ENGLISH Matrox® C-Series™ C680 • C420 User Guide 20216-301-0100 2014.09.
Contents About this user guide ............................................................................................. 4 Using this guide .......................................................................................................................................4 More information ....................................................................................................................................4 Overview ......................................................................
Notes .......................................................................................................................................................25 Customer support ................................................................................................. 26 Matrox Web ............................................................................................................................................26 Technical support .............................................................
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.
Overview Thank you for purchasing a Matrox C-Series graphics card. This is a high-performance graphics card that supports PCIe® (PCI Express®) ×16 compliant systems and multi-monitor setups.
Installing your graphics hardware This section describes how to install your Matrox card. For information specific to your computer, like how to remove its cover, see your system manual. Note: Most Matrox low-profile graphics cards ship with ATX brackets compatible with most systems. If you have a low-profile system, you may need to change the ATX bracket on your graphics card to a low-profile bracket. For more information, “Replacing brackets on your graphics card”, page 8.
Step-by-step installation 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. If a graphics card is already installed in your computer: a Using Programs and Features (Windows 8/7) 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.
WARNING: Inserting your Matrox card into the wrong type of slot could damage your card, your computer, or both. ×1 ×4 ×8 ×16 PCI Express card 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.
2 Attach and fasten the new bracket with the two screws you just removed. Low-profile bracket Installing multiple graphics cards You can install up to two (2) Matrox C-Series graphics cards in your system. WARNING: To avoid damaging your cards, always insert your card as straight as possible into the slot. Don’t rock the card from side to side. If you meet resistance, don’t force the card into the slot.
WARNING: To make sure the cable is inserted properly, the cable edge marked with a red line should be closest to the bracket.
Connecting your monitors This section describes how to connect your monitors to your Matrox graphics hardware. Depending on your Matrox product, your connection setup changes (see “Step-by-step connection setup”, page 12). Before you begin To avoid possible problems that could damage your monitors or prevent you from using your Matrox product, read the following guidelines before connecting your Matrox graphics hardware.
Step-by-step connection setup This section guides you through the step-by-step connection setup of your graphics hardware. Matrox C680 or Matrox C420 1 Connect the first monitor If your monitor has a DisplayPort connector, use a mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter to connect your monitor cable to the mini DisplayPort connector labeled 1 on the bracket of your Matrox card.
Installing your Matrox software This section describes how to install Matrox software for Windows 8*, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Embedded Standard 7. The installation of the display driver is the same for the 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Before you begin If your Matrox product was provided by the manufacturer of your computer, check the Web site of that manufacturer for the latest display driver.
Matrox PowerDesk software Your Matrox display driver includes Matrox PowerDesk software. This software helps you get the most out of your Matrox product. Use Matrox PowerDesk software to change certain display settings or access Matrox features. Note: To avoid possible problems, unless otherwise specified, we recommend you use only PowerDesk software to change your display settings.
Troubleshooting What to do if you have a problem If you experience problems with your Matrox product: Make sure your Matrox card is properly installed, you’re using the correct connectors, and that all connectors are properly fastened. For more information, see “Installing your graphics hardware”, page 6 and “Connecting your monitors”, page 11. Review the documentation provided with your Matrox product, including the information in this section, to see if your problem is already addressed.
Problem 1Cause 1Solution Wrong color balance, screen image off-center, or no picture at all Your monitor video controls may be improperly set. Adjust your monitor controls (brightness, contrast, and so on). For more information, see your monitor manual. 2Cause Your monitor may not be properly connected (the connectors aren’t properly fastened or the monitor power cable isn’t firmly in place) or may have been disconnected.
Windows 8/7 – 1 If your primary display is unusable, restart your computer in VGA mode: a Windows 8 – From the Start screen, go to Shut down or sign out, then select Restart to restart your computer. Windows 7 – Click Start, point to the arrow ( your computer. ), then select Restart to restart If your primary monitor is unusable, see your system manual for information on how to restart your computer using a hardware control. b Before Windows starts, press [F8] for the Windows startup menu to appear.
1Cause 1Solution 2Cause The problem may be specific to the motherboard in your computer. There may be a software update available for your motherboard. To find out what motherboard model your computer is using, see your system manual. For more information, contact the maker of your motherboard or computer. Many motherboard or computer manufacturers have software updates available on their Web site. Files on your system may have been deleted or corrupted.
