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Matrox Parhelia Precision SGT – User Guide

13

5

Make sure the correct monitor is selected in Windows (

see “Configure your monitor 

settings”, page 7

).

6

Restore your original display settings (see steps 

2

 and 

3

).

2

Cause

Files on your system may have been deleted or corrupted.

1

Solution

Remove, then restore Matrox software:

Windows 2000/XP 

1

If your primary display is unusable, restart your computer in VGA mode (

see “Restarting 

in VGA mode”, page 9

).

2

To remove Matrox software:

a

Click 

Start

 

"

 

Settings

"

 

Control Panel

 

"

 

Add/Remove Programs

 (double-click*) 

"

 

Matrox PowerDesk-HF and Driver

 

"

 

Change/Remove

 

"

 

Yes

. (* Depending on 

your version and configuration of Windows, this part of the step may not be 
necessary.)

b

Click 

No

 if you’re asked to restart your computer.

c

Click 

Matrox PowerDesk-SE

 

"

 

Change/Remove

 

"

 

Yes

.

3

Restart your computer.

4

After removing Matrox software, install the latest display driver for your Matrox graphics 
card. You may also need to reinstall other Matrox software.

3

Cause

You may be using a standard monitor that doesn’t support a display resolution of 
1280 × 1024.

1

Solution

Use a computer monitor that supports 1280 × 1024.

Note:

 Before removing software, make sure you have all the necessary files to reinstall 

software that may still be needed.

Note:

 

Windows 2000/XP

 – You may need administrator rights to remove certain software. 

For more information, see Windows documentation.

Note:

 Be sure to check for any last-minute release notes at the end of this manual and in 

the Matrox CD-ROM Readme file. Also, check the Matrox Web site 
(

www.matrox.com/mga

) for the latest Matrox software, technical support, and product 

information.

Summary of Contents for Parhelia Precision SGT

Page 1: ...ENGLISH 10881 301 0100 2003 12 15 User Guide...

Page 2: ...monitor Hardware supplied Software supplied 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...

Page 3: ...for your graphics card Your system manual shouldidentifythe locationofeachtype of expansion slot in your computer b Remove the cover for the slot you intend to use if it s not already removed Save th...

Page 4: ...are see Software setup page 7 Note If you re using a PCI graphics card in a PCI X compatible slot your choice of PCI slot may affect your card or system performance For more information see your compu...

Page 5: ...e to your analog grayscale monitor WARNING Don t change monitor connections while your computer is turned on While your computeris turnedon itmaybeusingmonitor settings thatare specific tothecurrent m...

Page 6: ...w installed Restart your computer and install your Matrox software see Software setup page 7 Note When connecting the BNC connectors on your 3W3 cable to your monitor make sure the Green G Horizontal...

Page 7: ...nfigure your monitor settings To take full advantage of your graphics card make sure you have the correct monitor settings selected in Windows for each of your monitors a Right click your Windows desk...

Page 8: ...t mode you can select a separate resolution color palette and relative virtual position for each display To enable independent mode from Matrox PowerDesk click Multi Display Setup Matrox Parhelia Prec...

Page 9: ...start your computer For more information see your system manual 2 Before Windows starts press F8 for the Windows startup menu to appear 3 Select VGA mode then press Enter Main troubleshooting This sec...

Page 10: ...for your computer To get the correct BIOS update you may need to know the serial number your computer displays when it restarts This number is usually in the lower left corner of the display 6Cause Th...

Page 11: ...n You may be able to upgrade the power supply of your computer We recommend a power supply of 300 Watts or more For more information contact your computer vendor Problem Wrong color balance screen ima...

Page 12: ...m mga 2Solution You may be able to obtain a software upgrade to support your analog grayscale monitor For more information see Customer support page 30 Problem After the startup screen or after displa...

Page 13: ...re asked to restart your computer c Click Matrox PowerDesk SE Change Remove Yes 3 Restart your computer 4 After removingMatroxsoftware install thelatestdisplay driver for your Matroxgraphics card You...

