LAX100 Graphics Card User’s Manual A14510051
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FCC and DOC Statement on Class B 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 when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.
1 Introduction Table of Contents Copyright. .......................................................................................... 2 Trademarks......................................................................................... 2 FCC and DOC Statement on Class B............................................... 3 Warranty............................................................................................ 5 Static Electricity Precautions........................................................
Introduction 1 Warranty 1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and product specifications. 2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product. 3.
1 Introduction Static Electricity Precautions It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, graphics card, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in handling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up. 1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the graphics card in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it. 2.
Introduction 1 About the Package The graphics card package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance. One graphics card One CD One QR (Quick Reference) The graphics card and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold.
1 Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction Specifications Chipset • AXELL AG10 graphics chip Memory • Integrated 512Mbit Video RAM (VRAM) on the graphics chip PCI Express Interface • PCI Express x1 interface • Compliant with PCI Express 1.
Introduction Temperature • 0oC to 60oC Humidity • 10% to 90% PCB Dimensions • 120mm (4.7”) x 69mm (2.
2 Hardware Installation Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation Board Layout 40 Dual Link LVDS Port 1 power select (JP1) 1 LVDS Port 1 39 80 79 2 1 1 2 39 LVDS Port 2 LVDS Port 3 Daughterboard connector 40 2 1 1 JP2 VGA 15 1 Single Link LVDS JP3 Port 2/3 power select (JP2, JP3) Silicon Image SiI7170 DVI-D AXELL AG10 LAX100 Graphics Card Note: The LVDS ports and the Daughterboard connector are optional.
Hardware Installation 2 VGA DVI-D LAX100 Graphics Card TMDS (HDMI) TMDS (HDMI) DVI-D EXT-LAX100 Daughterboard 11
2 Hardware Installation 0 48.29 120.03 Mechanical Dimensions 64.4 64.4 20.3 13 8.25 0 120.03 65.3 57.15 41.35 45 33.35 15 90 LAX100 Graphics Card 0 0 4.5 100 100 80.52 59.67 20.3 13 8.25 12 90 48.
0 120.03 Hardware Installation 90 65.3 57.15 41.35 45 33.35 15 0 0 00 2 4.5 100 100 80.52 59.67 20.3 13 8.25 90 48.
2 Hardware Installation Block Diagram ck Diagram Diagram 00 Analog RGB PCI-Express Golden Finger PCI-Express Golden Finger Analog RGB LVDS Dual LVDS Dual Reset Reset OSC OSC SPI ROM TMDS Transmitter AG10 TMDS LVDS Dual LVDS Dual LVDS Single LVDS LVDS Single Single LVDS Single Board to Board Board Connector to Board Connector LAX100 Graphics Card AX100 LVDS Dual Transmitter Board LVDSLVDS Single Dual to Transmitter Transmitter Board Connector Board to Board Connector LVDS Single
Hardware Installation 2 Handling the Graphics Card It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your graphics card even before installing it in your system unit. Electrostatic discharge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in handling the graphics card to ensure that no static build-up is present. Tips in Handling the Graphics Card 1.
2 Hardware Installation Step 1: Power-Off the Computer Make sure the computer and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down. Disconnect all power cords and cables. Important: Hazardous voltages are present and exposed when operating the computer with the cover removed. To prevent equipment damage and personal injury, never apply power to the computer when the cover is off.
Hardware Installation 2 Jumper Settings Dual Link LVDS Port 1 Power Select (optional) LVDS Port 1 1 1 2 2 3 1-2 On: 3.3V (default) JP1 3 2-3 On: 5V JP1 is used to select the power supplied to LVDS Port 1. LVDS Port 1 supports 24-bit dual channel LVDS display.
2 Hardware Installation Dual Link LVDS Port 2 / Port 3 Power Select (optional) JP2 1 JP3 1 2 2 3 3 1-2 On: 3.3V (default) 2-3 On: 5V LVDS Port 2 LVDS Port 3 JP2 and JP3 are used to select the power supplied to LVDS Port 2 and LVDS Port 3. LVDS Port 2 and Port 3 support 24-bit single channel LVDS display.
