Planar Dome C2 User manual
Dome C2, C3, and C5i Displays
Dome DX/PCI Display Controller
Dome CXtra Software
QUICK REFERENCE
Windows XP
Windows 2000
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Check that your system
meets these requirements
and runs one of these
Microsoft operating systems.
Increasing the PCI Bus Performance (PCICacheMode registry entry)
On systems with 64-bit PCI slots, use the DX driver to enable write-combining for the
DX board. Enabling this function can improve video performance on the board by 100%
or more. The results: faster image loads, increased window and level speed, and enhanced
system performance.
For more information, visit www.planar.com.
System Requirements Operating System
PCI slot per board Windows XP
50 MB hard disk space Windows 2000
256 MB RAM
CD-ROM drive
Warning
Avertissement
Avvertenza
Advertencia
Warnung
Wear an antistatic heel or wrist strap when installing the
board and display to avoid damage to computer components.
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凬
陸際
陸際
Before You Begin
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Check the contents of your Dome CX display package for all the items shown here.
Save the original packing materials for storage and shipping.
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Guidelines
•Use both hands to lift
or adjust the display.
•Avoid touching the
display screen.
•Do not set up the display
in areas with sudden
temperature changes
and strong light sources.
•Do not block the vents on
the back of the display.
•Do not remove the back
cover or disassemble
the display.
DC power supply
Dome CX digital display
Dome DX board DVI video cable
AC power
cord (U.S.)
Driver CD
Dome CXtra CD
Unpacking the Display
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Slide switch 1 on DIP switch S2 into the ON position to enable VGA mode or into the OFF
position to disable it. Enable VGA on only one (1) board when you install multiple DX boards.
Disable VGA on all DX boards if you are using a separate VGA card.
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DIP Switch S2 Enable VGA Disable VGA
1ONOFF
Setting DIP Switch S2
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Turn your computer off. Leave the power cord plugged into the grounded outlet.
When installing multiple DX boards, install
all boards before you install the driver.
3Secure the mounting bracket with screws.
2Insert the board into the slot, align the
connector pins, and press the board
down until it is firmly seated.
1Remove the blank bracket from an
available PCI slot.
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Installing the Board
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Reset LEDs
Interpreting LED Status Lights
LED A indicates the digital-link status
between the display controller and the
interface.
LED B indicates the display-panel status;
it shows any faults currently in the panel.
For more information, see the
CX Installation and Maintenance guide.
Reset LEDs
A
B
USB
Reset LEDs
Interface plate
USB ports on desktop stand
Locate your specific display to the right
Identifying Controls and Connectors
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C2
C3
C5i
USB Ports
Only the C3 display has USB ports on its interface plate. C2 and C5i displays have USB ports
on the desktop stand. For more information, see the CX Installation and Maintenance guide.
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Reset LEDs PowerDVI ADVI B
USBUSB
Reset LEDs Power DVI
Reset LEDs PowerDVI
Specific Interface Plates
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Components not to scale to each other.
Reset LEDs PowerDVI
Turn your computer off. Leave the power
cord plugged into the grounded outlet.
Use CX displays only with the grounded
power supply and video cables shipped.
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5
1
2
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Connecting the Board, Display, and Power Supply
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Plug one end of the DVI cable into the DVI port on the interface plate. Turn the screws
to secure the connection.
Plug the power supply cord into the power connector on the interface plate.
Plug the other end of the DVI cable into the Video 1 port on the installed DX board.
Plug one end of the power cord into the power supply.
Plug the other end into a grounded AC outlet.
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Back of computer
DX board
Video 1
Video 2
1
2
3
4
5
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Connect the first display of a two-headed
system or the only display of a one-
headed system to the Video 1 port.
For multiple display setups, connect
all displays to the DX boards before you
turn on the system to install the driver.
The driver can then detect all displays.
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Remove the previously installed 63-WINDX driver before you install the 63-W2KDXPCI driver.
To remove the 63-WINDX driver
1Log on with administrator privileges.
2Insert the WINDX CD. Open the CD folder.
3Browse to the Win2k directory.
4Double-click Setup.exe.
5Select Remove to uninstall the driver.
6Restart the computer.
To install driver
1Log on with administrator privileges. The InstallShield Wizard reports new hardware.
2Click Cancel.You must run Setup.exe to install
the driver.
3Insert the W2KDXPCI CD. Open the CD folder.
4Double-click Setup.exe.
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Installing the Display Driver on Windows XP/2000
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