Matrox Electronic Systems 4SIGHT M User Manual

Matrox 4Sight-M  
Installation and Hardware Reference  
Manual no. 10916-101-0100  
February 28, 2005  
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Using this manual  
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Using this manual  
Thank-you for purchasing Matrox 4Sight-M. This installation and hardware  
reference has been written to assist you with the setup of your unit and the  
connection of peripheral and internal devices.  
For users who have purchased the motherboard-only version of Matrox 4Sight-M,  
and need to install it into a custom chassis, the specifications of such a chassis,  
fan, and power supply can also be found in this reference.  
The reference is divided into four parts as follows:  
• The first part is composed of Chapters 1 and 2, and outlines basic information  
needed to set up and operate Matrox 4Sight-M.  
• The second part is composed of Chapters 3 and 4, and deals with customizing the  
motherboard.  
• The next part is composed of Chapter 5, and specifically outlines the details of  
the motherboard’s components.  
• The final part is composed of three appendices, which provide useful information  
regarding Matrox 4Sight-M. They are designed for all users of Matrox 4Sight-M,  
and include a BIOS reference, a technical reference, and a glossary.  
OS-specific  
documentation  
This reference deals with the physical components of Matrox 4Sight-M.  
Information that is operating-system specific can be found in the Matrox  
4Sight-M software manual that is included in your package.  
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Need help?  
If you experience problems during installation or while using this product, refer  
to the support page on the Matrox Imaging web site:  
www.matrox.com/imaging/support. This page provides answers to frequently  
asked questions, as well as offers registered customers additional ways of obtaining  
support.  
If your question is not addressed and you are registered, you can contact technical  
support. To do so, you should first complete and submit the online Technical  
Support Request Form, accessible from the above-mentioned page. Once the  
information is submitted, a Matrox support agent will contact you shortly  
thereafter by email or phone, depending on the problem.  
In the unlikely event of a failure, you will find the warranty and Product Assistance  
Request Form, which outlines return conditions and procedures, at the back of this  
manual.  
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Part 1: Operating  
your Matrox  
4Sight-M unit  
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Chapter  
1
Before you begin  
This chapter introduces you to the hardware components  
found on Matrox 4Sight-M.  
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Overview  
Matrox 4Sight-M is a self-contained platform that integrates processing and  
display, along with image capture, networking, and general purpose I/O.  
Matrox 4Sight-M comes in two basic versions: the integrated-unit version and  
the motherboard-only version.  
The integrated-unit version includes a Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard, a DIMM  
memorymodule, amassstoragedevice, andanoptionalframegrabber, allofwhich  
are encased within a metal chassis.  
The motherboard-only version is sold without the chassis and is not bundled with  
a frame grabber, memory module, or storage device. You will have to purchase  
these items separately.  
For a complete list of all standard and additional components of your Matrox  
4Sight-M unit, refer to the Inspecting your Matrox 4Sight-M package section, later  
in this chapter.  
Hardware components  
Motherboard  
The Matrox 4Sight-M EBX motherboard integrates processing, display, storage,  
networking, and general purpose I/O.  
Processing. The Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard features either an  
Intel Celeron-M 1.3 GHz or Pentium M 1.6 GHz processor1.  
The chipset is divided into two components called the GMHC (Graphic memory  
hub controller) and ICH (I/O hub controller). The GMHC component is  
implemented using the Intel 855GME chip and contains a dedicated CPU  
interface, a memory controller, and a display controller. The ICH component is  
implemented using the Intel ICH4 chip and provides an interface to the audio  
Codec, IDE devices, USB port, PCI port, and LAN controller.  
1. The processor is actually covered by a heat sink. During POST, the BIOS will display  
the type of processor in your unit.  
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Digital Visual Interface (DVI). The Matrox 4Sight-II integrates a DVI port for  
interfacing to a digital flat panel as your secondary display. The flat panel display  
deviceshouldhaveacable/adapterassemblythatcomplieswiththeDigitalDisplay  
Working Group’s high bandwidth, video interface/DVI standard.  
Display. Display capabilities are provided via the GMHC 855GME chip. The  
855GME has built-in circuitry to display images on a high-resolution monitor,  
analog flat panel, or TV. It also supports digital visual interface (DVI) compliant  
digital VGA output, to display images on a digital display device. In addition, it  
supports 32-bit (true-color) non-destructive graphics overlay onto live video, for  
a completely true-color display. The 855GME is capable of output to one or two  
display devices.  
PC/104-Plus interface. PC/104-Plus is a standard stackable form factor for the  
PCI bus. It provides access to Matrox frame grabbers for PC/104-Plus and other  
third-party PC/104-Plus boards. Note that this interface does not provide access  
to PC/104 boards. Also, the PC/104-Plus interface on the Matrox 4Sight-M does  
not tolerate 5 V signalling (use only 3.3 V signalling).  
Auxiliary I/O interface. The auxiliary I/O interface is composed of 16  
independent user-defined sink-driver output signals and 16 independent  
user-definedinputsignals. Theseuser-definedsignalscanbeusedtocontroldigital  
signals to and from external devices.  
Networking. The Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard integrates a standard  
10/100BaseT Ethernet interface, as well as a Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) interface.  
Other I/O interfaces. Matrox 4Sight-M includes:  
- One internal connector for a parallel port, one RS-232 port, and one  
RS-232/RS-422/RS-485-selectable serial port.  
- One stereo audio input and one stereo audio output connector.  
- Four USB 2.0 interfaces to connect a USB keyboard, mouse, and printer.  
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Matrox 4Sight-M components and connectors  
LEDs  
Power input  
Video input connector  
2 serial ports  
Audio input and output  
On/off switch  
A = PC/104-Plus (PCI) connector  
B = Internal ATA 44-pin connector  
C = Internal ATA 40-pin connector  
D = Accessory device power supply  
E = Internal connector of the parallel interface  
F = Physical chip for 10/100 LAN controller  
G = Gigabit LAN controller  
Q
K
M
H = South bridge (ICH4)  
I
= System ROM  
H
J = Internal connector (JTAG)  
K = Heat-sink (processor lies beneath)  
L = DIMM slot  
L
A
CPU JTAG debugger  
System fan connector  
C
E
D
I
PS/2 connector  
J
P
M = North bridge (Intel 855GME)  
N = Super I/O controller  
O = Internal USB connector  
P = Battery  
G
F
N
O
B
Auxiliary I/O connector  
4 USB 2.0 connectors  
Q = CPU fan connector  
Analog video output connectors  
Ethernet connector  
Gigabit ethernet connector  
DVI-compliant digital VGA connector  
Mass storage  
For mass storage, IDE devices, such as a hard disk, can be connected to either the  
ATA 44-pin connector or the ATA 40-pin connector.  
Chassis  
The Matrox 4Sight-M chassis can enclose the Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard, up  
to three PC/104-Plus boards, an optional 2.5 inch IDE hard drive and fan.  
Mounting points on the chassis allow the unit to be secured to other equipment.  
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Optional components  
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Memory  
Computer memory is provided via a 184-pin DIMM slot, which supports  
modules up to 1 Gbyte in size. A 1 Mbyte flash memory device stores the BIOS.  
Optional components  
You can purchase additional components for Matrox 4Sight-M, which if  
purchased, will arrive pre-installed in the integrated unit. A description of each  
device is outlined below.  
Matrox frame grabbers  
You can purchase a Matrox Meteor-II frame grabber for your unit.  
Matrox Meteor-II  
frame grabbers.  
The Matrox Meteor-II frame grabbers capture images and send data to the Host  
along the PCI bus. They integrate 4 Mbytes of SGRAM to store the data until  
the bus becomes available.  
The Matrox Meteor-II frame grabbers are available in four versions in the  
PC/104-Plus form factor:  
/Standard. This version captures composite (CVBS) and component (Y/C) video,  
in NTSC or PAL format, with square-pixel resolutions.  
/Multi-Channel. This version captures component RGB video, with square-pixel  
resolutions.  
/Digital. This version captures digital video with square-pixel resolutions from  
digital cameras. Your unit will include a special back-plate that will accommodate  
the two digital video inputs ("Digital Video in") connector of the Matrox  
Meteor-II /Digital frame grabber.  
/Camera Link. This version captures Camera Link area or line scan video from  
monochrome or RGB cameras. Your unit will include a special back-plate that  
will accommodate the two Camera Link connectors.  
TheMatroxMeteor-II/Standardand/Multi-Channelframegrabberscanbemade  
especially for your Matrox 4Sight-M unit, in that their video input connector can  
interface directly with a connector on your unit’s motherboard, which in turn, is  
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hardwired to the external video input connector. This allows you to interface your  
camera with the frame grabber by connecting it to your unit’s video input  
connector. Refer to the Connecting peripherals to the unit chapter for details.  
For more information on the Matrox Meteor-II frame grabbers, refer to their  
accompanying documentation.  
Inspecting your Matrox 4Sight-M package  
ThefollowingtablesindicatestandardandoptionalitemsincludedinyourMatrox  
4Sight-M package. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Matrox.  
Integrated-unit version  
If you have purchased the integrated-unit version of Matrox 4Sight-M, your  
package should include the following items:  
Standard package item  
Details  
Integrated unit  
Encases the following components:  
• The motherboard.  
• A memory module.  
• A storage device.  
• A frame grabber (if ordered).  
Matrox 4Sight-M software  
package  
Includes the following:  
• An operating system license (if ordered).  
• A Matrox 4Sight-M operating system-specific manual.  
• The Matrox 4Sight-M CD. The CD contains drivers, utilities, and  
applications needed to operate Matrox 4Sight-M.  
This Matrox 4Sight-M hardware  
and installation reference  
Power cord  
For the power supply interface.  
Accessory-device power cable  
To provide power to certain devices connected to the motherboard.  
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Motherboard-only version  
If you have purchased the motherboard-only version of Matrox 4Sight-M, your  
package should contain the following items:  
Standard package item  
Details  
Motherboard  
This Matrox 4Sight-M hardware and  
installation reference  
Matrox 4Sight-M software package  
Includes the following:  
• An operating system license (if a hard drive with an operating  
system is ordered).  
• A Matrox 4Sight-M software manual.  
• A Matrox 4Sight-M CD. The CD contains drivers, utilities, and  
applications needed to operate Matrox 4Sight-M.  
Accessory-device power cable  
To provide power to certain devices connected to the  
motherboard.  
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Additional components  
You might have purchased one or more of the following additional components  
to complete your unit:  
Additional component  
Details  
Matrox Imaging software  
packages  
Refer to the software manual for details on Matrox Imaging software  
compatible with Matrox 4Sight-M.  
Matrox frame grabbers for  
• Matrox Meteor-II/Standard.  
PC-104/Plus  
• Matrox Meteor-II/Multi-Channel.  
• Matrox Meteor-II/Digital (includes the special back-plate to  
accommodate the Digital Video input connectors).  
• Matrox Meteor-II /Camera Link (includes the special front-plate to  
accommodate the two Camera Link connectors).  
If purchased with the integrated-unit version of Matrox 4Sight-M, these  
devices will be pre-installed in your unit.  
Standard 15-pin  
VGA-TO-5BNC cable  
This cable is used to connect an NTSC/PAL display device to the  
secondary analog VGA connector on Matrox 4Sight-M.  
DBHD44-TO-13BNC cable  
Used for interfacing to a Matrox Meteor-II/Standard frame grabber.  
