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Matrox C-Series – User Guide
Overview
Thank you for purchasing a Matrox C-Series graphics card. This is a high-performance graphics card
that supports PCIe® (PCI Express®) ×16 compliant systems and multi-monitor setups.
System requirements
Installation overview
To install your Matrox product:
1
Install your Matrox graphics hardware –
.
2
Connect your monitors –
.
3
Install your Matrox software –
Hardware
Minimum 4 GB RAM (for 1 card), 12 GB RAM (for 2 cards)
Motherboard with available PCI Express
®
×16 slot
Internet access for software installation
Software
Windows
®
10 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows
®
8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows
®
Server
®
2012 R2 (64-bit)
Windows
®
Server
®
2008 R2 (64-bit)
Windows
®
7 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows
®
Embedded Standard 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Monitor
DisplayPort™
*
DVI
†
HDMI
* Supported only with C680 and C420 products.
† C680 and C420 only – Supported using identical third-party active adapters (sold separately).
Note:
If your Matrox product is already partially or fully installed on your computer, some
or all the installation information in this guide may not apply to you. However, this
information may be useful if you need to reinstall your Matrox product.