Hardware Installation - Matrox M9120 User Manual

Hardware installation

This section describes how to install your Matrox card. For information specific to your computer,
like how to remove its cover, see your system manual.
WARNING:
hardware, turn off your computer, unplug it, and then wait for it to cool before you install
your Matrox product and touch any of the internal parts of your computer.
While your computer is turned off but still plugged in, some electrical current is supplied
to the motherboard. This current may prevent newly installed hardware from working
properly.
Also, static electricity can severely damage electronic parts. Before touching any electronic
parts, drain static electricity from your body (for example, by touching the metal frame of
your computer). When handling a card, carefully hold it by its edges and avoid touching its
circuitry.
Note:
compatible with most systems. If you have a low-profile system, you may need to change
the standard bracket on your graphics card to a low-profile bracket. For more information,
see "Replacing brackets on a low-profile graphics card", page
Open your computer and
1
remove your existing graphics
*
card
If a graphics card isn't already installed in
your computer, skip to
a Using
(Windows XP) or
Features
Windows
currently installed display drivers.
Restart your computer for the changes
to take effect.
* With multi-display mode, you may be able to use your existing graphics card. For Windows 2000/XP, see Windows 2000/XP
online help under "Install additional monitors". For Windows Vista, see the Vista online help under "Add a second monitor".
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To avoid personal injury and to prevent damage to your computer or Matrox
Most Matrox low-profile graphics cards ship with standard (ATX) brackets
step 2.
Add/Remove Programs
Programs and
(Windows Vista) in the
, remove any
Control Panel
6.