Six adapter cables for Y/C input (BNC-TO-SVHS) are shipped with the  
DBHD44-TO-13BNC cable.  
DBHD44-TO-13BNC/O  
cable with a high density  
44-pin connector  
Also used for interfacing to the Matrox Meteor-II /Standard frame grabber.  
This is an open-ended version of the DH44-TO-13BNC cable. It is required  
for connection to special input and output signals, such as  
synchronization, control, and DC power output.  
DBHD44-TO-8BNC cable  
DBHD44-TO-8BNC/O cable  
Used for interfacing to a Matrox Meteor-II /Multi-Channel frame grabber.  
Three adapter cables for Y/C input (BNC-TO-SVHS) are shipped with the  
DBHD44-TO-8BNC cable.  
Also used for interfacing to the Matrox Meteor-II /Multi-Channel frame  
grabber.  
This is an open-ended version of the DBHD44-TO-8BNC cable. It is  
required for connection to special input and output signals, such as  
synchronization, control, and DC power output.  
VHDCI-TO-OPEN cable  
Used for interfacing to a Matrox Meteor-II /Digital frame grabber.  
If you have purchased a Matrox Meteor-II /Camera Link frame grabber, you will  
need to purchase the Camera Link cables from your camera’s manufacturer or  
from 3M Interconnect Solutions for Factory Automation.  
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Operating your Matrox 4Sight-M unit  
ThefollowingpointsshouldbeconsideredwhenoperatingyourMatrox4Sight-M  
unit.  
Light emitting diodes (LEDs)  
There are a total of six clearly labelled LEDs on the Matrox 4Sight-M unit.  
• On one side, there are four LEDs:  
- On (topmost LED). The Power-on LED lights up when the unit is on.  
- User (second LED). The User-defined LED is currently teserved for future use.  
- Diagnostics (third LED). The Diagnostic LED flashes according to a  
pre-determined pattern to communicate POST errors. See the BIOS reference  
appendix for details on interpreting the flash codes.  
- HDD (bottom LED). The Hard disk drive LED lights when the hard disk is  
working.  
• On the opposite side, there are four network LEDs:  
- 100 Mbps (yellow LED). The 100 Mbps LED light when the networking  
interface is in 100BaseT mode. This LED shuts off when the network interface  
is in 10BaseT mode.  
- Activity (green LED). The Activity LED for the 100 Mbps network interface  
lights when the unit is connected to a network and blinks during data transfers;  
this LED shuts off when there is no connection present.  
- GbE (100/1000 bicolor LED). The Gigabit Ethernet LED lights yellow when  
the networking interface is using the 100BaseT Ethernet network connection;  
the LED lights green when the networking interface is using the 1000 Gigabit  
Ethernet network connection. This LED shuts off when the unit uses the  
10BaseT connection.  
- Activity (green LED). The Activity LED for the GbE network interface lights  
when the unit is connected to a network and blinks during data transfers. This  
LED shuts off when there is no connection present.  
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Handling precautions  
Your Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard is sensitive to static electricity and surges. To  
avoid damaging the motherboard, follow these precautions:  
Precautions  
• Be sure to turn off the power to your unit and all peripherals before adding or  
applicable to both  
versions of Matrox  
4Sight-M  
removing devices.  
• Don’t touch the heat sinks while the unit is operating; they might be very hot.  
• Drain static electricity from your body by touching a metal fixture (or ground)  
before touching the motherboard.  
• Avoid letting your clothing come in contact with the motherboard.  
• Keep the motherboard in its protective bag until you are ready to install it.  
• Handle the motherboard by its edges.  
Precautions  
applicable to the  
motherboard-only  
version.  
Turning off the integrated-unit version of Matrox 4Sight-M  
To turn off the integrated-unit version of Matrox 4Sight-M, push and hold the  
power button for at least four seconds. While it is being pressed, the unit will  
shut-off. This feature acts as a safety precaution so that your unit is less likely to  
be turned off by accident.  
You can however, reconfigure certain BIOS settings, which will allow you to turn  
off the unit by pushing and releasing the power-button immediately.  
For information on changing the BIOS settings, refer to BIOS reference.  
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Chapter  
2
Connecting  
peripherals to the  
unit  
This chapter is geared to users who are ready to connect  
various peripherals to their unit  
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Overview  
This chapter describes how to connect various devices to the Matrox 4Sight-M  
unit.  
Back panel  
Front panel  
Auxiliary I/O port  
analog VGA  
connector (top)  
and  
DVI-compliant  
digital VGA  
connector (bottom)  
Power  
button  
Video input  
connector  
LEDs  
Serial  
ports  
Ethernet jack (top)  
and  
USB 2.0  
Power  
connector  
Audio input (top)  
and output (bottom)  
connectors (bottom)  
Gigabit Ethernet jack (top)  
and  
USB 2.0 connectors (bottom)  
Important  
Inadditiontoconnectingthedevices, somedevicesmustbeconfiguredtoproperly  
interact with Matrox 4Sight-M. For information on the configuration procedure,  
refer to your operating system-specific, Matrox 4Sight-M software manual.  
The front and back panels of Matrox 4Sight-M provide connection to:  
• A USB mouse, keyboard, and printer, as well as an additional USB or USB 2.0  
device.  
• One or two high-resolution monitors.  
• An NTSC/PAL video display device, such as a TV monitor.  
• A DVI display device (such as a digital flat panel screen).  
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• A local area network (LAN) at 10/100 Mbps.  
• A Gigabit Ethernet interface at 10/100/1000 Mbps  
• A video input device.  
• A serial device (2 connectors).  
• External devices that connect to the auxiliary I/O interface.  
• A stereo audio device.  
Connecting display devices  
Connect a high-resolution monitor or analog flat panel to analog VGA  
connector #1, or a digital flat panel to the DVI-compliant digital VGA connector  
("DVI-I"). You can also connect a TV or a second high-resolution display (such  
as, another monitor or analog flat panel) to analog VGA connector #2.  
The various display combination options are presented below:  
Devices connected to analog VGA connector  
Devices connected to the TV-Out/DVI-I connector  
NC1  
standard high-resolution monitor  
standard high-resolution monitor  
standard high-resolution monitor*  
analog flat panel*  
digital flat panel  
standard high-resolution monitor  
standard high-resolution monitor  
standard high-resolution monitor  
TV (NTSC or PAL)  
NC  
analog flat panel  
analog flat panel  
standard high-resolution monitor  
analog flat panel  
analog flat panel  
analog flat panel  
TV (NTSC or PAL)  
standard high-resolution monitor*  
analog flat panel*  
digital flat panel  
NC  
NC  
NC  
NC  
TV (NTSC or PAL)  
1. “NC” = no connection.  
* Using a DVI to VGA adapter.  
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Connecting a high-resolution display device  
To connect your high-resolution monitor(s):  
1. Connect the first monitor to the top analog VGA connector (connector #1) on  
the Matrox 4Sight-M unit. If your monitor has a DB-15 connector, use a standard  
DB-15 to DB-15 cable. If your monitor has 5 BNC-type connectors, use a  
standard DB-15 to 5-BNC cable. To connect your monitor with a DB-15 to  
5-BNC, refer to steps 2 and 3. These cables are usually supplied with your monitor.  
2. If your monitor has input impedance switches, set the switches for the red, green,  
and blue inputs to 75 ohms, as shown in the illustration below.  
75  
75  
75  
75  
R
HSYNC  
G
B
VSYNC  
INT  
EXT  
( B N C )  
( B N C )  
( B N C )  
( B N C )  
( B N C )  
RED  
BLUE  
WHITE  
or  
GRAY  
GREEN  
BLACK  
3. Set the switches for the synchronization inputs according to your monitor’s  
manual. In most cases, these switches should be set to high impedance and external  
synchronization mode.  
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4. If you have a second high-resolution monitor, you can connect it to the  
TV-Out/DVI-I connector (connector #2) on the Matrox 4Sight-M unit. Connect  
the DVI-to-VGA adapter (provided wtih the Matrox 4Sight-M unit) to the  
TV-Out/DVI-I connector.  
5. Follow the same procedures as outlined in the above steps for connecting the first  
high-resolution monitor to the first VGA connector.  
Connecting a digital flat panel  
Connect a digital flat-panel to the DVI-compliant digital VGA connector  
("DVI-I") using the cable provided with your display device.  
Connecting NTSC/PAL video output devices  
You can connect video output devices, such as a TV monitor or VCR to analog  
VGA connector #2. Matrox 4Sight-M can output both composite (CVBS) and  
component (Y/C) video in NTSC or PAL format. It can also output component  
RGB video with resolutions similar to video in NTSC/PAL formats.  
Connect the DVI-to-VGA adapter to the VGA connector #2, then connect your  
device to analog VGA connector #2, using a DB-15 to 5BNC adapter cable,  
composed of a 15-pin VGA connector on one side, and 5 BNC connectors on the  
other. This cable can be purchased from various third-party vendors. The wires  
of the BNC connectors are color-coded for the following output:  
Wire  
Green  
Red  
Analog composite video output  
Analog Y/C video output  
Analog RGB video output  
Luma  
Y
G
R
B
Chroma  
C
Blue  
Encoded CVBS (composite  
signals)  
CVBS  
Composite sync1  
Not connected  
Black  
Gray  
Not connected  
Not connected  
Composite sync  
Not connected  
1. Note that the synchronization signal can have its own line, or be coupled with either the R, G, or B signal.  
To output video to an NTSC/PAL video output device, configure your unit using  
the appropriate commands when programming your imaging application. Refer  
to your imaging software’s documentation for details.  
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Connecting a USB mouse, keyboard, or  
printer  
You can connect any USB-compliant mouse, keyboard, or printer to the USB  
connectors, located on the front panel of the Matrox 4Sight-M unit.  
Connecting other USB devices  
If you are using Matrox 4Sight-M under the Microsoft Windows 2000 or  
Windows XP operating system, you can connect other USB devices to the USB  
connectors.  
If you are using another operating system, refer to its accompanying  
documentation to determine if USB devices are supported.  
Networking connections  
Connect a network cable to an Ethernet jack, located on the front panel of the  
chassis.  
Required cabling for  
Ethernet  
connections  
Matrox 4Sight-M can gain access to a LAN via Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) or  
Twisted Pair Ethernet (10BaseT) through the 10/100BaseT Ethernet jack. You  
can also use a Gigabit Ethernet interface connection through the Gigabit Ethernet  
jack.  
If you plan to use Fast Ethernet, use an Unshielded Twisted Pair Category 5  
(UTP5) cable. If you will be using Twisted Pair Ethernet, use a UTP5 or UTP3  
cable. If you plan to use Gigabit Ethernet, use a Category 5e (CAT5e) cable.  
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An RJ45 connector must be attached to each end of the cable.  
Peer-to-peer  
communication  
To connect the Matrox 4Sight-M unit in a peer-to-peer communication  
configuration, you will have to use a custom-made crossover network cable to  
connect your unit and the computer.  
Peer-to-peer connection for Matrox 4Sight-M.  
PC 1  
Matrox 4Sight-M  
Transmitter  
Transmitter  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Build this special cable based on the following table, using an Unshielded Twisted  
Pair Category 5 (UTP5) cable. An RJ45 connector must be attached to each end  
of the crossover cable.  
This special peer-to-peer cable is only used for the 10/100 Ethernet jack.  
