Matrox QuadHead2Go Series User Manual

10 Matrox QuadHead2Go Series – User Guide
Installing your QuadHead2Go card
This section describes how to install your Matrox card. If your Matrox card is already installed in your
system, skip to “Connecting your QuadHead2Go Q185 card”, page 12 or “Connecting your
QuadHead2Go Q155 card”, page 15. For information specific to your system, like how to remove its
cover, see your system manual.
Before you begin
To avoid personal injury and to prevent damage to your system or Matrox hardware, read the
following guidelines before installing and connecting your Matrox hardware.
Preventing damage to your hardware
 While your system is turned off but still plugged in, some electrical current is supplied
to the motherboard. This current may prevent newly installed hardware from working
properly. Always try to insert or remove your card as straight as possible.
 Whenever you change your connection setup, make sure you’re using the correct
connectors and that all connectors are properly fastened.
 When connecting devices, make sure the connectors are properly fastened.
 Review the safety information provided. For more information, see “Matrox safety
information”, page 5.
Step-by-step installation
1 Choose an expansion slot
Most systems have different types of
expansion slots. Choose a PCI Express®
(PCIe®) slot. Your system manual should
identify the location of each type of
expansion slot in your system.
(Back of system)
(×16)
(×8)
PCI
slots
PCI Express
slots
(×4)
(×1)

Matrox QuadHead2Go Series Specifications

General

Brand	Matrox
Model	QuadHead2Go Series
Category	Controller
Language	English