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Millennium G450 • Millennium G450 LE

User Guide

10711-301-0102
2000.08.25

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Millennium G450 • Millennium G450 LE User Guide 10711-301-0102 2000.08.25...

  • Page 2: Hardware Installation

    * With multi-display mode, you may be able to use your existing graphics card. For Windows 98/2000, see Windows 98/2000 online help under “Multiple Display Support”. For Windows NT 4.0, only Matrox graphics card models supported by the Matrox display driver can be used.
  • Page 3 (Back of computer) Most computers have different types of expansion slots. Choose an AGP or PCI slot, AGP slot depending on the type of Matrox card you PCI slot have. Your system manual should identify ISA slot the location of each type of expansion slot in your computer.
  • Page 4 TV output adapter * If your Matrox product was included with your computer, your product may not include this adapter. Your Matrox card is now installed. To get the most out of your Matrox card, install Matrox software – see “Software installation”, page...

  • Page 5: Software Installation

    Windows reports finding a PCI adapter (even if you have an AGP card). Windows prompts you to install a display driver. Follow the on-screen instructions. (The Matrox Windows 95/98 display driver is in the Win9x folder of your Matrox installation CD-ROM. The Matrox Windows 2000 display driver is in the Win2k folder.)

  • Page 6: Software Setup

    Software setup Your Matrox display driver includes Matrox PowerDesk software. This software helps you get the most out of your Matrox graphics card. This section has important information on how to configure your display settings using Matrox PowerDesk software. Accessing PowerDesk property sheets Many display controls are on Matrox PowerDesk property sheets.

  • Page 7: Dualhead Multi-Display Setup

    DualHead Multi-Display setup With your Matrox graphics card, you can enable a second display (for example, a computer monitor or a TV) as part of your Windows desktop. This is the Matrox DualHead Multi-Display feature. To use this feature: Windows 98 –...
  • Page 8 In DualHead Multi-Display mode under Windows 2000, Windows treats the main and secondary displays as a single display (which the Matrox display driver divides between two monitors). As a result, these displays always use the same resolution and color palette settings.

  • Page 9: More Powerdesk Information

    Other DualHead features If your Matrox graphics card has a second monitor connector you can also use these features: Windows 95/98/2000 or NT 4.0 – – View a copy of your main display on your secondary display. Each DualHead Clone display can use different monitor settings (refresh rates).

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    " [Tab] " [Enter] " ] (down arrow) " [Enter] to restart your computer. 2 Before Windows starts, press [F8] for the Windows startup menu to appear. 3 Select “safe mode”, then press [Enter]. Matrox Graphics Card – User Guide...

  • Page 11: Main Troubleshooting

    Your Matrox card may not be properly installed. Solution Make sure your Matrox card is properly installed. Specifically, make sure the card is firmly inserted in its expansion slot and that all connections to it are firmly in place. For more information, see “Hardware installation”, page...
  • Page 12 Cause The BIOS of your Matrox graphics card may need to be updated or restored. Solution For advanced users – If you have another VGA-compatible graphics card (ISA or PCI), you can try resetting the BIOS of your Matrox graphics card.
  • Page 13 (blank screen, rolling or overlapping screen images) Cause The Matrox display driver may be trying to use settings your monitor doesn’t support. This can happen if a monitor was never selected in the software and the display resolution was changed to one your monitor doesn’t support, or if the monitor connected to your computer was changed without changing it in the software.
  • Page 14 Desktop area 4 Restart your computer normally. 5 Select a monitor with the Matrox PowerDesk property sheet, then adjust your Monitor display settings. For more information, see the Matrox PowerDesk online documentation. Matrox Graphics Card – User Guide...
  • Page 15 . For more information, see the Readme file on your Matrox installation CD-ROM. 3 After removing Matrox software, install the latest display driver for your Matrox graphics card. You may also need to reinstall other Matrox software. Matrox Graphics Card – User Guide...