Connect the wires of the cable as follows. Each row in the table represents a wire  
of the cable:  
RJ45 Left-side  
function  
Left-side RJ45  
cable-connector  
pin-number  
Right-side RJ45  
cable- connector  
pin-number  
RJ45 Right-side  
function  
Wire 1  
Wire 2  
Wire 3  
TX+  
TX-  
1
2
3
3
6
1
RX+  
RX-  
RX+  
TX+  
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RJ45 Left-side  
function  
Left-side RJ45  
cable-connector  
pin-number  
Right-side RJ45  
cable- connector  
pin-number  
RJ45 Right-side  
function  
Wire 4  
Wire 5  
Wire 6  
Wire 7  
Wire 8  
BD1+  
BD1-  
RX-  
4
5
6
7
8
7
8
2
4
5
BD2+  
BD2-  
TX-  
BD2+  
BD2-  
BD1+  
BD1-  
Connecting video input devices  
Most Matrox frame grabbers designed for Matrox 4Sight-M have a custom video  
input connector that attaches directly to the motherboard, which in turn, is  
hard-wired to the video input connector, on the back side of the unit. Therefore,  
you can interface a camera with the frame grabber by connecting the camera to  
your unit’s video input connector.  
Two exceptions to this are Matrox Meteor-II /Digital and Meteor-II /Camera Link  
for PC/104-Plus:  
You must connect video sources to Matrox Meteor-II /Digital through the frame  
grabber’s two digital video input connectors, Digial Video in 1 and 2, located on  
the back side of the unit.  
You must connect video sources to Matrox Meteor-II /Camera Link to the Camera  
Link input connectors, located on the back side of the unit.  
Note that if you purchase additional frame grabbers for your unit, the video input  
connector of your frame grabber will not interface directly with the motherboard.  
Therefore, you will have to connect your cameras directly to the additional frame  
for information on installing additional frame grabbers to your unit, and refer to  
your frame grabber’s installation guide for cabling and pinout information.  
Units with a Matrox Meteor-II /Standard  
A DBHD44-TO-13BNC cable is used to interface video sources through Matrox  
4Sight-M’s video input connector to a Matrox Meteor-II /Standard frame grabber  
(designed for Matrox 4Sight-M).  
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This cable has a DBHD44 connector on one side, and thirteen BNC connectors  
on the other. It supports up to twelve video input signals and one trigger signal.  
The thirteen BNC wires connect to the different cameras, as such:  
BNC#1  
Signal  
Composite camera input connector  
Y/C camera input connector  
1
VID_IN1  
VID_IN2  
VID_IN3  
VID_IN4  
VID_IN5  
VID_IN6  
VID_IN7  
VID_IN8  
VID_IN9  
VID_IN10  
VID_IN11  
VID_IN12  
OPTOTRIG  
Camera 1  
Camera 2  
Camera 3  
Camera 4  
Camera 5  
Camera 6  
Camera 7  
Camera 8  
Camera 9  
Camera 10  
Camera 11  
Camera 12  
Y (camera 1)  
C (camera 1)  
Y (camera 2)  
C (camera 2)  
C (camera 4)  
Y (camera 3)  
C (camera 3)  
Y (camera 4)  
Y (camera 5)  
C (camera 5)  
Y (camera 6)  
C (camera 6)  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
External trigger input (OPTOTRIG+)2  
External trigger input (OPTOTRIG+)2  
1. The wire color associated with each BNC number can be found on the color code pinout chart included with the  
DBHD44-TO-13BNC cable.  
2. OPTOTRIG- is connected to the ground of the trigger source, and passes through the cable shield.  
Connecting to  
composite input  
signals  
You can interface up to twelve composite cameras to Matrox Meteor-II /Standard  
on the 4Sight-M. To do so:  
1. Connect each camera to one of the BNC wires, using the information in the  
previous table.  
2. Attach the DBHD44 connector to "Video in", the video input connector of  
Matrox 4Sight-M.  
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3. AttachtheDBHD44connectortothevideoinputconnectorofMatrox4Sight-M.  
Connecting to other  
signals  
You can also use a DBHD44-TO-13BNC/O cable if you need to interface other  
signals (such as, special user input and output signals) in addition to composite  
and Y/C video signals. The DBHD44-TO-13BNC/O cable is an open-ended  
version of the DH44-TO-13BNC cable. The pinout of the video input connector,  
found in Technical reference, contains a list of all the signals available along the  
interface. After referring to this table, you can then refer to the color code pinout  
chart, included with your cable, to connect the appropriate wire.  
Units with Matrox Meteor-II /Multi-Channel  
To interface video sources to a Matrox Meteor-II /Multi-Channel frame grabber  
(designed for Matrox 4Sight-M), use a DBHD44-TO-8BNC cable to connect to  
the unit’s external video input connector.  
This cable has a DBHD44 connector on one side, and eight BNC connectors on  
the other. It supports up to seven video input signals and one trigger signal.  
The wires of this cable are numbered as follows:  
BNC # 1  
Signal  
RGB camera input connector  
1
2
3
4
5
VID1_IN1  
VID1_IN2  
VID1_IN3  
SYNC_IN  
OPTOTRIG  
R (camera 1)  
G (camera 1)  
B (camera 1)  
SYNC  
External trigger input (OPTOTRIG+)2  
R (camera 2)  
6
7
8
VID2_IN1  
VID2_IN2  
VID2_IN3  
G (camera 2)  
B (camera 2)  
1. The wire color associated with each BNC number can be found on the color code pinout chart included with the  
DBHD44-TO-8BNC cable.  
2. OPTOTRIG- is connected to the ground of the trigger source, and passes through the cable shield.  
Connecting to RGB  
input signals  
You can interface up to two RGB cameras to the Matrox Meteor-II  
/Multi-Channel frame grabber. To do so:  
1. Connect the BNC wires to each RGB camera using the information from the  
above table.  
2. AttachtheDBHD44connectortothevideoinputconnectorofMatrox4Sight-M.  
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Connecting to other  
signals  
You can also use a DBHD44-TO-8BNC/O cable if you need to connect to other  
signals (such as, special user input and output signals) in addition to RGB video  
signals. The DBHD44-TO-8BNC/O cable is an open-ended version of the  
DH44-TO-8BNC cable.  
Units with Matrox Meteor-II /Digital  
To interface video sources to a Matrox Meteor-II /Digital frame grabber (designed  
for Matrox 4Sight-M), use one or two VHDCI-TO-OPEN cables to connect to  
the unit’s digital video input connectors. These cables have a VHDCI connector  
on one side, and are open-ended on the other.  
Connecting to digital  
input signals  
You can interface digital video sources to Matrox Meteor-II /Digital. To do so:  
1. Refer to the Technical reference appendix, for the pinout of the digital video input  
connectors on Matrox 4Sight-M.  
2. Attach the open-ended side of the cable to connectors designed to interface with  
your cameras, and connect them to the cameras.  
3. Attach the VHDCI connector to the digital video input connector "Digial video  
in 1" of Matrox 4Sight-M1.  
4. Repeat the previous steps if you need to connect additional cameras to the bottom  
digital video input connector.  
Units with Matrox Meteor-II /Camera Link  
To interface video sources to Matrox Meteor-II /Camera Link, simply attach your  
cables to the Camera Link connectors on the Matrox 4Sight-M unit.  
Connecting to other  
signals  
Other signals, such as special user input and output signals, can be accessed  
through the 44-pin video input ("Video in") connector of Matrox 4Sight-M. The  
pinout of the video input connector, found in the Technical reference appendix,  
contains a list of all the signals available for the interface. For customers planning  
to build their own cable, parts can be purchased from:  
Manufacturer  
Connector  
NorComp Interconnect Devices  
HDT44P  
1. A single camera might require interfacing to both digital video input connectors if its  
image acquisition format uses 3 x 8-bit, 2 x 16-bit, or 1 x 32-bit configurations.  
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Connecting devices to the serial port  
You can connect devices to the two serial ports using a 9-pin RS-232 or  
RS-422/RS-485 serial port cable.  
If you connect RS-422/RS-485 serial devices, remember to configure the serial  
port to meet this standard. This is done by adjusting the internal dip switch.  
Note that the RS-422/RS-485 standard cables are different from those meeting  
the RS-232 standard. This is because RS-422/RS-485 specifies differential  
signaling, and therefore its electrical requirements are different. In addition, the  
function of the serial port connector’s pins are different when operating under  
RS-422/RS-485. For details on the connector pinout of each interface, refer to  
the Technical reference appendix.  
Connecting devices to the auxiliary I/O  
interface  
If you have purchased the integrated-unit version of Matrox 4Sight-M, you can  
connect devices to the auxiliary I/O interface connector, located on the front panel  
of the unit.  
The auxiliary I/O interface supports up to 24 V. Each input can be driven by TTL  
devices or other devices, up to a maximum of 24 V. Each output is capable of  
sinking up to 100 mA (fuse protected) with a voltage up to 24 V. Auxiliary output  
signals are only capable of sinking currents (using only the sink driver), that is,  
auxiliary outputs are not capable of sourcing voltage. Essentially, instead of  
transmitting a high or low voltage state, a current from a connected device is either  
terminated (grounded) or not.  
Connecting TTL  
devices  
To connect TTL devices to the external auxiliary I/O interface connector, you will  
need a custom cable with a DBHD44 connector.  
Pinout information for the auxiliary I/O connector can be found in the Technical  
reference appendix. You can also refer to this appendix for information on where  
a custom-mating connector can be obtained.  
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The output of a TTL device can be connected directly to an input on the auxiliary  
I/O. The input of a TTL device can be connected directly to an output on the  
auxiliary I/O; however, you will need to add a pull-up resistor to this connection  
(connected at 5 V).  
Connecting non-TTL  
devices  
The output of a non-TTL device (up to a maximum of 24 V) can be connected  
directly to an input on the auxiliary I/O. The input of a non-TTL device can be  
connected directly to an output on the auxiliary I/O. You might need to add a  
pull-up resistor to this connection (connected at 5 V). Refer to the vendor  
specifications for your non-TTL device for more information.  
To connect non-TTL devices to the external auxiliary I/O interface connector,  
you need a custom cable with a DBHD44 connector.  
Important  
Voltage requirements for external devices connected to the auxiliary connector  
module should not exceed 24 V.  
Connecting a stereo audio device  
You can connect a stereo audio device to the audio input and output jacks, using  
a 1/8” mini audio input/output plug. The audio interface is only designed for line  
input/output operations. Because there is no output amplifier or input  
preamplifier, the interface will not support speakers nor microphones.  
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the motherboard  
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3
Adding devices to  
the Matrox 4Sight-M  
motherboard  
This chapter deals with additions that can be made to the  
Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard.  
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Introduction  
The Matrox 4Sight-M integrated unit is designed to accommodate selected  
hardware additions. The following diagram provides a reference to motherboard  
connections:  
Back Panel  
Internal ATA 40-pin connector  
PC/104-PlusTM  
DIMM slot  
expansion site  
Internal connector of  
the parallel interface  
Internal  
ATA 44-pin connector  
Front Panel  
If you have purchased the integrated-unit version of Matrox 4Sight-M, the first  
step in making hardware additions involves removing the chassis cover. Once  
removed, you will have access to all the connectors located on the motherboard.  
