Matrox QID Series – User Guide
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Install optional software
After your computer has restarted, insert (or reinsert) the Matrox installation CD-ROM in
your CD-ROM drive – the CD-ROM installation program automatically starts.
*
This
program shows you a list of items you can install and information you can access. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
3
Configure your monitor settings
To take full advantage of your graphics card, make sure the monitor settings for the main
monitor are supported by
all
4 monitors (or TVs) connected to your graphics card:
a
Right-click your Windows desktop background, then click
Properties
"
Settings
"
Advanced
"
Monitor
.
b
If “
Hide modes that this monitor cannot display
” is available, make sure it’s enabled.
Under
Screen refresh rate
, select the highest refresh rate listed.
c
Click
OK
"
OK
.
For more information on Windows monitor settings, see Windows documentation.
4
Set up your display software
Use Matrox PowerDesk software to change certain display settings or access Matrox features.
To access PowerDesk, double-click its icon (
) on your Windows taskbar. To see the
PowerDesk icon in Windows XP, you may need to click the
Show hidden icons
button (
)
on your Windows taskbar. For more information on how to use Matrox PowerDesk, see the
online help.
5
Adjust your display resolution
Depending on the version of your display driver, your multi-display setup changes when
using a low display resolution (for example, 800 × 600) in stretched mode.
!
Version 1.x (SE):
While using a low display resolution, this version uses clone mode
(instead of stretched mode) for all your displays.
!
Version 2.x (SE):
While using a low display resolution, this version uses single display
mode (instead of stretched mode) for your main display.
* If Windows doesn’t automatically start the setup program, you can start it manually from the root folder of the CD-ROM.
WARNING:
If incorrect software monitor settings are applied,
some
monitors can be
permanently damaged. For more information, see your monitor manual.