Setting Up And Using The Flat Panel Monitor; Using The Flat Panel Monitor With A Standard Crt - Silicon Graphics 1600SW Owner's Manual

Chapter 1
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Setting Up and Using the Flat Panel Monitor

This chapter explains how to unpack the flat panel monitor and set it
up with your computer.
The flat panel monitor is driven by an adapter board that is installed
in your computer. In some cases, the adapter board and software are
installed at the factory before shipment; in other cases, you need to
install them yourself.
• If the flat panel adapter board and software have already been
installed, continue with these instructions.
• If you are installing the adapter board and software, install them
now, using the instructions and CD that come with the adapter
board. Be sure to read any documentation or release notes on the
CD for instructions specific to your computer. Then return to this
manual.
In addition, see your computer's documentation (in most cases, an
owner's guide) for any information specific to your computer.

Using the Flat Panel Monitor With a Standard CRT

If you plan to use the flat panel monitor with a standard cathode-ray
tube (CRT) monitor, be aware of the following:
• The flat panel monitor was not designed to be used
simultaneously with a conventional cathode-ray tube (CRT)
monitor when both monitors are attached to the same graphics
adapter board. If you are operating your flat panel monitor from
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