Software Setup; Install Display Driver - Matrox Parhelia User Manual

Software setup

Note: This guide has references that are specific to the Matrox installation CD-ROM. If your Matrox
product wasn't packaged by Matrox (for example, if it was included with your computer), your
product may not include this CD-ROM.
If you don't have this CD-ROM, certain references in this guide may not reflect the software you
have. For more information, see other software documentation provided by your system vendor.
This section describes how to install Matrox software for Windows
2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP , Windows XP Professional
x64, and Windows Vista.
You may need administrator rights to install certain software. For
more information, see Windows documentation or contact your
system administrator.

Install display driver

1
Windows detects new hardware when you restart. If Matrox display drivers haven't been
previously installed, Windows prompts you to install a display driver. Follow the on-screen
instructions. (The Matrox 32-bit and 64-bit display drivers are in the Win2kXP and WinXP64
folders of your Matrox installation CD-ROM.)
Install optional software
2
After your computer restarts, the setup program shows you a list of additional items you can
install. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Set up your display software
3
Use Matrox PowerDesk software to change certain display settings or access Matrox features.
To access PowerDesk, double-click its icon (
PowerDesk icon in Windows XP/Vista, you may need to click the
( ) on your Windows taskbar. For more information on how to use Matrox PowerDesk,
see the online help.
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) on your Windows taskbar. To see the
Show hidden icons
button