Your computer BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) and the slot type (PCI or PCIe – see “Choose an expansion slot”, page 7) of each graphics card help determine which graphics card controls your primary display. 1Solution If you’re having problems with a program that can be moved on your Windows desktop, run this program on your primary display. Make sure the program window doesn’t overlap any other display.
Problem Not all graphics cards in the computer are fully supported (Software doesn’t work with a certain graphics card, or another graphics card doesn’t work at all) 1Cause If you have different models of graphics cards in your computer, your Matrox display driver may not support all the graphics cards in your computer. 1Solution Disable or remove any graphics hardware not supported by the display driver you want to use.
2Solution If possible, update your Matrox display driver. Matrox makes new display drivers available on the Matrox Technical Support Web site (www.matrox.com/graphics/en/support/drivers). Note: If your Matrox product was provided by the manufacturer of your computer, check the Web site of that manufacturer for the latest display driver. A display driver provided by the manufacturer of your computer is more likely to be tested with your computer model.
4Cause The program window or dialog box may be somewhere off-screen. 1Solution If the program window you want to see is named on the Windows taskbar, right-click on it and select Maximize. (If you click Restore the program window goes back to its previous position. To fix this problem, see the other solutions.) 2Solution Manually move the program window or dialog box: 1 Make sure the window you want to move is selected, then press [Alt]+[Space]. 2 If you see a pop-up menu, click Move.
Problem 1Cause Can’t play certain videos The video source may be copy protected. 1Solution The media player you’re using may not allow you to play back copy-protected video content. 2Cause A DVD video may not play back because the region setting on your DVD player doesn’t match the region code on the DVD-ROM disc. DVD players and videos use region codes to prevent the playback of video that was intended only for a certain region or market.
Product information Specifications Matrox C680 Operating systems supported Matrox C420 Windows 8*, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Embedded Standard 7 AMD® GPU Audio output formats Multi-stream audio through DisplayPort Digital monitor support† DVI, DisplayPort, HDMI DVI, DisplayPort, HDMI 2 GB GDDR 5 2 GB GDDR 5 PCIe ×16 PCIe ×16 ATX Low-profile 6 4 6× Mini DisplayPort 4× Mini DisplayPort 4096 × 2160 @ 30 Hz 4096 × 2160 @ 60 Hz (Max.
Environmental Temperature, operational 5 to 55 ºC (41 to 131 ºF) (near board ambient) Temperature, non-operational storage and transportation -40 to 70ºC (-40 to 158 ºF) Humidity, operational (indoor) 20 to 80% (non-condensing) Humidity, non-operational storage and transportation 10 to 95% (non-condensing) Atmospheric pressure, operational 650hPa (3,580 meters / 11,745 feet) to 1013hPa (0 meters / 0 feet) Atmospheric pressure, non-operational and transportation 192hPa (12,000 meters / 39,370 fee
Customer support Matrox Web Our Web site has product literature, press releases, technical material, a sales office list, trade show information, and other relevant material. Visit the Matrox Graphics Web site at www.matrox.com/graphics. Technical support Matrox values your business and offers professional support for your Matrox product. If your product was purchased through a Matrox dealer, contact your dealer for product support. This is the quickest and most effective method of technical assistance.
Driver and software download A more recent display driver may support more features and may offer increased capabilities (such as higher display resolutions). Matrox makes the latest display drivers, software, and system utilities available on the Matrox Technical Support Web site (www.matrox.com/graphics/en/support/drivers). View your warranty information Matrox makes warranty information available on the Matrox site (http://www.matrox.com/hr/en/company/legal/en/warranty).
USA FCC Compliance Statement Remark for the Matrox hardware products supported by this guide This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
B 급 기기 ( 가정용 방송통신기자재 ) 이 기기는 가정용 (B 급 ) 전자파적합기기로서 주 로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며 , 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다 . EUROPE (English) European user’s information – Information on Conformity Remark for the Matrox hardware products supported by this guide These devices comply with EC Directive 2004/108/EC for a Class B digital device. They have been tested and found to comply with EN55022/CISPR22 and EN55024/CISPR24.
(Español) Este producto incorpora tecnología de protección de copia que está protegida por patente(s) de EE. UU. y por otros derechos de propiedad intelectual de Rovi Corporation. La ingeniería inversa y el desmontaje están prohibidos. EUROPE (English) European user’s information – Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Please refer to the Matrox Web site (www.matrox.com/environment/en/weee) for recycling information.
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