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Matrox D Series User Manual

Matrox D Series
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User Guide
20296-301-0130
2022.01.18
Matrox
®
D-Series
ENGLISH
D1450 • D1480 • D2450 • D2480
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Matrox D Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMatrox
ModelD Series
CategoryVideo Card
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Customer Support

Matrox Web

Matrox's official website for product literature, press releases, and sales information.

Technical Support

Professional support for Matrox products through dealers or representatives.

Driver and Software Download

Accessing the latest display drivers, software, and system utilities from Matrox.

View Your Warranty Information

Obtaining warranty information for Matrox products from the official website.

View Third Party Software Notices

Information on third-party software notices and terms available on the Matrox site.

Register Your Matrox Product

Online registration for customer support, new product announcements, and special offers.

Matrox Safety Information

Installation and Operation Safety

Guidelines for safe installation and operation, avoiding personal injury and hardware damage.

Static Electricity and Handling

Precautions against static discharge and proper handling of electronic components.

Environmental Operating Conditions

Avoiding heat sources, ensuring proper airflow, and adhering to ambient temperature limits.

Power Supply and Laser Safety

Product Repair Guidelines

Product Overview

Installation Overview

A summary of the steps required to install the Matrox graphics hardware, monitors, and software.

Installing Graphics Hardware

Preparing for Installation

Safety guidelines and preparation steps before installing your Matrox graphics hardware.

Step-by-Step Installation

Expansion Slot Selection

Guidance on selecting the appropriate PCI Express slot for optimal graphics card performance.

Inserting the Matrox Card

Installing Multiple Graphics Cards

Interconnecting Graphics Cards (Framelock)

How to framelock multiple Matrox D-Series graphics cards using a ribbon cable.

Setting DIP Switches

DIP Switch Settings for D1450/D1480

Identifying and setting DIP switches on D1450 and D1480 cards for card order.

DIP Switch Settings for D2450/D2480

Configuration of DIP switches on D2450 and D2480 cards for GPU ordering.

Connecting Your Monitors

Before Connecting Monitors

Precautions and recommendations for connecting monitors to avoid issues and ensure proper detection.

Matrox D1450 and D2450 Connections

HDMI Connection Details

Connecting monitors using HDMI cables, including overmold width specifications.

Matrox D1480 and D2480 Connections

DisplayPort Connection Details

Connecting monitors using DisplayPort cables and safe removal procedures.

Installing Matrox Software

Obtaining Display Drivers

Information on where to find and download the latest display drivers from Matrox.

Matrox PowerDesk Software

Accessing PowerDesk

How to launch and access the Matrox PowerDesk application from Windows.

Accessing PowerDesk Help

Methods for accessing the built-in help file for Matrox PowerDesk features and options.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Initial Problem Diagnosis

Steps to take when experiencing issues, including checking installation and documentation.

Graphics Card Installation Problems

Solutions for issues where the computer doesn't display information or boot after card installation.

Driver Installation Issues

PowerDesk Software Issues

Display and Connection Problems

Monitor Input Source Issues

Graphics Card Compatibility Issues

Product Information

Specifications Overview

Technical details and comparisons for Matrox graphics cards.

Matrox D1450 Specifications

Matrox D1480 Specifications

Environmental Information

Notes and Limitations

Appendix: Secure Cable Solution

HDMI Secure Cable Setup

Visual guide on connecting HDMI cables securely to Matrox D1450 and D2450 cards.

Customer Support Resources

Matrox Website Information

Accessing product literature, press releases, and sales information on the Matrox website.

Obtaining Technical Assistance

How to get professional support via dealers or Matrox representatives.

Information Required for Support

Essential details needed when contacting support for problem resolution.

Reporting Program Specific Issues

Information to provide for problems occurring within specific software programs.

Downloading Drivers and Software

Accessing Warranty Information

Third Party Software Notices

Registering Your Product

Regulatory Compliance Statements

FCC Class A Compliance

Statement regarding compliance with FCC Part 15 rules for Class A digital devices.

Canadian Digital Device Compliance

Compliance with Canada's radio noise emission regulations for digital devices.

FDA Laser Product Safety

FDA requirements for laser products, including 850 nm Laser Class 1 compliance.

European Declaration of Conformity

Compliance with EC Directive 2014/30/EU for Class A digital devices.

German Conformity Statement

Italian Conformity Statement

Spanish Conformity Statement

European WEEE Recycling

Epilepsy and Visual Stimuli Warning

FCC Class B Compliance

Canadian Class B Compliance

Canada's Class B radio noise emission compliance for digital devices.

Korean Class B Compliance

Korean statement for Class B electronic devices intended for home use.

European Class B Conformity

European compliance for Class B digital devices with EC Directive 2014/30/EU.

German Class B Conformity

Italian Class B Conformity

Spanish Class B Conformity

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