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Contents
Chapter 3
Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio HD and SD
X.linkHD and X.linkSD breakout box connections.......................... 22
X.linkHD video connections ................................................................. 22
X.linkHD audio connections .................................................................22
X.linkSD video connections.................................................................. 22
X.linkSD audio connections.................................................................. 22
Prepare for mounting .................................................................... 22
Using the desktop foot ........................................................................23
Attaching the desktop pedestal...........................................................23
Attaching the rackmount brackets ...................................................... 24
Attach the ferrite beads to the X.link cable ................................... 24
Connect your X.link breakout box to your computer..................... 25
Typical Matrox Axio HD and SD connections ................................ 26
X.linkHD digital video connections .......................................................26
X.linkSD analog component connections............................................. 27
X.linkSD S-Video connections..............................................................28
X.linkSD digital video connections........................................................ 29
Chapter 4
Installing Your Matrox Axio LE Hardware
Before you install your Matrox Axio LE card ................................. 32
Start with a functioning system............................................................ 32
Avoid costly damage ...........................................................................32
Providing adequate ventilation............................................................. 32
Format your A/V drives using NTFS.....................................................34
About the PCI retainer bracket ............................................................ 35
Removing the PCI retainer bracket......................................................35
Connect the internal power supply cable to your Axio LE PCIe card ...36
Connect the internal analog audio cable to your Axio LE card ............ 37
Install your Matrox Axio LE card.................................................... 38
Before restarting your computer................................................... 38
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