Matrox Electronic Systems G450 MMS - Manual (Page 7)

Matrox G450 MMS – User Guide 7
Software installation
This section describes how to install Matrox
software for Windows 2000/XP or NT 4.0.
You may need administrator rights to install
certain software. For more information, see
Windows documentation.
1 Restart your computer If you’re using Windows 2000/XP, it detects new
hardware when you restart. If Matrox display drivers haven’t been previously installed,
Windows reports finding a PCI adapter. Windows prompts you to install a display driver.
Follow the on-screen instructions. (The Matrox Windows 2000/XP display driver is in the
Win2k folder.)
2 Install required software After your computer has restarted, insert (or reinsert)
the Matrox installation CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive – the setup program automatically
starts.
* This setup program works with Windows 2000/XP and NT 4.0, and detects which
operating system you’re using. If the required display software isn’t already installed, the
setup program automatically prompts you to install this software. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
After the required display software is installed, you’re prompted to restart your computer for
changes to take effect. Leave your Matrox CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
3 Install optional software After your computer restarts, the setup program shows
you a list of additional items you can install. For each item you want to install, select a list
item, click
Install , then follow the on-screen instructions.
4 Set up your display software See “Display setup”, page 8 .
* If Windows doesn’t automatically start the setup program, you can start it manually from the root folder of the CD-ROM.