Matrox orion HD, Installation And Hardware Manual

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14 Chapter 1: Introduction
Essentials to get started
To begin using Matrox Orion HD, you must have a computer with the following:
• An available conventional x16 PCIe
*
slot.
• Processor with an Intel 32-bit or 64-bit architecture, or equivalent.
• A relatively up-to-date PCIe chipset.
• A proper power supply. Refer to the Electrical specifications section in Appendix B:
Technical information .
• MIL or one of its derivatives. This software should be installed after you install
your board.
Matrox does not guarantee compatibility with all computers that have the above
specifications. Please consult with your local Matrox Imaging representative, local
Matrox Imaging sales office, the Matrox web site, or the Matrox Imaging
Customer Support Group at headquarters before using a specific computer.
Consult your software package for other computer requirements (for example,
operating system and memory requirements).
*. It is strongly recommended to install Matrox Orion HD into a x16 PCIe slot. You can
also install Matrox Orion HD in a x8 PCIe slot that has a mechanical x16 connector;
however, the maximum transfer rate between Matrox Orion HD and the Host is
reduced by 50%.