Matrox Extio N3408 - Connecting Extio 3 Devices; Connection Prerequisites; Supported Monitor Adapters

14 Matrox Extio 3 Series – User Guide
Connecting your Extio 3 devices
This section describes the connectors available on your Matrox Extio 3 devices.
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.
 Whenever you change your connection setup, make sure you’re using the correct
connectors and that all connectors are properly fastened.
 Make sure your devices are powered off. Never change connections while your system,
Extio transmitter, or receiver are turned on.
 Review the safety information provided. For more information, see “Matrox safety
information”, page 5.
Supported monitor adapters
Adapter Description
Mini DisplayPort to
DisplayPort
*†
* Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter is supported on Extio N3408 or N3208 transmitter card only.
† Not recommended for 4K60 resolutions.
If your graphics hardware has a DisplayPort connector, use a mini
DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter to connect your graphics
hardware to the mini DisplayPort connector on your Matrox device.
DisplayPort to mini
DisplayPort
†
If your monitor has a mini DisplayPort connector, use a DisplayPort
to mini DisplayPort adapter to connect your monitor cable to the
DisplayPort connector on your Matrox device.
DisplayPort to DVI
(active)
‡
‡ Only active adapters (sold separately) are supported. Passive adapters aren’t supported.
If your monitor has a DVI connector, use a DisplayPort to DVI adapter
(active) to connect your monitor cable to the DisplayPort connector
on your Matrox device.
DisplayPort to HDMI
(active)
‡
If your monitor has an HDMI connector, use a DisplayPort to HDMI
adapter (active) to connect your monitor cable to the DisplayPort
connector on your Matrox device.