  • Page 16: More Information

    Document Format) files. To view or print PDF files, use the Acrobat Reader program, which you can install from the Matrox installation CD-ROM. This guide is available on the CD-ROM as a PDF file (Doc\English\Guide\Guide_en.pdf). The online version of this guide has additional information, including the following sections: “TV...

  • Page 17: Connection Setup

    TV output You can view or record the secondary display of your Matrox graphics card with a TV or a video recorder. This section describes this TV output feature: Note: TV output isn’t supported with full-screen DOS display modes (for example, the information you see before Windows starts) or with standard VGA mode (for example, when you restart Windows in “safe mode”).

  • Page 18: Connect Video Output

    ). To match labels, see the documentation for your video devices. † If your TV only has an antenna or cable TV connector, you can use an RF modulator to connect it to your Matrox card. RF modulators are available at most electronics stores.

  • Page 19: Connect Audio Output

    S-video, see its documentation. To use a SCART adapter, connect the SCART end of the adapter to your TV or video recorder, then connect the other end to your Matrox TV adapter and sound card. * If your sound card has no...
  • Page 20 Software setup If a TV or video recorder is connected to the second monitor connector on your Matrox graphics card, you can use TV output mode to view or record your display on your TV or video recorder. (To connect video devices to your computer, see page 17.)

  • Page 21: Extra Troubleshooting

    Solution Windows 95/98 – For advanced users – Manually remove any old or new display drivers, then reinstall the latest display driver for your Matrox graphics card. Note: Before removing software, make sure you have all the necessary files to reinstall software that may still be needed.
  • Page 22 Windows with your HKEY_CURRENT_USER user name. 7 Restart your computer, then install the latest display drivers for your Matrox graphics card. You may also need to reinstall other Matrox software. Matrox Graphics Card – User Guide...
  • Page 23 . If you’re using multi-display mode, Properties Settings Advanced Monitor select a display before clicking Advanced Windows NT 4.0 – Access the Matrox PowerDesk property sheet (see Monitor “Accessing PowerDesk property sheets”, page 6). If you’re using multi-display mode, select a display number.
  • Page 24 Select customizations from the Matrox list 4 From the Matrox monitor list, select the monitor model you’re using. If your monitor model doesn’t appear in the list, select a monitor that runs at 60 Hz at 640 × 480 (for example, "...
  • Page 25 Cause Your computer may not have given an interrupt request (IRQ) to your Matrox graphics card or may have given one used by another device in your computer. This may be because your computer’s “Plug-and-Play”...
  • Page 26 Your computer’s other BIOS settings may be incorrect. Solution Reset your computer BIOS settings to the factory defaults using your computer’s built-in BIOS setup utility. The factory defaults are usually the “safest” settings. Check your system manual for more information. Matrox Graphics Card – User Guide...
  • Page 27 (program uses Microsoft DirectX interface) Cause An older version of DirectX may be installed. The Matrox CD-ROM setup program installs DirectX, but some programs install an older version of DirectX (overwriting your version). To see what version of DirectX is installed:...
  • Page 28 Solution An update may be available for the program you’re using. This update may fix problems this program has with multi-display systems. For more information, contact the software distributor for the program you’re using. Matrox Graphics Card – User Guide...
  • Page 29 7 Restart your computer for changes to take effect. Note: To restore display adapters, repeat steps 3–7, but do the following in step 5: Windows 98 – clear the Disable in this hardware profile check box. Windows 2000 – click Enable Matrox Graphics Card – User Guide...
  • Page 30 Install the latest unified display driver for your Matrox graphics cards. (A unified display driver supports more than one model of graphics card.) This driver is available on the Matrox Web site (www.matrox.com/mga). Make sure that the display driver supports all Matrox products in your computer.
  • Page 31 Screen image defects appear, program doesn’t run properly, or Windows doesn’t work properly (example: mouse pointer not drawn properly) Cause Some programs may not work properly with some Matrox acceleration. Solution Disable specific types of software acceleration: Windows 95/98/2000 –...
  • Page 32 (if it appears) and Other devices Display adapters 3 Delete any display adapter other than the one for your Matrox graphics card. 4 Restart your computer. Note: If you identify a program that doesn’t work well with Matrox acceleration, please...
  • Page 33 If the monitor you disabled in the software is your primary display, you need to configure your computer so that your primary display is on the monitor that’s connected. “Using multiple displays…”, page 28, solutions 2, and 4. Matrox Graphics Card – User Guide...
  • Page 34 PowerDesk 2 Enable the feature, then choose where you want the Open program windows in display program window or dialog box to appear. For more information, see Matrox PowerDesk context-sensitive help. Solution Windows 2000 or NT 4.0 – 1 Windows 2000 –Click the Matrox QuickDesk icon (...
  • Page 35 Disk drives drive device you’re using. 3 Click , then enable the check box. Settings 4 Click " " to restart your computer and for changes to take effect. Matrox Graphics Card – User Guide...
  • Page 36 " Properties Device Manager Properties 2 Look in the list box to see if your Matrox graphics card is assigned the same IRQ number as another PCI card in your computer. Solution Try moving the PCI card to another PCI slot in your computer. For more information, see the documentation for this card or see your system manual.
  • Page 37 . For more information, see your TV manual. VIDEO Solution If a video recorder is connected to your Matrox graphics card and the video recorder has a switch, set it to . For more information, see your video recorder manual.
  • Page 38 Cause Matrox software may not be set up for TV output. Particularly, the TV standard selected may not be correct. Solution Windows 95/98/2000 or NT 4.0 – See “Software setup”, page Cause TV output isn’t supported with full-screen DOS display modes (for example, the information you see before Windows starts) or with standard VGA mode (for example, when you restart Windows in “safe mode”).
  • Page 39 Can’t record video with a video recorder Cause The video source may be copy protected. Your Matrox product may not let you make copies of copy-protected video. (Some video sources let you make a copy of a video, but you may not be able to make a copy of that copy.)
  • Page 40 Double-click the icon. Multimedia Sounds and Multimedia Enable the “ Show volume control on the taskbar ” check box. d Click Double-click the speaker icon on the taskbar. 2 Click " Options Properties Matrox Graphics Card – User Guide...
  • Page 41 Depending on your sound driver, certain labels may be different. For example, may be labeled Line In Line Cause The problem may be specific to the sound card you have. Solution For more information, see your sound card manual. Matrox Graphics Card – User Guide...

