Validating Your Connection Setup - Matrox Extio F2208 User Manual

Validating your connection setup

After connecting your unit, we recommend you validate your connection setup before you continue.
Check the optical connection on your interface card(s)
1
After starting your computer and your Extio
unit, make sure both the transmission (
and reception (
your interface card are green. If the
reception LEDs is red, switch the cables in
the optical connector of your Matrox
product.
If the light doesn't change to green, make
sure your Extio unit is powered and that
your optical cable is properly connected.
Check your monitor connections
2
When your computer starts, the system BIOS prompt should appear on your primary display
(on the monitor attached to connector 1 of your Extio unit).
If the system BIOS prompt doesn't appear, your computer may have built-in graphics
hardware. Check your system manual for instructions on how to disable your computer's
built-in graphics hardware.
Check your keyboard connection
3
When the Extio BIOS prompt appears on your display, press [F7] to enter the Extio Setup
Utility. This ensures that the keyboard is properly detected and functional before Windows
starts. In the setup utility, select
Note:
appear asking you to press [Space] or another key to access additional ROM menus. If
you're able to enter the additional ROM menu by following the instructions provided in
the umbrella menu, your keyboard connection is valid.
If your keyboard isn't available before Windows starts, your keyboard may be connected to
the wrong USB connector. For more information,
(optional)", page
If your keyboard is properly connected, it may not be supported by your Extio unit. Only
basic USB keyboards are supported by your Extio unit before Windows starts (for example,
USB keyboards that have no USB hubs or media controls).
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On certain systems, instead of the Extio BIOS prompt, an umbrella menu may
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Options Cancel and exit
see "Connect your input devices
Optical connector
Transmission LED
Reception LED
.