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P/N: 55P5776
Converter Box
for the T221 Flat Panel Monitor
User's Guide
1
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P/N: 55P5776 Preface You will need a converter box if you are using an IBM T221 Flat Panel Monitor connected to a computer fitted with a graphics card that supports the DVI Dual Link interface. If your graphics card is not a dual-link type, do not use a converter box. This manual describes the preparation required before using the converter box, how to connect the converter box to the monitor, how to adjust the monitor, and what to do if a problem occurs. Trademarks DV
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P/N: 55P5776 Precautions for using the converter box safely and correctly DANGER To avoid electrical shock: l Never remove the cover of the converter box. l Never connect or disconnect the converter box during an electrical storm. l Any equipment to which the converter box is attached must also be connected to properly wired and grounded electrical outlets. l The monitor to which the converter box is connected must be unplugged at the wall to disconnect it from the power supply. Con
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P/N: 55P5776 DANGER Sequence for connecting and disconnecting cables Electric current from the power cords and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid any risk of electrical shock, always connect and disconnect the cables as shown below when installing or moving the converter box or connected equipment, or when connecting other equipment. Connecting cables Disconnecting Power everything off. Power everything off. First, attach the power cord and First, unplug the power cord
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P/N: 55P5776 Contents 1. Preparation for Installation...............................................................................................6 1.1. Required System Configuration.................................................................................6 1.2. Checking Parts........................................................................................................6 2. Connecting the Converter Box ..................................................................
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P/N: 55P5776 1. Preparation for Installation This chapter describes how to make sure that you have the required system configuration and components for using the converter box. 1.1. Required System Configuration To use the converter box with an IBM T221 Flat Panel Monitor, you must have a computer fitted with a DVI-compliant graphics card that supports the DVI Dual Link interface. See the T221 Flat-Panel Monitor Users Guide. If your computer does not have a graphics card, install
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P/N: 55P5776 P/N: 07N2229 Fig. 3 Converter signal cable (length 65cm approx.) Fig. 4 User’s guide (this book) P/N: 55P5729 Fig. 5 Dual Link signal cable (length 200cm approx.) Important: Do not use other cables for T221 and the converter box. Do not use these cables for other equipment than the T221 monitor and converter box. 2. Connecting the Converter Box See your monitor manual for instructions and precautions on handling the monitor. Important: Use a
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P/N: 55P5776 digital signal cable. If two digital signal cables are attached, disconnect both. Disconnect the digital signal cable from the computer. The disconnected digital signal cable is unnecessary with a converter box. Store the cable away. Important: Connecting or disconnecting cables while the monitor or computer is switched on may damage the computer or graphics card. 2.2. Connecting the Converter Box Display Signal Cables Dual Link signal cable Converter signal cable C
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P/N: 55P5776 Converter signal cable (07N2229) Cable hook Cable clamp Fig. 7 Connection of the converter signal cable and the monitor Connect the other end (marked "3") of the converter signal cable (07N2229) to the converter box. Fig. 8 Connection of the converter signal cable and the converter box Connect the dual-link signal cable (55P5729) to the converter box. It is only necessary to connect the USB cable (55P5728) to the converter box if you wish to use the monitor's Color
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P/N: 55P5776 Fig. 9 Connection of the Dual Link signal cable and the converter box Connect the opposite end of the dual-link signal cable (55P5729) to the computer. If the computer graphics card has another connector that supports DVI Single Link out or Dual Link out in addition to the DVI Dual Link connector, connect the signal cable to the Dual Link connector. (The Dual Link connector is typically marked as "1" or "A". For details, see your graphics card manual or co
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P/N: 55P5776 Important: If the connector is not properly inserted, the computer or graphics card may be damaged when you power on the computer. Insert the connector straight and firmly so as not to bend the connector pins. 2.3. Setup Replace the covers on the back of the monitor and return the monitor to the upright position. Plug the power cords of the monitor and computer into wall outlets. The power lamp on the converter box should come on steady green, indicating normal operatio
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P/N: 55P5776 4. Troubleshooting This chapter explains what to do if a problem occurs while you are using the monitor. Only problems related to the converter box are covered here. Refer also to your monitor manual for troubleshooting information. Table 1 Problems and Actions Problem Cause and action Blank screen (LED lamp on the Cause 1: No power to the converter box. monitor is steady amber or Action 1: Power on the monitor and make sure that the monitor blinking amber.) power lamp
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P/N: 55P5776 are squeezed together. Cause 2: The monitor has downlevel firmware that does not Or, the text on the screen is support a converter box. distorted and unreadable. Action 2: Check the version of FPGA-LOGIC, as described in Chapter 1, Preparation for Installation. Dual-link (that is, a converter box) cannot be used with downlevel versions of FPGA-LOGIC. Use a display mode and EDID setting that does not require a converter box. Cause 3: Wrong cable connected between the con
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P/N: 55P5776 The wrong display mode is Cause 1: The converter box is not connected to the proper displayed. connector of the graphics card. Action 1: Connect the converter box to the connector supporting DVI Dual Link output, referring to the instructions in Chapter 2. Cause 2: The monitor's EDID setting is incorrect. Action 2: Set the correct value for your graphics card, referring to the T221 Flat-Panel Monitor Users Guide. Restart the system after making any changes. Cause 3: You
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P/N: 55P5776 Appendix A. Product Specifications The following table shows the converter box specifications. They only apply when the converter box is used with the IBM T221 monitor. Table 2 Product specifications Item Specification Width: 106.4 mm Outer dimensions (converter box housing) Height: 30.8 mm Depth: 107.6 mm Weight (converter box housing) 350 g Input voltage (supplied from monitor) 16 V Power consumption (maximum) 3.5 W (maximum) TM Video input DVI Dual Link interface
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P/N: 55P5776 Appendix B. Regulatory Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement IBM Converter box (P/N: 07N2230, FRU P/N: 13M3200) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fr
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P/N: 55P5776 (Auszug aus dem EMVG vom 9.Nov.92, Para.3. Abs.4) Hinweis: Dieses Genehmigungsverfahren ist von der Deutschen Bundespost noch nicht veröffentlicht worden. European Union - EMC Directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of the EU Council Directive 89/366/ECC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements
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P/N: 55P5776 Union Europea - Normativa EMC Questo prodotto è conforme alle normative di protezione ai sensi della Direttiva del Consiglio dell’Unione Europea 89/336/CEE ull’armonizzazione legislativa degli stati membri in materia di compatibilità elettromagnetica. IBM non accetta responsabilità alcuna per la mancata conformità alle normative di protezione dovuta a modifiche non consigliate al prodotto, compresa l’installazione di schede e componenti di marca diversa da IBM. Le p
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P/N: 55P5776 Copyright(c) 2003 International Display Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. 19
