User guide

Contents
Chapter 1
Introducing Matrox RT.X100 Xtreme
Welcome ..........................................................................................2
Matrox RT.X100 Xtreme features.....................................................2
Hardware supplied...........................................................................3
Software supplied ............................................................................3
System requirements.......................................................................4
DualHead and TripleHead editing using Matrox display cards ...............5
Check our web site for equipment information ......................................5
Style conventions of this manual .....................................................5
A note about screen shots in this manual..............................................5
Other documentation .......................................................................5
Installation overview ........................................................................6
Keep a record of your serial numbers .............................................6
Chapter 2
Preparing Your System
Overview of the preparation steps ..................................................8
1. Plan your storage configuration and install your drives ...............8
Matrox RT.X100 Xtreme data transfer rate requirements ......................8
General storage considerations.............................................................8
Dedicated Audio/Video (A/V) and export drives ....................................9
2. Install Windows XP or Windows 2000 ........................................ 11
3. Configure your Windows display ............................................... 12
If you’re using a Matrox P650, P750, or Parhelia card ......................... 12
4. Configure your sound card ........................................................ 13
Set your volume levels ......................................................................... 13
5. Install Adobe Premiere............................................................... 14
6. Install your third-party software................................................. 14
Are you ready?............................................................................... 15