Software Setup; Accessing Powerdesk - Matrox DualHead2Go User Manual

Software setup

This section describes how to install Matrox software for Windows
2000, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional x64, and Windows
Vista.
You may need administrator rights to install certain software. For
more information, see Windows documentation or contact your
system administrator.
Install your Matrox software
1
Insert the Matrox installation CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive – the CD-ROM installation
program automatically starts.
Change your display settings (optional)
2
After the installation is complete, you should be using a stretched display mode. While using
stretched mode, your individual displays are combined to form a single stretched display.
If you're not using a stretched display mode or if you want to change your current display
settings (for example, your display resolution), use Matrox PowerDesk software to change
these settings. For more information on changing display settings, see Matrox PowerDesk
help.

Accessing PowerDesk

Your Matrox software includes Matrox PowerDesk software. This software helps you get the most out
of your Matrox product. Use Matrox PowerDesk software to change certain display settings or access
Matrox features. To access PowerDesk, click its icon (
PowerDesk icon in Windows XP/Vista, you may need to click the
your Windows taskbar. For more information on how to use Matrox PowerDesk, see Matrox
PowerDesk help.
* If Windows doesn't automatically start the setup program, you can run the setup program from the Umbrella folder of the
CD-ROM.
*
Follow the on-screen instructions.
) on your Windows taskbar. To see the
button (
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