The following sections outline how to remove the chassis cover, as well as how to  
connect various IDE devices, PC/104-Plus boards, memory modules, parallel  
devices, and external devices that connect to the auxiliary I/O interface.  
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Removing the Matrox 4Sight-M chassis  
To remove the Matrox 4Sight-M chassis:  
Warning  
1. Unplug the Matrox 4Sight-M power cord.  
2. Remove the appropriatescrews andnutonthe Matrox 4Sight-Munit’s front panel.  
Front panel  
remove these nuts  
remove this  
screw  
remove this  
screw  
remove these nuts  
3. With the Matrox 4Sight-M unit laid flat, face the back panel, place your hands  
on top of the chassis and slowly slide the chassis so that the top and front panels  
(which are attached) separate from the back and bottom panels (which are also  
attached).  
Back panel  
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Warning  
Warning  
Do not touch the heat sinks while the unit is running, or soon after it has been  
turned off; they might be very hot.  
If your Matrox 4Sight-M unit is installed in a factory-provided chassis, be sure to  
always operate it with the cover on. This ensures that the fan properly removes  
any heat accumulating in the heat sinks.  
If you have one or more devices connected to the motherboard, it might be  
impossible to properly place the cover on top of the chassis. One way to work  
around this is to flip and install the cover so that the front panel points upwards.  
This will avoid interference from any cables or devices that are coming out of the  
chassis.  
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Connecting a hard disk or CD drive  
The Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard provides a primary ATA 44-pin connector  
and a secondary ATA 40-pin connector, each of which allows you to connect one  
or two IDE devices. The location of the ATA connectors are shown in the diagram  
below:  
Secondary ATA 40-pin connector  
Power-supply connector  
Primary ATA 44-pin  
to IDE device  
connector  
Front Panel  
The following sections outline the procedure to be followed when connecting IDE  
devices to your unit.  
Connecting devices with an ATA 44-pin connector  
You can connect one IDE device that has an ATA 44-pin connector (such as 2.5  
inch hard disk) to the ATA 44-pin internal connector. To do so, use a flat ribbon  
cable with a 44-pin, IDC, female connector on each side.  
If you need to connect two ATA 44-pin connector, IDE devices to a single  
ATA 44-pin connector, you will have to make a custom cable. For pinout  
information, refer to the Technical reference appendis.  
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Connecting devices with an ATA 40-pin connector  
You can connect one IDE device that has an ATA 40-pin connector (such as a CD  
drive or a 3.5 inch hard disk) to the secondary connector.  
Connecting one IDE  
device  
If you want to connect one IDE device that has an ATA 40-pin connector to the  
ATA 40-pin connector, you will need the following items:  
• A flat-ribbon cable with 40-pin, IDC, female connectors on each side.  
• An accessory power cable (included with your Matrox 4Sight-M package).  
To connect the device:  
1. Attach a 40-pin connector of the flat-ribbon cable to the ATA 40-pin connector  
on the device.  
2. Attach the other end of the flat-ribbon cable to the secondary ATA 40-pin  
connector.  
3. Attach the accessory powercable between thepower-inputconnectoron your IDE  
device, and the power-supply connector on the motherboard.  
Important  
The voltages that can be drawn from the 4-pin power supply connector on the  
motherboard are outlined in the Motherboard section of the Technical reference  
appendix. If the IDE device that you are connecting requires more power than  
that specified in the table, use an external power supply. If you do not, you will  
risk damaging the motherboard.  
Connecting two IDE  
devices to a single  
ATA 40-pin  
If you want to connect two, 40-pin connector, IDE devices to the secondary  
ATA 40-pin connector, you will need the following items:  
connector  
• A flat-ribbon cable with three 40-pin, IDC, female connectors at each end.  
• A custom power cable. The accessory power cable provided by Matrox will not be  
adequate, since it has been designed for use by a single device only.  
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To connect the devices:  
1. Using the three-connector flat-ribbon cable, attach one connector to the  
motherboard, and attach the other two connectors to each device.  
2. Set the jumpers on each device, so that one will operate in master mode, and the  
other in slave mode.  
3. Attach the custom power cable between the power-input connectors on your IDE  
devices, and the power-supply connector on the motherboard.  
Important  
The voltages that can be drawn from the 4-pin power connector on the  
motherboard are outlined in the Motherboard section of the Technical reference  
appendix. If the IDE device you are connecting requires more power than that  
specified in the table, use an external power supply. If you do not, you will risk  
damaging the motherboard.  
Connecting both types of IDE devices  
You can connect both types of IDE devices to the motherboard simultaneously.  
Follow the procedures outlined in the previous sections.  
Drive assignments  
By default, if a device is attached to the primary ATA 44-pin connector, it is  
automatically identified as the primary master or primary slave by the BIOS.  
Similarly, when a device is attached to the secondary ATA 40-pin connector, it  
will be identified as the secondary master or secondary slave by the BIOS. Run  
the BIOS Setup program to verify your devices’ configurations.  
Master or slave designations are based on your device’s jumper settings, and are  
used simply to differentiate between two devices connected to the same  
ATA 40-pin or ATA 44-pin connector. There is no difference in performance  
betweenthesemodes. Formoreinformation, refertoyourdevice’sdocumentation.  
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Connecting a PC/104-Plus board  
You can connect up to three PC/104-Plus boards on the Matrox 4Sight-M  
motherboard, in a stack-through configuration, as shown below. Each board must  
be attached to the other through four jack screws.  
Top-most board fitted  
with top-screws  
PC/104-Plus board  
module 3  
Fit jack-screws inside  
appropriate holes.  
PC/104-Plus board  
module 2  
Connect jack-screws  
together.  
PC/104-Plus board  
module 1  
Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard  
PC/104-Plus  
(PCI) connector  
Some considerations  
The following points are critical when connecting additional PC/104-Plus boards  
to the Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard:  
• The voltage I/O pins on the Matrox 4Sight-M PC/104-Plus connectors are set to  
3.3 V.  
Warning  
• Matrox 4Sight-M cannot tolerate all PC/104-Plus connections. Use only  
PC/104-Plus with 3.3 V signalling.  
• Matrox 4Sight-M does not support PC/104 ISA boards.  
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• The PC/104-Plus board might have a PCI shroud, a plastic case that protects the  
PCI connector pins. However, it hinders air circulation, and therefore should be  
removed before installation.  
Number of boards  
Switch positions  
• Although it is possible to connect one or more acquisition boards, the actual  
number depends on the type of the required frame grabbers. For example, you  
can connect up to three Matrox Meteor-II frame grabbers or third-party  
PC/104-Plus boards.  
You must configure multiple master-capable or interrupt-capable PC/104-Plus  
boards using their rotary switch; the rotary switch selects a specific PCI signal.  
It is recommended that you configure the first module installed (the module  
closest to the motherboard) to 0, the second to 1, and so on. If you are installing  
more than one PC/104-Plus board, the rotary switch on each board must be set  
as follows:  
Module #  
Switch position  
0 or 4  
1
2
3
1 or 5  
2 or 6  
Using multiple  
acquisition boards  
You can simultaneously grab images from cameras attached to different frame  
grabbers. To grab at exactly the same time, the cameras must be genlocked  
(synchronized) and their camera definition formats (DCF) must be the same.  
Removing and installing memory  
The Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard features one 184-pin DIMM slot. This slot  
can support DDR SDRAM modules up to 1 Gbyte in size. Matrox 4Sight-M  
supports 3.3 V, unbuffered, PC2700-compliant DDR SDRAM DIMMs. This  
section describes how to remove and install a DDR SDRAM module.  
Removing memory  
To remove memory:  
1. Spread the clips at each end of the module.  
2. Lift the module out of the slot.  
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Installing memory  
To install memory:  
1. Ensure that the clips at each end of the module are spread.  
2. Position themoduleoverthe DIMMslot, such that thenotches alongthemodule’s  
bottom edge align with the notch in the DIMM slot.  
3. Gently insert the bottom edge of the module into the slot.  
4. Carefully close the clips over the side notch.  
DDR SDRAM module  
clip  
notches  
DIMM slot  
Adjusting your new memory settings  
If the Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) or one of its derivatives is installed in your  
unit, you must adjust your unit’s new memory settings using MilConfig (the MIL  
Configuration utility). Refer to the software manual for more information on  
using this utility.  
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Chapter  
4
Installing the  
Matrox 4Sight-M  
motherboard in a  
custom chassis  
This chapter provides some guidelines for installing the  
Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard in a custom chassis.  
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Overview  
This chapter provides general guidelines when using a custom chassis to house the  
Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard. It also lists specifications to safely connect a  
custom power-supply and fan. In addition to this chapter, any specific instructions  
included with your custom components should also be read.  
If you purchased the Matrox 4Sight-M integrated unit, you can skip this chapter.  
Warning  
To protect the Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard against static electricity, follow the  
precautions mentioned in Handling precautions, found in Chapter 1.  
Custom chassis  
The Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard complies with the EBX form factor  
(5.75" x 8").  
Make sure the chassis provides clearance for all motherboard components,  
particularly the DDR SDRAM module and any PC/104-Plus boards. Also ensure  
that there are adequate ventilation openings near the fan and the processor.  
To avoid injury, be careful of sharp corners and rough edges when mounting the  
chassis.  
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Custom fan  
You can use any fan that provides at least 18 cfm (0.5 m3/min.) of air flow through  
the CPU heat sink. Due to the heat sink’s convoluted fins, the fan must be placed  
on one side of the heat sink, as illustrated in the diagram below. This will ensure  
proper airflow through the fins, resulting in an efficient removal of accumulated  
heat.  
Place fan on either side of the motherboard  
heat sink  
System fan connector  
Front Panel  
The following are the specifications for each pin on the fan connector:  
Pin  
1
Power supply (V)  
GROUND  
Max. voltage (V)  
Min. voltage (V)  
Max. current (A)  
2
7-12  
12  
7
0.5  
3
Tachometer, four pulses per rotation.  
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Custom power supply  
Thepowerconnectoronthestand-aloneMatrox4Sight-Mmotherboardisa4-pin  
locking connector.  
Pin 1  
Pin 2  
Pin 3  
Pin 4  
Rear of motherboard  
Voltage requirements for each pin are given below.  
Maximum current1 (A)  
Pin  
Power supply (V)  
Max. voltage (V)  
Min. voltage (V)  
1
2
3
4
12-24  
24  
12  
7
GROUND  
12-24  
24  
12  
7
GROUND  
1. The maximum current capacity of each pin is 7 A.  
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material for all  
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Chapter  
5
Matrox 4Sight-M  
hardware reference  
This chapter provides hardware descriptions of  
Matrox 4Sight-M.  
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Overview  
The hardware reference provides a detailed description of the major components  
making up Matrox 4Sight-M. Technical information, such as connector pinouts  
and hardware specifications can be found in Technical reference.  
Motherboard  
The Matrox 4Sight-M EBX motherboard integrates processing, display, storage,  
networking, and I/O functionality. EBX is a standard form factor with a small  
footprint (8” x 5¾”).  
