Planar Dome C3i, Dome DX2, Dome EX, Dome CXtra, Dome E2 Quick Reference Manual
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Dome C3i/EX Display
Dome DX2 Display Controller
Dome CXtra Software
Quick Reference
Solaris 2.5.1 to 10
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Before You Begin
Experienced users and system administrators can follow the instructions in this
document to install a Dome display and Dome DX2 video controller on Solaris
systems. Check the safety precaution below.
Make sure that your display is one of these Planar models and that your system
meets these requirements.
Display Display Controller System Requirements Operating System
Dome C3i
Dome E2
Dome E3
Dome E3c
Dome E5
Dome DX2 • PCI slot per board
• 2 MB hard disk space for
installation of driver, DDX, and
documentation.
• CD-ROM drive
Solaris 2.5.1 to 10
Moving from Dome C3i to Dome EX Display System
When you upgrade from a Dome C3i to a Dome EX display system, you need to
update the rmware on the Dome DX2 board already installed in your computer
system. Install the new driver on the existing Dome C3i display system rst.
The rmware is updated automatically. Then replace the Dome C3i display with
the Dome EX display.
Safety precaution
Wear an antistatic heel or wrist strap
Warning
Avertissement
Avvertenza
Warnung
Advertencia
when installing the board to avoid
damage to computer components.
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Unpacking the Display
Check the contents of your Dome display package for all the items shown here.
Save the original packaging materials for storage and shipping.
Dome digital
at panel
Power block
Dome DX2
display controller
Quick reference
Power cord
Guidelines
• Use both hands to lift
or adjust the display.
• Avoid touching the
display screen.
• Do not set up the
display in areas with
sudden temperature
changes and strong
light sources.
• Do not block the
vents on the back
of the display.
• Do not remove
the back cover
or disassemble
Display driver and
DVI-to-DVI video cable
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Dome CXtra CD
the display.
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Setting the DIP Switch
Disable VGA and enable EPROM on DIP switch S2.
Slide switch 1 into the OFF position to disable VGA.
Slide switch 2 into the ON position to enable EPROM.
DIP Switch S2 Function Position
1 VGA OFF
2 EPROM ON
Video #1
port
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Installing the Display Controller
Turn your computer o . Leave the power
cord plugged into the grounded outlet.
To install the controller
1 Turn o all peripherals. Disconnect all
cables from the back of your computer.
2 Remove the computer cover.
3 Remove the blank bracket from the
available PCI slot.
4 Insert the display controller into the PCI slot,
align the connector pins, and press the board
down until it is rmly seated.
5 Secure the mounting bracket.
6 Reattach the computer cover and the
the peripherals.
When installing multiple DX2 display
controllers, install all boards before you
Remove blank
bracket
Open PCI slot
install the driver.
Installed board
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