Planar Dome E2 User manual

Dome EX Displays
Quick Reference
Windows XP
Windows 2000
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Check that your system meets these requirements for installation of a Dome EX
display system. The Dome E3 and E3c displays are compatible with either the
DX2 or the AX5 board.
Before You Begin
EX Display Controller System Requirements Operating System
Dome E2
Dome E3
Dome E3c
Dome E5
DX2 • PCI slot per board
(64-bit recommended)
• 50 MB hard disk space
• 256 MB RAM
• CD-ROM drive
Windows XP
Service Pack 2
or
Windows 2000
Service Pack 4
Dome E3
Dome E3c
AX5 • Intel Pentium 4/Xeon; AMD Athlon
64/K7/XP or compatible
• PCI Express x16 lane slot
• 50 MB hard disk space
• 256 MB RAM
• CD-ROM drive
• Power supply, 350 watts or greater
Safety Precaution
Wear an antistatic heel or wrist strap
when installing the video card to avoid
damage to computer components.
Warning
Avertissement
Avvertenza
Advertencia
Warnung
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.
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Unpacking the Display
Check the contents of your Dome EX display package for all the items
shown here. Save the original packaging materials for storage and shipping.
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.
• In locations where 240V
outlets are used, connect
the display only to a
center-tapped, 240V,
single-phase supply.
Dome EX
digital at panel
Power block
Dome EX and Dome CXtra
quick references
Display controller
Power cord
DVI-to-DVI video cable
Dome display driver
and Dome CXtra CDs
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Setting DIP Switch S2
If you are installing the DX2
display controller, you will need
to set DIP switch S2 for your
system conguration.
Slide switch 1 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.
For some Dell systems, you may
need to enable VESA modes
in order to see output on the
screen. If so, slide switch 2 into
the ON position.
For single desktop mode, slide
switch 3 into the ON position.
Video #1
port
DX2
DIP Switch S2 Function Position
1 VGA ON
2 VESA ON
3 Single Desktop ON
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Installing the Display Controller
To install the controller
1 Turn o all peripherals. Disconnect all
cables from the back of your computer.
2 Remove the computer cover.
3 Remove the blank bracket from the
available PCI or PCI Express slot.
4 Insert the display controller into the slot,
align the connector pins, and press the
board down until it is rmly seated.
5 Secure the mounting bracket.
6 Reattach the computer cover and
the peripherals.
Before you install the DX2 or AX5 display controller, turn your computer
o. Leave the power cord plugged into the grounded outlet.
Notes
• When installing multiple
display controllers, install
all boards before you
install the driver.
• The top port on the
Dome DX2 board is the
primary (DVI #1) port.
• The AX5 board supports
dual-link functionality
on the Dome E3 and
Dome E3c displays.
• The bottom port on the
AX5 board is the primary
(DVI #1) port.
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Power cord DVI cable
Connecting the Display
To connect the display
1 Press the PUSH button on the
desk stand and remove the stand
cover.
2 Plug one end of the DVI cable into
the DVI connector port. Tighten
the thumbscrews to secure the
connection.
3 Plug the power cord into the power
input port.
4 Plug the other end of the DVI cable
into the video port on the installed
display controller. Use DVI port #1
to install only one display.
5 Plug the other end of the power
cord into a grounded outlet.
6 Thread the cable and cord through
the stand column and reattach the
stand cover.
7 Power on your display rst, then
the computer.
Use only the cable and power cord supplied with the Dome EX display.
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Installing the DX Display Driver
Before you install the driver, remove any previously installed display driver from
your system.
To install the driver
1 Log on with administrator privileges. The InstallShield Wizard reports
new hardware.
2 Click Cancel. You must run Setup.exe to install the driver.
3 Insert the W2KDXPCI CD and open the CD folder.
4 Double-click Setup.exe.
5 Click Next to proceed and start copying les.
6 If the Digital Signature Not Found message appears, click Yes or Continue to
complete the driver installation.
7 Select Yes,I want to restart my computer now, and click Finish.
To enable the display
1 Log on with administrator priviledges.
2 Right-click the desktop. Select Properties > Settings.
3 Select the display icon.
4 Select Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Click Apply.
5 Click OK.
To change the display properties
Use the Dome tab to change display properties after the Dome EX display is
attached to the Windows desktop. Otherwise, use Properties > Settings tab.
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Auto-orientation
When powering on or resetting your computer, the orientation of your panel is
detected automatically, whether portrait or landscape. The default setting is ON.
Use the Dome tab to disable this funtion.
To set the resolution palette
Use the Resolution eld on the Dome tab to manually set the resolution to
portrait or landscape.
1 Log on with administrator priviledges.
2 Right-click the desktop. Select Properties > Settings.
3 Select the Plug and Play Monitor on Dome DX2/PCI Properties from
the Display list.
4 Select Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Click Apply.
5 Select Advanced > Dome.
6 Choose a resolution and palette option. Click Apply.
7Click OK until you return to the desktop.
To set brightness
In the Brightness eld of the Dome tab, slide the scroll box left or right, or use
the left and right arrows, to adjust each panel. (The default brightness is 100%.)
Click OK. (Note: If the Dome CXtra software is running, the brightness function
on the tab is disabled.)
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Before you install the driver, remove any previously installed display driver from
your system. Refer to Dome EX User’s Guide for instructions on changing the
display orientation and setting up a dual-display conguration.
To install the driver
1 Start the system. Click Cancel on the Found New Hardware Wizard.
Click No when the system prompts you to restart the computer.
2 Insert the driver installation CD and run Setup.exe.
3 Click Next.
4 Click Yes to the license agreement. The installation starts.
5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Planar recommends that you select the Express installation option.
6 When the Setup complete message appears, select Yes, I want to restart
my computer now and click Finish.
7 If the Digital Signature Not Found message appears, click Yes or Continue to
complete the driver installation.
To congure the display
1 Right-click the desktop and select Properties > Settings.
2 Use the native resolution of the display.
3 Click OK until you return to the desktop.
To set the brightness
Install the Dome CXtra software to change the display brightness. Adjust
the value of the white level on the Backlight tab of the RightLight Panel
Conguration dialog.
Installing the AX5 Display Driver
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Display Resolution Palette Bits per pixel
Dome E2 1200 x 1600
1600 x 1200
1200 x 1600
1600 x 1200
Dynamic Gray
Nonlinear Gray
Static Gray
True color
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32
Dome E3 1536 x 2048
2048 x 1536
3072 x 2048*
4096 x 1536†
1536 x 2048
2048 x 1536
3072 x 2048*
4096 x 1536†
Dynamic Gray
Nonlinear Gray
Static Gray
True color
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32
Dome E3c 1536 x 2048
2048 x 1536
3072 x 2048*
4096 x 1536†
True color 32
Dome E5 2048 x 2560
2560 x 2048
4096 x 2560*
5120 x 2048†
Dynamic Gray
Nonlinear Gray
Static Gray
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Display Resolutions and Palette Options
* Single desktop in portrait mode on a dual-display system, using Dome DX2 board only.
† Single desktop in landscape mode on a dual-display system, using Dome DX2 board only.
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