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LAX100
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User's Manual
A14510051

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  • Page 1 LAX100 Graphics Card User’s Manual A14510051...

  • Page 2: Copyright

    Copyright This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any transfor- mation/adaptation without the prior written permission from the copyright hold- ers.

  • Page 3: Fcc And Doc Statement On Class B

    FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ............19 Connecting an Analog Monitor to the VGA Port ......20 Connecting a Digital LCD Monitor to the DVI-D Port ..... 21 Connecting EXT-LAX100 to LAX100 ..........22 Connector Pin Definition ..............23 Chapter 3 - Supported Software ............ 28 AXELL Graphics Drivers ..................

  • Page 5: Warranty

    Introduction Warranty 1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and product specifications. 2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.

  • Page 6: Static Electricity Precautions

    Introduction Static Electricity Precautions It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, graphics card, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical dis- charge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage.

  • Page 7: About The Package

    Introduction About the Package The graphics card package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for as- sistance. One graphics card  One CD  One QR (Quick Reference) ...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    • Maximum 1024 x 768 dots, 60Hz (when four screens are displayed) • Overlay (bilinear scaling, four independent displays) Display Features • Hardware cursor (8 bit gradation stencil operation, four in- dependent displays) • 1 DB-15 analog VGA port Video Output Interface • 1 24-pin digital DVI-D port • 1 80-pin connector for optional EXT-LAX100 daughterboard - SiI164 HDMI transmitter - SiI7170 DVI transmitter - 2 HDMI ports - 1 24-pin digital DVI-D port - PCB dimensions: 100mm (3.94”) x 90mm (3.55”) Note: The board supports either the EXT-LAX100 daughterboard or the LVDS outputs. LVDS is not supported once you have con- nected the daughterboard.
  • Page 9 Introduction • 0 C to 60 Temperature • 10% to 90% Humidity • 120mm (4.7”) x 69mm (2.7”) PCB Dimensions...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

    Dual Link LVDS Port 1 power LVDS Port 3 select (JP1) Single Link LVDS Port 2/3 power select (JP2, JP3) Daughterboard connector Silicon Image SiI7170 DVI-D AXELL AG10 LAX100 Graphics Card Note: The LVDS ports and the Daughterboard connector are optional.
  • Page 11 Hardware Installation DVI-D LAX100 Graphics Card TMDS (HDMI) TMDS (HDMI) DVI-D EXT-LAX100 Daughterboard...

  • Page 12: Mechanical Dimensions

    Hardware Installation Mechanical Dimensions 64.4 64.4 20.3 8.25 LAX100 Graphics Card 80.52 59.67 20.3 8.25...
  • Page 13 Hardware Installation 80.52 59.67 20.3 8.25 EXT-LAX100 Daughterboard...

  • Page 14: Block Diagram

    LVDS Dual SPI ROM Board LVDS Dual LVDS Single SPI ROM Board Board Connector LVDS Single LVDS Single Board Connector LVDS Single LAX100 Graphics Card AX100 LVDS Dual TMDS Transmitter DVI-D Board LVDS Single LVDS Dual TMDS TMDS Transmitter Transmitter...

  • Page 15: Handling The Graphics Card

    Hardware Installation Handling the Graphics Card It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your graphics card even before installing it in your system unit. Electrostatic discharge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in han- dling the graphics card to ensure that no static build-up is present.
  • Page 16 Hardware Installation Step 1: Power-Off the Computer Make sure the computer and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down. Disconnect all power cords and cables. Important: Hazardous voltages are present and exposed when operating the com- puter with the cover removed.

  • Page 17: Jumper Settings

    Hardware Installation Jumper Settings Dual Link LVDS Port 1 Power Select (optional) LVDS Port 1 2-3 On: 1-2 On: 3.3V (default) JP1 is used to select the power supplied to LVDS Port 1. LVDS Port 1 supports 24-bit dual channel LVDS display.

