Installing The Imagedp4 - Datapath ImageDP4 User Manual

Installing the ImageDP4

It is recommended that all ImageDP4 cards and any Vision cards are installed in the system prior to
installing the drivers. Otherwise as cards are installed the drivers may need to be reinstalled as the card's
PCI bus numbers change
Note:
All plug-in cards are static sensitive and packed in antistatic materials. Please keep the card in its
packaging until you are ready to install.
It is recommended that you do not discard the packing box until you are completely satisfied with
the ImageDP4 card, and it is fully installed and working correctly. We also recommend that you
make note of the serial number of the card in a prominent place before you plug the card into the
computer. This should hasten any query should you need to contact our Technical Support Depart-
ment. The serial number is displayed on the card and the box label.
• Power down the PC (including peripherals), switch off at the mains and disconnect all the
cables connected to the computer, noting the positions for accurate reconnection. Remove the PC
cover
• Locate a vacant PCIe (x4 or above) slot for the ImageDP4 on the motherboard and remove the
backing plate (retain all screws).
correctly identify a PCIe (PCI-express) slot. If the card is forced into a 32 or 64 bit PCI or PCI-X slot it
will be irreparably damaged when the system is powered up and the warranty will be void.
• Remove the card from its packaging and secure it firmly into the empty PCIe slot. Extreme care
should be taken when securing the card into the slot as some motherboards may have
components that impede the siting of the card
Screw the card bracket to the back panel of the PC and replace the cover
Connect screens to all the outputs from the card. If there are other graphics devices in the system,
connect screens to them (even if you don't intend to use all the outputs in your final configuration)
Switch all the screens on then switch the machine on
You should see the boot messages on one of the screens. The screen on which the system will boot is
dependent on how the system is configured and the motherboard BIOS. It is not possible to control
which of the ImageDP4 outputs the system will boot on.
If in doubt consult your motherboard documentation to
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