Embedded  
Intel®  
Celeron MTM or  
Pentium® M  
64 at 400 MHz FSB  
up to  
1 Gbyte of  
DDR  
SDRAM  
(333 Mhz)  
Intel®  
North Bridge (GMCH)  
855 GME  
with integrated graphics  
VGA1  
VGA2  
TV-OUT  
DVI  
Chrontel  
7009  
encoder  
DVO  
Hub interface  
266 Mbytes/s  
PCI 32 bits/33 Mhz  
IDE  
Hard drive  
/
User I/O  
Matrox Imaging  
Frame Grabber  
Matrox Imaging  
Frame Grabber  
Gigabit  
Ethernet  
4 channel  
USB 2.0  
User I/O  
FPGA  
Intel® ICH4  
(82801DB)  
Watchdog  
AC'97  
2.2/2.3  
COM1  
COM2  
LPC Bus  
Ethernet  
PHY  
10/100 Mb  
Super I/O  
controller  
PP  
Fan  
Controller  
PS/2  
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Processing  
Microprocessor  
Chipset  
The Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard supports either the Intel Celeron M  
microprocessor, running at 1.3 GHz, or an Intel Pentium M microprocessor,  
running at 1.6 GHz.  
The chipset consists of the Intel 855GME graphics and memory hub controller  
(GMCH) and the Intel ICH4 I/O hub controller (ICH).  
The Intel 855GME components include:  
• A Host interface that transfers data between the processor, computer memory,  
and peripherals at a rate of 400 MHz.  
• A computer memory (DRAM) controller, which can support a 64-bit DIMM  
main memory interface, running at up to 333 Mhz.  
The Intel ICH4 components include:  
• A PCI interface, which can transfer data over the 32-bit PCI bus at rates up to  
133 Mbytes/sec.  
• An EIDE controller, working in UltraDMA-33/66/100 master mode.  
• A USB 2.0 controller.  
• A RealTime clock.  
• A LAN controller 10/100 Mbits/sec.  
• A digital audio controller.  
• Power management features.  
The Intel ICH4 interfaces with the BIOS, via a LPC bus. In addition, it interfaces  
with the 855GME GMCH via the hub link (version 1.5) interface at 266  
Mbytes/sec.  
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MMX and SSE  
technology  
The Intel Celeron M and Intel Pentium M processors both use multimedia  
extension (MMX) technology. This technology, an extension to the Intel  
architecture, is designed specifically to accelerate multimedia and imaging  
applications. It addresses the key characteristics of applications that must handle  
large amounts of image, video, and graphics data.  
The Intel Celeron M and Intel Pentium M processors also use single SIMD  
extension (SSE) technology. This is the second set of instructions designed to  
enhance multimedia operations.  
Cache  
Both the Intel Celeron M and Pentium M processors have primary (level 1) and  
secondary (level 2) caches. Both caches are located on-die (on the processor).  
The Intel Celeron M processor incorporates a 32 Kbyte, non-blocking, primary  
cache, which is separated into a 16 Kbyte data cache and a16 Kbyte instruction  
cache. The Intel Celeron M processor also incorporates a unified (non-separated)  
512 Kbyte, non-blocking, secondary cache.  
The Intel Pentium M processor also incorporates a 32 Kbyte, non-blocking,  
primary cache, separated into a 16 Kbyte data cache and a 16 Kbyte instruction  
cache. The Intel Pentium M processor also incorporates a 1 Mbyte, non-blocking,  
secondary cache, called Advanced Transfer Cache.  
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Memory  
Computer memory (RAM) is installed into one 184-pin DIMM slot on the  
motherboard. The interface supports PC-2700, unbuffered DDR SDRAM  
modules, up to 1 Gbyte in size.  
BIOSsettingsarestoredina1 Mbyteflashmemorychip. Itscapabilitiesaresimilar  
to that of an EEPROM, in that it can be erased and re-written, as well as hold its  
content without power.  
Display  
Display capabilities are made possible due to the integrated Intel 855GME  
GMCH that features a 360 MHz primary display RAMDAC, and a DVO port.  
The DVO port connects to the Chrontel 7009 encoder which allows you to  
connect external display interfaces, such as a second VGA or TV-Out or DVI  
device.  
The Intel 855GME GMCH uses up to 64 Mbytes of computer memory to store  
display data.  
The GMCH can output to two display devices simultaneously. This is made  
possible by two independent CRT controllers. The CRT controller set as  
display #1 enables the display device connected to analog VGA connector #1, and  
the CRT controller set as display #2 enables the display #2 device connected to  
the DVI connector. This feature allows you to extend your Windows Desktop so  
that it spans across a second monitor.  
MIL and MIL-Lite can use the second CRT controller to output an auxiliary  
display to a second device1.  
1. Refer to your software manual for information on display capabilities supported by  
your operating system, and refer to the MIL/MIL-Lite documentation for informa-  
tion on displaying images on an auxiliary device.  
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Encoder  
Matrox 4Sight-M provides an integrated Chrontel 7009 video encoder, driven by  
the second CRT controller of the 855GME GMCH.  
The video encoder can be programmed to output composite (CVBS) and  
component (Y/C) video in NTSC/PAL formats. It can also output component  
RGB video with the same resolution and refresh rate as video in NTSC/PAL  
formats.  
To output to a display device using the encoder, you must insert the appropriate  
MIL/MIL-Lite coding into your application.  
By default, the encoder operates in underscan mode, providing a visible area  
outside of the specified resolution. It is also possible to specify an overscan encoder  
display, whereby the visible display area is exactly the size of the specified  
resolution.  
TMDS transmitter  
To output data to a digital display, the 855GME graphics controller with the  
Chrontel 7009 video encoder uses transition minimized differential signaling  
(TMDS) through the digital visual interface (DVI).  
Mass storage  
To store data, the Matrox 4Sight-M integrated unit features a 30 Gbyte, 2.5 inch  
hard disk drive. It has a 44-pin connector that connects to the ATA 44-pin  
connector on the motherboard, via a flat-ribbon cable. The hard disk,  
manufactured by Fujitsu Limited, supports the ATA/ATAPI-4 device  
specification, whose features include the following:  
• Support for two hard disks on a single channel. Support for programmed I/O  
(PIO) modes 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4.  
• Support for Direct Memory Access (DMA) modes 0,1, and 2.  
• Support for Ultra DMA modes 0, 1, and 2.  
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• Cyclical Redundancy Checking (CRC).  
• Logical Block Addressing (LBA).  
The hard drive is resistant to small and medium shocks or vibration, but can be  
permanently damaged if subjected to excessive forces.  
BIOS  
The BIOS is the interface between the operating system and the hardware. Its  
data, crucial to the proper functioning of the hardware, is stored in a 1 Mbyte  
flash memory device, which sits in a socket located on the Matrox 4Sight-M  
motherboard.  
The BIOS Setup program allows you to reconfigure the BIOS to your  
specifications. It is accessed by pressing F2 at startup, during POST.  
For more information on BIOS Setup, refer to the BIOS reference appendix.  
Networking  
The networking capabilities of Matrox 4Sight-M are met by a standard  
10/100BaseT Ethernet interface and a Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) networking  
interface.  
The standard 10/100BaseT Ethernet controller is built into the Intel ICH4 bus,  
providing high transfer rates to and from memory.  
On both networking interfaces, two LEDs, above each Ethernet jack, provide  
transmission and reception information. The following table describes the LEDs:  
LEDs  
Description  
10/100 Ethernet Activity LED  
Lights green when connected to a network.  
Blinks whenever packets are being transmitted or received.  
Turns off when no network connection is present.  
Lights yellow when operating in 100BaseT mode.  
Turns off when operating in 10BaseT mode.  
10/100 Ethernet connection LED  
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LEDs  
Description  
Gigabit Activity LED  
Lights green when connected to a network.  
Blinks whenever packets are being transmitted or received.  
Turns off when to the 10BaseT mode.  
Gigabit connection LED  
Lights yellow when operating in 100BaseT mode.  
Lights green when operating in 1000 Gigabit mode.  
Turns off when operating in 10BaseT mode.  
Turns off when operating in 10BaseT mode.  
I/O interfaces  
Matrox 4Sight-M integrates two serial ports, an audio interface, an internal  
connector for a parallel port, and six USB ports. In addition, an auxiliary I/O  
connector, featuring support for 32 auxiliary I/Os, is present.  
Serial ports  
Matrox 4Sight-M integrates two serial ports, the driver and the receiver of which  
are always enabled. Each interface is controlled by a Universal Asynchronous  
Receiver-Transmitter (UART) device, which converts serial data into parallel data  
when receiving information. Conversely, when transmitting information, the  
UART converts parallel data to serial data. The Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard  
integrates 16550/16450-compatible UARTs, which feature independently  
programmable baud rates (maximum baud rate = 115 200 bps) and internal  
16-byte FIFO memory buffers.  
Both serial ports conform to the RS-232 interface standard. RS-232 is capable of  
sending and receiving information to and from local devices. Each port supports  
a single device (point-to-point connections), and data communication is  
single-ended.  
The bottom serial port can also be configured for the RS-422/RS-485 interface  
standard by adjusting the internal dip switch to the required interface standard.  
For more information on this particular internal dip switch, refer to the section  
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RS-422 and RS-485 can support multiple devices, at faster rates and farther  
distances. In addition, data communication is differential.  
For more information on the pinouts for the serial ports, see the Serial port  
connectors section in the Technical reference appendix.  
Connecting your Matrox 4Sight-M unit to a multidrop network  
YoucanuseeitherserialporttoconnectyourMatrox4Sight-Munittoamultidrop  
network. This is a convenient means to connect your unit to multiple devices that  
are already connected to each other through this network.  
Four-wire multidrop  
network  
If you have configured the bottom connector for the RS-422/RS-485 standard,  
the Matrox 4Sight-M unit can be connected to a four-wire multidrop network.  
SUPPORTED BY MATROX 4SIGHT-M  
UP TO 4000 FT  
MASTER  
SLAVE  
A
A
Rt  
R
D
B
B
TX  
ENABLE  
RX  
A
B
A
Rt  
D
R
B
Use the dip switch to  
enable or disable the  
resistor  
SLAVE  
SLAVE  
D - Driver  
A
B
A
B
-
-
R
Receiver  
Circuit ground or  
circuit common  
D
D
TX  
TX  
ENABLE  
RX  
ENABLE  
RX  
A
B
A
B
R
R
Internal resistor  
termination  
When you are using a device connected to a multidrop network, the signals sent  
by your device can sometimes become distorted. The distortion is often the result  
of reflections caused by a signal that is not completely absorbed by the receiver.  
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On Matrox 4Sight-M, you can activate internal resistor termination to eliminate  
distortion caused by these reflections. To connect internal resistor termination on  
your unit, adjust the internal dip switch accordingly.  
Note that on a Matrox 4Sight-M unit in a multidrop network, internal resistor  
termination is available exclusively for the receivers.  
Two-wire multidrop  
network  
The following illustrates a typical RS-485 two-wire multidrop network that  
Matrox 4Sight-M cannot support.  
Note that because the driver and receiver for the Matrox 4Sight-M serial port are  
always enabled, the unit cannot be connected to a typical RS-485 two-wire  
multidrop network shown below.  
UP TO 4000 FT  
TERMINATION RESISTORS AT BOTH ENDS ONLY  
A
A
Rt  
Rt  
R
D
B
B
TX  
RX  
ENABLE  
TX  
ENABLE  
A
RX  
A
B
Use the dip switch to  
enable or disable the  
resistor  
D
R
B
A
B
A
B
D - Driver  
D
D
-
-
R
Receiver  
Circuit ground or  
circuit common  
TX  
TX  
ENABLE  
RX  
ENABLE  
RX  
A
B
A
B
R
R
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Audio interface  
Matrox 4Sight-M supports 16-bit stereo audio input and output along its audio  
interface. The interface is only designed for line input/output operations. Because  
there is no output amplifier or input preamplifier, it will not support speakers nor  
microphones.  