  • Page 42: Display Information

    1152 × 864, or 1600 × 1200 and higher display resolutions. To use these resolutions, or higher refresh rates than those reported by the monitor, you can use the Matrox monitor selection method. To use Matrox monitor settings with Windows 95/98/2000 or NT 4.0, see “Monitor setup”, page...
  • Page 43 (traditional) 16:9/16:10 1920 × 1200 1600 × 1024 (wide screen) * Millennium G450 LE – With a 24- or 32-bit color palette, the maximum display resolution may be 1280 × 1024. Maximum vertical refresh rate (Hz) † Display Main display...

  • Page 44: Supported Vesa Modes

    Maximums may not be attainable at the highest display resolutions with a 24- or 32-bit color palette. Supported VESA modes (main display) In the table below, VESA modes supported by your Matrox graphics card are indicated by a VESA mode number. Many Super VGA DOS programs use VESA modes. Display...

  • Page 45: Hardware Information

    Operating humidity: 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing) Storage humidity: 5 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) Estimated MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure): 87 years – for the model with the lowest estimated MTBF under normal working conditions Matrox Graphics Card – User Guide...
  • Page 46 Analog blue output Ground TTL horizontal sync Not connected +5 V (DDC) TTL vertical sync Ground Ground SCL (DDC) Pin usage with Matrox TV output adapter (see “TV output”, page Signal Signal Signal Composite video Ground Not connected Y (S-video)
  • Page 47 Maximum card dimensions 5.897 in. or 14.978 cm 3.25 in. or 8.255 cm Matrox Graphics Card – User Guide...

