This addendum provides Compaq-specific information for the Matrox G200 MultiMonitor Series graphics controller. Where noted, information in this addendum
supercedes respective sections in the Matrox G200 Multi-Monitor Series User
Guide.
NOTE:
references to the TV Tuner and any related connectors or applications in the Matrox G200
Multi-Monitor Series User Guide.
Kit Contents
The following items are included in your option kit:
■
Matrox G200 Multi-Monitor Series Graphics Controller
Addendum to the Matrox G200 Multi-
Monitor Series User Guide
Your option kit does not support the Matrox TV Tuner. Please disregard all
■
Two analog monitor cables
■
This Addendum
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Limited Warranty
NOTE:
To connect the Matrox G200 Multi-Monitor Series graphics controller to a digital
monitor with a Digital Visual Interface (DVI), you will need to purchase option kit 170840B21. This kit contains two adapter cables that support up to 4 digital monitors with DVI
connectors.
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Supporting Documentation
Additional documents are available on the Matrox G200 MMS Graphics CD
included with your option kit to assist you with hardware or software installation:
■
Matrox G200 Multi-Monitor Series User Guide
■
README.TXT file
It is recommended that you read and print the hardware and software installation
procedures from the User Guide before you install the Matrox G200 Multi-Monitor
Series graphics controller.
System Requirements
NOTE:
The following information supercedes the respective section in the user guide.
Your system configuration must meet the following
ensure proper performance of your Matrox G200 Multi-Monitor Series graphics
controller.
Platform Compaq Deskpro EN Series Small Form Factor
Processor
Type/Speed
ROM You may need to upgrade your ROM. For more information refer to
Operating System Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4, Microsoft Windows
Software Installation
Upgrading the ROM
Prior to installing new components, you should always check to see if you have the
latest ROM installed. Recent ROMPaq releases can be downloaded from:
www.compaq.com/support/files
minimum
requirements to
Minimum System Configuration
Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250
Compaq Professional Workstations AP550, SP750
Intel Pentium III or Pentium III Xeon processor, 500-MHz or above
the section titled “Upgrading the ROM” below.
98/95
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To download a ROMPaq:
1. From the left menu, select either
Desktops
Workstations
or
, depending on
your model. (ROMPaqs for the Deskpro Workstation models are located
Workstations
under
.)
2. Click on the appropriate language (English is default).
3. Select your specific
4. Under Operating System, select
5. Select and install the latest ROMPaq.
Installing the Software
IMPORTANT:
performance capabilities. Drivers are located on the Matrox G200 MMS Graphics CD
included with your option kit. The latest releases are available from www.compaq.com.
To install the drivers:
1. Insert the Matrox G200 MMS Graphics CD. The CD will auto-start.
2. Follow the prompts on the screen to install drivers.
NOTE:
additional information.
You
Refer to the user guide located on the Matrox G200 MMS Graphics CD for
Hardware Installation
For hardware installation procedures, refer to the user guide on the Matrox G200
MMS Graphics CD.
Family
and
Model
.
ROMPaqs and System Software
must
install the drivers and utilities to take advantage of 3D
.
Procedures for installation PCI expansion boards (i.e. graphics controllers) are also
provided in the documentation included with your computer. Please refer to this
documentation for recommended hardware configurations as some computers may
have restrictions on the location of the graphics controller, i.e. a particular PCI slot.
NOTE:
To connect the Matrox G200 Multi-Monitor Series graphics controller to a digital
monitor with a Digital Visual Interface (DVI), you will need to purchase option kit 170840B21. This kit contains two adapter cables that support up to 4 digital monitors with DVI
connectors.
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Limited Warranty
NOTE:
The following information supercedes the respective section in the user guide.
Your Matrox G200 Multi-Monitor Series graphics controller is covered under the
Compaq warranty included with the option kit. This warranty replaces the limited
warranty offered by Matrox.
Technical Support
NOTE:
The following information supercedes the respective section in the user guide.
In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at
1-800-OK-COMPAQ. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Outside North America, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone Center.
Telephone numbers for world wide Technical Support Centers can be found in the
warranty card that shipped with your product or on the Compaq website. Access
the Compaq website by logging on to the Internet at
NOTE:
For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
www.compaq.com
.
The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers
and Flash ROM images. You can access the Compaq website by logging on to the
Internet at
© 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation. Printed in the U.S.A. Compaq is
registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned
herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. First Edition (January 2000).
173382-001
www.compaq.com
.
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