Matrox Extio F2208 User manual

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Getting Started Guide
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Matrox Extio Series
Extio F2208 • Extio F2408 •
Extio F2408E Expander

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2 Matrox Extio Series – Getting Started Guide
Matrox Extio Series
Thank you for purchasing a Matrox Extio product. This product is a complete remote graphics
solution that supports up to two or four computer monitors at a time depending on your product.
As a remote graphics solution, it separates the CPU and hard disks of your system from the
computer peripherals – monitors, keyboard, mouse, and audio hardware.
Hardware required (sold separately)
To connect your Matrox product to your system, you need an LC-LC optical cable. For more
information on the type of optical cable and distances supported, see “Hardware information” in
your user guide.

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More information
See the Matrox Web site (www.matrox.com/graphics) for the latest Matrox documentation,
software, and product information.
Documentation
See your user guide for information on other installation and connection options. The user guide
for your product is available on the Matrox Web site
(www.matrox.com/graphics/en/support/manuals).
Matrox software
Matrox software is available for your Extio product on the Matrox Technical Support Web site
(www.matrox.com/graphics/support/drivers).
For software information, see the Matrox PowerDesk help and Readme files. Be sure to check for any
last-minute release notes included with your product.

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Matrox Graphics Inc.
1055 Saint Regis Boulevard
Dorval, Quebec, Canada H9P 2T4
North America: 1-800-361-1408
International: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web site: www.matrox.com/graphics
Technical support:
www.matrox.com/graphics/support
To locate the sales office nearest you, visit
www.matrox.com/graphics/contact

Install and connect your interface card
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(×1)
(Back of computer)
(32-bit)
(64-bit)
PCI slots
PCI Express slots
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Note: To u s e a k e y b o ar d w i t h
your unit before your
operating system starts, the
USB cable must be connected
from your interface card to
your computer. Also, to use
the audio hardware of your
unit after your operating
system has started, this cable
must be connected.
* Your interface card
is compatible with all
PCIe slots. To ensure
maximum system
compatibility, we
recommend you use
a PCIe ×16 slot.
(×16)
(×4)
(×8)
Extio F2208/F2408

Connect your Extio F2208 unit
Download and install your software
(www.matrox.com/graphics/support/drivers)
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F2408E Expander
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Connect your Extio F2408 unit
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