Advoli TA4E DISTANCE User manual

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ADVOLI TA4E DISTANCE
INSTALLATION GUIDE
HDBaseT Certified Product
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
UNPACKING
6
Equipment List
6
HARDWARE INSTALLATIONS
7 - 10
Safety Instructions
7
Before You Begin
7
Installing the advoliTM TA4E Distance Graphics Card
7 - 10
Ethernet over HDBaseT
11
DRIVER INSTALLATIONS
12
CONFIGURING AUDIO
13
Enabling Audio over CAT
13
SERIAL PORTS AND CONSOLE USER GUIDE
14 - 21
Using the Control Console
16 - 21
POWER OVER HDBASET / ETHERNET
22
Warning
22
Default Product Shipment - PoH/PoE:
22
PoE/PoH Controller
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CABLE GUIDE
23 - 24
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
25 - 26
LEGAL
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your support in our quest to innovate. We are proud to present the advoliTM TA4E Distance
graphics card, our sixth HDBaseTTM certified graphics card and the ultimate long distance four channel FHD
graphics card for professional HDBaseT audiovisual installations.
The advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card was designed with optimal flexibility and functionality. It is
specifically designed to allow for a simpler and smarter way to do display walls, menu boards and similar
audiovisual configurations in high resolution and over long distances.
Most other graphics cards are limited to transmission of only audio and video signals, and the signals can
only be transmitted over short distances with no ability to terminate cables during installation.
advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card uses CAT 5e/6/7/+ cables to allow for greater cable functionality and
flexibility. CAT cables can easily be terminated at installation, are cheaper to procure and allow for greater
functionality, such as power over cable (optional), control signals and diagnostics in addition to audio and
video.
Our technology combined with HDBaseTTM technology allow transmission of signals over a distance of 100
meters at UHD resolution (4K), and 150 meters at FHD resolution (1080P) over a single hop. With the
addition of extenders the signal can be transmitted up to 8 hops, the equivalent distance of 800 meters at
UHD resolution or 1200 meters at FHD.
The advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card is designed to utilise most four channel MXM modules that follow
the MXM 3.1 specification, allowing for higher flexibility with scaling up or down the GPU based on need. The
design is also optimised for the future and can be easily upgraded with new MXM modules, including Type A
and Type B. For an updated list of approved MXM modules please visit our website: www.advoli.com
The fan sink is built to optimise cooling in tougher climates, dual fan cooling for redundancy and greater heat
dispersion with pure copper heat sink protected by a metal casing.
We expect that our advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card will find a good home with you!
With kind regards,
The advoliTM team
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This is the installation and setup guide for the successful operation of the advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics
card.
+Please make sure that you register your product by scanning the QR code attached to the advoliTM TA4E
Distance graphics card. The QR code will lead you directly to our website to fill out the registration form. By
registering your product you will receive faster support services.
Warning:
Read all the instructions in this document and heed all warnings before installing product. Keep this
document and its instructions and warnings for future reference. Attach product securely with screws and
fasteners to ensure continuous bonding between product and chassis. Product should only be used with
other products that have passed similar or higher regulatory approval."
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
FHD Resolution
To operate the advoliTM TA4E Distance HDBaseTTM certified graphics card with FHD resolution x 4 displays
showing 4 independent videos you will need at a minimum, a system with the following specifications:
+Operating System*:#
Windows 10 – 64-Bit Edition#
Windows 8.1 – 32-Bit Edition#
Windows 8.1 – 64-Bit Edition#
Windows 8 – 32-Bit Edition#
Windows 8 – 64-Bit Edition#
Windows 7 – 32-Bit Edition#
Windows 7 – 64-Bit Edition#
Linux x86_64#
* OS Support is based on driver support by AMD or Operating System and may change at anytime.
+Motherboard:#
PCI Express 3.1 compliant motherboard with a dual-width x16 graphics slot and that is compatible with the
below components.
+System Memory:#
2 x 4 GB system memory.
