Matrox MDM-XENPRO User manual

20072-301-0110
2010.06.28
Matrox Xenia Series
Xenia • Xenia Pro
User Guide
ENGLISH

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About this user guide
Your Matrox user guide provides information on installing and using your Matrox hardware. For
information on Matrox PowerDesk software features and options, see the help file included with your
PowerDesk software.
Using this guide
This guide assumes you’re familiar with basic functions like click, right-click and double-click, and
that you’re familiar with the basics of the operating system you’re using. Also, we use the following
conventions:
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simultaneously. For example: press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del] to start Windows Task Manager.
 Arrows (“ Æ ”) to separate ordered directions. For example, “click OK Æ Close Æ OK ” is
the same as “click
OK , then click Close, then click OK ”.
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being referenced.
More information
We provide additional information in help and Readme files. Be sure to check for any last-minute
release notes included with your product.
Note: This guide has references specific to version 2.09.01 or later of the Matrox display
driver. If you’re using a previous version of the Matrox display driver, certain references in
this guide may not reflect the software you have.

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Overview
Your Matrox Xenia Series product is designed to use up to 3 high-resolution digital displays at a time –
1 Navigation Console and 2 Imaging Displays. With its high image quality, sharp grayscale and color
output, and multi-display support, this product can be used for a range of medical applications,
including PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems), CR (Computed Radiography),
and DR (Digital Radiography).
Hardware supplied
*
Software available (for Windows 7/Vista/XP)
 Matrox PowerDesk – to use your Matrox product
Installation overview
To install your Matrox product:
1 Install the Matrox card – see “Hardware installation”, page 5.
2 Connect your monitors – see “Connection setup”, page 8.
Matrox card Dual-monitor cable
(LFH-60 to DVI)
* The hardware supplied with your Matrox product may vary depending on the SKU or part number of your product. For more
information, contact your Matrox representative.
Note: If your Matrox product is already partially or fully installed on your computer, some
or all the installation information in this guide may not apply to you. However, this
information may be useful if you need to reinstall your Matrox product.

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3 Install the software – To obtain a display driver for your Matrox product, contact your
Matrox representative.
4 Set up the software – see “Display setup”, page 11.

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Hardware installation
This section describes how to install your Matrox card. If your Matrox card is already installed in your
computer, skip to “Connection setup”, page 8. For information specific to your computer, like how to
remove its cover, see your system manual.
1 Open your computer and
remove your existing graphics
card
*
If a graphics card isn’t already installed in
your computer, skip to step 2.
a Using Programs and Features
(Windows 7/Vista) or
Add/Remove
Programs
(Windows XP) in the
Windows
Control Panel , remove any
currently installed display drivers.
Restart your computer for the changes
to take effect.
After your computer restarts, you’re
prompted to install drivers for the new
graphics hardware detected. Click
Cancel .
b Turn off your computer and all peripherals such as your monitor or printer.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury and to prevent damage to your computer or Matrox
hardware, turn off your computer, unplug it, and then wait for it to cool before you install
your Matrox product and touch any of the internal parts of your computer.
While your computer is turned off but still plugged in, some electrical current is supplied
to the motherboard. This current may prevent newly installed hardware from working
properly.
Also, static electricity can severely damage electronic parts. Before touching any electronic
parts, drain static electricity from your body (for example, by touching the metal frame of
your computer). When handling a card, carefully hold it by its edges and avoid touching
its circuitry.
* With multi-display mode, you may be able to use your existing graphics card. For Windows XP, see Windows online help under
“Install additional monitors”. For Windows Vista, see Windows online help under “Add a second monitor”.

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c Open the computer and remove your existing graphics card (if any). (If graphics
hardware is built into the motherboard of your computer, you may need to disable it
manually. For more information, see your system manual.)
2 Choose an expansion slot
Most computers have different types of
expansion slots. Choose a PCI Express ×16
(PCIe) slot for your Matrox card. Your
system manual should identify the location
of each type of expansion slot in your
computer.
(64-bit)
(Back of computer)
(32-bit)
PCI Express
slots
(×16)
(×1)
PCI slots
WAR NING: Inserting your Matrox card
into the wrong type of slot could damage
your card, your computer, or both.
×16
×1 ×4 ×8
PCI Express card
64-bit
32-bit
PCI card

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3 Insert your Matrox card
a Position your Matrox card over the
expansion slot you’ve chosen.
b Push the card in firmly and evenly until
it’s fully seated in the slot.
c Secure the bracket of your Matrox card
to the computer frame.
Your Matrox card is now installed. Before restarting your computer, connect your monitor or
monitors (see “Connection setup”, page 8).
After connecting, restart your computer and install your
Matrox software (see “Software setup”, page 11).

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Connection setup
This section describes how to connect monitors to your Matrox product.
Note: Your Matrox dual-monitor cable supports only digital monitors. If analog monitors
are connected to the dual-monitor cable, the two displays remain blank (black).
WAR NING: Don’t change monitor connections while your computer is turned on. While
your computer is turned on, it may be using monitor settings that are specific to the
current monitor connections.
Some devices may be permanently damaged if incorrect
settings are used.
Note: Whenever you change your connection setup, make sure you’re using the correct
connectors and that all connectors are properly fastened.
Note: To c o n n e c t a digital monitor (a
monitor that uses digital input, usually a
flat panel monitor) to your Matrox
product, your monitor must have a DVI
connector.
Some monitors with DVI connectors
support both digital and analog input. If
you’re using one of these monitors with
your Matrox product, make sure it’s configured to use the correct type of input. For more
information, see your monitor documentation.
DVI connector
(DVI-D: digital)
HD-15 connector (analog)
DVI connector
(DVI-I: analog/digital)

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Connector overview
Step-by-step connection setup
The following describes how to connect analog or digital monitors to your Matrox product.
1 Connect the navigation console
(optional)
Connect your navigation console directly to
the main connector (
A ) on your Matrox
card.
Dual-monitor cable
Digital imaging
connector (
1 )
Monitor connector
(HD-15)
Digital imaging
connector (
2 )
DVI to HD-15
adapter
Monitor connector
(DVI)
Main
connector (
A )
Secondary
connector (
B )
Monitor connector (DVI)

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If your monitor has an HD-15 connector,
use a DVI to HD-15 adapter (sold
separately) to connect your monitor to the
main connector.
2 Attach the dual-monitor cable
Attach your dual-monitor cable to the
secondary connector (
B ) on your Matrox
card. Make sure the connectors are properly
fastened.
3 Connect the digital imaging
displays
Connect your first digital imaging display to the DVI connector labeled 1 of the dual-monitor
cable.
Connect your second digital imaging display to the DVI connector labeled
2 of the
dual-monitor cable.
Your Matrox card is now installed. Restart your computer and install your Matrox software (see
“Software setup”, page 11).
Note: While using an analog monitor,
certain limitations may apply. Specifically,
certain features are supported only while
using a digital monitor.
Monitor connector
(HD-15)
DVI to HD-15
adapter
Dual-monitor cable
WAR NING: To avoid damaging the LFH-60 connector
on your dual-monitor cable or on your graphics card,
carefully insert the connector on your dual-monitor cable
as straight as possible into the connector on your graphics
card. Specifically, inserting the connectors into each other
at an angle is likely to bend and damage the pins on the
connector of the dual-monitor cable.
Note: Your Matrox dual-monitor cable
supports only digital monitors.
Monitor connector
(DVI)