Matrox Electronic Systems PCI G450 Connection setup, HD-15 only only an HD-15 blue Connector

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Connection setup

For the purpose of determining your connection setup, there are 4 types of graphics cards:

!HD-15/HD-15two HD-15 (blue)

connectors

HD-15 HD-15

!HD-15 only – only an HD-15 (blue)

connector

HD-15

!DVI/HD-15a DVI (white) and an HD-15

(blue) connector

DVIHD-15

!DVI only – only a DVI (white) connector

DVI

WARNING: Don’t change monitor connections while your computer is turned on. While your computer is turned on, it may be using monitor settings that are specific to the current monitor connections. Some devices may be permanently damaged if incorrect settings are used.

If your graphics card has two HD-15 (analog) connectors,

simply plug your monitor cables into the connectors on your Matrox card. Make sure each end of the monitor cables are properly connected and fastened.

Main connector

Secondary connector

If you only have one monitor, use this connector.

If your graphics card only has an HD-15 connector, simply plug your monitor cable into the connector on your Matrox card. Make sure each end of the monitor cable is properly connected and fastened.

HD-15 connector

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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 Connection setup HD-15 only only an HD-15 blue ConnectorDVI/HD-15 a DVI white and an HD-15 Blue connector DVI only only a DVI white connectorHD-15 connector DVI connector DVI-to-HD15 adapterDVI connector 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 DualHead Multi-Display setup Windows NT 4.0 analog monitors onlyIf you have a Plug-and-Play monitor 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 PowerDeskTroubleshooting Basic proceduresRestarting in safe mode Windows 98/MeMain troubleshooting CauseMake sure the monitor power cable is firmly in place Your monitor video controls may be improperly setYour monitor manual 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 Connection setup TV outputTurn off computer Attach TV adapterTV or video Recorder using Video Connect video outputVideo cable TV adapterScart connector Scart adapterConnect audio output 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 XPDisable Matrox hardware acceleration Program window or dialog box doesn’t appear on screenClick OK # OK to accept the changes 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 TV output DVD video playback is jerky skipping framesCan’t play certain DVD videos 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 Sound Select the aspect ratio of your TV 43 or 169 most TVs areWindows 98/Me/2000 Double-click the speaker icon on the taskbarClick OK Double-click the speaker icon on the taskbar Display information Maximum display resolution Maximum vertical refresh rate HzAspect ratio Main display*† Secondary display† 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 Maximum card dimensions for low-profile cards Pinouts for analog HD-15 connectorPin Signal 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 Matrox Graphics Inc United KingdomItalia Deutschland