Ace Plus EX-G043 User manual

EX-G043
EDID Reader/Writer
User Manual
ACE PLUS CORP.
Headquarters :
9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,
Taipei, Taiwan 231
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Website: www.ace-plus.com
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Safety and Notice
The EX-G043 EDID Reader/Writer has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and
requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipments, the
EX-G043 should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself
from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit.
zFollow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
zDo not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
zProvide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
zKeep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a
stable surface.
zUse only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
zDo not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device
before cleaning.
Introduction
The EX-G043 EDID Reader/Writer is a device that can emulate the EDID (Extended Display
Identification Data) information. It stores and recalls a default EDID setting in non-volatile memory
allowing your computer boot directly from EDID Reader/Writer. It can also read and store the EDID of
your display and even let you modify the EDID and upload the modified EDID to displays.
Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is a standard data format that contains basic
information about a monitor and its capabilities, including vendor information, maximum image size,
color characteristics, factory pre-set timings, frequency range limits, and character strings for the
monitor name and serial number.
The information is stored in the display and is used to communicate with the system through a
Display Data Channel (DDC), which sites between the monitor and the PC graphics adapter. The
system uses this information for configuration purposes, so the monitor and system can work
together.
ACE PLUS CORP.
Headquarters :
9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,
Taipei, Taiwan 231
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Website: www.ace-plus.com
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Features
zKeeps computers from deactivating inactive DVI port
zReads and remembers the EDID of displays
zWrites EDIDs into the EDID reader/writer or the displays
zDefault EDID built-in
zNo power required after initial programming
zMaintain DVI video resolution
Specifications & Package Contents
Model Name EX-G043
Technical
DVI compliance DVI 1.1
HDCP compliance No
Video bandwidth Single-link 165MHz [4.95Gbps]
Video support Up to WUXGA [1920x1200@60Hz] & UXGA
[1600x1200@60Hz]
Input 1x DVI
1x RS-232
Output 1x DVI
DVI connector DVI-I [29-pin female digital only]
RS-232 connector DE-9 [9-pin D-sub female]
RAM 256 byte [non-volatile]
Mechanical
Case
Model 85 x 40 x 28mm [3.3”x1.6”x1.1”]
Package 270 x 175 x 80mm [10.6”x6.9”x3.2”]
Dimensions
[L x W x H] Carton 450 x 370 x 300mm [1’5.7”x1’2.6”x11.8”]
Model 180g [6.3 oz]
Weight Package g [ oz]
Fixedness Wall-mounting case upon request
Power supply 5V 2A DC
Power consumption 1 Watt [max]
Operation temperature 0~40°C [32~104°F]
Storage temperature -20~60°C [-4~140°F]
Relative humidity 20~90% RH [no condensation]
Package Contents 1x EX-G043
1x 5V power adapter
1x User Manual
ACE PLUS CORP.
Headquarters :
9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,
Taipei, Taiwan 231
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Website: www.ace-plus.com
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Panel Descriptions
Front Panel
1
MONITOR-DVI
3 4 2
+5
V
1. Monitor-DVI: Connect your display to EX-G043 here
2. 5V DC power jack
3. Red LED: Bright means power on
4. Green LED: Bright means in process of reading or writing EDIDs
Rear Panel
5. RS-232: Link your computer with the EX-G043 here in order to read/write EDIDs from/ to
displays.
6. PC-DVI: Connect your PC and EX-G043 here.
Bottom Panel – DIP Switch
Caution! Please don’t plug DVI cable into PC-DVI connector when
you are changing from one operation mode to another.
PC-DVI
RS-232
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ACE PLUS CORP.
Headquarters :
9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,
Taipei, Taiwan 231
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Website: www.ace-plus.com
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1 2 Mode
OFF
ª
OFF
ª
Reserved mode, no use.
OFF
ª
ON©Recording: Connect the monitor to the DVI-monitor connector. Once the recording
process is completed, EX-G043 has copied the EDID from the monitor into its flash
memory and the green LED will turn off.
ON©ON©Reset to default: Write the default EDID back into EX-G043 to replace the existing
EDID in the EX-G043. Once the writing process is completed, the green LED will
turn off.
ON©OFF
ª
Connection mode: Set DIP switches at this position before you connect your
computer to the EX-G043.
To avoid initiating undesired errors during switching between modes (e.g. changing from
Recording mode to Connection mode might overwrite the EDID of the display in the
EX-G043 by the default EDID), please unplug the power cord before you change one of the
above modes to another. Plug in the power cord after you have changed the position of the
DIP switches.