Parallel port  
Matrox 4Sight-M has an internal connector for a parallel port. To it, you can  
connect a printer or another device that integrates a parallel interface. The port  
can operate in enhanced parallel port (EPP) mode or extended capabilities port  
(ECP) mode. In addition to supporting bi-directional transfer, these modes can  
transfer data up to ten times more quickly than the “standard” parallel interface.  
You can specify the operations mode using the BIOS Setup program. For more  
information, refer to the BIOS reference appendix.  
Auxiliary I/O interface  
Matrox 4Sight-M can send and receive up to sixteen digital signals (up to 24 V)  
to and from external devices through the auxiliary I/O interface. Auxiliary input  
signals have interrupt-generation capabilities.  
If you do not want the signals to generate interrupts, your application can poll the  
auxiliary I/O signals to determine their state.  
USB interface  
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an interface standard, which supports low-speed  
peripherals, such as a keyboard or mouse. A single interface can support up to 127  
devices. Matrox 4Sight-M is also equipped with a high-speed USB 2.0 interface  
running at 480Mbits which supports high-speed peripherals such as an external  
hard drive, CD-ROM, or printer.  
If you are using Matrox 4Sight-M under Microsoft Windows 2000 or  
Windows XP, you can connect other USB devices to the USB connectors.  
However if you are using your unit under Microsoft Windows NT, you are limited  
to connecting USB keyboards and mice.  
If you are using any other operating system, refer to its accompanying  
documentation, to determine if USB devices are supported.  
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PC/104-Plus interface  
The Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard has connectors that provide a PC/104-Plus  
interface. PC/104-Plus is a standard stackable form factor for PCI busses. The  
interface allows you to connect:  
• Several Matrox frame grabbers for PC/104-Plus.  
• Other third-party PC/104-Plus boards (PCI support).  
The Matrox 4Sight-M chassis provides room for up to three PC/104-Plus boards  
in total.  
Warning  
Note that Matrox 4Sight-M cannot tolerate all PC/104-Plus connections; it  
supports only PC/104-Plus boards with 3.3V signalling.  
Power supply, fan, and chassis  
If you have purchased the integrated-unit version of Matrox 4Sight-M, you will  
receive a motherboard, equipped with a power-supply and fan, which is encased  
in a metal chassis.  
If you have purchased the motherboard-only version of Matrox 4Sight-M will  
have to supply these components yourself. Refer to Chapter 4: Installing the Matrox  
4Sight-M motherboard in a custom chassis for details on the specifications of these  
components.  
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Power supply  
The integrated-unit version of Matrox 4Sight-M features an external, universal  
power supply with the following specifications:  
• Input: from 100 to 240 Vac.  
• Output: 12 Vdc, 5.8 A (=70 W).  
• An non-resettable fuse, which cuts off the power-supply if the current exceeds  
12 A.  
Fan  
The fan, which is used to cool the entire unit, is rated at 18 - 38 cubic feet/min.  
(0.5 - 1.07 m3/min.). It can operate at two speed settings, which are controlled  
by the BIOS, based on the processor’s temperature.  
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Chassis  
The Matrox 4Sight-M chassis encloses the Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard, up to  
three PC/104-Plus boards, a 2.5 inch storage device (such as a hard drive), and  
fan. Mounting points on the chassis allow the unit to be secured to other  
equipment.  
Front  
1.063"  
2.7 cm  
0.248"  
0.63 cm  
3.350"  
8.509 cm  
0.823"  
2.09 cm  
0.823"  
2.09 cm  
Fan  
chassis  
mounting  
points  
8.200"  
20.828 cm  
chassis  
mounting  
points  
0.840"  
2.13 cm  
0.324"  
0.822 cm  
0.5"  
1.27 cm  
0.248"  
0.63 cm  
7.250"  
18.415 cm  
Back  
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Important  
Note that you should use model #6-32 UNC screws for mounting the Matrox  
4Sight-M unit to other equipement, or screws of similar length and specifications.  
The recommended length of the screws is 1/8" (0.125") or 3.2 mm (0.32 cm).  
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Appendix A:  
BIOS reference  
This appendix describes the BIOS Setup utility. It also lists  
BIOS messages and diagnostic codes.  
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Introduction  
BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System. It acts as an interface between the  
operating system and the hardware. When the computer is turned on, it is the  
BIOS that is responsible for booting up the machine, and loading the operating  
system that is used to run applications. The computer BIOS image is written on  
a 1 Mbyte flash memory chip, installed on Matrox 4Sight-M.  
YoucanchangecomputerBIOSsettingsbyrunningautilityprogramcalledSetup,  
which can be accessed soon after turning on your unit1.  
This appendix shows you how to access and change the settings of the BIOS Setup  
utility. It also explains the different messages and flash codes displayed by BIOS  
during the course of your unit’s operation.  
The BIOS Setup utility  
The BIOS Setup utility allows you to modify certain hardware settings. The  
default settings are suitable in most cases, but under some circumstances, you  
might need to change them.  
Entering the Setup utility  
To enter the Setup utility, turn on Matrox 4Sight-M and press F2 during POST.  
You only have a few moments to press F2 before the boot-up process continues.  
1. Note that most of the settings of the Setup utility have been optimally configured to  
the specifications of Matrox 4Sight-M. However, you might need to change certain  
settings if you make additions to your unit.  
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Upon entering the Setup utility, the items of the Main menu are displayed in the  
workspace. The workspace is divided into four sections: the Menu bar, the Legend  
bar, the Selection window, and the Item Specific Help window.  
Menu Bar  
Matrox 4Sight-M Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Intel  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Item Specific Help  
Item Specific Help  
Window  
Selection Window  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
#$ Select Item  
Select Menu  
-/+  
Enter Select  
Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
fg  
Legend Bar  
The Menu bar  
The Menu bar displays the following options:  
Menu Bar Options  
Description  
Main  
Configures basic computer properties.  
Configures advanced computer properties.  
Configures internal Intel devices.  
Advanced  
Intel  
Power  
Boot  
Allows you to control the power consumption of your unit.  
Configures various boot-up properties.  
Saves or discards any new configuration changes.  
Exit  
Each Menu bar option represents a different configuration menu. You can choose  
among the different menus using the Left and Right keys.  
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The Legend bar  
The Legend bar contains the list of keys necessary to successfully navigate  
throughout the BIOS Setup utility. The following table lists these keys and  
describes their uses:  
Key  
Function  
F1 or Alt-h  
Esc  
Displays the General Help window.  
Exits the current menu.  
Left or Right  
Up or Down  
F5 or -  
Selects a different menu.  
Moves the cursor up or down.  
Displays the previous setting for the current item.  
Displays the next setting for the current item.  
Loads the default values for all menus.  
Saves and exits.  
F6 or + or Space  
F9  
F10  
Enter  
Performs one of the following, depending on the context:  
- Selects a submenu.  
- Displays all options for selection.  
- Executes the selected configuration.  
The Selection window  
When a menu is selected, its name will appear highlighted in the menu bar and  
its menu items will be displayed with blue text in the Selection window. Within  
each menu, you can use the Up and Down keys to select the different items of the  
menu. The selected item will have its name highlighted.  
A pointer (  
) next to a menu item marks the presence of a submenu. Press  
Enter to access the submenu when it is highlighted.  
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The Item Specific Help window  
The Item Specific Help window provides a description of the selected menu item,  
and, in less obvious cases, an explanation of the different settings of this item.  
Matrox 4Sight-M Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Intel  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Menu name  
Contents of the menu  
whose name is highlighted  
will be displayed in  
the Selection window.  
Item Specific Help  
Reset Configuration Data:  
[No]  
Menu Selection  
Displays the current settings of  
a specific menu item.  
I/O Device Configuration  
Sub-menu title  
Press <Enter> to display  
the Sub-menu.  
Legacy USB Support:  
Local Bus IDE adapter:  
SMART Device Monitoring:  
[Disabled]  
[Both]  
[Enabled]  
Menu Options  
Displayed when you highlight  
a Menu item and press <Enter>.  
Menu items  
No  
Yes  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
#$ Select Item  
Select Menu  
-/+  
Enter Select  
Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
fg  
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Main menu  
This section describes all the items of the Main menu. Refer to the previous section  
entitled The Legend bar for guidelines on navigating within this menu.  
• System Time.  
This item displays and sets the time in HH:MM:SS format.  
- To alternate between fields, press the Tab key.  
- To increase the value of each field by 1, press the + key.  
- To decrease the value of each field by 1, press the - key.  
You can also set the hour, minute, and second fields by typing in their values.  
• System Date.  
This item displays and sets the date in MM/DD/YYYY format.  
- To alternate between fields, press the Tab key.  
- To increase the value of each field by 1, press the + key.  
- To decrease the value of each field by 1, press the - key.  
You can also set the month, date, and year fields by typing in their values.  
• System Memory.  
This item reports the amount of conventional memory on Matrox 4Sight-M.  
• Extended Memory.  
This item reports the amount of extended memory available to Matrox 4Sight-M.  
Note that the amount of extended memory does not include the first 1 Mbyte of  
memory; the value reported in this item is 1 Mbyte less that the value of System  
memory displayed during POST.  
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Master and Slave submenus  
The Master and Slave submenus allow you to configure the ATA 44-pin connector  
(called the primary connector) and the ATA 40-pin connector (called the  
secondary connector) on the Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard.  
Each of these internal connectors can support up to two IDE or ATAPI devices,  
provided that one device is configured as Master and the other device as Slave.  
This is done by setting the jumpers on the IDE/ATAPI device. Master and slave  
configuration allows the connectors to differentiate between each device  
connected to it. Refer to your IDE/ATAPI device’s user guide for the correct way  
to set the jumpers.  
The BIOS will assign each IDE/ATAPI device as being a primary master, primary  
slave, secondary master, or secondary slave. This assignment is based on the  
connector to which the device is connected, as well as its master/slave  
configuration. For example, if a device is connected to the primary ATA 44-pin  
connector, and is manually configured as master, the BIOS will assign this drive  
as being the primary master.  
You will see how your device has been assigned by seeing its name next to one of  
the Master and Slave submenu titles.  
Once you have your IDE/ATAPI devices connected to Matrox 4Sight-M, you can  
configure them further using the following submenus:  
• Primary Master submenu.  
• Primary Slave submenu.  
• Secondary Master submenu.  
• Secondary Slave submenu.  
The following items are available for all master and slave submenus:  
Type.  
This item allows you to select the type of device that is connected to the specified  
connector.  
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By selecting Auto, the drive itself provides the correct device information. This  
process is called autotyping. By selecting User, you must specify various device  
characteristics (such as multi-sector transfers, LBA mode control, and transfer  
mode). The details of these characteristics are specified later in this section.  
Options:  
- Auto (default)  
- None  
- ATAPI Removable  
- CD-ROM  
- IDE Removable  
- Other ATAPI  
- User  
Important  
It is strongly recommended that you choose the Auto setting when configuring  
your IDE devices. This prevents various drive errors caused by incorrect BIOS  
settings.  
CHS format section1 • Cylinders.  
This item allows you to enter the number of cylinders present on your device.  
• Heads.  
This item allows you to enter the number of heads on your device.  
1. If your storage device has a capacity equal to or greater than 8.455 Gbytes, it will not use CHS address-  
ing to exchange data with your unit. Therefore, you will not be required or be able to specify the num-  
ber of cylinders, heads, and sectors.  
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• Sectors.  
This item allows you to enter the number of sectors per track on your device.  
• Maximum Capacity.  
This item reports the maximum capacity of your device, based on the number of  
cylinders, heads, and sectors reported. This number should equal the value  
provided by the manufacturer’s specifications.  
LBA format section  
Total Sectors.  
This item reports the total number of sectors of your device.  
• Maximum Capacity.  
This itemreports themaximumcapacity ofyourdevice, basedon thetotal number  
of sectors found.  
General storage  
device items  
• Multi-Sector Transfers1.  
This item allows you to define the number of sectors that make up a data transfer  
block, provided your drive supports multi-sector data transfers.  
Options:  
- Disabled (default)  
- 2 Sectors  
- 4 Sectors  
- 8 Sectors  
- 16 Sectors  
1. If the Type menu item is set to Auto, the autotyping process will choose the option  
best suited for the drive installed in your unit.  
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• LBA Mode Control1.  
This item allows you to enable or disable Logical Block Addressing (LBA) mode  
control to address drive locations. LBA involves serializing the sectors on a drive,  
so that each one has an integer number, ranging from 0 until the total number of  
sectors on the drive. This mode is standard for addressing large hard disks that  
have more than 1024 cylinders (thereby having a capacity of over 512 Mbytes).  
By selecting Enabled, you choose LBA mode control. By selecting Disabled, you  
are choosing CHS addressing, which addresses drive locations using the cylinder,  
head, and sector number.  
Options:  
- Disabled (default)  
- Enabled  
Transfer Mode1.  
This item allows you to select the method of data transfer between the IDE device  
and system memory.  
Options:  
- Standard (default)  
- Fast PIO 1  
- Fast PIO 2  
- Fast PIO 3  
1. If the Type menu item is set to Auto, the autotyping process will choose the option  
best suited for the drive installed in your unit.  
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- Fast PIO 4  
- FPIO 3 / DMA 1  
- FPIO 4 / DMA 2  
• Ultra DMA Mode1.  
This item allows you to select the Ultra DMA mode of transfer. The Ultra DMA  
mode allows for a faster transfer rate between the IDE device and system memory.  
Options:  
- Disabled (default)  
- Mode 0  
- Mode 1  
- Mode 2  
- Mode 3  
- Mode 4  
- Mode 5  
• SMART Monitoring.  
This item reports whether if SMART monitoring is supported and enabled on the  
selected IDE/ATAPI device.  
Options:  
- Disabled (default)  
- Enabled  
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Cache memory submenu  
This submenu allows you to configure the specified block of memory.  
• Memory Cache.  
This item allows you to set the state of the memory cache.  
Options:  
- Enabled (default)  
- Disabled  
• Cache Extended Memory Area.  
This item allows you to control the caching of memory above 1 Mbyte.  
Options:  
- Uncached  
- Write Through  
- Write Protect  
- Write Back (default)  
• Cache D000 - D3FF.  
This item allows you to control the caching of this address space. Setting this item  
to Write Through will enable writing data to the cache memory and have it sent  
to the main memory immediately. Setting this item to Write Protect will ignore  
all writes, and Write Back will enable writing data to the cache memory but will  
not send it to the main memory right away.  
Options:  
- Disabled (default)  
- Write Through  
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- Write Protect  
- Write Back  
• Cache D400 - D7FF.  
This item allows you to control the caching of this address space. Setting this item  
to Write Through will enable writing data to the cache memory and have it sent  
to the main memory immediately. Setting this item to Write Protect will ignore  
all writes, and Write Back will enable writing data to the cache memory but will  
not send it to the main memory right away.  
Options:  
- Disabled (default)  
- Write Through  
- Write Protect  
- Write Back  
Boot options submenu  
This submenu allows you to configure unit boot options.  
• SETUP prompt.  
This item allows you to toggle the display of the prompt to enter the BIOS Setup  
menu when the unit boots. Note that disabling this item does not prevent the  
ability to enter the BIOS setup menu; you can still press F2 to enter the BIOS  
setup menu.  
Options:  
- Disabled (default)  
- Enabled  
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• POST Errors.  
This item allows you to toggle the display of the prompt to enter the BIOS Setup  
menu if a recoverable error occurs on boot.  
Options:  
- Disabled (default)  
- Enabled  
• Summary Screen.  
This item allows you to enable or disable the display of a summary screen during  
boot-up.  
By selecting Enabled, the BIOS displays a system summary-screen during  
boot-up, after POST. You must then press any key or wait 5 seconds to continue  
with the boot process. By selecting Disabled, the BIOS does not display the  
summary screen and automatically continues the boot process after POST.  
Options:  
- Enabled  
- Disabled (default)  
• QuickBoot Mode.  
This item allows you to enable or disable QuickBoot mode. In this mode, the  
BIOS skips certain POST tests at startup, provided no errors have occurred during  
the previous boot1. This results in a faster boot time.  
Options:  
- Enabled (default)  
- Disabled  
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• Hard Disk Pre-Delay.  
This item allows you to enable or disable adding a delay before the first access to  
a hard disk by the BIOS. You might want to enable this option because some hard  
disks tend to hang if they are accessed before they are initialized.  
Options:  
- Disabled (default)  
- 3 Seconds  
- 6 Seconds  
- 9 Seconds  
- 12 Seconds  
- 15 Seconds  
- 21 Seconds  
- 30 Seconds  
Advanced menu  
This section describes all the items of the Advanced menu. Refer to the previous  
section entitled The Legend bar for guidelines on navigating within this menu.  
• Reset Configuration Data.  
This item allows you to clear or maintain the Extended System Configuration  
Data (ESCD) area. The BIOS accesses the ESCD area during the boot process,  
to access information about the plug-and-play devices connected to the unit.  
1. If an error did occur, all POST tests are performed during the next boot-up, regardless  
of this item’s settings.  
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By selecting No, the ESCD area is maintained, and the BIOS configures the  
devices according to the specifications in this area, resulting in a faster boot. By  
selecting Yes, the ESCD area is cleared and reconfigured.  
If an IRQ conflict occurs after you install a new device, change this menu item’s  
setting to Yes to have the BIOS clear and reconfigure the ESCD area upon  
rebooting. This might rectify the conflict. Upon rebooting, this menu item is  
automatically reset to No.  
Options:  
- No (default)  
- Yes  
• Legacy USB Support.  
This item allows you to enable or disable support on the USB ports for legacy  
devices, such as a keyboard or mouse.  
Options:  
- Disabled  
- Enabled (default)  
• Local Bus IDE adapter.  
This item allows you to enable or disable the primary ATA 44-pin and secondary  
ATA 40-pin interface. The primary ATA 44-pin interface uses IRQ14, and the  
secondary ATA 40-pin interface uses IRQ15. If, however, one of these IRQs is  
required for another device, you can disable one of the interfaces, and free up an  
IRQ line.  
By selecting Disabled, both interfaces will be disabled, making IRQ14 and IRQ15  
available. By selecting Primary, only the primary ATA 44-pin interface will be  
enabled, making IRQ15 available. By selecting Secondary, only the secondary  
ATA 40-pin interface will be enabled, making IRQ14 available. By selecting Both,  
theprimaryandsecondaryinterfaceswillbeenabled, soneitherIRQ14norIRQ15  
will be available.  
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Options:  
- Disabled  
- Primary  
- Secondary  
- Both (default)  
• Smart device monitoring.  
This item allows you to enable or disable IDE failure prediction.  
Options:  
- Enabled (default)  
- Disabled.  
I/O Device Configuration submenu  
• Serial port A.  
This item allows you to enable or disable serial port A (the top serial port).  
By selecting Disabled, the serial port is not configured and is turned off. It also  
frees up IRQ 4 and I/O addresses 3F8h to 3FFh. By selecting Enabled, the port  
is turned on, but requires that you select the base I/O address from the  
subsequently displayed list of available base addresses. By selecting Auto, the BIOS  
configures the serial port’s base address during POST.  
Options:  
- Disabled  
- Enabled  
- Auto (default)  
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• Serial port B.  
This item allows you to enable or disable serial port B (the bottom serial port).  
By selecting Disabled, the serial port is not configured and is turned off. It also  
frees up IRQ 3 and I/O addresses 2F8h to 2FFh. By selecting Enabled, the port  
is turned on, but requires that you select the base I/O address from the  
subsequently displayed list of available base addresses. By selecting Auto, the BIOS  
configures the serial port’s base address during POST.  
Options:  
- Disabled  
- Enabled  
- Auto (default)  
• Parallel port.  
This item allows you to enable or disable the parallel port.  
By selecting Disabled, the parallel port is not configured and is turned off. It also  
frees up IRQ 7 and I/O addresses 378h to 37Fh. By selecting Enabled, the port  
is turned on, but requires that you select the base I/O address from the  
subsequently displayed list of available base addresses. By selecting Auto, the BIOS  
configures the parallel port’s base address during POST.  
Options:  
- Disabled  
- Enabled  
- Auto (default)  
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• Mode.  
This item allows you to select the data transfer mode through the parallel port  
interface.  
Options:  
- Output only  
- Bi-directional (default)  
Intel menu  
This section describes all the items of the Intel menu. Refer to the section entitled  
The Legend bar for navigation guidelines.  
Video (Intel IGD) Control submenu  
In this submenu, you can configure items to control the internal graphics display  
(IGD) device, that is, the graphics controller integrated in the Intel chipset.  
• IGD - Memory size.  
This item allows you to select the amount of memory to be used by the graphics  
controller integrated in the Intel chipset.  
Options:  
- UMA = 1MB  
- UMA = 8MB (default)  
- UMA = 16MB  
- UMA = 32MB  
• IGD - POST Display type.  
This item allows you to select the display device that will be used during POST.  
UnlessVBIOSDefaultisselected, POSTassumestheselecteddeviceisconnected.  
Selecting VBIOS Default will cause POST to use the default display device  
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specified in the video BIOS. Selecting CRT will use the VGA device connected  
to the first output. Selecting EFP will use the external flat panel device connected  
to the second output. Selecting TV will use the TV monitor device connected to  
the second output; output to the TV monitor will be in composite PAL mode1.  
Selecting CRT + EFP will enable both the primary VGA device and the external  
flat panel (if connected).  
Options:  
- VBIOS Default (default)  
- CRT  
- EFP  
- TV  
- CRT + EFP  
• IGD - Windows Display Type.  
This item allows you to select the display device(s) that will be used by the graphics  
controller, integrated in the Intel chip, when operating under Windows. Windows  
assumes that only these devices are connected. Windows also uses this item to  
determine which device is represented as display #1 and #2 in the Settings tab of  
the Display Properties dialog box. Selecting CRT will set the CRT monitor as  
display #1; display #2 will not be available. Selecting CRT+EFP will set the CRT  
monitor as display #1 and the external flat panel as display #2. Selecting  
CRT+TV(NTSC) will set the CRT monitor as display #1 and set TV monitor as  
display #2. Selecting CRT+CRT2 will set the a CRT monitor as display #1 and  
a second CRT monitor as display #2. Selecting EFP+CRT will set the external flat  
panel as display #1 and the CRT monitor as display #2. Selecting  
TV(NTSC)+CRT will set the TV monitor as display #1 and the CRT monitor  
as display #2. Note that if a TV monitor is set as either display #1 or #2, output  
to the TV monitor will be in composite NTSC mode2.  
