HP Z210 Series User Manual page 28

NOTE:
card is supported before purchasing it. To find out how to list supported graphics cards and
get other information, see
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3. If you find that you must add a new graphics card or cards:
a.
Determine which HP-supported graphics card will best fit your needs in terms of number of
monitors, compatibility with the monitors you plan to use, and performance. To find out more
about supported graphics cards, see
b. Make sure you have the correct drivers for the graphics card.
c.
Install the first graphics card as per the instructions in this manual. (See
devices on page
d. Configure the monitor in Windows (see
systems on page
graphics configuration utility on page
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i.e., enable the first monitor and then make sure the card, connections, and monitor all work
properly before enabling the next monitor.
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HP Z Workstations do not support all graphics cards. Make sure a new graphics
Finding supported graphics cards on page
The maximum number of monitors that a graphics card supports depends on the card.
Most cards provide outputs for two monitors, some graphics cards provide three or four
outputs.
NOTE:
Many graphics cards provide more than two monitor outputs but limit you to
using only two at a time. Consult the graphics card documentation or look up
information on the card according to the procedure in
on page 21.
NOTE: Some graphics cards support multiple monitors by multiplexing the monitor
signal across multiple outputs. This may reduce graphics performance. Consult the
graphics card documentation or look up information on the card according to the
procedure in Finding supported graphics cards on page
Make sure the card outputs match the input required by the monitors. (See
monitor connection requirements on page
The different models of HP Z Workstations have different limits on the mechanical size,
data speed, and power available for additional graphics cards. In addition, the usual
practical limit for graphics cards is two per computer. Refer to the
identification on page 41
computer.
41.)
23) or with a third-party configuration tool (see
To simplify troubleshooting of possible problems, enable the monitors one at a time,
22.)
section to make sure a new graphics card will work for your
Finding supported graphics cards on page
Configuring the monitors using Microsoft® operating
24).
21.
Finding supported graphics cards
21.
Identifying
Expansion card slot
21.
Installing PCI/PCIe
Using a third-party
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