Matrox Electronic Systems DVI G450, LX G450, LE G450, PCI G450 manual Software installation

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Software installation

This section describes how to install Matrox software for Windows 98/Me/2000 /XP or NT 4.0. (For other operating systems, see the Readme file in the root folder of the Matrox installation CD-ROM.)

Windows 2000/XP or NT 4.0 – You may need administrator rights to install certain software. For more information, see Windows documentation.

1Restart your computer If you’re using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, it detects new hardware when you restart. If Matrox display drivers haven’t been previously installed, Windows reports finding a PCI adapter (even if you have an AGP card). Windows prompts you to install a display driver. Follow the on-screen instructions. (The Matrox Windows 98/Me display driver is in the Win9x folder of your Matrox installation CD-ROM. The Matrox Windows 2000/XP display driver is in the Win2k folder.)

2Install required software After your computer has restarted, insert (or reinsert) the Matrox installation CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive – the setup program automatically starts.* This setup program works with Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and NT 4.0, and detects which operating system you’re using. If the required display software isn’t already installed, the setup program automatically prompts you to install this software. Follow the on-screen instructions.

After the required display software is installed, you’re prompted to restart your computer for changes to take effect. Leave your Matrox CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.

3Install optional software After your computer restarts, the setup program shows you a list of additional items you can install. For each item you want to install, select a list item, click Install, then follow the on-screen instructions.

4 Set up your display software See “Display setup”, page 9.

* If Windows doesn’t automatically start the setup program, you can start it manually from the root folder of the CD-ROM.

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Contents English Open your computer and remove your existing graphics card Hardware installationSwitch to the standard VGA display driver Remove the cover for the slot you intend to use Choose an expansion slotInsert your Matrox card 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,Monitor setup Display setupAccessing PowerDesk property sheets 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 Other DualHead featuresWindows 98/Me/2000/XP or NT 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 Restart your computer for changes to take effect Windows 2000/XP Click EnableWindows 98/Me Click Close # Yes 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* 2000/XP or NT Solution Disable the displayWindows* 98/Me/2000/XP 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,Video appears stretched or squished on a TV Poor TV or video recorder image qualityCan’t record video with a video recorder 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†Display Colors Maximum horizontal refresh rate kHzSupported Vesa modes main display Hardware information FeaturesEnvironmental specifications 90 in. / 14.98 cm 25 in. / 8.26 cm Maximum card dimensions for ATX cardsDigital monitor information certain models only 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 onlyMatrox Web and FTP sites If you have a problemCustomer support 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 Vcci Compliance Statement FCC Compliance StatementEnglish Industry Canada Compliance Statement Europe Avertissement sur l’épilepsie DualHead, Matrox, Matrox Mystique, Rainbow Runner English Disclaimer Matrox Graphics Inc United KingdomItalia Deutschland