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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Matrox G450 Graphics Card installation guide...
  • Page 2 Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
  • Page 3 HP Matrox G450 CD-ROM Software Installation Guide HP Matrox G450 Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 HP Matrox G450 Installation Guide Introduction Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the HP Matrox G450 Graphics Card. This installation guide shows you how to install your graphics card. It includes information on how to install and configure the driver software. HP Matrox G450 Features •...
  • Page 5: Before You Install

    Handle the board by its backplate and top edge. Do not touch the edge connector. Supported Platforms To find out which computers support your HP Matrox G450 Graphics Card, go to the following HP Web site: www.hp.com/go/pcaccessories Supported Operating Systems •...
  • Page 6: Overview Of The Installation Procedure

    HP Matrox G450 Installation Guide Overview of the Installation Procedure Overview of the Installation Procedure Installing your HP Matrox G450 Graphics Card is a four step process. You need to: Remove the Existing Video Driver Software (if necessary) • •...
  • Page 7 4 Slide the card out of the slot. 5 Slide your new HP Matrox G450 Graphics Card into the slot and press firmly. 6 Secure the card to the chassis by either replacing the screws or the retaining bracket.
  • Page 8 HP Matrox G450 Installation Guide Overview of the Installation Procedure 8 Connect the video cable from your monitor to the video connector on the card. 9 Reconnect the power cables and any telecommunication cables. 10 Restart your comptuer. NOTE Before you restart your computer, ensure your monitors are switched on.
  • Page 9 HP Matrox G450 Installation Guide Overview of the Installation Procedure Installing the New Driver Software NOTE For Windows NT 4.0 users only. Once the driver is installed you should reboot your computer. If your computer has a Pentium III processor and you are using Service Pack 4 or earlier you should install the Intel SIMD driver available on the software CD-ROM.
  • Page 10 HP Matrox G450 Installation Guide Overview of the Installation Procedure Configuration of the Driver Software The detection of the graphics card is, in most cases, automatic. For additional information on configuration refer to the doc directory on your CD-ROM. If you want to check or modify your configuration...
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    HP Matrox G450 Installation Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve problems which may occur with your HP Matrox G450 Graphics Card. If the computer Solution Explanation fails to start or if Check that the computer and monitor are the screen is turned on.
  • Page 12 Check for additional information on the HP provides additional web. Refer to “HP Support Services” on documentation, such as “Frequently page 12. Asked Question (FAQs)” to help you solve any problems you may have with your graphics card.
  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    HP Matrox G450 Installation Guide Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Feature/Function Implementation Card size Half size AGP, single-slot Power requirement AGP support Full AGP 4X Operating temperature 0 ºC to 55 ºC Operating humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Professional 3D rendering Perspectively correct Bilinear/Trilinear filtering •...
  • Page 14: Hp Support Services

    HP Matrox G450 Installation Guide HP Support Services Your HP Matrox G450 Graphics Card supports resolutions and refresh rates listed below: Refresh Rates Resolution (true colour) Primary Monitor Secondary Monitor 640 x 480 200 Hz 200 Hz 800 x 600...
  • Page 15: Regulatory Information

    Cet appareil numérique est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Hardware Warranty This HP accessory is covered by a limited hardware warranty for a period of one year from the date of purchase by the original end-user. The type of service provided is return to an HP or repair-authorized reseller service-center.
  • Page 16: Hp Software Warranty

    WARRANTY STATEMENT INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT. Ninety-Day Limited Software Warranty HP warrants for a period of NINETY (90) DAYS from the date of the purchase that the software product will execute its programming instructions when all files are properly installed. HP does not warrant that the software will be uninterrupted or error free.
  • Page 17: Hp Software License Agreement

    UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED BELOW, THIS HP SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE AGREEMENT SHALL GOVERN THE USE OF ALL SOFTWARE THAT IS PROVIDED TO YOU, THE CUSTOMER, AS PART OF THE HP ACCESSORY. IT SHALL SUPERSEDE ANY NON-HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS THAT MAY BE FOUND ON-LINE, OR IN ANY DOCUMENTATION OR OTHER MATERIALS CONTAINED IN THE ACCESSORY PRODUCT PACKAGING.

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