Matrox Digidesktop, Installation Manual And User'S Manual

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DigiDesktop installation overview
Make sure your computer is compatible
To make sure your computer system is compatible with the DigiSuite cards
you’ll be installing, visit our Web site at http://www.matrox.com/video, and
refer to the DigiSuite System Recommendations in the Customer Support
section.
You can also call Matrox Video Products Customer Support at:
800-810-2550..................................................................... U.S. and Canada
(514) 685-2630 ext. 2388.............................................................. Worldwide
Start with a functioning system
Before attempting any DigiSuite installation, you should have a computer
system with Windows NT 4.0 and Service Pack 3 or later fully installed
and functioning smoothly (Service Pack 4 is recommended). This will
avoid potential problems later on.
DigiDesktop installation overview
Warning Failure to read the detailed instructions may result in broken
parts and/or system malfunctions.
The following steps summarize the DigiDesktop installation as a stand-
alone component. Each step is explained in detail in the following sections.
This list is simply to give you an overview. Do not attempt to install
DigiDesktop without reading the detailed instructions that follow.
The following steps summarize the installation process:
1 Switch to the standard VGA display driver in Windows NT (if you
already have a graphics card in your system).
2
Identify the expansion slot in which you’ll install DigiDesktop and
remove your existing graphics card.
3
Insert DigiDesktop.
4
Close your computer’s cover.
5 Connect your external devices.
6
Configure your system BIOS.
7
Install your software as outlined in Chapter 3, “Software Installation
and Monitor Setup,” on page 17 .