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Appendix A: Installing the Video Graphics Card
• RGB, SD, and HD video window support by adding the Video Capture Cards.
• Up to 16 cards per system for a maximum of 64 displays. To use three or more Video Graphics Cards, you must
use a system based on the VWP-2090 or VWP-2110.
This section explains how to install Video Graphics Cards and spread the Windows desktop across all the
screens. If you plan to use the Video Graphics Cards with other Video Wall Controller products, follow this
section to get the Windows desktop working correctly first.
System Requirements
• A Pentium
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PCIExpress bus computer with sufficient free PCIe slots.
• At least 1 GByte of RAM.
• Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 (Server 2008 or Windows 7 64-bit required for greater than 8 screen
support) , or newer.
Unpacking
Your package should contain the following items:
• The Video Graphics PCIe plug-in card.
• (1) DVD containing the software image.
A.3 Installing the Video Graphics Card
We recommend that you install all Video Graphics Cards and all Video Capture Cards in the system before
installing the drivers. Otherwise, you may need to reinstall the drivers as the card’s PCI bus numbers change.
NOTE: All plug-in cards are static-sensitive and packed in antistatic materials. Keep the card in its packaging
until you are ready to install.
We recommend that you do not discard the packing box until you are completely satisfied with the Video
Graphics Card, and it is fully installed and working correctly. We also recommend that you note the serial
number of the card in a prominent place before you plug the card into the computer. This should hasten any
query if you need to contact Black Box Technical Support. The serial number is displayed on the card and the
box label.
1. Power down the PC (including peripherals), switch power off, and disconnect all the cables connected to the
computer, noting the positions for accurate reconnection. Remove the PC cover.
2. Locate a vacant PCIe (x4 or above) slot for the Video Graphics Card on the motherboard and remove the
backing plate (retain all screws). If in doubt, consult your motherboard documentation to correctly identify a
PCIe (PCIexpress) slot. If you force the card into a 32- or 64-bit PCI or PCI-X slot, it will be irreparably damaged
when the system is powered up and the warranty will be void.
3. Remove the card from its packaging and secure it firmly into the empty PCIe slot. Be careful when securing
the card into the slot because some motherboards may have components that impede the siting of the card.
4. Screw the card bracket to the back panel of the PC and replace the cover.
5. Connect screens to all the outputs from the card. If there are other graphics devices in the system, connect
screens to them (even if you don’t intend to use all the outputs in your final configuration).
6. Switch all the screens on then switch the machine on. You should see the boot messages on one of the
screens. The screen on which the system will boot depends on how the system is configured and the
motherboard BIOS. You cannot control which of the Video Graphics Card outputs the system will boot on.
