1. Create a php.ini file in your script's root directory with the following:
magic_quotes_gpc = Off
extension=pdo.so
extension=pdo_mysql.so
2. Create/Edit .htaccess file in your script's root directory and add the following lines at the top:
<IfModule mod_suphp.c>
suPHP_ConfigPath /home/YourUsername/public_html
<Files php.ini>
order allow,deny
deny from all
</Files>
</IfModule>