Software Setup; Install Display Driver - Matrox M9120 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 Server 2008, Windows XP ,
and Windows Vista. The installation of the display driver is the same
for the 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
You may need administrator rights to install certain software. For
more information, see Windows documentation or contact your
system administrator.
Windows 2000/XP

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. When prompted by
the
Found New Hardware
Cancel
Insert the Matrox Installation CD-ROM and follow the on-screen intructions. The Matrox
installation program installs Matrox display drivers and PowerDesk software for your
Matrox product.
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, you may need to click the
on your Windows taskbar. For more information on how to use Matrox PowerDesk, see
Matrox PowerDesk help.
wizard to install a display driver for your graphics hardware, click
.
) on your Windows taskbar. To see the
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