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I NSTALLING T HE H ARDWARE 2-5Installing the HardwareThis section contains some grounding precautions and hardwareinstallation instructions.• Before making any connections, shut down your Macintosh and anyperipheral equipment that is already connected to it. Never connect ordisconnect components when the power is on unless you are certainthat they are hot-swapable.• Use only 3-pin, grounded AC outlets and, if in doubt, test them beforeusing to ascertain that they are properly wired.• Never use ground-lifting adapters to defeat the earth groundconnection; this can result in a hazardous condition.• Use surge-protected outlets to prevent damage from power surges.• Where possible, connect all components to the same AC circuit; thiswill minimize the possiblity of ground voltage differentials.• Handle circuit cards by the edges only, and use the static protectionwrist band (included) to avoid damaging sensitive components.Installing the PCI Bridge Card in the MacintoshTo install the PCI Bridge card, you will need:• A #2 Phillips screwdriver• The Power Macintosh CPU• The PCI Bridge card• The static protection wristband