  • Page 18: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Dual Link LVDS Port 2 / Port 3 Power Select (optional) 2-3 On: 1-2 On: 3.3V (default) LVDS Port 2 LVDS Port 3 JP2 and JP3 are used to select the power supplied to LVDS Port 2 and LVDS Port LVDS Port 2 and Port 3 support 24-bit single channel LVDS display.

  • Page 19: Connecting Display Devices

    Hardware Installation Connecting Display Devices The graphics card allows multiple displays by means of the VGA port, DVI-D port and the LVDS connectors. Devices connected to these interfaces can be displayed simultaneously. LVDS Port 2/3 LVDS Port 1 DVI-D...

  • Page 20: Connecting An Analog Monitor To The Vga Port

    Hardware Installation Connecting an Analog Monitor to the VGA Port Connect the analog monitor’s cable connector to the VGA port. After you plug the cable connector into the VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place. Analog Monitor...

  • Page 21: Connecting A Digital Lcd Monitor To The Dvi-D Port

    Hardware Installation Connecting a Digital LCD Monitor to the DVI-D Port Connect the digital LCD monitor’s cable connector to the DVI-D port. After you plug the cable connector into the DVI-D port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place. Digital LCD Monitor...

  • Page 22: Connecting Ext-Lax100 To Lax100

    Hardware Installation Connecting EXT-LAX100 to LAX100 Connect the optional EXT-LAX100 daughterboard to the LAX100 graphics card for a total of 5 display outputs. TMDS (HDMI) TMDS (HDMI) DVI-D EXT-LAX100 LAX100 DVI-D Important: LAX100 supports either the EXT-LAX100 daughterboard or the LVDS outputs.

  • Page 23: Connector Pin Definition

    Hardware Installation Connector Pin Definition LVDS Port 1 Connector (optional) LVDS Port 1 Pins Function Pins Function LVDS1_Out3+ LVDS1_Out7+ LVDS1_Out3- LVDS1_Out7- LVDS1_Out2+ LVDS1_Out6+ LVDS1_Out2- LVDS1_Out6- LVDS1_Out1+ LVDS1_Out5+ LVDS1_Out1- LVDS1_Out5- LVDS1_Out0+ LVDS1_Out4+ LVDS1_Out0- LVDS1_Out4- LVDS1_CLK1+ LVDS1_CLK2+ LVDS1_CLK1- LVDS1_CLK2- LVDS1_DDCCLK N. C. LVDS1_DDCDATA N.
  • Page 24 Hardware Installation LVDS Port 2 and LVDS Port 3 Connectors (optional) LVDS Port 2 LVDS Port 3 LVDS Port 2 LVDS Port 3 Pins Function Pins Function LVDS2_Out3+ LVDS3_Out3+ LVDS2_Out3- LVDS3_Out3- LVDS2_Out2+ LVDS3_Out2+ LVDS2_Out2- LVDS3_Out2- LVDS2_Out1+ LVDS3_Out1+ LVDS2_Out1- LVDS3_Out1- LVDS2_Out0+ LVDS3_Out0+ LVDS2_Out0- LVDS3_Out0-...
  • Page 25 Hardware Installation Daughterboard Connector (optional) Daughterboard connector Pins Function Pins Function 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V LVDS3_DDCDATA LVDS3_DDCCLK LVDS2_DDCDATA LVDS2_DDCCLK Port3_Hot plug detect LVDS1_DDCDATA Port2_Hot plug detect LVDS1_DDCCLK Port1_Hot plug detect LVDS3_Out2- LVDS3_Out3- LVDS3_Out2+ LVDS3_Out3+ LVDS3_Out0- LVDS3_Out1- LVDS3_Out0+ LVDS3_Out1+ LVDS2_Out3- LVDS3_CLK1- LVDS2_Out3+...
  • Page 26 Hardware Installation Pins Function Pins Function LVDS2_CLK1+ LVDS2_Out0+ LVDS1_Out6- LVDS1_Out7- LVDS1_Out6+ LVDS1_Out7+ LVDS1_Out4- LVDS1_Out5- LVDS1_Out4+ LVDS1_Out5+ LVDS1_Out3- LVDS1_CLK2- LVDS1_Out3+ LVDS1_CLK2+ LVDS1_Out1- LVDS1_Out2- LVDS1_Out1+ LVDS1_Out2+ LVDS1_CLK1- LVDS1_Out0- LVDS1_CLK1+ LVDS1_Out0+...
  • Page 27 Hardware Installation FPD Control Connector (optional) FPD Control connector Pins Signal Name Function LVDS1_BR LVDS1 Back Light On/Off (I2C Control) LVDS1_ACTRL1 LVDS1 Analog Control 1 0V to 5.0V Analog Out /ACTRL1 to ACTRL2 Register LVDS1_ACTRL2 LVDS1 Analog Control 2 0V to 5.0V Analog Out / ACTRL1 to ACTRL2 Register LVDS1_ACTRL3 LVDS1 Analog Control 3 0V to 5.0V Analog Out...

