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Page 1: Installation Guide
Matrox Graphics Architecture Matrox Productiva G100 • Matrox Mystique G200 • Matrox Millennium G200 Installation Guide 10526-101-0420 1998.07.10... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Software overview ......................12 Software setup – Windows NT 4.0 Monitor setup........................14 Display setup........................14 TV setup..........................15 Software overview ......................15 Troubleshooting TV output.......................... 24 Display information Hardware information Customer support Warranty Index Matrox Graphics Card – Installation Guide... -
Page 3: Using This Guide
(Portable Document Format) files. To view or print PDF files, use the program, Acrobat Reader which you can install from the “Matrox Installation” CD-ROM. This guide is available on the CD-ROM as a PDF file (doc\inst_en.pdf). The online version of this guide has additional information, including the following sections: “Hardware... -
Page 4: Overview
(Super VGA modes), DPMS (energy saving), and DDC-2B (Plug-and-Play monitor). Also, depending on the model of your Matrox card, you can upgrade it with more graphics memory or multimedia hardware add-ons. For more information on available upgrades, see the Matrox Web site (www.matrox.com/mga). -
Page 5: Hardware Installation
Turn off your computer and all peripherals such as your monitor or printer. Open the computer and remove your existing graphics card. (If you have a display adapter built into your computer’s motherboard, it should automatically disable itself after your Matrox card is installed.) - Page 6 Remove the cover for the slot you intend to card use. Save the screw for the mounting bracket. Position your Matrox card over the expansion slot you’ve chosen. Push the card in firmly and evenly until it’s fully seated in the slot.
- Page 7 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 † If your TV only has an antenna or cable TV connector, you can use an RF modulator to connect it to your Matrox card. RF modulators are available at most electronics stores. Matrox Graphics Card – Installation Guide...
- Page 8 * If your sound card has no connector, you can use its connector instead. In this case, all your LINE OUT SPKR computer’s sound output goes to the video device you connected to. Matrox Graphics Card – Installation Guide...
- Page 9 Next , then to restart your computer. Finish At this point, Windows is using a display driver that doesn’t fully support your Matrox graphics card. To install Matrox display drivers and other software, see “Software installation”, page Install the software If you’re using Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0,...
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Page 10: Software Installation
Software installation This section describes how to install Matrox software for Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0. (For other operating systems, see the readme file in the root folder of the “Matrox Installation” CD-ROM.) Insert the “Matrox Installation” CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive – the mgasetup program automatically starts. -
Page 11: Software Setup - Windows 95/98
Note: Many Plug-and-Play monitors don’t automatically report if they’re capable of 1152 × 864, or 1600 × 1200 and higher display resolutions. To use these resolutions, or higher refresh rates than those reported by the monitor, you can use the Matrox monitor selection method. -
Page 12: Display Setup
Matrox PowerDesk guide. TV setup If your Matrox graphics card supports TV output, you can view or record your computer display on a TV or VCR connected to your computer. (To connect video devices to your computer, page 7.) To use TV output mode:... - Page 13 TV output settings. (This is available only if TV Out your Matrox graphics card supports TV output.) property sheet to inform the Matrox display driver of your monitor’s capabilities. You Monitor can use this sheet instead of the Windows method of monitor selection.
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Page 14: Software Setup - Windows Nt 4.0
If you have a Plug-and-Play monitor: Make sure the button is selected. If Plug-and-Play (DDC) monitor so, the Matrox display driver automatically uses the correct settings for your monitor. If not, click this button, then click Apply If you don’t have a Plug-and-Play monitor: See if the button is selected. -
Page 15: Tv Setup
Matrox PowerDesk for Windows NT 4.0 includes Matrox display driver with: Multi-display support to use up to 5 monitors at a time (one monitor for each Matrox card – of the same type – in your computer) Accelerated DirectDraw and OpenGL support for direct access to Matrox hardware. - Page 16 Matrox QuickDesk dialog box or launch . This program Matrox Display Properties Matrox Desktop Navigator appears as a monitor icon on the Windows NT taskbar. Matrox Graphics Card – Installation Guide...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This section contains solutions to problems you may encounter with your Matrox graphics card. For a list of notes, problems and limitations, click Programs Matrox PowerDesk Readme Problem Computer doesn’t boot after Matrox card is installed Cause There may be another graphics adapter in your computer. (For Matrox multi- display mode in Windows NT, all other graphics cards in your computer must also be Matrox cards of the same model.) - Page 18 Cause The Matrox display driver may be trying to use settings your monitor doesn’t support. This can happen if a monitor was never selected in the software and the display resolution was changed to one your monitor doesn’t support, or if the monitor connected to your computer was changed without it being changed in the software.
- Page 19 Cause If your game uses a low-resolution (640 × 480 and below), full-screen display mode, your monitor may not support the refresh rate the Matrox driver is using. Solution If the game is still running in full-screen mode, press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del] once...
- Page 20 Solution Change slots. Shut down your computer, disconnect it from the power supply, remove your Matrox card and then insert it into a different PCI expansion slot. For instructions on how to safely install your Matrox card, see “Hardware installation”,...
- Page 21 Solution Windows 95/98 (PCI graphics cards only): You may have to manually assign an IRQ to your Matrox card with the irqset program in the C:\Program Files\Matrox MGA PowerDesk folder. For instructions on how to use irqset, click Programs...
- Page 22 Solution If DirectX 5.0 or later isn’t installed, install it. To install DirectX 5.0: Insert the “Matrox Installation” CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. Windows automatically starts the CD-ROM setup program; click to continue. Cancel Click Type “d:\directx5\dxsetup”, where “d:\” is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive;...
