Installing The Capture Card - EMS XtremeRGB-Ex1 User Manual

Installing the Capture Card

You are likely to need a flat blade and a Phillips head screwdriver for the installation of the capture
card; it would be useful to have these to hand before you begin.
Installing the card is a simple process, follow the steps below to be up and running in a few minutes:
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Power down the PC (including peripherals), switch off at the mains and disconnect all the
cables connected to the computer, noting the positions for accurate reconnection. Remove
the PC cover
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Locate a vacant PCIe (x4 or above) slot for the XtremeRGB-Ex1 on the motherboard and
remove the backing plate (retain all screws).
documentation to correctly identify a PCIe (PCI-express) slot. If the card is forced into
a 32 or 64 bit PCI or PCI-X slot it will be irreparably damaged when the system is
powered up and the warranty will be
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Remove the card from its packaging and secure it firmly into the empty PCIe slot. Extreme
care should be taken when securing the card into the slot as some motherboards may
have components that impede the siting of the card
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Screw the card bracket to the back panel of the PC and replace the cover
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Re-connect all cables to the PC
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Connect the cable(s) distributing the RGB/DVI signals to the connectors on the XtremeRGB
card located on the back panel.
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Power up the PC and commence the software installation.
Connections
The XtremeRGB-Ex1 has one DVI-I type connector.
The card is connected using:
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DVI-D Cable
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DVI-A Cable
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Analog VGA (RGB) cable (adapter supplied)
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HDMI cable (adapter supplied as optional)
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Component HD cable (adapter supplied as optional)
Connect one end of the cable to the source. Connect the other end of the cable to DVI-I type
connector located on the XtremeRGB-Ex1 card in your computer.
DVI to VGA adapters are supplied for use with an analog VGA (RGB) Cable.
If in doubt consult your motherboard
void.