Installation guide

6 Matrox Graphics Card – Installation Guide
Hardware installation
1
Switch to the standard VGA display driver
If you’re running Windows 95 on your computer, this step is not necessary. If you’re using
another operating system (for example, Windows NT 4.0), see its documentation for how to
switch to VGA mode.
2
Open your computer and remove your existing graphics card
Turn off your computer and all peripherals such as the monitor or printer. Open the computer
and remove your existing graphics card. (If you have a display adapter built into your
computer’s motherboard, it should automatically disable itself after your Matrox card is
installed.)
3
Choose a PCI expansion slot
Most PCI bus computers have a combination of PCI and ISA expansion slots. PCI slots are
usually made with plastic of a contrasting beige color, and are shorter than other slots in your
computer. Your system manual should identify the PCI slots. Plugging your Matrox card into a
non-PCI slot could damage the card, your computer, or both
WA RN I NG : Static electricity can severely damage electronic parts. Take these precautions:
 Before touching any electronic parts, drain the static electricity from your body. You can do
this by touching the internal metal frame of your computer while it’s unplugged.
 Don’t remove a card from the anti-static container it’s shipped in until you’re ready to install
it. When you remove a card from your computer, place it back in its container.
 Don’t let your clothes touch any electronic parts.
 When handling a card, hold it by its edges, and avoid touching its circuitry.
PCI vs. ISA expansion slots
ISA slot
PCI slot
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