Planar Dome C2 User manual

Dome CX Displays
Dome DX/DX2 Display Controller
Dome CXtra Software
QUICK REFERENCE
Windows XP
Windows 2000
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Before You Begin
This quick reference provides instructions for installation of the Dome C2, C3, C3i, or C5i
display system. Note that the location of the DIP switch differs on the DX and DX2 display
controllers, but both boards have identical instructions for installation and are supported by
the same driver. Check that your system meets these requirements.
Operating System
Windows XP/2000
Warning
Avertissement
Avvertenza
Advertencia
Warnung
Wear an antistatic heel or wrist
strap when installing the controller
and display to avoid damage to
computer components.
Increasing the PCI Bus Performance
(PCICacheMode registry entry)
On systems with 64-bit PCI slots, use the display driver
to enable write-combining for the display controller.
Enabling this function can improve video performance
on the board by 100% or more.The results: faster
image loads, increased window and level speed, and
enhanced system performance.
For more information, visit www.planar.com.
System Requirements
•PCI slot per board
•50 MB hard disk space
•256 MB RAM
•CD-ROM drive
CX Display Display Controller
Dome C2 DX
Dome C3 DX
Dome C3i DX2
Dome C5i DX
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Check the contents of your Dome CX display package for all the items shown here.
Save the original packing materials for storage and shipping.
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Guidelines
•Use both hands to lift
or adjust the display.
•Avoid touching the
display screen.
•Do not set up the display
in areas with sudden
temperature changes
and strong light sources.
•Do not block the vents on
the back of the display.
•Do not remove the back
cover or disassemble
the display.
Unpacking the Display
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Dome CX digital flat panel Dome display controller
DVI-to-DVI video cable Dome display driver
and Dome CXtra CDs
CX power block Dome CX and Dome CXtra
quick references
Power cord
er
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DX DIP Switch S2 Enable VGA Disable VGA
1 ON OFF
For either the DX or DX2
display controller, slide switch 1
on DIP switch S2 into the ON
position to enable VGA mode.
Enable VGA on only one (1)
board when you install multiple
boards. Disable VGA on
all boards if you are using
a separate VGA card.
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Setting DIP Switch S2
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DX2 DIP Switch S2 Enable VGA Disable VGA
1 ON OFF
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Turn your computer off. Leave the power cord
plugged into the grounded outlet.
To install the controller
1Turn off all peripherals. Disconnect all cables from
the back of your computer.
2Remove the computer cover.
3Remove the blank bracket from the
available PCI slot.
4Insert the display controller into the PCI slot,
align the connector pins, and press the
board down until it is firmly seated.
5Secure the mounting bracket.
6Reattach the computer cover and the peripherals.
When installing multiple display controllers,
install all boards before you install the driver.
Display controller
installed
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Installing the Display Controller
3
Remove blank
bracket
Open 64-bit
PCI slot
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Interpreting LED Status Lights
LED A indicates the digital-link status
between the display controller and
the interface.
LED B indicates the display-panel
status; it shows any faults currently
in the panel.
For more information, see the
Dome CX Display Reference Guide.
Connector plate
USB ports on desktop stand
Locate your specific CX display to the right
Identifying Controls and Connectors
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A
B
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C2
C3
C3i/C5i
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Reset LEDs PowerDVI ADVI B
USBUSB
Reset LEDs Power DVI
USBUSB
Reset LEDs PowerDVI
Specific Connector Plates
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Connection for
a single display
DVI cable
Display
controller
installed
Use only the cable and power cord
supplied with the Dome CX display.
1Press the PUSH button on the desk
stand cover and remove the stand
cover. See page 9 for how to
thread the cable and cord on
the desk stand.
2Plug one end of the DVI cable into
the DVI connector port. Tighten
the thumbscrews to secure the
connection.
3Plug the power cord into the
power input port.
4Plug the other end of the DVI
cable into the video port on
the installed display controller.
Use DVI port #1 if you are installing
only one display.
5Plug the other end of the power
cord into a grounded outlet.
6Reattach the stand cover.
7Power on your display first, then
the computer.
Power cord DVI cable
See your panel configuration on page 7.
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Connecting the Board, Display, and Power Supply
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To remove the stand cover,
press the PUSH button on the
desk stand (just above the
USB hub) and pull the stand
cover down and out to
remove it.
Thread the DVI cable and the
power cord through the back
of the stand. Make sure the
cable and cord are seated in
the notches.
To reattach the stand cover,
align the hooks with the slots
on the stand. Press the cover
into place. A click sound
signals a secure connection.
Threading the DVI Cable and Power Cord
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If necessary, remove the previously installed 63-WINDX driver before you install the
63-W2KDXPCI driver.
To remove the 63-WINDX driver
1Log on with administrator privileges.
2Insert the WINDX CD. Open the CD folder.
3Browse to the Win2k directory.
4Double-click Setup.exe.
5Select Remove to uninstall the driver.
6Restart the computer.
To install driver
1Log on with administrator privileges.The InstallShield Wizard reports new hardware.
2Click Cancel.You must run Setup.exe to install
the driver.
3Insert the W2KDXPCI CD. Open the CD folder.
4Double-click Setup.exe.
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Installing the Display Driver on Windows XP/2000
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