- Page 23 Cause You may have a conflict because of previously installed display drivers. Solution Delete all existing display drivers and reinstall Matrox display drivers. If Windows 95 prompts you to start the , click Add New Hardware Wizard .
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Page 24: Tv Output
Cause Your TV or VCR may not be properly set up. Solution If a TV is connected to your Matrox graphics card and the TV has a TV/VIDEO switch, set it to For more information, see your TV manual. - Page 25 Cause Matrox software may not be set up for TV output. Solution Windows 95/98: See “TV setup”, page Solution Windows NT 4.0: See “TV setup”, page Problem Sound (examples: VCR doesn’t record sound, video files play back with no sound, sound output is distorted or too loud)
- Page 26 Windows NT 4.0: See “TV setup”, page Cause Some computer programs and games may directly set the Matrox graphics card to use a display mode that’s not compatible with your TV. (Your TV display is restored after you exit the program.)
- Page 27 Some TVs have an aperture control sometimes called . Lowering this PICTURE setting may reduce this problem. Reducing your TV’s brightness setting may also improve image quality. For more information, see your TV manual. Matrox Graphics Card – Installation Guide...
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Page 28: Display Information
Display information Maximum display resolutions – Matrox Productiva G100, Mystique G200 & MGA-G200 SD Graphics Color palette Maximum display area Maximum 3D display area* memory 256 colors (8-bit) 1800 × 1440 / 1920 × 1200 — 32/64 K colors (15/16-bit) 1600 ×... -
Page 29: Supported Vesa Modes
Maximums may not be attainable at the highest display resolutions with a 24- or 32-bit color palette. Supported VESA modes In the table below, VESA modes supported by your Matrox graphics card are indicated by a VESA mode number. Many Super VGA DOS programs use VESA modes. -
Page 30: Hardware Information
Supports AGP bus version 1.0 at clock speeds up to 66 MHz in 2× mode; supports AGP texturing and sideband addressing * The G+/PROA/4 and G+/PROA/8 series of graphics cards are not upgradeable with graphics memory modules. Matrox Graphics Card – Installation Guide... - Page 31 128-bit DualBus VGA-compatible drawing engine Supports AGP bus version 1.0 at clock speeds up to 66 MHz in 2× mode; supports AGP texturing and sideband addressing Matrox Productiva G100, Mystique G200, Millennium G200 & MGA-G200 SD Video specifications – Separate sync monitors only The video follows the PS/2 standard, with no sync on RGB, and no blanking pedestal.
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Page 32: Customer Support
514-685-6008. The communication parameters are 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. You’ll be prompted to enter your first and last name and a password. If you don’t have an account, it’s created when you enter your name for the first time. See also “Matrox Web and FTP sites”. - Page 33 Direct Matrox Technical Assistance – If you still can’t resolve a problem, you can get direct technical assistance four ways: Call Technical Support (Canada) at 514-685-0270. For residents of Quebec only, call 514-822-6330. Send a FAX to 514-822-6363, Att: Graphics Technical Assistance.
- Page 34 CompuServe’s Basic Services for one month $15 introductory usage credit to explore the Matrox section on the Graphics B Vendor Forum and CompuServe’s other Extended and Premium service offerings a personal User ID Number and Password a complimentary subscription to CompuServe’s monthly magazine, CompuServe Magazine...
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Page 35: Warranty
(3) years from the date of delivery. This warranty applies only to the original end-user purchaser and is non-transferable. Conditions and limitations of Matrox’s warranty are stated below. 2. Matrox’s limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal use of the hardware and does not apply to any: a. - Page 36 See the “Customer support” information included with your Matrox product. 4. If you must return a Matrox product, leave the configuration as it was when you were using it, and leave all identification stickers on the product. Pack the product in its original box or equivalent and bring it to your dealer (where you purchased your Matrox product) who will return it to Matrox for you.
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Page 37: Index
Matrox software drivers Plug-and-Play monitor settings – information document conventions driver conflict SCART software installation software setup e-mail, Matrox Windows 95/98 expansion slots Windows NT 4.0 sound output Super VGA S-video FAX, Matrox Matrox Graphics Card – Installation Guide... -
Page 38: Software License Agreement
Making telecommunication data transmissions of the Software. Matrox reserves the right to terminate this license if there is a violation of its term or default by the Original Purchaser. Upon termination, for any reason, all copies of the Software must be immediately returned to Matrox, and the Original Purchaser shall be liable to Matrox for any and all damages suffered as a result of the violation or default. - Page 39 Copyright © 1998 Matrox Graphics Inc. • (English) All rights reserved. • (Français) Tous droits réservés. • (Deutsch) Alle Rechte vorbehalten. • (Italiano) Tutti i diritti riservati. • (Español) Reservados todos los derechos. Trademarks • Marques déposées • Warenzeichen • Marchi registrati • Marcas registradas ®...
- Page 40 However, no responsibility is assumed by Matrox Graphics Inc. for its use; nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use. No license is granted under any patents or patent rights of Matrox Graphics Inc.
- Page 41 Web site: E-mail: www.matrox.com/mga/deutsch Web-Site: France Italia Matrox France SARL Agenzia Italiana di Matrox Graphics Inc. 2, rue de la Couture, Silic 225 3G electronics 94528 Rungis Cedex, France via Boncompagni 3B 20139 Milano, Italia Tél: 01 45.60.62.00 Fax: 02-5253045 Fax: 01 45.60.62.05...
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