Connecting Your Extio 3 Devices; Before You Begin - Matrox Extio N3408 User Manual

Connecting your Extio 3 devices

This section describes the connectors available on your Matrox Extio 3 devices.

Before you begin

To avoid possible problems that could damage your monitors or prevent you from using your Matrox
product, read the following guidelines before connecting your Matrox graphics hardware.
Whenever you change your connection setup, make sure you're using the correct
connectors and that all connectors are properly fastened.
Make sure your devices are powered off. Never change connections while your system,
Extio transmitter, or receiver are turned on.
Review the safety information provided. For more information,
information", page
Supported monitor adapters
Adapter
Mini DisplayPort to
*†
DisplayPort
DisplayPort to mini
†
DisplayPort
DisplayPort to DVI
‡
(active)
DisplayPort to HDMI
‡
(active)
* Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter is supported on Extio N3408 or N3208 transmitter card only.
† Not recommended for 4K60 resolutions.
‡ Only active adapters (sold separately) are supported. Passive adapters aren't supported.
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Description
If your graphics hardware has a DisplayPort connector, use a mini
DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter to connect your graphics
hardware to the mini DisplayPort connector on your Matrox device.
If your monitor has a mini DisplayPort connector, use a DisplayPort
to mini DisplayPort adapter to connect your monitor cable to the
DisplayPort connector on your Matrox device.
If your monitor has a DVI connector, use a DisplayPort to DVI adapter
(active) to connect your monitor cable to the DisplayPort connector
on your Matrox device.
If your monitor has an HDMI connector, use a DisplayPort to HDMI
adapter (active) to connect your monitor cable to the DisplayPort
connector on your Matrox device.
see "Matrox safety