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Matrox ATC – User Guide

Connection setup

This section describes how to connect your monitors to your Matrox graphics card. Your connection 
setup depends on the connection type your main monitor supports.

For a main analog monitor

If your main monitor uses 50 ohms analog input though BNC (Bayonet Neil-Concelman) connectors 
(such as Sony DDM, NTT-AT SI-DL4M, Barco ISIS, and similar monitors), you need to use a BNC 
cable.

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.

Note:

 To connect a digital monitor (a 

monitor that uses digital input, usually a 
flat panel monitor) to your Matrox 
product, your monitor must have a DVI 
connector.

Some monitors with DVI connectors 
support both digital and analog input. If 
you’re using one of these monitors with 
your Matrox product, make sure it’s configured to use the correct type of input. For more 
information, see your monitor documentation.

WARNING:

 If an unsupported monitor is used with your Matrox product, this monitor 

may be permanently damaged. If you’re using the BNC cable to connect an analog monitor 
to the main connector (

A

) of your graphics card, this monitor must have RGB connectors 

that support 50 ohms and sync connectors that support 75 ohms. For more information, 
see your monitor documentation.

DVI connector 

(digital)

HD-15 connector 

(analog)

DVI connector 

(analog/digital)

Summary of Contents for ATC PCI

Page 1: ...www matrox com graphics Graphics Solutions for Professionals User Guide 10892 301 0210 2007 07 19 Matrox ATC ENGLISH...

Page 2: ...for Windows 2000 XP Matrox PowerDesk SE to use your Matrox graphics hardware Other software see the CD ROM Readme file Installation overview To install your Matrox product 1 Install the Matrox card se...

Page 3: ...onitor or printer c Open the computer and remove your existing graphics card If graphics hardware is built into the motherboard of your computer this graphics hardware should automatically disable its...

Page 4: ...fully seated in the slot c Secure the bracket of your Matrox card to the computer frame 64 bit Back of computer 32 bit PCI Express slots PCI slots 1 16 Note If you re usinga PCI graphics cardin a PCI6...

Page 5: ...onitors see Connection setup page 6 After connecting restart your computer and install your Matrox software see Software setup page 9 WARNING If your computer doesn t restart after your graphics card...

Page 6: ...gs are used Note To connect a digital monitor a monitor that uses digital input usually a flat panel monitor to your Matrox product your monitor must have a DVI connector Some monitors with DVI connec...

Page 7: ...adapter included with your Matrox product to connect your monitor to the secondary connector Make sure the connectors are firmly in place Your Matrox card is now installed Restart your computer and i...

Page 8: ...or to the secondary connector B of your Matrox graphics card If your monitor cable has a DVI connector connect it directly to the secondary connector of your Matrox graphics card If your monitor cable...

Page 9: ...n Windows for each of your monitors a Right click your Windows desktop background then click Properties Settings Advanced Monitor If you re using a multi display desktop select a display before clicki...

Page 10: ...ms that could prevent you from using your computer Problem Computer doesn t display information or boot after Matrox card is installed 1Cause Your Matrox card may not be properly installed 1Solution M...

Page 11: ...r manual 2Cause Your monitor may not be properly connected 1Solution Make sure you re using the correct connectors see Connection setup page 6 and that all connectors are properly fastened 2Solution M...

Page 12: ...ted to your computer was changed without changing it in the software 1Solution Windows 2000 XP 1 If your primary display is unusable restart your computer inVGA mode see Restarting in VGA mode page 10...

Page 13: ...computer c Click Matrox PowerDesk SE Change Remove Yes 3 Restart your computer for the changes to take effect 4 After your computer has restarted install the latest display driver for your Matrox gra...

Page 14: ...s available on their Web site 2Cause Files on your system may have been deleted or corrupted 1Solution Remove then restore Matrox software For more information see page 12 Problem Monitor settings are...

Page 15: ...be used with BNC connectors 1Solution If you re using a standard analog monitor that has an HD 15 connector use this connector instead of the BNC connectors Note Windows 2000 XP To check if your monit...

Page 16: ...e click the name of your Matrox display adapter to open a properties dialog box The type of problem is displayed in the General tab Device status area Check alsotheResources tab Resource type list for...

Page 17: ...type of your main graphics card has priority for becoming the primary display For information on how to change your computer BIOS settings see your system manual If your computer BIOS doesn t let you...

Page 18: ...ics cards in the computer are fully supported Software doesn t work with a certain graphics card or another graphics card doesn t work at all 1Cause If you have different models of graphics cards in y...

Page 19: ...f your computer 1Solution Windows 2000 XP Move the displays in Windows Only while using multiple displays in independant mode For more information see PowerDesk help 1 Right click your Windows desktop...

Page 20: ...all the displays and monitors you want to use are usable For more information see other troubleshooting items in this guide 3Cause The software may be using a display you didn t intend to use or the...

Page 21: ...en click The program window or dialog box should appear where you clicked 3Solution Windows 2000 XP 1 Double click the PowerDesk icon on your Windows taskbar to access the PowerDesk main interface To...

Page 22: ...ide 1Solution Select the highest display resolution available This generally results in better image quality While using two digital monitors at the same time certain limitations may apply For more in...

Page 23: ...link only or 2048 2048 analog dual link The highest display resolution for your secondary display is 1920 1200 analog While using 2 displays at a time each monitor has its own monitor settings refres...

Page 24: ...2 bit 33 MHz PCI slots with 3 3V or 5V PCI slots and with PCI X slots While using a PCI X slot the clock speed used is 66 MHz PCIe 16 Form factor ATX ATX Minimum maximum ambient operating temperatures...

Page 25: ...Matrox ATC User Guide 25 Maximum card dimensions PCI 7 31 in 18 57 cm 4 2 in 10 67 cm 0 75 in 1 91cm 0 325 in 0 83 cm...

Page 26: ...26 Matrox ATC User Guide Maximum card dimensions PCIe 6 4 in 16 26 cm 4 38 in 11 13 cm 0 75 in 1 91cm 0 315 in 0 81 cm...

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Page 28: ...ght click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop background then click Properties Windows 2000 XP Click Start Programs Accessories System Tools System Information Windows XP Click Start Settings...

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Page 32: ...y 17 E Expansion slots 4 10 H Hardware Acceleration 19 Information 2 24 Installation 3 5 I Installation Hardware 3 5 Overview 2 IRQ 16 M Monitor Settings 11 13 Multi display mode 19 P PCI 4 PCI Expres...

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