Genesis MP
Chapter 1 – Setting Up Your Genesis MP
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Connecting Your Monitor
Please check this first:
Be sure that the monitor is compatible with either the PCI graphics card or the mother-
board graphics of the three slot Genesis MP, whichever you will be using.
Note: Some monitor/graphics port combinations may require special cables or
adapters for their proper operation. Read the documentation that came with your
monitor or graphics card to determine if you will need special cables or adapters.
Three slot Genesis MP: The motherboard graphics of this machine do not support
“sync on green” monitors. If you are uncertain which type of monitor you have,
contact the vendor.
Here’s how to set up and connect your monitor.
• Place the monitor near your Genesis MP.
• Position your monitor to minimize glare and reflections. Overhead lights and
windows are usually the cause of distractions.
• Position the top of the screen at slightly below eye level when you’re sitting at
the keyboard.
• Give your monitor and Genesis MP enough space to breath! Your Genesis MP
has three internal fans to ensure adequate cooling and air flow. For these fans
to operate properly, it is important that you provide a few inches for air circula-
tion around the vents at the front, rear and left hand side of your Genesis MP.
• Connect the power cord that came with your monitor into the back of your
monitor. (Some monitors may have built-in cords.)
• Now you’re ready to plug the monitor power cord into either the back of your
Genesis MP—or into a three-hole grounded electrical outlet, depending on the
type of power cord that came with your monitor.
Note: Some monitor power cords are designed to plug into the back of your Genesis
MP and some must be connected to a grounded electrical outlet, not your Genesis
MP. Check your monitor documentation to be sure.
After you plug in the monitor power cord, you can connect the monitor to your Genesis
MP ’s monitor port or an installed PCI graphics card.
• Connect the monitor cable to the monitor if it is not already attached.
• Connect the monitor cable to your Genesis MP’s monitor port or an installed
PCI graphics card.
Connecting the Monitor
Three slot Genesis MP monitor port
Installed PCI graphics card
PCI
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