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Installing the Avant-16SQ Card
The Avant-16SQ outputs digital video onto a high speed bus. The graphics card
(Vigilant-XSQ or Vigilant-SQ) takes the digital video from the high speed bus
and puts it on the displays. The high speed bus runs from card to card via SIP
cables. The SIP cables are short and can be connected in only one direction.
When you design a system that incorporates Avant-16SQ, you must follow
these rules:
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The Avant-16SQ cards must be grouped together and the graphics cards
must be grouped together.
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There can be up to eight Avant-16SQ cards in a group.
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The number of graphics cards in a group is limited by your system.
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The Avant-16SQ cards must be positioned with their heat sinks facing the
graphics cards (see Diagram 2).
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You can have multiple groups of Avant-16SQ cards and graphics cards but
for a video to be displayed on a graphics card, the video source must be
connected to a Avant-16SQ card that is connected to the graphics card.
Up to sixteen videos can be displayed on a screen simultaneously
Install and configure all the required graphics cards in the system, carefully
following the installation instructions. Ensure that your multi-screen system is
working correctly before installing the Avant-16SQ card.
Note:
You are likely to need a flat blade and a Phillips head screwdriver for the
intallation so please ensure you have these to hand before you begin.
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Power down your complete system (including peripherals) at the PC
and the main power supply.
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Disconnect all the cables connected to the PC, noting the positions
for correct reconnection after the Avant-16SQ card is installed.
Carefully remove the cover from your PC.
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Locate an available PCI slot to install your Avant-16SQ card next to
your graphics card.
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Holding the card firmly by its top edge at each end of the card’s
length, slide it into the slot. Care should be taken when sliding the
card into the PCI slot.
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Using the retaining screw, secure the bracket to the back panel.
Connect the SIP-Cable from the Avant-16SQ card to graphics cards. The
headers on the Avant-16SQ cards are marked J8 and J9 and should be
connected to the graphics cards as follows:
