Tech Source Raptor 4000 Series (for Linux) - Manual (Page 9)

Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual
©2009 Tech Source Inc. 3 Part #65-0271-01
2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Hardware Configurations Supported
The Raptor card and software accompanying this manual have
been tested on Intel and AMD x86 based computer systems
running Linux. By default, video will display on the head nearest
to the PCI bus. This is the high resolution head which also
supports the MOX feature. The low resolution head is the one
furthest from the PCI bus.
In addition to supporting a single screen environment, each
Raptor 4000 Series card has dual head capability to support
multi-screen configurations. Each head on the card can co-exist
with the other and display distinct screens.
Raptor cards use loadable drivers and can co-exist in multi-
screen configurations with other VGA/SVGA graphics cards,
provided drivers are available for those cards under
XFree86
.
NOTE: Raptor 4000 Series cards currently cannot be used to
display console video in a PC. You must install a VGA/SVGA
PC video card from another manufacturer for this purpose.
2.2 Installation Instructions
The Raptor graphics card installation is simple and consists of a
few easy steps. Prior to installation, be sure to terminate the X
Server.
Step 1:
Shut down the system and turn the power OFF.
Remove the system's cover, then find an
NOTE: Remember which cables go to which connectors.
You may want to label the cables and connectors before
disconnecting them.