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QUICK LINKS Troubleshooting Contents Index Problem Possible Solution Regulatory Compliance Computer does not restart properly after Verify that the installation instructions were followed correctly. Warranty installation of EX2 controller Check that the controller is properly connected to the display. Make sure GETTING STARTED a single display is connected to DVI port #1. About the Display Controller Check the connections to the video and power cables. Secure them as necessary. Check Package C
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QUICK LINKS Problem Possible Solution Contents Address and interrupt conflicts Ensure that the I/O and memory addresses reserved for the controller are not used by Index other hardware devices. Regulatory Compliance The integrated onboard VGA controller uses the following addresses (hex): Warranty I/O Addresses: Standard VGA I/O: 3B0-3Df GETTING STARTED Memory Addresses: About the Display Controller Video RAM: A000-BFFF Check Package Contents Video ROM: C000-C7FF INSTALLING THE BOARD You cannot
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QUICK LINKS Controller Specification Contents Index Parameter Description Regulatory Compliance Operating environment Windows XP, Windows 2000 Warranty System requirements Intel Pentium 3, Pentium 4, Xeon; AMD Athlon XP/MP/Opteron or compatible GETTING STARTED Certifications FCC/DOC, ICES-003, CE/DOC, SMA C-Tick, MIC, BSMI, VCCI About the Display Controller Dimensions Length: 228.6 mm (9.0 inches) Width: 108.0 mm (4.25 inches) Check Package Contents Power requirements + 3.3 Volts DC: 9.4 Amps INST
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QUICK LINKS Controller Video Modes Contents All video modes comply with VESA DMT (Discrete Monitor timing) or VESA GTF Index (General Timing format) standards. The display controller board supports HiColor, Regulatory Compliance 16-bit modes and Truecolor, 32-bit (24 color, 8 alpha) modes. There is no support Warranty for 8-bit modes. GETTING STARTED Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Color Depth (bits) About the Display Controller Check Package Contents 640 x 480 60, 75 16/32 800 x 600 60, 75 16/3
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QUICK LINKS Driver Removal Contents Removing the controller You need to log on with administrator privileges to remove the display driver. Index When removing the controller Before removing the driver, close all open applications and temporarily disable any from your computer, follow the Regulatory Compliance anti-virus software that is running on your computer system. same safety precautions you use Warranty to install it. To remove the display driver: To remove the controller GETTING STAR
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QUICK LINKS Gallery Contents Index A plug connects to EX2 controller Regulatory Compliance B plug Warranty GETTING STARTED About the Display Controller Check Package Contents C plug INSTALLING THE BOARD #2 #1 Check System Requirements DVI ports on EX2 controller Install Controller Connect Cables INSTALLING THE DRIVER Install Display Driver Adjust Display Properties RETURN TO APPENDIXES PREVIOUS VIEW Troubleshooting Specifications Video Modes Driver Removal Gallery C plug connects to hard drive
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QUICK LINKS Index Contents driver removing A Index configuring 7 controller 14 adjusting display properties 8 installing display driver Regulatory Compliance 7 14 AGP chipset driver 3 dual-display configuration resolution 9 9 AGP slot 4 Warranty rotating display screen 8 avoiding electrostatic discharge E 4 S electrostatic discharge, avoiding 4 C GETTING STARTED specification G cables, connecting 6 About the Display Controller controller 12 changing video setting 9 gallery 15 video mode
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QUICK LINKS
Contents
Index
EX2 Display Controller
Regulatory Compliance
Reference Guide
Warranty
GETTING STARTED
About the Display Controller
Check Package Contents
FOR USE WITH
INSTALLING THE BOARD
Dome P1 System
Check System Requirements
Dome P2 System
Install Controller
Dome Q2 Display
Connect Cables
INSTALLING THE DRIVER
Install Display Driver
Adjust Display Properties
APPENDIXES
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Video Modes
Driver Removal
Gallery
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QUICK LINKS Contents Contents Index Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Regulatory Compliance 1 Getting Started Warranty About the EX2 Display Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 GETTING STARTED Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 About the Display Controller 2 Installing the Board Check Package Contents Check System Requireme
