAUTION Static electricity can damage electronic components.
Use an electrostatic bracelet if you have one.
Turn all equipment OFF. Don’t let your clothes touch the accessory.
To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the PC
while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the
accessory as little as possible and with care.
WARNING For your safety, never remove the PC’s cover without first removing
the power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to a
telecommunications network. Always replace the cover on the PC
before switching it on again.
Before handling the VISUALIZE fx6 graphics board, first wait until the
board has cooled down completely before touching it. The graphics
board can become very hot during use.
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Introduction
Introduction
The HP VISUALIZE fx6 Texture Module is an add-on accessory for the
HP VISUALIZE fx6 graphics board.
The HP VISUALIZE fx6 Texture Module provides:
•Accelerated hardware texture mapping
•32 MB dedicated SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) memory
for textures.
HP VISUALIZE fx6 Graphics Board
(without Texture Module installed)
Texture Module (HP D6795A)
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Installing the Texture Module
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Installing the Texture Module
CAUTION Be very careful when handling the VISUALIZE fx6 board. Bumping,
bending or dropping the board can cause irreparable damage.
Removing the VISUALIZE fx6 Graphics Board
1Switch off the display and PC Workstation, and disconnect all power
cords and any telecommunication cables.
2Remove the PC Workstation’s cover (refer to the User’s Guide that
came with your PC Workstation).
3Carefully place the PC Workstation on its side.
Your PC Workstation may look
different to the one documented here.
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WARNING Before handling the VISUALIZE fx6 graphics board, first wait until the
board has cooled down completely before touching it. The graphics
board can become hot during use.
4Remove the two accessory slot screws and the retaining screw that
holds the board in place and, carefully ease the board up and out of
the PC Workstation’s case using the board’s strengthening bar.
CAUTION When sliding the board up, ensure that the board does not snag or catch
against the PC Workstation’s case or cables.
5Place the board on a clean, dry surface.
Strengthening bar
Two accessory
slot screws
Board-retaining screw
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Installing the Texture Module
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Adding the Texture Module to the VISUALIZE fx6 Board
1Remove the two screws from the board’s strengthening bar, and then
remove it from the VISUALIZE Fx6 board. (You can use a TorxTM
screwdriver or a flat-blade screwdriver of the correct size.)
2Using both hands, carefully remove the terminator from the
VISUALIZE fx6 board. Store the terminator in a safe place (you may
need it at a later date).
3Before installing the texture module, ensure that all four screws on
the texture module are fully retracted or removed.
Terminator
Strengthening Bar
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Installing the Texture Module
4Carefully line up the connectors on the texture module and the
VISUALIZE fx6 board. Then using both thumbs, press the texture
module into place.
5Ensure that the texture module is properly connected before
securing it into place with the screws provided.
Texture Module
Texture Module
Connectors
VISUALIZE fx6
Connectors
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Replacing the VISUALIZE fx6 Graphics Board
1First ensure that the system board data cables are correctly routed
and flat against the system board so that they do not obstruct the
VISUALIZE fx6 graphics board.
2Hold the board with both hands and carefully slide it down toward
the accessory slots’ connectors.
TIP When sliding the board down, ensure that the board does not snag or
catch against the PC Workstation’s case.
3Align the board’s two connectors with the two accessory slot
connectors and push the board firmly into the position.
4Ensure that the board’s connectors are fully connected before
securing it with the two accessory slot screws, and the retaining
screw the holds the board in place (refer to the graphic on page 5 to
locate these screws).
5Replace the PC Workstation’s cover. Reconnect all cables and power
cords.
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Checking the Installation
Checking the Installation
The fx6 texture module is automatically detected by the VISUALIZE
fx6 driver. No software configuration is necessary. To check that the
texture module is correctly installed:
1Switch on your PC Workstation.
2When in Windows NT, open the Display Properties window by clicking
the Start button, selecting Settings / Control Panel, then double-clicking
Display.
3Click the About tab.
If the texture module was correctly installed, the About window will
contain the text: Hardware Texture Mapping: Installed.
To check that you have the latest version of this driver, refer to HP’s
web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/kayaksupport.
Indicates that the texture
module is correctly installed
Indicates the version of
the driver installed
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Hardware Warranty
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Hardware Warranty
This HP accessory is covered by a limited hardware warranty for a
period of one year from the date of purchase by the original end-user.
The type of service provided is return to an HP or repair-authorized
reseller service-center.
At Hewlett-Packard’s discretion, a defective accessory will be repaired
or replaced by a new unit, either of the same type or of an equivalent
model.
If this accessory is purchased and used together with an HP Vectra
personal computer or an HP Kayak PC Workstation, it will be covered
by the warranty of this computer or workstation, under the same
conditions of service and duration.
Please refer to the warranty statement provided with your HP personal
computer or PC Workstation for warranty limitations, customer
responsibilities, and other terms and conditions.
FOR CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW
ZEALAND: THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS
STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLY PERMITTED,
DO NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN ADDITION
TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE
SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU.
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