+Central Processing Unit:#
Intel® i7-5700 or better
+MXM Module:#
AMD® E8860 (Included with your purchase)
+USB or Internet Connection:#
For installation of MXM drivers
+Hard Drive:#
Enough free space to run the OS and to store the content, with additional 20% free space or 1GB
whichever is greater. Please note that 4K videos are large in file size and therefore require large storage
space. We recommend SSD hard drive with fast read speed, with minimum 6 Gb/s, read 560 MB/s, write
520 MB/s
+System Power Supply:#
Minimum 500 W with one unused 6-pin 12V ATX power connector per TA4E Distance graphics card.
+Software:#
VLC player or equivalent video player that is low in processor consumption to drive video content
+Ethernet:#
At least one ethernet connection if you would like to either extend ethernet on each of the four HDBaseT
ports or use the two Ethernet ports to extend ethernet to your motherboard via the HDBaseT graphics card."
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UNPACKING
EQUIPMENT LIST
+1 x USB 9-Pin Cable
+USB 3.0 to 2.0 Converter Card#
+1x advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card, with MXM module and Fan Sink + Casing!
+OPTIONAL: 4 x RA1 Performance Receivers IF kit option has been purchased
+Quick Start Guide #
Quick guide on installing advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card#
Link to advoliTM website for drivers.#
Link to advoliTM website for troubleshooting. #
Link to advoliTM website for detailed manual.
Note: If any of the above items are missing from the box or damaged, please contact your point of purchase.
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Installing the advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card is simple, however it is important that you follow all the
safety instructions outlined in this document to ensure that you, your computer and the graphics card are not
damaged. Improper use of electronic products may cause serious material and personal damage.
The hardware needs to be properly installed before the driver is installed.
Safety Instructions
+Ensure that your computer system and all of its components are completely disconnected from any power
source before you proceed to install the advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card.
+As with the majority of electronic products that have exposed circuitry and that are not labeled as water
proof - do not use the advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card near water or liquids or with wet hands/body.
+Ensure that the graphic card is not placed on surfaces or in an environment that inhibits air flow or blocks
ventilation slots and fans. It is important that the graphic card has proper air flow to reduce the temperature
of the GPU and other components and prevent over heating.
+Avoid placing the graphics card or its computer in an environment or close to a source with significant heat,
dust or humidity as it will destroy the advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card.
+Keep the product on a safe, stable and secure surface before installing inside computer. Damage to this
product will void warranty and will most likely result in it failing.
+No item should rest on the graphics card or any of its components, such as power cord, fans or other
cables. Ensure that non of the peripherals for your computer or computer itself is placed in such a way that
the computer is damaged. A damaged computer will most likely damage its internal components also the
advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card.
+Ensure that you discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded surface before installing or touching
the graphics card. Static electricity can damage components on the graphics card.
+Ensure that you do not put pressure on or lift the advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card by the fans. Do not
touch the fans when they are operating.
+If you choose to use Power over HDBaseT / Ethernet (PoH / PoE) with other none advoli products, ensure
that you read carefully the section dedicated to it in this document and especially the warning!
Before you Begin
Ensure that your motherboard has a free PCI Express 3.1 x 16 graphics card slot (dual width) and that it is
not already in use.
Ensure that the CAT cables you have purchased are not stranded, but solid-core. Stranded CAT cables will
heavily reduce the cable distance to below 10 meters. Please follow the cable guide in this document.
There are many different types of motherboards and therefore this guide will not be sufficient to cover how to
install the advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card for all the different types of computer systems. If the
explanations that follow do not match with your computer system, please consult the documentation that
came with your computer system before proceeding to install.
Installation Steps
1. Please re-read the safety instructions in this document and follow all of its advice before proceeding to
install the graphics card. Make sure you remove any static electricity on your body before touching any
electronic component.#
2. Turn off and unplug the power cord to your computer and all of its peripherals (monitor, speakers etc…)
that may transfer electricity to the computer, you and graphics card.#
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3. Open the computer casing/panel so that you have direct access to the motherboard.
If your computer has been operating immediately before you opened the panel, wait
touching any component inside your computer until the system is cooled down properly. #
When the computer is properly cooled down, remove any existing graphics cards if there are any.
