Hardware Installation - Matrox RAD LPX Series User Manual

Hardware installation

This section describes how to install your Matrox card. If your Matrox card is already installed in your
computer, skip to
remove its cover, see your system manual.
WARNING:
hardware, turn off your computer, unplug it, and then wait for it to cool before you install
your Matrox product and touch any of the internal parts of your computer.
While your computer is turned off but still plugged in, some electrical current is supplied
to the motherboard. This current may prevent newly installed hardware from working
properly.
Also, static electricity can severely damage electronic parts. Before touching any electronic
parts, drain static electricity from your body (for example, by touching the metal frame of
your computer). When handling a card, carefully hold it by its edges and avoid touching its
circuitry.
Note:
with most systems. If you have a low-profile system, you may need to change the standard
bracket on your graphics card to a low-profile bracket. For more information, see
"Replacing brackets on a low-profile graphics card", page
Open your computer and
1
remove your existing graphics
card
If a graphics card isn't already installed in
your computer, skip to
Using
a
(Windows 7/Vista) or
Programs
Windows
currently installed display drivers.
Restart your computer for the changes
to take effect.
After your computer restarts, you're
prompted to install drivers for the new graphics hardware detected. Click
* With multi-display mode, you may be able to use your existing graphics card. For Windows XP, see Windows online help under
"Install additional monitors". For Windows Vista, see Windows online help under "Add a second monitor".
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"Connection setup", page
To avoid personal injury and to prevent damage to your computer or Matrox
Matrox low-profile graphics cards ship with standard (ATX) brackets compatible
*
step 2.
Programs and Features
Add/Remove
(Windows XP) in the
, remove any
Control Panel
8. For information specific to your computer, like how to
7.
Cancel
.