Matrox Electronic Systems LX G450, LE G450, DVI G450 manual DualHead Multi-Display setup, Windows NT

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2Depending on what version of Windows you have, click Change Display Type, or

Advanced Properties # Monitor, or Advanced # Monitor. If you’re using a multi-display

desktop, select a display before clicking Advanced.

3If the monitor name listed doesn’t match your monitor, click the Change button to select a new monitor name. Follow the on-screen instructions.

For more information on Windows monitor settings, see Windows documentation.

If you want to customize your Windows monitor settings (analog monitors only):

1Access the PowerDesk Monitor Settings property sheet (see “Accessing PowerDesk property sheets”, page 9).

2Depending on what you want to do, click one of the buttons in the Monitor settings selection method box, then follow the on-screen instructions.

Windows NT 4.0 (analog monitors only) –

1Access the Matrox PowerDesk Monitor property sheet (see “Accessing PowerDesk property sheets”, page 9).

2 If you have a Plug-and-Play monitor:

Make sure the Plug-and-Play (DDC) monitor button is

selected. If so, the Matrox display driver automatically uses the correct settings for your monitor. If not, click this button, then click Apply.

If you don’t have a Plug-and-Play monitor:

See if the Default monitor (60 Hz) button is selected. If

so, use the Matrox monitor selection method. For more information on Matrox monitor selection, see Matrox PowerDesk online documentation.

DualHead Multi-Display setup

If your Matrox graphics card has a second monitor connector, you can enable a second display (for example, a computer monitor or a TV) as part of your Windows desktop. This is the Matrox DualHead Multi-Displayfeature. To use this feature:

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP – When you first restart your computer, you’ll be prompted to enable the DualHead Multi-Display feature. Follow the on-screen instructions.

To change DualHead settings, access the PowerDesk DualHead property sheet (see “Accessing PowerDesk property sheets”, page 9). For more information, see the online help.

Windows NT 4.0 –

1Access the Matrox PowerDesk DualHead property sheet (see “Accessing PowerDesk property sheets”, page 9).

10 Matrox Graphics Card – User Guide

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Contents English Switch to the standard VGA display driver Hardware installationOpen your computer and remove your existing graphics card Insert your Matrox card Choose an expansion slotRemove the cover for the slot you intend to use DVI/HD-15 a DVI white and an HD-15 Blue connector Connection setupHD-15 only only an HD-15 blue Connector DVI only only a DVI white connectorDVI connector HD-15 connectorDVI connector DVI-to-HD15 adapter HD-15 connector Matrox Graphics Card User GuideMain Connector HD-15 connector analogDetermining your main and secondary display Software installation Set up your display software See Display setup,Accessing PowerDesk property sheets Display setupMonitor setup If you have a Plug-and-Play monitor DualHead Multi-Display setupWindows NT 4.0 analog monitors only If you don’t have a Plug-and-Play monitorWindows 98/Me/2000/XP or NT Other DualHead featuresWindows 98/Me/2000/XP More PowerDesk information For more information on Matrox PowerDeskRestarting in safe mode TroubleshootingBasic procedures Windows 98/MeMain troubleshooting CauseYour monitor manual Make sure the monitor power cable is firmly in placeYour monitor video controls may be improperly set Your monitor may not be properly connectedSolution Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Bayonet Nut Connect BNCRestore your original display settings see steps 2 Matrox Graphics Card User Guide More information Turn off computer Connection setupTV output Attach TV adapterVideo cable TV or video Recorder using VideoConnect video output TV adapterConnect audio output Scart connectorScart adapter TV or video RecorderSoftware setup Extra troubleshooting GraphicsMatrox Graphics Card User Guide Problem Monitor settings aren’t automatically detected BNC Bayonet Nut Connect HD-15 connector Connectors Type of problem is displayed in the General tab Solution Change settings in your computer Bios setup utility Click the plus sign next to Other devices if it appears Matrox Graphics Card User Guide Windows 98/Me Click Close # Yes Windows 2000/XP Click EnableRestart your computer for changes to take effect Multi-display mode, displays aren’t numbered consecutively Disable one or more features Windows XPClick OK # OK to accept the changes Disable Matrox hardware accelerationProgram window or dialog box doesn’t appear on screen Dialog box you want to seeWindows* 98/Me/2000/XP Solution Disable the displayWindows* 2000/XP or NT Solution Windows 2000/XP or NT Use CenterPOPUP Windows 2000/XPProblem Video file playback is jerky skipping frames VideoClick OK to accept the changes Can’t view video Can’t play certain DVD videos TV outputDVD video playback is jerky skipping frames Can’t record DVD videoProblem Computer text is hard to read with a TV Solution Windows 98/Me/2000/XP or NT 4.0 See Software setup,Can’t record video with a video recorder Poor TV or video recorder image qualityVideo appears stretched or squished on a TV Windows 98/Me/2000 SoundSelect the aspect ratio of your TV 43 or 169 most TVs are Double-click the speaker icon on the taskbarClick OK Double-click the speaker icon on the taskbar Display information Aspect ratio Main display*† Secondary display† Maximum display resolutionMaximum vertical refresh rate Hz Aspect ratio Display Main display Secondary display†Supported Vesa modes main display Maximum horizontal refresh rate kHzDisplay Colors Environmental specifications FeaturesHardware information Digital monitor information certain models only Maximum card dimensions for ATX cards90 in. / 14.98 cm 25 in. / 8.26 cm Pin Signal Maximum card dimensions for low-profile cardsPinouts for analog HD-15 connector In. / 16.77 cm 54 in. /6.45 cmPin usage for a digital DVI-I connector Certain models only See TV output,Pin usage with an analog dual-monitor cable DVI-I to HD-15 Certain models onlyCustomer support If you have a problemMatrox Web and FTP sites Program specific problems Information we needWhere to get information For display informationWarranty Limited Warranty StatementLimitations of Liability Software license agreement Index 15, 19Thank you for choosing Matrox English Industry Canada Compliance Statement FCC Compliance StatementVcci Compliance Statement Europe Avertissement sur l’épilepsie DualHead, Matrox, Matrox Mystique, Rainbow Runner English Disclaimer Italia Matrox Graphics IncUnited Kingdom Deutschland