4. Remove two expansion slot cover if there are no graphics card already installed. If a previous graphics
card has been installed, it is highly recommended that you remove all #
previous drivers and start with a fresh installation of your operating system. Other graphics card drivers
can interfere with the TA4E Distance graphics card driver causing it from working effectively and degrade
GPU performance. You may need to reset CMOS on your motherboard in order for your system to
accept a new card. Please consult the documentation that came with your computer system to learn how
to reset CMOS.
5. Carefully insert the advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card in the primary PCI express x16 slot. If you
have multiple PCI express x16 expansion slots ensure you are using the primary. Please consult the
documentation for your motherboard to ensure you have selected the right slot. If you do not use the
primary slot, the graphics card may not be recognised. You may also select the correct PCI express x16
slot via bios.#
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6. Ensure that the advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card is firmly secured in the PCI express x16 slot
and that the bracket of the graphics card is firmly screwed to the computer chassis. #
7. Connect one 6-pin PCI Express auxiliary power connector to the top right edge of the advoliTM TA4E
Distance graphics card where there is a power connector. If the connector does not fit, please do not
force the connector, but ensure that you are properly matching the connector with the socket on the
graphics card.#
8. Connect one 9-pin cable that comes with the advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card to the to the top right
edge of the advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card where you see the 9-pin connector. If the connector
does not fit, please do not force the connector, but ensure that you are properly matching the connector
with the pins on the graphics card. The other side of the 9-pin should be connected to your motherboard
USB 9-pin header connector. If there is no 9-pin USB 2.0 header connector on your motherboard, but
there is a 19-pin USB 3.0 header, please use the USB adapter card that comes with your advoliTM TA4E
Distance graphics card.
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9. You may choose to connect an IR source to the advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics
card in the ‘IR in’ socket, or an IR emitter to the ‘IR out’ if you plan on using the IR pass
through capabilities of the graphics card. #
We recommend using advoli IR Transmitter and IR Receiver accessories for full compatibility.
10. Close the computer casing/panel once you have completed the installation of the advoliTM TA4E
Distance graphics card.
11. It is advised to use an already existing HDMI/VGA/DisplayPort connector on the motherboard with a
paired monitor to setup the driver for the graphics cards. If you do not setup the driver before use of the
graphics card, it may not work on some motherboards until you have done so. Please ensure you install
the driver before proceeding to step 12 below.
12. You will need to have CAT 5e/6/7/+ cables in at least one of the four lower RJ45 sockets with a
HDBaseTTM certified display/projector or HDBaseTTM certified receiver connected to a display in order to
use the HDBaseTTM certified advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card. You may use all four lower RJ45
sockets paired with their own display respectively. It is advised to use HDBaseTTM certified receivers to
ensure compatibility. Do note that the RA1 Performance advoli receiver does not have ethernet, but is
compatible. Please refer to our cable guide in this document for best performance."
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IR Out!
IR In
HDBaseTTM Output!
Each RJ45 port can deliver 4K
resolution video, audio, controls
(RS232, IR, CEC), 3Dsync, receive
diagnostics and 10/100 Ethernet.
Each port has Ethernet fall back
mode.

Ethernet over HDBaseT
You will need to have ethernet plugged into at least one of the two top RJ45 sockets on the #
advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card in order to extend the 10/100 ethernet connection over the HDBaseT
ports.#
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The two top RJ45 ports of the advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card function as an ethernet switch / hub. If
you plug an ethernet connection into one of the two top ports the other port will be able to extend that same
ethernet to whatever other device you plug the second port into. This two port ethernet switch is valuable as
most motherboards only have one ethernet port. By having a two port ethernet switch you can extend via the
advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card ethernet to your PC motherboard, avoiding the need to purchase an
ethernet switch in addition to the graphics card.
Ethernet fall-back mode
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If no HDBaseT receiving device is plugged in on the other end of the HDBaseT connection(s) of the advoliTM
TA4E Distance graphics card, but a valid ethernet link is, the HDBaseT port will fall-back to ethernet
functionality only. "
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DRIVER INSTALLATION
After the hardware installation, it is important to follow the process to install the correct drivers. advoliTM TA4E
Distance graphics card is designed to work with a multitude of MXM modules from different manufacturers,
this includes Type A and Type B MXM modules. It is important to understand that the below process is the
driver installation instruction for AMD E8860 MXM module. Other modules may need other drivers. Please
visit our website www.advoli.com/drivers/ for instructions on how to install drivers for other modules.
