Essentials To Get Started - Matrox Rapixo CXP Installation And Hardware Reference

14 Chapter 1: Introduction

Essentials to get started

To begin using your Matrox Rapixo CXP, you must have a computer with the
following:
• An available conventional x8 (or x16
(for Quad CXP-12 and Pro Quad CXP-12).
• Processor with an Intel 64-bit architecture, or equivalent.
• MIL or one of its derivatives. This software should be installed after you install
your board.
Matrox does not guarantee compatibility with all computers that have the above
specifications. Please consult with your local Matrox Imaging representative, local
Matrox Imaging sales office, the Matrox web site, or the Matrox Imaging
Customer Support Group at headquarters before using a specific computer.
Consult your software package for other computer requirements (for example,
operating system and memory requirements).
*. Note that you can also install Matrox Rapixo CXP in a x4 PCIe slot that has a
mechanical x8 connector, or an open-ended x4 connector; however, the maximum
transfer rate between Matrox Rapixo CXP and the Host is reduced by 50%.
*
) PCIe 2.x slot (for Quad CXP-6) or 3.x slot