  • Page 48: Customer Support

    Customer support Matrox Web and FTP sites Matrox is on the Internet with a World Wide Web (WWW) and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site. Our Web site has product literature, press releases, technical material, a sales office list, trade show information, and other relevant material.

  • Page 49: Information We Need

    5 Direct Matrox Technical Assistance – If you still can’t resolve a problem (and your Matrox product wasn’t provided by your computer manufacturer), you can get direct technical assistance four ways: Call Technical Support (Canada) at 514-685-0270. For residents of Quebec only, call 514-822-6330.

  • Page 50: Where To Get Information

    Windows desktop My Computer background, then click Properties Windows 98/2000 – click " " " " Programs Accessories System Tools System Information Windows NT 4.0 – click " " Administrative Tools (Common) Windows NT Diagnostics Matrox Graphics Card – User Guide...
  • Page 51 (3) years from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original end- user purchaser and is non-transferable. Conditions and limitations of Matrox’s warranty are stated below. 2. Matrox’s limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal use of the hardware and does not apply to any: a.
  • Page 52 3. If you are still experiencing difficulties, please contact your dealer where you purchased your Matrox product. 4. If you must return a Matrox product, leave the configuration as it was when you were using it, and leave all identification stickers on the product. Pack the product in its original box and return to your Matrox dealer where the product was purchased, together with your proof of purchase.

  • Page 53: Software License Agreement

    • Making telecommunication data transmissions of the Software. Matrox reserves the right to terminate this license if there is a violation of its term or default by the Original Purchaser. Upon termination, for any reason, all copies of the Software must be immediately returned to Matrox, and the Original Purchaser shall be liable to Matrox for any and all damages suffered as a result of the violation or default.
  • Page 54 VESA modes primary online documentation secondary – display information warning DualHead – warranty Web, Matrox Plug-and-Play Windows Me expansion slots PowerDesk property sheets FAX, Matrox FTP, Matrox SCART software installation – setup sound output Matrox Graphics Card – User Guide...
  • Page 55 Thank you for choosing Matrox Please register online (www.matrox.com/register) to be eligible for customer support, new product announcements, and information on special offers and upcoming events.
  • Page 56 9626 • Attention: Conformity Group Matrox Declaration The Matrox hardware products supported by this guide comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) these devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2) these devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 57 (Français) Informations aux utilisateurs Européens – Déclaration de conformité Remarque sur les produits matériels Matrox couverts par ce guide Ces unités sont conformes à la directive communautaire 89/336/EEC pour les unités numériques de classe B. Les tests effectués ont prouvé qu’elles sont conformes aux normes EN55024/CISPR22 et EN55024/CISPR24.
  • Page 58 FRANCE Avertissement sur l’épilepsie À lire avant toute utilisation d’un jeu vidéo par vous-même ou votre enfan tCertaines personnes sont susceptibles de faire des crises d’épilepsie ou d’avoir des pertes de conscience à la vue de certains types de lumières clignotantes ou d’éléments fréquents dans notre environnement quotidien.
  • Page 59 Copyright © 2000 Matrox Graphics Inc. • (English) All rights reserved. • (Français) Tous droits réservés. • (Deutsch) Alle Rechte vorbehalten. • (Italiano) Tutti i diritti riservati. •(Español) Reservados todos los derechos. Trademarks • Marques déposées • Warenzeichen • Marchi registrati • Marcas registradas ®...
  • Page 60 THE INFORMATION IN THIS GUIDE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME AND WITHOUT NOTICE. Matrox Graphics Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time and without notice. The information provided by this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Matrox Graphics Inc.
  • Page 61 Site Web: www.matrox.com/mga/francais E-mail: graphic.info.uk@matrox.com Fax: + 44 (0) 1753 66 55 99 Italia Technical support: + 44 (0) 1753 66 55 22 Agenzia Italiana di Matrox Graphics Inc. E-mail: graphic.tech.uk@matrox.com 3G electronics via Boncompagni 3B Hong Kong 20139 Milano, Italia Matrox Asia Ltd.

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