1. Go to: www.advoli.com/drivers/ to download driver for your operating system#
2. Ensure that any other existing graphics card drivers are uninstalled before proceeding with installing the
driver at the above URL. We highly recommend starting with a fresh installation of your operating
system.#
3. Double-click the downloaded file and select installation destination folder.#
4. Choose default selection for drivers (recommended) and click install#
5. The drivers will be installed, please note that displays may flicker multiple times, and if you have multiple
displays they may switch off for a while, come back on and flicker some more. Be patient and let the
installation and setup process finish. #
6. After the installation is complete, click ‘restart now’. Restarting the computer is important for the
installation to complete and for you to be able to use the advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card.
Please note: The current driver is compatible with the AMD E8860 MXM module and the advoliTM TA4E
Distance graphics card. If you choose to use a newer or alternative driver installation executable file, then
the advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card may not work properly.
Quick Troubleshoot:
A. If the flickering mentioned above does not stop after installation of the driver then it is highly likely you
have installed the wrong driver - verify the MXM module you have purchased, uninstall the driver and
download the correct driver for your card and start the installation process from the beginning.
B. If you install the driver in an existing system and when booting you get no video after installing the
driver, try to reset the CMOS on your motherboard. Please refer to the documentation that came with
your motherboard to learn how.
C. Verify that you are using the correct primary PCIe slot.
D. Verify that BIOS has enabled the use of GPUs using the PCIe slot. Some motherboard manufacturers
will only allow the use of pre-approved and proprietary GPUs."
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CONFIGURING AUDIO
To ensure you do not experience audio issues, it is important that you have the correct audio settings to
allow audio over LAN.
Enabling Audio over LAN
When you have connected your displays with CAT cables to the HDBaseTTM certified advoliTM TA4E Distance
graphics card in one end and a HDBaseTTM certified display or HDBaseTTM certified receiver in the other - we
recommend our advoliTM HDBaseT RA1 Performance receiver for guaranteed compatibility - you may need
to verify that your audio output is enabled. Please do note that the RA1 Performance receiver does not have
ethernet.
For Windows 8 and 10#
1. Right click Start OR Press Windows key + X#
2. In the menu that opens, click Control Panel#
3. New window will open, in the top right select view by (large icons) #
4. Find the icon that says sound, and click it#
5. New sound window should open, select the playback tab in the new sound window#
6. In the playback tab, select the display you want to be the default, after selecting the display to be the
default audio display, select set default and click apply.
You have now selected the display that will be the default audio channel and your advoliTM TA4E Distance
graphics card is ready to be used. If you would like to have audio go out on more than one channel, certain
operating systems may limit you to only two outputs. Do not worry there are third party software, including
freeware available to allow audio to go out on all four channels. The advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card is
designed to allow six channels with audio.
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SERIAL PORTS AND CONSOLE
USER GUIDE
1. Ensure that you have followed the complete hardware installation process in the previous section of this
document. #
2. Verify that the 9-pin cable is plugged into the advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card and the motherboard.
