Datapath ImageDP4 User Manual

ImageDP4

User Manual

Version 01.06

Contents

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.......................................................4

Safety Instructions...............................................................................5

Introduction.........................................................................................6

ImageDP4............................................................................................7

Hardware Installation...........................................................................8

Installing the ImageDP4.......................................................................9

ImageDP4 Video BIOS.......................................................................11

Multi Screen Conguration................................................................14

Appendix 1 - Dening Custom Modes................................................20

Appendix 2 - Screen Order.................................................................21

Index.................................................................................................22

FCC Compliance ImageDP4

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a commercial, industrial or business environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the manufacturers instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or tele¬vision reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures.

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the

receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Warning! Any changes or modications to this product not expressly approved by the manufac­turer could void any assurances of safety or performance and could result in violation of Part 15 of
the FCC Rules.

Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193.1993. Washington DC: Oce of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records

Administration, US Government Printing Oce.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)

Responsible Party Name:
Address:
Phone:

Hereby declares the product:

Product Name:
Model Number:

Conforms to the following specications:

FCC Part 15 Subpart b

Datapath Limited

Alfreton Road, Derby

[phone]

Four Head PCIe Graphics Card

ImageDP4 (DGC170)

Class A Digital Device

Supplementary Information:

This device has been shown to be in compliance with and was tested in accordance with the meas-

urement procedures specied in the Standards & Specications listed above and as indicated in the

measurement report number: TRA-013599GUS1

Representative Persons Name: Tony Jones, Operations Director

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Safety Instructions

To prevent damage to your Datapath product or injury to personnel operating the equipment, please
read the following safety precautions prior to operation. These instructions should be made available to
all those who will use and operate Datapath products.

Power Supply

All Datapath products require a mains power supply. This power supply must be disconnected when
equipment is being upgraded or relocated.

Cables

Do not expose cables to any liquids; doing so may cause a short circuit which could damage the
equipment. Do not place heavy objects on top of any cables as this can cause damage and possibly lead
to exposed live wires.

Ventilation

All computer equipment should be located in a well ventilated area. All ventilation holes on the comput­er casing must be kept clear of any obstruction at all times. Failure to do so will result in the system over
heating and damaging your equipment.

Working Environment

The equipment should be located in an environment free from dust, moisture and extreme changes
in temperature and should be placed on a stable and solid work surface. Liquids (hot/cold drinks etc)
should not be placed near the equipment as spillage could cause serious damage.

Gas/Flammable Liquids

Electronic equipment should never be used in the presence of gas or any ammable liquid, doing so
could result in an explosion or serious re.

Smoke/Unusual Smells

Should you notice smoke or unusual smells being emitted from your computer, turn o and unplug the
system from the mains supply. The system should then be passed to a qualied technician for

inspection. Continued operation could result in personal injury and damage to property.

Maintenance

Maintenance should only be carried out by competent technicians, any Datapath plug-in cards that are
physically damaged should be returned to Datapath for repair using Datapath RMA procedures.

Disposal

At the end of life all Datapath products should be disposed of as per local laws and regulations dictate.
In UK contact Datapath to arrange disposal. Our WEE registration number is WEEE/AA0005ZR.

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Introduction

The ImageDP4 is based upon a single, powerful graphics processor that is complemented by faster
memory and higher pixel transfer bandwidth over its 16-lane second generation PCIexpress interface.

Up to sixteen ImageDP4 cards can be supported by the Datapath display driver, providing exible
system congurations up to 64 screens.

• DisplayPort connectors allow full-size, locking cables capable of driving next generation displays

• DVI support using Datapath DPadapt modules (powered via graphics card)

• Up to 40m cable support using Datapath DPextend modules (powered by graphics card).

Specications:

Card format Gen 2, x16 lane PCI express
Card size 110mm x 177mm (incl heat sync)
Max output resolution 4 x 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz
Max number of cards per system 16 (64 display channels)
Graphic card memory 512MB total
Max current at +3.3V 0.25A (+1.8A when powering four channels of DPextend +

DPadapt)

Max current at +12V 1.2A

Max Power 15 watts
Operating temperature 0 to 35 deg C / 32 to 96 deg F
Storage temperature -20 to 70 deg C / -4 to 158 deg F
Relative humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing
MTBF 180,000 hrs
Warranty 3 years

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ImageDP4

The ImageDP4 PCI Express graphics card supports the display of digital video capture windows. It is ideal
for high end video/data walls, signage or display wall applications.

• Gen 2, x16 lane PCI express graphics card

• Digital outputs up to 4 x 2560 x 1600 x 32bits/pixel @ 60Hz

• Low power

• High Performance 2D and 3D graphics

• High performance DMA image load (upto 2GB/s)

• Support for Windows® Server 2008, and Windows® 7 (Server 2008 or Windows® 7 64-bit required for

greater than 8 screen support).

• RGB, SD and HD video window support by adding the Datapath Vision range of capture cards.

• Up to 16 cards per system for a maximum of 64 displays. In order to use 3 or more ImageDP4 cards

you must use a system based on the Express9, Express-G3 or an Express11-G3 backplane.

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