LaCie FireWire 800 User Manual - page 9
Installing Your LaCie FireWire 800 PCI Card
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LaCie FireWire 800 PCI Card
User’s Manual
2.2 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Static electricity is an electric charge caused by an imbalance of electrons on the surface of a material. When you touch an
object and are shocked, this is the transfer of the static charge or the balancing of your charge to that of the object. This
exchange is called Electrostatic Discharge or ESD.
ESD can cause two different types of damage to computers and peripherals: (1) Catastrophic, which is the complete loss of
device functionality, and (2) Latent Defect, where the device is only partially effected, and the device loses part of its
productivity and longevity.
Because we cannot eliminate the generation of static electricity, it is extremely important to follow the proper steps to ground
yourself before handling your LaCie FireWire PCI Card or touching any internal component of your computer. This can be
accomplished by proper grounding in conjunction with the use of ESD safe mats, wrist or shoe straps. Consult your computer
supply specialist for more details on the correct ESD dissipative device to fit your needs.
2.3 FireWire Card Installation
Tools: Philips-head and/or flat-head screw driver
Computer System Manual
2.3.1 Mac Users
1) Turn off your computer and disconnect all external peripheral devices and cables, i.e. power cord, modem/fax line,
monitor, etc.
2) Remove your computer’s cover by pulling the latch on the side, and gently lower the side of the computer onto a flat, non-
abrasive surface.
3) Once you have removed the cover, you will need to locate
the PCI slots on the motherboard. The PCI slots are generally
located in the back of the computer, with the slots built into the
side-wall of the computer (please refer to your computer
system’s manual for the exact location of your PCI slots). If
necessary, you may need to remove the expansion slot cover,
and you may also need to remove any add-in boards which
block access to the PCI slots.
4) Take the LaCie FireWire PCI Card out of its anti-static bag
and push the card into the empty PCI card slot. The card
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