If not, please go back to the hardware installation process, followed by driver installation and audio
configuration. Note that if you use more than one advoliTM graphics card in one system, you need to
install one USB-cable for each card.#
3. Once your advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card has been properly installed and is functioning, Windows
Device Manager will present one COM port per physical HDBaseTTM channel, plus two additional COM
ports for the consoles. There are two consoles, one for Serial and Control and the other for IR and CEC
control. An example of this is shown in the picture below as COM3-COM9. There will be one COM port
for each of the four channels of the advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card.#
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The above images are screenshots from Windows 8 and Windows 10 for illustration and educational purposes only. Please note
that the Device Manager or equivalent name on other operating systems and versions of Windows may display the COM ports
differently. Versions before Windows 8 may work, but are not supported.#
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Windows 8 (inf-file required)

4. Ensure you have a terminal program installed. An example of an open source
terminal program is TeraTerm. Other terminal programs may be used to configure the
advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card console. Once you have a terminal program installed #
there will be two consoles. The below images show the two consoles, please see green box for the
console type and red box for the firmware version. Windows 10 already comes with Virtual COM port
drivers for CDC devices, unfortunately the ports may get numbered in a non-sequential order, thus you #
need to open each port in Tera Term or until you find the console port you are looking for. After you have
found the right port you can choose “Menu | Setup | Save Setup“ so that the chosen port opens every
time as the default COM port number.#
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These above images of the consoles are using a program Tera Term VT which is free to download and use. While other terminal
programs can be used, advoli recommends using this program as it has shown best in compatibility and best in supporting hot-
swap and disconnects of USB devices.#
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USING THE CONTROL CONSOLE
1. Ensure you have a terminal program installed. An example of an open source terminal program is
TeraTerm. Other terminal programs may be used to configure the advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card
console.#
2. The advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card uses a Universal Serial COM port that also works under most
other operating systems. The port is virtual, so any port setting and speed is supported.#
3. Open the Serial and Control Console with the terminal program and type ‘help’ or ‘h’ to display the help-
menu as shown in the below picture:#
#
4. WARNING: Be aware, many of the commands in the advoliTM graphics card console are for advanced
users, and should generally not be used by end users as it may render your product non-functioning.
This document describes the most used and useful commands for the advoliTM graphics cards that are
safe to use for general users. Any other command not explicitly listed in this document under the heading
‘safe commands’, but may be shown in the images in this document or are available through the console
at time of use, should not be used. If you choose to use the additional advanced commands, you do so at
your own risk and you assume all responsibility for any consequence arising from such action.#
#
NOTE: all commands in the advoliTM graphics card console are non-case-sensitive, so you can use and
mix upper and lower case characters.#
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5. Reset To Factory Settings:#
Should you make a mistake using some of the commands, and would like to reset the #
card to factory settings, there are two ways to do so, both having the same function:
-please press and hold the button located between the two IR ports top left corner at the back of the
card for at least one second while standby power is given. WARNING: Please make sure you are
careful not to touch any other exposed components on the card as the current can be dangerous to
your health.
-type command ‘default’. This will restore factory settings and reboot the card firmware.
Safe Commands:!
+Information: Type ’info’ or ‘i’#
#
This command shows the status and current configuration of the advoliTM TA4E Distance graphics card,
and is particularly useful when trying to determine which card and features your card has.#
#
+Valens Information: Type ‘val’ or ‘v’#
#
This command shows the type of Valens HDBaseT chips for transmitter side (TX) and receiver side (RX),
the link and video status, and the cable connection status for all channels. It also shows the cable length
and Accumulated Cable Quality (ACQ) for each channel and CAT cable pair where 99-99-99-99 is the best
result possible. The CQA is continuously monitored and sampled and this command shows the worst
values accumulated over time.#
#
#
The picture is using a 4-channel card as example. If you have a 6-channel card, channels A-F will be displayed.#
#
+Cable Quality Analysis: Type ‘CQA’ or ‘c’ (for continuous display of real time samples type ‘c !’ )#
#
This command clears the CQA measurement history and starts a fresh set of samples over several
seconds. This is particularly useful when troubleshooting installation and to see cable quality in near real
time. A disconnected channel or a channel with no link is displayed as ..-..-..-..#
#
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+HDBaseT Mode: Type ‘mode’ or ‘m’ (for detailed help type ‘m ?’ )#
#
This command shows the configured mode for the HDBaseT channels.#
The factory default is “auto”.#
#
#
‘mode’ command Examples:
To enable Long Reach Mode (LRM) type:!
‘m L’ """to configure all channels in LRM!
‘m L L L A A A’"to configure LRM for channels A,B,C and Auto for D,E F!
!
EDID CONFIGURATION TYPES#
There are 3 types of modes when display devices are attached or removed.#
To enable these modes for all channels, simply type one of the following: ‘auto’, ‘lock’ or ‘gcm’.#
!
The HotPlugDetect (HPD) signal is the signal that indicates to the OS if a device is plugged in or not.
1‘Enable’ means that HPD indicates to the OS its detected, and the device will show up in display manager.!
