Matrox TripleHead2Go Analog Edition User manual

User Guide

20020-301-0115

2009.11.02

ENGLISH

Matrox

TripleHead2Go

Analog Edition • Digital Edition • DP Edition

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Contents

About this user guide...............................................................................................4

Using this guide.........................................................................................................................................4

More information .....................................................................................................................................4

Overview ...................................................................................................................5

Hardware supplied....................................................................................................................................5

Software available......................................................................................................................................6

Installation overview.................................................................................................................................6

Connecting your TripleHead2Go Analog Edition product ......................................7

Before you begin .......................................................................................................................................7

Connecting three monitors ......................................................................................................................8

Connecting two monitors ......................................................................................................................10

Connecting your TripleHead2Go Digital Edition product .....................................13

Before you begin .....................................................................................................................................13

Connecting three monitors ....................................................................................................................14

Connecting two monitors ......................................................................................................................17

Connecting your TripleHead2Go DP Edition product...........................................20

Before you begin .....................................................................................................................................20

Connecting three monitors ....................................................................................................................21

Connecting two monitors ......................................................................................................................24

Connecting a second TripleHead2Go product .....................................................27

Before you begin .....................................................................................................................................27

Connecting two TripleHead2Go products ............................................................................................28

Installing your Matrox software .............................................................................29

Before you begin .....................................................................................................................................29

Obtaining Matrox PowerDesk software.................................................................................................29

Installing your Matrox PowerDesk software .........................................................................................29

Running the Matrox setup wizard .........................................................................................................30

Matrox PowerDesk software .................................................................................31

Accessing PowerDesk..............................................................................................................................31

Accessing Matrox PowerDesk help.........................................................................................................31

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Troubleshooting..................................................................................................... 32

Product information............................................................................................... 39

Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 39

Notes........................................................................................................................................................40

Warranty................................................................................................................. 43

Index ...................................................................................................................... 46

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About this user guide

Your Matrox user guide provides information on installing and using your Matrox hardware. For

information on Matrox PowerDesk software features and options, see the help file included with your

PowerDesk software.

Using this guide

This guide assumes you’re familiar with basic functions like click, right-click and double-click, and

that you’re familiar with the basics of the operating system you’re using. Also, we use the following

conventions:

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for headings and for references to text that appears on-screen.

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for emphasis, file names, paths, publication titles, and new terms.

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Keyboard keys in square brackets, with a plus sign separating keys that you press

simultaneously. For example: press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del] to start Windows Task Manager.

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Arrows (“

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the same as “click

, then click

Close,

then click

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being referenced.

More information

We provide additional information in help and

Readme

files. Be sure to check for any last-minute

release notes included with your product. Also, check the Matrox Web site

(www.matrox.com/graphics) for the latest Matrox software, technical support, and product

information.

Note:

This guide has references specific to version 2.05.00 or later of the Matrox software.

If you’re using a previous version of the Matrox software, certain references in this guide

may not reflect the software you have.

Matrox TripleHead2Go – User Guide 5

Overview

Thank you for purchasing Matrox TripleHead2Go. This product allows your single-monitor graphics

hardware to support up to three monitors at a time. Depending on your Matrox product, you can

connect up to three analog, digital, or DisplayPort monitors at a time to your Matrox TripleHead2Go

product.

Hardware supplied

TripleHead2Go Analog Edition

TripleHead2Go Digital Edition

* The hardware supplied with your Matrox product may vary depending on the SKU or part number of your product. For more

information, contact your Matrox representative.

Matrox hardware Matrox input cable

(HD-15 to HD-15) Matrox input cable

(DVI to HD-15) Power supply

Matrox hardware Matrox input cable

(HD-15 to HD-15) Matrox input cable

(DVI to DVI) USB cable

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TripleHead2Go DP Edition

Software available

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Matrox PowerDesk –

to use your Matrox product. Matrox PowerDesk software supports

Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003,

and Windows 2000. Matrox makes new display drivers available on the Matrox Technical

Support Web site (www.matrox.com/graphics/en/support/drivers).

Installation overview

To install your Matrox product:

Connect your product

–

see the “Connection setup” section for your Matrox product.

Install the software

–

see “Installing your Matrox software”, page 29.

Matrox hardware Matrox input cable

(DisplayPort to DisplayPort) USB cable

Matrox TripleHead2Go – User Guide 7

Connecting your TripleHead2Go Analog

Edition product

This section describes how to connect three analog monitors to your Matrox product.

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To connect three monitors, see “Connecting three monitors”, page 8.

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To connect two monitors, see “Connecting two monitors”, page 10.

Before you begin

To avoid possible problems that could damage your monitors or prevent you from using your Matrox

product, read the following guidelines before connecting your Matrox product.

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Whenever you change your connection setup, make sure you’re using the correct

connectors and that all connectors are properly fastened.

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Don’t change monitor connections while your computer is turned on. While your

computer is turned on, it may be using monitor settings that are specific to the current

monitor connections.

Some

devices may be permanently damaged if incorrect settings

are used.

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To get the most out of your Matrox product, we recommend you use three identical

monitors (that is, monitors that support the same settings such as display resolution and

refresh rate). For information on the settings your monitor supports, see your monitor

documentation.

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Connecting three monitors

Connection overview

Step-by-step connection setup

Turn off computer

Before you connect your Matrox product, make sure you shut down your system and turn off

your computer.

Attach the Matrox input cable

Attach one end of the cable provided with

your Matrox product to the connector on

your computer. Attach the other end of the

cable to the connector labeled

INPUT

your Matrox product.

If your graphics hardware has an HD-15

connector, use the Matrox HD-15 to HD-15

cable to connect your Matrox product.

Matrox input cable

(HD-15 to HD-15)

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If your graphics hardware has a DVI connector, use the Matrox DVI to HD-15 cable to

connect your Matrox product.

Connect the first monitor

Use your monitor cable to connect your

preferred monitor to the connector labeled

CENTER

( ) on your Matrox

product.

Connect the second monitor

Use your monitor cable to connect your

second monitor to the connector labeled

LEFT

( ) on your Matrox

product.

Connect the third monitor

Use your monitor cable to connect your

third monitor to the connector labeled

RIGHT

( ) on your Matrox

product.

Connect the external power

supply

Attach one end of the power supply cable

provided with your Matrox product to the

power connector on your Matrox product.

Plug the power supply cord into an electrical

outlet.

Monitor cable

(HD-15)

Monitor cable

(HD-15)

Monitor cable

(HD-15)

Power supply

cable

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Your Matrox product is now connected. Restart your computer and install your Matrox software (see

“Installing your Matrox software”, page 29).

Connecting two monitors

Connection overview

Step-by-step connection setup

Turn off computer

Before you connect your Matrox product, make sure you shut down your system and turn off

your computer.

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