IBM T221, 55P5728, 55P5729, 07N2230, 07N2229 User Manual
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P/N: 55P5776
Converter Box
for the T221 Flat Panel Monitor
User's Guide
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Preface
You will need a converter box if you are using an IBM T221 Flat Panel Monitor connected to a
computer fitted with a graphics card that supports the DVI Dual Link interface. If your graphics card
is not a dual-link type, do not use a converter box.
This manual describes the preparation required before using the converter box, how to connect the
converter box to the monitor, how to adjust the monitor, and what t o do if a problem occurs.
Trademarks
DVI is a trademark of the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG).
EDID is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association (VESA).
ATI, FireGL, and RADEON are trademarks or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc.
TMDS is a trademark of Silicon Image Incorporated.
nVIDIA, Quadro, FX-1000, FX-2000, and FX-3000 are trademarks or registered trademarks of
nVIDIA Corporation.
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Precautions for using the converter box safely and correctly
DANGER
To avoid electrical shock:
l Never remove the cover of the converter box.
l Never connect or disconnect the converter box during an electrical storm.
l Any equipment to which the converter box is attached must also be connected to properly
wired and grounded electrical outlets.
l The monitor to which the converter box is connected must be unplugged at the wall to
disconnect it from the power supply. Connect the power plug into an easily accessible
outlet.
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Disconnecting
First, attach the power cord and
Next, attach the signal cables to
Power
e
verything
off.
First, unplug the power cord from
Next, disconnect all cables from
Lastly, disconnect the power cord
and cables from the equipment.
Lastly, plug the power cord into a
wall outlet.
DANGER
Sequence for connecting and disconnecting cables
Electric current from the power cords and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid any
risk of electrical shock, always connect and disconnect the cables as shown below when
installing or moving the converter box or connected equipment, or when connecting other
equipment.
Connecting cables
Power everything off.
cables to the equipment.
connectors.
Power everything on.
the wall outlet.
connectors.
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Contents
1. Preparation for Installation ...............................................................................................6
1.1. Required Sys tem Configuration.................................................................................6
1.2. Checking Parts ........................................................................................................6
2. Connecting the Converter Box .........................................................................................7
2.1. Disconnecting the Existing Digital Signal Cable..........................................................7
2.2. Connecting the Converter Box Display Signal Cables ..................................................8
2.3. Setup ...................................................................................................................11
3. Changing the Monitor EDID Setting ...............................................................................11
4. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 12
Appendix A. Product Specifications ....................................................................................... 15
Appendix B. Regulatory Compliance..................................................................................... 16
Figures
Fig. 1 Converter box……............................................................................................... 6
Fig. 2 USB cable (length 200cm approx.).......................................................................... 6
Fig. 3 Converter signal cable (length 65cm approx.) .......................................................... 7
Fig. 4 User’s guide (this book)......................................................................................... 7
Fig. 5 Dual Link signal cable (length 200cm approx.)......................................................... 7
Fig. 6 Dual Link ............................................................................................................ 8
Fig. 7 Connection of the converter signal cable and the monitor ........................................... 9
Fig. 8 Connection of the converter signal cable and the converter box................................... 9
Fig. 9 Connection of the Dual Link signal cable and the converter box................................ 10
Fig. 11 Connection of the Dual Link signal cable and a graphics card................................. 10
Tables
Table 1 Problems and Actions ........................................................................................ 12
Table 2 Product specifications ....................................................................................... 15
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a DVI video graphics card not supported by IBM, you will be liable for any
damage or defects that may result. IBM offers no comments, advice, or guarantees
1. Preparation for Installation
This chapter describes how to make sure that you have the required system configuration and
components for using the converter box.
1.1. Required System Configuration
To use the converter box with an IBM T221 Flat Pane l Monitor, you must have a computer fitted
with a DVI -compliant graphics card that supports the DVI Dual Link interface.
See the T221 Flat-Panel Monitor Users Guide.
If your computer does not have a graphics card, install one before you use the converter box (for the
installation procedure, see your graphics card manual). You can still get a picture on the monitor
during card installation without using a converter box.
Important:
If you use
regarding the functionality, quality, or performance of unsupported graphics cards.
The monitor firmware FPGA-LOGIC must be version 44, 48, 50, 52 or higher to use a converter box.
See the T221 Flat-Panel Monitor Users Guide for more information.
1.2. Checking Parts
The converter box should be handled with care.
Check that you have the following components:
P/N: 55P5728
Fig. 1 Converter box Fig. 2 USB cable (length 200cm approx.)
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