2‘Disable’ means that HPD indicates to the OS its not-detected, the display will NOT show in display manager.#
3‘EDID’ is the detailed information about the display device that is typically read when a display is plugged in, and
every time the system boots. This data is provided to the OS Display Manager, and is used by the OS to set the
resolution, refresh-rate and color capabilities of the display device.
PURPOSE OF THE EDID OPERATING MODES#
Many of the problems that arise in display systems stem from display devices being connected and
disconnected. This can happen when cables or displays are physically connected/disconnected, or #
when display power is turned on/off. The time that it takes for each display to be detected may vary,
which causes all kinds of problems with screen order, screen resolution settings, desktop configuration in
multi-desktop configurations, and especially when configuring AMDTM Eyefinity Display Groups or
NVIDIATM Mosaic.#
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All advoliTM graphics cards solve this problem by a patented technology that presents the EDID
information from EEPROMS on the physical hardware rather than directly from the display devices
themselves. This means that the correct data is presented to the Operating System on every boot, and
every time the OS requests the data immediately and without delay. #
With advoliTM graphics cards you can configure screens and EDID data, either automatically or manually,
exactly the way you want it and then ‘lock’ the configuration with a simple command, and your
configuration will never change even if screens are physically unplugged or changed. #
EDID TYPE
(command)
What Happens to the Operating System (OS) Display Manager
First Time
Display Plug in
Display
Unplug
Same Display!
Re-Plug
Different Display
Plug in
‘auto’
Enable1, store new EDID
nothing
nothing
Update EDID3
‘gcm’
Enable
Disable2
Enable
Enable
‘lock’
nothing
nothing
nothing
nothing
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+EDID Configuration: Type ‘edid’ or ‘e’#
#
Each channel of advoliTM graphics cards can have its own custom configuration, although the #
most common configuration is to configure each channel with the same EDID type.#
#
The edid command show the EDID configuration for each channel, and is also used to configure the EDID
types for individual channels.#
#
#
This picture shows a manual EDID configuration for a 4-channel card where channel A is in ‘auto’ mode, channel B is
‘locked’ and channel C is in ‘GCM’. Channel D is turned off.!
!
+Manual EDID Configuration: Type ‘edid use a b …’#
#
This command is used to set the EDID type for individual channels. It works just like ‘auto’, ‘gcm’ and ‘lock’
does, but the types can be set uniquely for each channel. In addition, this command can turn channels
permanently ‘off’ by using the ‘o’ (letter o - not zero)
‘edid use’ command Examples:!
‘edid use A L G O’"sets channels respectively as auto, lock, gcm and off(for a 4 channel card)#
‘edid use L L L L A A’"locks the first 4 channels and E and F in auto mode (for a 6 channel card)!
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EDID Emulation!
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All advoliTM graphics cards include state of the art advanced EDID management tools that:
-run in embedded hardware
-is stored in flash
-is preserved across boot
-follows the card when moved to a new system
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EDID Emulation List!
All advoliTM graphics cards include a list of pre-configured EDIDs that can be used for testing and
troubleshooting. There are two types:
Fixed EDIDs: 0 through 19#
User EDIDs: U0 through U9
Brand names and models are for illustration and educational purposes only!
!
Command usage examples:
Note: After any change of EDID configuration, it may take the operating system and video card drivers
some time to adjust to the new monitor configuration. In some cases, especially in operating systems that
have been used with many different monitor configurations and desktops, it may take the operating
system several minutes to fully reconfigure to the new configuration. Please be patient.!
!
Quick Troubleshooting:!
If your Windows installation is getting sluggish due to many display configurations, clear the Windows
registry. Please note that this is a pro-user fix and may render your computer non-functioning if you make
any mistakes. The items to clear under Windows registry can usually be found at the following location:!
!
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\ControlGraphicsDrivers\!
EDID command
Function
‘edid L’
lists some typical displays with the EDID already stored
‘edid save B 3’
stores the EDID of the device currently in channel B into User EDID U3. (note
text ‘valid’ in the picture for U3)
‘edid use A A 0 U3’
Auto type for channel A and B, fixed 0 (1080p) for channel C, User U3 for
channel D.
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