Matrox 4Sight - User Manual

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August 4, 2000

Manual no. 10657-301-0300

Matrox 4Sight

User Guide

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Using this Manual13
Chapter 1: Before You Begin15
- Matrox 4Sight Overview16
- Software Overview20
- Matrox 4Sight CD22
- Inspecting Your Matrox 4Sight Package24
  - Standard Items24
  - Optional Items24
- Handling Precautions25
Part 1: Using the Integrated Unit27
Chapter 2: Connecting and Configuring External Peripherals to the Unit29
- Before You Begin30
- Configuring External Devices under31
- Windows NT Embedded31
- Mouse and Keyboard31
- VGA Display Monitor32
- LAN Options33
- Printing Devices37
- Video Input Devices37
- IEEE 1394 Ports39
- Serial or Parallel Interface40
- Auxiliary I/Os on the Matrox 4Sight40
- NTSC/PAL/RGB Video Output Device41
- Stereo Audio Device41
Chapter 3: Managing the Matrox 4Sight under Windows NT Embedded43
- Windows NT Embedded44
- Using Windows NT Embedded Command Prompt45
- Ntconfig: Basic Configuration Utility46
- Adding or Modifying User Accounts47
- On Matrox 4Sight47
- Setting Environment Variables48
- Setting the Multi-Boot Option49
- Sharing and Connecting to Remote Directories49
  - Other Useful Remote Commands51
- Backing up Your Diskonchip Image51
- Logging off or Shutting down Matrox 4Sight52
- Guidelines for Setting up Remote Management52
Chapter 4: Developing an Application for Matrox 4Sight under Windows NT Embedded53
- Application Development54
- Installing a MIL Application55
- Installing an Activemil/Activemil-Lite Application57
- Remote Debugging on Matrox 4Sight Using58
- Microsoft Visual C++ 6.058
  - Debugging59
- Remote Debugging on Matrox 4Sight Using61
- Microsoft Visual Basic61
- Working with MIL61
- Automatically Launching Applications62
- Removing Unnecessary Files from Matrox 4Sight63
Chapter 5: Managing the Diskonchip65
- Diskonchip66
  - BIOS Setup66
- Replacing the Diskonchip67
- Reinstalling the Diskonchip Image68
- On Your Diskonchip68
  - Formatting the Diskonchip69
- Building Your Own69
- Windows NT Embedded Configuration69
Part 2: Making Hardware, Driver, and os Modifications71
Chapter 6: Using the Hard Drive Based Matrox 4Sight73
- Introduction74
- Removing the Matrox 4Sight Chassis75
- Connecting to a Floppy Drive76
- Connecting IDE Devices77
- Installing a Full Windows NT Workstation on Matrox 4Sight78
  - Installing Device Drivers78
  - Installing an Ethernet Driver80
- Installing Mil/Activemil83
Chapter 7: Additions to the Matrox 4Sight Integrated Unit85
- Additions to the Unit86
- Removing and Installing Memory89
- From Matrox 4Sight89
Part 3: Using the Motherboard in a Custom Chassis93
Chapter 8: Installing the Matrox 4Sight Motherboard in a Custom Chassis95
- Overview96
Part 4: Reference Material for All Users99
Chapter 9: Matrox 4Sight Hardware Reference101
- Matrox 4Sight Motherboard Block Diagram102
- Processing102
- Display103
- Storage104
- Diskonchip104
- Bios105
- IEEE 1394 Ports105
- Networking106
  - Ethernet Controller106
- I/O Ports106
- PC/104-Plus108
- Chassis108
- Power Supply109
Chapter 10: Matrox Meteor-II for Matrox 4Sight111
- Matrox Meteor-II for PC/104-Plus Frame Grabbers112
- Matrox Meteor-II /Standard Grab Section113
- Matrox Meteor-II /Multi-Channel Grab Section116
- Matrox Video Interface ASIC (VIA)121
- Matrox Meteor-II MJPEG Module122
Appendix A: Troubleshooting125
- What to Do if You Have a Problem126
- Common Problems and Solutions126
  - Monitor Problems126
Appendix B: Ntconfig Windows NT Embedded Registry129
- Windows Ntconfig Command Line Options130
- Windows NT Embedded Registry132
Appendix C: BIOS Reference147
- Upgrading the BIOS of the Matrox 4Sight148
- The BIOS Setup Program150
- Basic CMOS Configuration Subscreen151
- Advanced Configuration Subscreen156
- BIOS Diagnostic Codes and Error Messages162
  - Diagnostic LED Flashes/Beep Codes162
  - Error Messages164
Appendix D: Technical Reference167
- Matrox 4Sight Technical Reference168
- Matrox Meteor-II for PC/104-Plus170
- Technical Reference170
- Pin-Outs of Front Panel Connectors171
- Pin-Outs of Back Panel Connectors178
- Pin-Outs of Internal Connectors181
- Unit Reliability Prediction188
- Mean Time between Failure (MTBF)188
- Component Listing for Windows NT Embedded189
Appendix E: Glossary193
Regulatory Compliance209
- Fcc Compliance Statement209
Product Support211

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