Software Setup; Install Display Driver - Matrox Parhelia Precision SGT User Manual

Software setup

This section describes how to install Matrox software for Windows
2000/XP. (For other operating systems, see the Readme file in the root
folder of the Matrox installation CD-ROM.)
You may need administrator rights to install certain software. For
more information, see Windows documentation.

Install display driver

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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 Windows 2000/XP display driver is in the Win2kXP folder of your
Matrox installation CD-ROM.)
Install optional software
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After your computer restarts, the setup program shows you a list of additional items you can
install. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Configure your monitor settings
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To take full advantage of your graphics card, make sure you have the correct monitor settings
selected in Windows for each of your monitors:
Right-click your Windows desktop background, then click
a
Advanced
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b
Under
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For more information on Windows monitor settings, see Windows documentation.
WARNING:
permanently damaged. For more information, see your monitor manual.
Note:
If an unsupported monitor is used with your Matrox product, this monitor may be
permanently damaged. A list of supported analog grayscale monitors is available on the
Matrox Web site (www.matrox.com/mga).
. If you're using a multi-display desktop, select a display before
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Monitor
.
Advanced
Hide modes that this monitor cannot display
, select the highest refresh rate listed.
Screen refresh rate
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OK OK
If incorrect software monitor settings are applied, some monitors can be
Settings for your analog grayscale monitor are preconfigured in the display driver.
Properties
" is available, make sure it's enabled.
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