User guide

Contents
Chapter 1
Introducing Matrox Axio
Welcome to Matrox Axio .................................................................2
Matrox Axio key features .......................................................................2
Features of Matrox Axio HD ..................................................................3
Features of Matrox Axio SD ...................................................................3
Features of Matrox Axio LE ...................................................................3
Hardware supplied for Matrox Axio HD and SD ..............................4
Hardware supplied for Matrox Axio LE ............................................4
Matrox Axio HD and SD system requirements ................................4
Matrox Axio LE system requirements..............................................5
About this manual ............................................................................6
Style conventions...................................................................................6
How video formats are expressed ........................................................6
Last-minute information.........................................................................7
Chapter 2
Installing Your Matrox Axio HD or SD Hardware
Before you install your Matrox Axio card set................................. 10
Start with a functioning system ............................................................ 10
Avoid costly damage ........................................................................... 10
Providing adequate ventilation ............................................................. 10
Format your A/V drives using NTFS ..................................................... 12
About the PCI retainer bracket ............................................................ 13
Removing the PCI retainer bracket ...................................................... 13
Connect the internal power supply cable to your X.io card ................. 14
Set the power selection switch on your X.effects card ........................ 15
Connect the internal power supply cable to your X.effects card ......... 16
Install your Matrox Axio card set ....................................................17
Install your X.io card .............................................................................17
Install your X.effects card .................................................................... 18
Connect the external power supply to your X.effects card ........... 19
Before restarting your computer ................................................... 19
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