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Matrox 4Sight-II manual available for free PDF download: Installation And Hardware Reference
Matrox 4Sight-II Installation And Hardware Reference (218 pages)
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Matrox
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Computer Hardware
| Size: 46.2 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Using this Manual
11
Part 1: Operating Your Matrox 4Sight-II Unit
13
Chapter 1: Before You Begin
15
Overview
16
Hardware Components
16
Motherboard
16
Mass Storage
18
Chassis
18
Memory
19
Optional Components
19
Matrox Opto-Coupling Module
19
Matrox Frame Grabbers
19
Inspecting Your Matrox 4Sight-II Package
21
Integrated-Unit Version
21
Motherboard-Only Version
22
Additional Components
23
Operating Your Matrox 4Sight-II Unit
24
Light Emitting Diodes (Leds)
24
Handling Precautions
25
Turning off the Integrated-Unit Version of Matrox 4Sight-II
25
Chapter 2: Connecting Peripherals to the Unit
27
Overview
28
Connecting Display Devices
29
Connecting a High-Resolution Display Device
30
Connecting a Digital Flat Panel
31
Connecting NTSC/PAL Video Output Devices
31
Connecting a USB Mouse and Keyboard
32
Connecting Other USB Devices
32
Networking Connections
32
Connecting Video Input Devices
34
Units with a Matrox Orion Module or Matrox Meteor-II /Standard
34
Units with Matrox Meteor-II /Multi-Channel
38
Units with Matrox Meteor-II /Digital
39
Units with Matrox Meteor-II /Camera Link
39
Connecting IEEE 1394 Devices
40
Connecting Devices to the Serial Port
40
Connecting Devices to the Auxiliary I/O Interface
41
Connecting Devices to the Parallel Port Connector
42
Connecting a Stereo Audio Device
42
Part 2: Making Motherboard Modifications
43
Chapter 3: Adding Devices to the Matrox 4Sight-II Motherboard
45
Introduction
46
Removing the Matrox 4Sight-II Chassis
47
Connecting a Hard Drive, Flash Drive, or CD Drive
49
Connecting Devices with a 44-Pin ATA Connector
50
Connecting Devices with a 40-Pin ATA Connector
50
Connecting both Types of IDE Devices
52
Drive Assignments
52
Connecting a PC/104-Plus Board
53
Some Considerations
53
Removing and Installing Memory
55
Removing Memory
55
Installing Memory
55
Adjusting Your New Memory Settings
56
Connecting Devices to the Auxiliary I/O Interface
56
Connecting Devices to the Internal Connector of the Parallel Interface
57
Chapter 4: Installing the Matrox 4Sight-II Motherboard in a Custom Chassis
59
Overview
60
Custom Chassis
60
Custom Fan
61
Custom Power Supply
62
Part 3: Reference Material for All Users
63
Chapter 5: Matrox 4Sight-II Hardware Reference
65
Overview
66
Motherboard
66
Processing
67
Memory
69
Display
69
Video Input Port
70
AGP Interface
70
Dualhead Capability
70
Underlay/Overlay Capabilities
71
Encoder
71
TMDS Transmitter
71
Mass Storage
72
Hard Disk Drive
72
Flash Disk
72
Bios
73
Networking
73
I/O Interfaces
74
Serial Ports
74
Audio Interface
77
Parallel Port
77
Auxiliary I/O Interface
77
USB Interface
79
IEEE 1394 Interface
79
PC/104-Plus Interface
80
Power Supply, Fan, and Chassis
80
Power Supply
80
Fan
80
Chassis
81
Chapter 6: The Matrox Orion Modules for 4Sight-II
83
Introduction
84
Overview of Matrox Orion Modules for 4Sight-II
84
Components of Matrox Orion /Standard and /Dual for 4Sight-II
85
Matrox Orion /Standard for 4Sight-II
86
Matrox Orion /Dual for 4-Sight-II
86
Input Channels
87
Decoder
87
Pixel Converter
88
Opto-Isolated Trigger
90
User Bits
91
Components of Matrox Orion /RGB for 4Sight-II
92
Input Channels
92
Decoder and A/D Converters
92
Pixel Converter
94
Opto-Isolated Trigger
95
User Bits
95
Video Input Port
96
Part 4: Appendices
97
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
99
What to Do if You Have a Problem
100
Common Problems and Solutions
100
Monitor Problems
100
Other Problems
101
Appendix B: BIOS Reference
103
Introduction
104
The BIOS Setup Program
104
Entering the Setup Program
104
The Menu Bar
105
The Legend Bar
106
The Selection Window
106
The Item Specific Help Window
107
Main Menu
107
Master and Slave Submenus
109
Advanced Menu
114
PCI Configuration Submenu
118
I/O Device Configuration Submenu
120
TV-Out Options Submenu
123
Power Menu
124
Boot Menu
126
Changing a Device's Boot Sequence Position
128
Info Menu
132
Exit Menu
133
Overriding the Device Sequence
135
Updating the Matrox 4Sight-II Computer BIOS
137
The Phoenix Phlash Utility
137
Updating the Matrox 4Sight-II VGA BIOS
141
BIOS Messages and Diagnostic Codes
142
BIOS Messages
143
BIOS Diagnostic Codes
146
Appendix C: Technical Reference
149
Motherboard
150
Memory
152
Hard Drive
152
Flash Disk
153
Power Supply
154
Chassis
154
Fan
154
Battery
154
Auxiliary I/O Interface
155
Matrox Opto-Coupling Module
155
Matrox Orion Modules for 4Sight-II
157
Operating Voltage and Current
157
Pinouts of Front Panel Connectors
158
Ethernet Jack
159
USB Connectors
159
IEEE 1394 Connectors
160
Analog VGA Connectors
160
Parallel Port Connector (Floppy Disk Drive Interface)
162
DVI-Compliant Digital VGA Connector ("DVI-V")
164
Camera Link Connectors
165
Pinouts of Back Panel Connectors
167
Serial Port Connectors
167
Video Input Connectors ("Video In" and "Video in 2")
168
Digital Video Input Connectors ("Digital Video In")
175
Auxiliary I/O Connector ("Aux. I/O")
178
Matrox Opto-Coupling Module
179
Pinouts of Internal Connectors
180
Internal ATA-44 Connectors
180
Internal Connector of the Parallel Interface
182
Internal Auxiliary I/O Connector
184
Creating Custom Cables
185
Unit Reliability Prediction Mean Time between Failure (MTBF)
186
Appendix D: Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive to the Parallel Port Connector
187
Introduction
188
Procedure
189
Appendix E: Updating the CPLD Program
191
Introduction
192
The Matrox Flash CPLD Utility
192
Appendix F: Glossary
195
Regulatory Compliance
213
Product Support
216
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