Hardware Installation
1. Read the EDID from a display
1. Set the DIP switches at the button of EX-G043 at 1-off 2-on.
2. Connect your monitor to the EX-G043 and plug in 5V DC power cord.
3. Remove 5V DC power cord when the green LED turns off.
4. Connect the EX-G043 to your computer by a DVI cable and boot up your computer.
2. Recall the default universal EDID
1. Set the DIP switches at the button of EX-G043 at 1-on 2-on.
2. Plug in 5V DC power cord and remove 5V DC power cord when the green LED turns off.
3. Connect your monitor to the EX-G043
4. Connect the EX-G043 to your computer by a DVI cable and boot up your computer.
3. Write EDIDs to displays
1. Set the DIP switches at the button of EX-G043 at 1-ONª/ 2-OFF©.
2. Plug in 5V DC power cord.
3. Connect your monitor (DVI cable) and computer (RS-232 cable) to the EX-G043.
4. Boot up your computer and install the software.
ACE PLUS CORP.
Headquarters :
9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,
Taipei, Taiwan 231
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Website: www.ace-plus.com
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5. Please refer to the Software Operation.
Software Operation
Before executing the software, please make sure the DIP switch at the bottom:
1. The power supply is well connected.
2. DIP switches are at the right position as shown below.
1. Getting started
1. Firstly, make sure of the correct setup, and click on the button “Auto Scan ComPort” [1]. If the
installation is accurate, the following Pop-up message window will show up, indicating the serial
port [9] is automatically detected and successfully connected.
[8]
[9]
[10]
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
2. If the error message as shown below appears, it means inappropriate setup occurs. Please do
the check at the power supply and serial port connection.
ACE PLUS CORP.
Headquarters :
9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,
Taipei, Taiwan 231
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Website: www.ace-plus.com
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2. Read EDID
1. If users would like to read EDID information from the connected monitor, simply click on the button
“Read EDID” [5]. You can see the following message to inform you the correct read of EDID has
been finished.
2. Click on “Analyze” [4] button, make a quick analysis on the read EDID information, which users
can monitor or modify
3. To save the EDID information for your future reference, please click on “Save File” [3] button and
then the pop-up will guide you to save the EDID information in PC.
3. Write EDID
1. You can modify EDID content in the pop-up after clicking “Analyze” [4] button. Also, you can load
the previously saved EDID information in the analysis window by clicking on “Load File” [2] button.
2. While finishing editing EDID content, you can click on “Write EDID” button [6] to write the EDID
information to EDID Re/writer. After the write action is completed, the following message window
will show up.
4. DVI Monitor Write
Executing “DVI Monitor Write” [7] might cause damage to your monitor’s EDID. For instance, the
sudden power surge or the disconnection of the serial port while updating EDID might result in
incomplete update process. Therefore, the “DVI Monitor Write” [7] is not recommended to use. If users
would like to update the monitor’s EDID content with understanding such risk, please make a copy of
the original EDID, and make sure the action won’t any damage to your monitor’s EDID.
1. Click “Analyze” [4] button or you can load the previously saved EDID information in the analysis
window by clicking on “Load File” [2] button
2. Click on “DVI Monitor Write” [7] button, and wait for the following message showing up. While
successfully done with EDID update, you can see the following message window pop up.
ACE PLUS CORP.
Headquarters :
9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,
Taipei, Taiwan 231
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Website: www.ace-plus.com
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Limited Warranty
The SELLER warrants the EX-G043 EDID Reader/Writer to be free from defects in the material
and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase from the SELLER or an authorized dealer.
Should this product fail to be in good working order within 1 year warranty period, The SELLER, at its
option, repair or replace the unit, provided that the unit has not been subjected to accident, disaster,
abuse or any unauthorized modifications including static discharge and power surges.
Unit that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of
parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for 90 days from the day of
reshipment to the BUYER. If the unit is delivered by mail, customers agree to insure the unit or
assume the risk of loss or damage in transit. Under no circumstances will a unit be accepted without a
return authorization number.
The warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without limitations,
any other implied warranty or fitness or merchantability for any particular purpose, all of which are
expressly disclaimed.
Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty. Customers outside Taiwan are
responsible for shipping charges to and from the SELLER. Cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and
cable must be free from any markings, scratches, and neatly coiled.
The content of this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However,
The SELLER assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual.
The SELLER will NOT be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Also, the technical information contained herein regarding the EX-G043 features and specifications is
subject to change without further notice.
ACE PLUS CORP.
Headquarters :
9F-2., No. 190 Sec. 2 Jung Shing Rd.,Hsin-dian,
Taipei, Taiwan 231
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Website: www.ace-plus.com
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