Planar EX2 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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EX2 Display Controller
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Contents
Index
Regulatory Compliance
Warranty
GETTING STARTED
About the Display Controller
Check Package Contents
INSTALLING THE BOARD
Check System Requirements
Install Controller
Connect Cables
INSTALLING THE DRIVER
Install Display Driver
Adjust Display Properties
APPENDIXES
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Video Modes
Driver Removal
Gallery
Install the EX2 Controller
Be sure to remove any existing graphics card and its driver from your computer
system before you install the EX2 controller and driver. Also disable any onboard
graphics capability on the motherboard.
To install the controller
1
Turn off your computer and all peripherals. Disconnect all cables from the
back of your computer. Leave the power cord plugged in for grounding.
2
Remove the computer cover.
3
Remove any existing graphics card and video signal cable, if necessary.
4
Remove the blank bracket from the available AGP slot.
AGP slot
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Warning
If you are disconnecting a peripheral
or removing a component from the
system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds
after you turn off the computer.
Make sure the standby power LED
has gone out.
If you leave the computer on, you
could get an electric shock and cause
damage to system components.
Remove the EX2 display controller
slowly from its package and static-
shielding bag to prevent an
electrostatic discharge.
Static electricity can damage the
controller. When touching the board
or parts of the motherboard, take
these precautions:
Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
Discharge your body’s static
electricity repeatedly by touching
the power supply or the metal
surface of the computer chassis.