Matrox C-Series – User Guide
9
Step-by-step installation
1
Open your computer and
remove your existing graphics
card
If a graphics card
isn’t
already installed in
If a graphics card
is
already installed in your
computer:
a
Using
Programs and Features
in
Windows, remove any currently
installed display drivers. Restart your
computer for the changes to take effect.
b
Turn off your computer and all peripherals such as your monitor or printer.
c
Open the computer and remove your existing graphics card (if any). (If graphics
hardware is built into the motherboard of your computer, you may need to disable it
manually. For more information, see your system manual.)
2
Choose an expansion slot
Most computers have different types of
expansion slots. Choose a PCI Express
(PCIe) ×16 slot depending on the type of
card you have. Your system manual should
identify the location of each type of
expansion slot in your computer.
(Back of computer)
(32-bit)
(×16)
(×1)
(64-bit)
PCI slots
PC
I
Expr
e
ss
slots
Note:
We recommend using a PCIe ×16 slot with 16 lane support. If your system has
multiple PCIe ×16 slots, your choice of PCIe slot may affect your card or system
performance. For more information, see your computer manual.