Hardware Installation 2 Connecting Display Devices The graphics card allows multiple displays by means of the VGA port, DVI-D port and the LVDS connectors. Devices connected to these interfaces can be displayed simultaneously.
2 Hardware Installation Connecting an Analog Monitor to the VGA Port Connect the analog monitor’s cable connector to the VGA port. After you plug the cable connector into the VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.
Hardware Installation 2 Connecting a Digital LCD Monitor to the DVI-D Port Connect the digital LCD monitor’s cable connector to the DVI-D port. After you plug the cable connector into the DVI-D port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.
2 Hardware Installation Connecting EXT-LAX100 to LAX100 Connect the optional EXT-LAX100 daughterboard to the LAX100 graphics card for a total of 5 display outputs. TMDS (HDMI) TMDS (HDMI) DVI-D EXT-LAX100 LAX100 DVI-D VGA Important: LAX100 supports either the EXT-LAX100 daughterboard or the LVDS outputs. LVDS is not supported once you have connected the daughterboard.
Hardware Installation 2 Connector Pin Definition LVDS Port 1 Connector (optional) LVDS Port 1 Pins Function Pins Function 1 GND 2 GND 3 LVDS1_Out3+ 4 LVDS1_Out7+ 5 LVDS1_Out3- 6 LVDS1_Out7- 7 GND 8 GND 9 LVDS1_Out2+ 10 LVDS1_Out6+ 11 LVDS1_Out2- 12 LVDS1_Out6- 13 GND 14 GND 15 LVDS1_Out1+ 16 LVDS1_Out5+ 17 LVDS1_Out1- 18 LVDS1_Out5- 19 GND 20 GND 21 LVDS1_Out0+ 22 LVDS1_Out4+ 23 LVDS1_Out0- 24 LVDS1_Out4- 25 GND 26 GND 27 LVDS1_CLK1+ 28 LVDS1_CLK
2 Hardware Installation LVDS Port 2 and LVDS Port 3 Connectors (optional) LVDS Port 2 LVDS Port 3 LVDS Port 2 Pins 24 Function LVDS Port 3 Pins Function 1 GND 2 GND 3 LVDS2_Out3+ 4 LVDS3_Out3+ 5 LVDS2_Out3- 6 LVDS3_Out3- 7 GND 8 GND 9 LVDS2_Out2+ 10 LVDS3_Out2+ 11 LVDS2_Out2- 12 LVDS3_Out2- 13 GND 14 GND 15 LVDS2_Out1+ 16 LVDS3_Out1+ 17 LVDS2_Out1- 18 LVDS3_Out1- 19 GND 20 GND 21 LVDS2_Out0+ 22 LVDS3_Out0+ 23 LVDS2_Out0- 24 LVDS3_Out0- 25 GND 26 GND
Hardware Installation 2 Daughterboard Connector (optional) Daughterboard connector Pins Function Pins Function 1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 3.3V 4 3.3V 5 3.3V 6 3.
2 26 Hardware Installation Pins Function Pins 47 LVDS2_CLK1+ 48 LVDS2_Out0+ Function 49 GND 50 GND 51 LVDS1_Out6- 52 LVDS1_Out7- 53 LVDS1_Out6+ 54 LVDS1_Out7+ 55 GND 56 GND 57 LVDS1_Out4- 58 LVDS1_Out5- 59 LVDS1_Out4+ 60 LVDS1_Out5+ 61 GND 62 GND 63 LVDS1_Out3- 64 LVDS1_CLK2- 65 LVDS1_Out3+ 66 LVDS1_CLK2+ 67 GND 68 GND 69 LVDS1_Out1- 70 LVDS1_Out2- 71 LVDS1_Out1+ 72 LVDS1_Out2+ 73 GND 74 GND 75 LVDS1_CLK1- 76 LVDS1_Out0- 77 LVDS1_CLK1+ 78
Hardware Installation 2 FPD Control Connector (optional) FPD Control connector Pins Signal Name Function 1 LVDS1_BR LVDS1 Back Light On/Off (I2C Control) 2 LVDS1_ACTRL1 LVDS1 Analog Control 1 0V to 5.0V Analog Out /ACTRL1 to ACTRL2 Register 3 LVDS1_ACTRL2 LVDS1 Analog Control 2 0V to 5.0V Analog Out / ACTRL1 to ACTRL2 Register 4 LVDS1_ACTRL3 LVDS1 Analog Control 3 0V to 5.0V Analog Out 5 LVDS1_ACTRL4 LVDS1 Analog Control 4 0V to 5.
