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Before you install your Matrox Axio LE card
To provide as much airflow as possible over the card, you must install a fan as
explained below:
• Position a fan directly facing the end of the Matrox Axio LE card with the
PCI retainer bracket. You should make sure the fan directs air over the card.
When installed, this fan works in conjunction with your PC exhaust fan
(located at the back of the PC case) to blow warmed air away from your
Axio LE card.
• Choose a fan that has a minimum rating of 40 CFM (CFM stands for cubic
feet of air displaced per minute and is a measurement standard for fans). An
example of a fan that meets this requirement well is the Sunon model
KD1208PTB1, which is a 12 VDC fan with a rating of 42.5 CFM.
• Make sure to mount the fan as close to the card as possible. In most systems,
you should be able to place the fan directly behind the card guide slots.
• Make sure to close your computer’s cover once you’ve finished installing
your hardware. This ensures that the airflow generated by the fan is directed
over the card and does not escape through the top of your system.
²Caution Fan installation should be done by a qualified technician. Improper
installation procedures can result in damage to your Axio LE components and/or
your computer system. Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. is not responsible for any
damage caused by faulty installation.
Airflow
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