Datapath Image4, User Manual

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Installing an Image4
It is recommended that all Image4 cards and any Vision cards are installed in the system prior to
installing the drivers. Otherwise as cards are installed the drivers may need to be reinstalled as the card’s
PCI bus numbers change
Note:
All plug-in cards are static sensitive and packed in antistatic materials. Please keep the card in its
packaging until you are ready to install.
It is recommended that you do not discard the packing box until you are completely satisfied with
the Image4 card, and it is fully installed and working correctly. We also recommend that you make
note of the serial number of the card in a prominent place before you plug the card into the comput
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er. This should hasten any query should you need to contact our Technical Support Department. The
serial number is displayed on the card and the box label.
• PowerdownthePC(includingperipherals),switchoffatthemainsanddisconnectallthe
cables connected to the computer, noting the positions for accurate reconnection. Remove the PC
cover
• Locate a vacant PCIe (x4 or above) slot for the Image4 on the motherboard and remove the backing
plate (retain all screws).
If in doubt consult your motherboard documentation to
correctly identify a PCIe (PCI-express) slot. If the card is forced into a 32 or 64 bit PCI or PCI-X slot it
will be irreparably damaged when the system is powered up and the warranty will be void.
• RemovethecardfromitspackagingandsecureitfirmlyintotheemptyPCIeslot.Extremecare
should be taken when securing the card into the slot as some motherboards may have
components that impede the siting of the card
Screw the card bracket to the back panel of the PC and replace the cover
Using the splitter cables provided, connect screens to all the outputs from the card. If there are other
graphics devices in the system, connect screens to them (even if you don’t intend to use all the outputs in
yourfinalconfiguration)
Switch all the screens on then switch the machine on
You should see the boot messages on one of the screens. The screen on which the system will boot is de-
pendentonhowthesystemisconfiguredandthemotherboardBIOS.Itisnotpossibletocontrolwhich
of the Image4 heads the system will boot on.