User guide

8 Matrox M-Series – User Guide
Step-by-step installation
1 Open your computer and
remove your existing graphics
card
*
If a graphics card isn’t already installed in
your computer, skip to step 2.
a Using Add/Remove Programs
(Windows 2000/XP) or
Programs and
Features
(Windows Vista) in the
Windows
Control Panel , remove any
currently installed display drivers.
Restart your computer for the changes
to take effect.
After your computer restarts, you’re prompted to install drivers for the new graphics
hardware detected. Click
Cancel .
b Turn off your computer and all peripherals such as your monitor or printer.
c Open the computer and remove your existing graphics card (if any). (If graphics
hardware is built into the motherboard of your computer, you may need to disable it
manually. For more information, see your system manual.)
2 Choose an expansion slot
Most computers have different types of
expansion slots. Choose a PCI Express
(PCIe) ×16 or ×1 slot depending on the
type of card you have. Your system manual
should identify the location of each type of
expansion slot in your computer.
* With multi-display mode, you may be able to use your existing graphics card. For Windows 2000/XP, see Windows 2000/XP
online help under “Install additional monitors”. For Windows Vista, see the Vista online help under “Add a second monitor”.
(Back of computer)
(32-bit)
(×16)
(×1)
(64-bit)
PCI slots
PCI
Express
slots
Note: We recommend using a PCIe ×16 slot with 16 lane support. If your system has
multiple PCIe ×16 slots, your choice of PCIe slot may affect your card or system
performance. For more information, see your computer manual.