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QUICK LINKS Regulatory Compliance Contents FCC Compliance Statement Index Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits of a Class B Regulatory Compliance digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This Warranty equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used i
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QUICK LINKS About the EX2 Display Controller Contents The EX2 controller is an advanced workstation graphics accelerator based on a high- Index bandwidth, parallel pipeline geometry and rendering architecture. It supports the Regulatory Compliance landscape-to-portrait rotation commonly needed for viewing medical images. Warranty The EX2 controller fits into either an AGP 8x or an AGP 4x slot. It supports the AGP 3.0 GETTING STARTED standard for communication between
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QUICK LINKS Package Contents Contents Unpacking and handling tips Index Wear an antistatic heel or wrist strap when handling and installing the Regulatory Compliance display controller to avoid damage to board components. Warranty The EX2 display controller ships with the display driver and the quick reference. GETTING STARTED Speak with your sales rep if any item is About the Display Controller missing or damaged. Check Package Contents INSTALLING THE BOARD Check System
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QUICK LINKS Check System Requirements Contents System requirements Make sure your computer system has these requirements before you install Index Computer system the your display and EX2 controller and driver. • Intel Pentium 4, Xeon AMD Regulatory Compliance Athlon XP/MP/Opteron or Hardware issue Warranty compatible The motherboard on your computer must have an AGP Pro slot available for • Motherboard with free GETTING STARTED the EX2 controll
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QUICK LINKS Install the EX2 Controller Contents Be sure to remove any existing graphics card and its driver from your computer Warning Index system before you install the EX2 controller and driver. Also disable any onboard If you are disconnecting a peripheral Regulatory Compliance graphics capability on the motherboard. or removing a component from the Warranty system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds To install the controller after you turn off the computer. GET
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QUICK LINKS Contents Installation tips Index The EX2 board requires connection to the computer internal power Regulatory Compliance supply for operation. A 300 W power Warranty supply or greater is recommended to ensure normal operation where GETTING STARTED a number of other internal devices Installed EX2 controller About the Display Controller are installed. Check Package Contents Remove the power cable from the hard drive power connector INSTALLING THE BOARD
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QUICK LINKS Connect the Video Cables Contents Installation tips Use only the cables supplied with your display. After you connect the video Index Easy access to ports cables and the power cord, power on your display first, then the computer. For displays mounted on a desk Regulatory Compliance 1 Plug one end of a video signal cable into the DVI port on the first display. stand, rotate the screen from Warranty landscape to portrait for easy access Tighten the thum
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QUICK LINKS Install the Display Driver Contents Installation tips Upon restarting your computer system, you must log on with administrator Index Restarting privileges. On Windows 2000 systems, Service Pack 1 or higher must be installed. Regulatory Compliance Upon restart, your computer is running in a basic video mode. With a correctly To install the display driver Warranty installed controller, the operating 1 Click Cancel on the Found New Hard
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QUICK LINKS Adjust the Display Properties Contents About rotation The display driver installs two additional tabs on the Display Properties dialog Index The orientation you select on box in the Control Panel. Use the Rotation tab to select the orientation of the the Rotation tab in the Display Regulatory Compliance display. Use the Information tab to retrieve controller-specific hardware and Properties dialog box directs (or Warranty driver information. Also use the dialog box to make c
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To change the video settings QUICK LINKS 1 Right-click the desktop and select Properties > Settings. Contents Dual-display setup 2 In Screen area, drag the slider to set the resolution. Index Make sure both displays are properly connected to the EX2 controller. Regulatory Compliance 3 Click the Advanced button and select the Monitor tab. Turn on both displays before you Warranty 4 Under Refresh Frequency (Screen Refresh Rates in Windows XP), start your computer system. set the refresh rate. G