Page 14: ...e updates 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 13 Problem Monitor sett...

Page 15: ...be used with BNC connectors 1Solution If you re using a standard analog monitor with an HD 15 connector at the back of the monitor use this connector instead of the BNC connectors Note Windows 2000 XP...

Page 16: ...em 3 Double 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 typ...

Page 17: ...the slot 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...

Page 18: ...ll graphics 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 ca...

Page 19: ...P 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 background then click Properties Settin...

Page 20: ...ktop background then click Properties Settings Advanced Troubleshooting 2 Move the Hardware acceleration slider to None 3 Click OK OK to accept the changes Problem Program window or dialog box doesn t...

Page 21: ...Settings 2 Select the display you want to disable then clear the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box 4Cause The program window or dialog box may be somewhere off screen 1Solution If...

Page 22: ...y resolution available This generally results in better image quality While using two digital monitors at the same time certain limitations may apply For more information see page 23 Video The followi...

Page 23: ...e your monitor documentation While using 1 or 2 displays at a time your Matrox graphics card supports display resolutions up to 2048 1536 Your Matrox graphics card supports the highest refresh rates s...

Page 24: ...your Matrox graphics card are indicated by a VESA mode number Many Super VGA DOS programs use VESA modes Display resolution 16 colors 256 colors 32 K colors 64 K colors 16 M colors 640 400 100 640 480...

Page 25: ...Form factor ATX Connectors 1 DVI I 1 3W3 Minimum maximum ambient operating temperatures 0 to 55 C Minimum maximum storage temperature 40 to 75 C Maximum altitude for operation 3 000 meters Maximum al...

Page 26: ...26 Matrox Parhelia Precision SGT User Guide Maximum card dimensions Matrox Parhelia Precision SGT 6 875 in 17 46 cm 3 89 in 9 88 cm 0 75 in 1 91cm...

Page 27: ...19 TMDS data 0 5 shield 4 TMDS data 4 12 TMDS data 3 20 TMDS data 5 5 TMDS data 4 13 TMDS data 3 3D sync out Used with the stereo output adapter 21 TMDS data 5 6 DDC clock 14 5 V power 22 TMDS clock s...

Page 28: ...data 1 3 shield 19 TMDS data 0 5 shield 4 Analog red 2 12 TMDS data 3 20 Analog blue 2 5 Analog horizontal sync 2 13 TMDS data 3 21 DDC Clock 2 6 DDC clock 1 14 5 V power 22 TMDS clock shield 7 DDC da...

Page 29: ...n Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Analog red output 6 Ground 11 2 Analog green output 7 Ground 12 SDA DDC 3 Analog blue output 8 Ground 13 TTL horizontal sync 4 9 5 V DDC 14 TTL vertical sync 5 Ground...

Page 30: ...x com mga support forum agree cfm See our FAQs Frequently Asked Questions at http forum matrox com cgi bin mgaforum Ultimate cgi faq Write a letter to Graphics Customer Support at our Corporate Headqu...

Page 31: ...rmation For display information Windows 2000 XP 1 Double click the PowerDesk icon on your Windows taskbar to access the PowerDesk main interface To see the PowerDesk icon in Windows XP you may need to...

Page 32: ...uct within a reasonable delay The replacement product may not be new provided that it has functionality at least equal to that of the product being replaced 4 This warranty is valid in any country whe...

Page 33: ...rox product was installed and configured according to the information in its accompanying documentation 2 Read the Troubleshooting information included with the Matrox product to see if you can solve...

Page 34: ...of the user s guide Making telecommunication data transmissions of the Software Matrox reserves the right to terminate this license if there is a violation of its term or default by the Original Purc...

Page 35: ...ay information 23 24 E expansion slots 3 9 F FTP Matrox 30 H hardware acceleration 19 information 2 25 29 installation 3 4 5 6 I installation hardware 3 4 5 6 overview 2 IRQ 16 M monitor connectors 29...

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