  • Page 28: Chapter 3 - Supported Software

    Supported Software Chapter 3 - Supported Software The CD that came with the graphics card contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the graphics card. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Graphics Card Utility CD) will appear.

  • Page 29: Axell Graphics Drivers

    Supported Software AXELL Graphics Drivers Windows 7 / Windows Vista To install the driver, click “AXELL Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Select the language to use for the installation and then click OK. 2. The installation program is ready to install the graphics driver.
  • Page 30 Supported Software 4. Click Continue. 5. Click Install. 6. Yo u h a v e s u c c e s s f u l l y installed the driver. Click Finish. 7. Restart the system for the configuration changes to take effect.
  • Page 31 Supported Software Windows 7 / Windows Vista x64 To install the driver, click “AXELL Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Select the language to use for the installation and then click OK. 2. The installation program is ready to install the graphics driver.
  • Page 32 Supported Software 4. Click Continue. 5. Click Install. 6. Yo u h a v e s u c c e s s f u l l y installed the driver. Click Finish. 7. Restart the system for the configuration changes to take effect.
  • Page 33 Supported Software Windows XP To install the driver, click “AXELL Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Select the language to use for the installation and then click OK. 2. The installation program is ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 3.
  • Page 34 Supported Software 4. A warning message will appear. Click Continue Any- way. 5. The screen will show the name of the software you are installing. Click Con- tinue Anyway. 6. Yo u h a v e s u c c e s s f u l l y installed the driver.
  • Page 35 Supported Software 7. Restart the system for the configuration changes to take effect. Click Yes to re- tart or No to restart later.
  • Page 36 Supported Software Windows XP x64 To install the driver, click “AXELL Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Select the language to use for the installation and then click OK. 2. The installation program is ready to install the graphics driver.
  • Page 37 Supported Software 4. A warning message will appear. Click Continue Any- way. 5. Yo u h a v e s u c c e s s f u l l y installed the driver. Click Finish. 6. Restart the system for the configuration changes to take effect.
  • Page 38 Supported Software 7. Click Start and then click Control Panel. Double-click System. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. Double-click Display Adapt- ers. Right-click Standard VGA Graphics Adapter, and then click Properties. 8. On the Driver tab, click Up- date Driver and then click...
  • Page 39 Supported Software 9. Click “No, not this time” and then click Next. 10. Click “Install from a list or specific location (Ad- vanced)” and then click Next. 11. Click “Don’t search, I will choose the driver to in- stall” and then click Next.
  • Page 40 Supported Software 12. Select the driver and then click Next. 13. A warning message will appear. Click Continue Anyway. 14. Click Finish.
  • Page 41 Supported Software 15. Restart the system for the configuration changes to take effect. Click Yes to re- tart or No to restart later.

  • Page 42: Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3

    Supported Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 Windows 7 / Windows Vista To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu. 1. Click Next to install or click Change Destination Folder to select another folder. 2. Click Install to begin instal- lation.
  • Page 43 Supported Software 3. Click Finish to exit installa- tion.
  • Page 44 Supported Software Windows XP To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu. 1. Click Next to install to the destination folder or click Change Destination folder to select another folder. 2. Click Install to begin instal- lation.

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