User guide

Matrox Maevex 5100 Series – User Guide 47
Appendix B – Providing adequate airflow
Because the body of your unit is used to disperse heat, it requires adequate airflow to ensure proper
operation and to prevent damage. The following provides guidelines for effective airflow around your
unit.
 Leave the proper amount of room around your unit – To prevent airflow restriction, we
recommend allowing
at least 0.75 inches (1.91 cm) of clearance between the top of your
unit and anything above it. More space may be required depending on your
environment.
When your unit is resting on a plain surface, make sure your unit is resting on the
original rubber feet.
 Operate your unit in a well ventilated location – Don’t operate your unit near a heat
source or restrict airflow to your unit (for example, by operating your unit inside a desk
cabinet).
 Monitor your ambient temperatures – Make sure the ambient temperature doesn’t
exceed the maximum recommended temperatures.
For more information on supported operating temperatures, see “Environmental”, page 43.