3 Supported Software Chapter 3 - Supported Software The CD that came with the graphics card contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the graphics card. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Graphics Card Utility CD) will appear. If after inserting the CD, “Autorun” did not automatically start (which is, the Graphics Card Utility CD screen did not appear), please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click “Setup”.
Supported Software 3 AXELL Graphics Drivers Windows 7 / Windows Vista To install the driver, click “AXELL Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Select the language to use for the installation and then click OK. 2. The installation program is ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 3. Click Install to begin the installation.
3 30 Supported Software 4. Click Continue. 5. Click Install. 6. Yo u h a v e s u c c e s s f u l l y installed the driver. Click Finish. 7. Restart the system for the configuration changes to take effect. Click Yes to retart or No to restart later.
Supported Software 3 Windows 7 / Windows Vista x64 To install the driver, click “AXELL Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Select the language to use for the installation and then click OK. 2. The installation program is ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 3. Click Install to begin the installation.
3 32 Supported Software 4. Click Continue. 5. Click Install. 6. Yo u h a v e s u c c e s s f u l l y installed the driver. Click Finish. 7. Restart the system for the configuration changes to take effect. Click Yes to retart or No to restart later.
Supported Software 3 Windows XP To install the driver, click “AXELL Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Select the language to use for the installation and then click OK. 2. The installation program is ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 3. Click Install to begin the installation.
3 34 Supported Software 4. A warning message will appear. Click Continue Anyway. 5. The screen will show the name of the software you are installing. Click Continue Anyway. 6. Yo u h a v e s u c c e s s f u l l y installed the driver. Click Finish.
Supported Software 7. 3 Restart the system for the configuration changes to take effect. Click Yes to retart or No to restart later.
3 Supported Software Windows XP x64 To install the driver, click “AXELL Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 36 1. Select the language to use for the installation and then click OK. 2. The installation program is ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 3. Click Install to begin the installation.
Supported Software 4. A warning message will appear. Click Continue Anyway. 5. Yo u h a v e s u c c e s s f u l l y installed the driver. Click Finish. 6. Restart the system for the configuration changes to take effect. Click Yes to retart or No to restart later.
3 Supported Software 7. Click Start and then click Control Panel. Double-click System. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. Double-click Display Adapters. Right-click Standard VGA Graphics Adapter, and then click Properties. 8. 38 On the Driver tab, click Update Driver and then click OK.
Supported Software 9. 3 Click “No, not this time” and then click Next. 10. Click “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” and then click Next. 11. Click “Don’t search, I will choose the driver to install” and then click Next.
3 Supported Software 12. Select the driver and then click Next. 13. A warning message will appear. Click Continue Anyway. 14. Click Finish.
Supported Software 3 15. Restart the system for the configuration changes to take effect. Click Yes to retart or No to restart later.
3 Supported Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 Windows 7 / Windows Vista To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu. 42 1. Click Next to install or click Change Destination Folder to select another folder. 2. Click Install to begin installation.
Supported Software 3. 3 Click Finish to exit installation.
3 Supported Software Windows XP To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu. 44 1. Click Next to install to the destination folder or click Change Destination folder to select another folder. 2. Click Install to begin installation. 3. Click Finish to exit installaion.