1. PAL mode is currently the only mode supported. This is an Intel VGA BIOS limita-  
tion.  
2. NTSC mode is currently the only mode supported. This is an Intel display driver lim-  
itation.  
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Options:  
- CRT (default)  
- CRT+CRT2  
- CRT+EFP  
- CRT+TV(NTSC)  
- EFP+CRT  
- TV(NTSC)+CRT  
ICH Control submenu  
The ICH Control submenu allows you to configure various ICH (I/O hub  
controller) parameters.  
Integrated Device Control submenu  
This submenu allows you to configure the items that determine whether the  
integrated PCI devices (such as the IDE controller) are enabled in the PCI  
configuration space. If an item is not enabled, the corresponding associated device  
will not be accessible, that is, the connected device will be essentially disabled.  
• USB 2.0 EHCI Controller.  
This item allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 EHCI controller.  
Options:  
- Enabled (default)  
- Disabled  
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• IDE Controller.  
This item allows you to enable or disable the IDE controller. The IDE controller  
is enabled by default. Selecting Disabled will disable the IDE controller, for  
instance, you will not be able to connect to a hard disk.  
Options:  
- Enabled (default)  
- Disabled  
• AC’97 Audio Controller.  
This item allows you to enable or disable the AC’97 audio device.  
Options:  
- Enabled (default)  
- Disabled  
• Internal LAN Controller.  
This item controls the 10/100 Ethernet port. Setting this item to Enabled allows  
you to configure the LAN properly. When this item is set to Disabled, the LAN  
will be removed from the PCI configuration space, that is, no Ethernet connection  
will be available on the 10/100 Ethernet port.  
Options:  
- Enabled (default)  
- Disabled  
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Power Menu  
This section describesallthe itemsof thePower menu. Refer tothe section entitled  
The Legend bar for navigation guidelines.  
• After Power failure.  
This item allows you to choose the state of the Matrox 4Sight-M unit when AC  
Power is restored after the unit loses power (for example, if the power cord is pulled  
out, or there is a power outage). Setting the item to Power On keeps the power  
on. The Last State setting restores the previous state prior to loss of power. Setting  
the item to Stay Off keeps the power off until the power button is pressed.  
Options:  
- Stay Off (default)  
- Last State  
- Power On  
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Boot menu  
This section describes all the items of the Boot menu. Refer to the section entitled  
The Legend bar for navigation guidelines.  
Changing a device’s boot sequence position  
The BIOS can boot the operating system from any available boot-device (such as  
a hard drive or CD drive). When Matrox 4Sight-M is turned on, the BIOS checks  
each device in sequence until it finds an operating system to boot or there are no  
devices left to check.  
Among the other items in the Boot menu, the device boot-sequence will be  
displayed. Devices with higher boot priority (that is, devices that are checked first)  
will be displayed towards the top of the list. The default device sequence is  
presented below:  
1. Removable devices (such as a floppy disk drive).  
2. Hard drive.  
3. CD/DVD drive.  
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To change the position of a device on the list, highlight it using the Up and Down  
keys. You can then move the selection up or down using the + and - keys.  
Matrox 4Sight-M Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Intel  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Item Specific Help  
Removable Devices  
Hard Drive  
CD/DVD Drive  
+
Select a device using  
the Up or Down keys.  
Collapsed indicator  
Change the position of  
the device using the  
+ and - keys.  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
#$ Select Item  
Select Menu  
-/+  
Enter Select  
Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
fg  
Expanding and  
collapsing device  
types  
Note that a "+" sign next to a device type means that there are one or more such  
devices connected to the unit. For example, in the previous figure the Hard Drive  
option has a “+” sign next to it.  
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Selecting a device type that has a “+” sign next to it and pressing Enter expands  
the option, showing all the devices of the same type connected to your unit. An  
expanded version might look like this:  
Matrox 4Sight-M Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Intel  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Item Specific Help  
Expanded indicator  
Removable Devices  
Hard Drive  
-
Select a device using  
the Up or Down keys.  
Bootable Add-in Cards  
CD/DVD Drive  
Same device type  
Change the position of  
the device using the  
+ and - keys.  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
#$ Select Item  
Select Menu  
-/+  
Enter Select  
Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
fg  
Note that there is now a “-” sign next to the Hard Drive option. This indicates  
that the option has been expanded, and can be collapsed by pressing Enter again.  
When a device-type option is expanded, you can change the boot sequence  
position of the devices listed, by highlighting the device and using the + and - keys  
to move your selection. For example, if you expand the hard drive option, you can  
have Matrox 4Sight-M try to boot from the secondary master before the primary  
master.  
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Enablingordisabling  
a boot device  
It is also possible to enable or disable a boot device using the Boot menu. By  
default, all connected devices are enabled. To disable them, select the device using  
the Up and Down keys and press Shift+1. You will notice the “!” character appear  
to the left of the selected device. Press Shift+1 to enable the device again. The “!”  
character will disappear.  
Matrox 4Sight-M Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Intel  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Item Specific Help  
!Removable Devices  
-Hard Drive  
Indicates disabled device  
(press Shift+1 to enable).  
!
Bootable Add-in Cards  
CD/DVD Drive  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
#$ Select Item  
Select Menu  
-/+  
Enter Select  
Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
fg  
If you cannot enable a device (that is, if the “!” character will not disappear), check  
to see if the device is connected properly, or even present in your unit.  
Sometimes, a device’s name might still appear in the Boot menu, even if it is not  
connected to your unit. Because the BIOS does not detect it, the device is tagged  
as disabled (!), and you cannot enable it.  
You might, however, want to remove the unconnected device’s name from the  
Boot menu:  
1. Select the name of the disconnected device that appears in the Boot menu.  
2. Press d.  
The device’s name will be removed.  
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Exit menu  
This section describes all the items of the Exit menu. Refer to the section entitled  
The Legend bar for navigation guidelines.  
• Exit Saving Changes.  
Choose this option to save your changes in CMOS memory and exit the BIOS  
Setup utility.  
Before exiting, a Setup Confirmation dialog box will appear, allowing you to  
confirm that the changes made should be saved. Using the Space key or the Left  
and Right keys, select either Yes or No, and press Enter to continue. You can also  
press Esc to return to the Exit menu.  
• Exit Discarding Changes.  
Choose this option to discard your changes and exit the BIOS Setup utility.  
If configuration changes have been made, a Setup Warning dialog box will appear,  
allowing you to confirm that the changes made should not be saved. Using the  
Space key or the Left and Right keys, select either Yes or No, and press Enter to  
continue. You can also press Esc to return to the Exit menu.  
Important  
If you select No, all the changes made in the BIOS Setup utility will be discarded.  
• Load Setup Defaults.  
Choose this option to load the default configuration into the Setup utility. This  
will replace each Setup item with its default value. These values are stored in  
CMOS memory. Once loaded, the Exit menu will remain open.  
Before loading, a Setup Confirmation dialog box will appear, allowing you to  
confirm that you have chosen to load your default configuration. Using the Space  
key or the Left and Right keys, select either Yes or No, and press Enter to continue.  
You can also press Esc to return to the Exit menu.  
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• Discard Changes.  
Choose this option to discard the changes that you made. The program will then  
load the previous settings from CMOS memory. The Exit menu remains open  
after the settings are loaded.  
Before loading the previous settings, a Setup Confirmation dialog box will appear,  
allowing you to confirm that you have chosen to load the previous Setup  
configuration. Using the Space key or the Left and Right keys, select either Yes  
or No, and press Enter to continue. You can also press Esc to return to the Exit  
menu.  
• Save Changes.  
Choose this option to save the new settings into CMOS memory. The Exit menu  
remains open after the settings are saved.  
Before saving, a Setup Confirmation dialog box will appear, allowing you to save  
your changes. Using the Space key or the Left and Right keys, select either Yes or  
No, and press Enter to continue. You can also press Esc to return to the Exit menu.  
Overriding the device sequence  
When you turn on your unit, the BIOS checks the boot-devices for an operating  
system, according to the sequence specified in the Boot menu. However, it is  
possible to override this sequence and have the BIOS check a device that you  
specify, regardless of its position in the Boot menu. This is possible using the  
boot-device selection utility.  
Overriding the boot-device sequence is useful in cases when you occasionally need  
to boot the operating system from another device. This utility overrides the BIOS  
settings for the current boot, but returns to the original settings for any subsequent  
boot. The advantage of this utility is that you do not have to enter the BIOS Setup  
utility to change the settings, and then enter the program a second time to change  
these settings back to their original configuration.  
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The procedure to execute this utility is as follows:  
1. During POST, press the Esc key.  
At the end of POST, a menu box called Boot Menu will appear. Displayed in this  
menu box is a list of devices from which the operating system can be booted.  
Boot Menu  
1. Removable Devices  
2. +Hard Drive  
3. CD/DVD Drive  
<Enter Setup>  
2. Using the Up and Down keys, select the device from which the operating system  
is to be booted.  
You cannot expand and collapse device types as is done in the Boot menu of the  
Setup utility. If you select a device type that has more than one device associated  
with it, the utility will select the first device of this type in the boot-device  
sequence. To boot from another device of this type, you must access the Boot  
menu of the Setup utility, and change its positioning. To enter the Setup utility,  
you can select the Enter Setup option.  
3. When the device is selected, press Enter.  
This will override the existing boot sequence (as specified in the BIOS Setup  
utility) for this boot only, and the operating system will be booted using the device  
you selected.  
If the specified device cannot load the operating system, the BIOS will revert to  
the boot sequence specified in the BIOS Setup utility.  
4. To exit the boot-device selector utility and continue with the existing boot  
sequence, press Esc.  
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BIOS messages and diagnostic codes  
When Matrox 4Sight-M is booted, a power-on self-test (POST) is performed by  
the BIOS. Once all the tasks are completed, the BIOS will proceed to boot the  
operating system. If a task cannot be completed, POST will report an error to the  
BIOS.  
Types of POST errors  
There are two types of errors: recoverable and terminal errors.  
Recoverable errors are non-fatal errors whose description will be displayed on  
screen. In addition to being informed of the error, you will be prompted to either  
change the erroneous setting by entering the BIOS Setup utility, or continue with  
the boot process.  
If the BIOS cannot gain access to the display board, or if an external ROM module  
does not checksum to zero, a recoverable error will not be displayed. In this case,  
the Diag. LED will flash (1 long flash, followed by two short flashes).  
You can disable the prompt to enter the BIOS Setup utility upon a recoverable  
error by selecting the Disabled option of the POST Errors menu item, found in  
the Boot submenu of the Main menu.  
Terminal errors are fatal errors that will cause your computer to hang. If the BIOS  
is able to boot your unit through the boot sequence to gain access to the display  
board, a message will be displayed on screen. If not, a diagnostic code specific to  
the error will be communicated using the Diag. LED. For more information on  
diagnostic codes, refer to the subsection entitled BIOS diagnostic codes.  
BIOS messages  
After POST gains access to the display board, it displays various messages on  
screen. Some messages display information about a hardware device (for example,  
the amount of memory installed). Others might indicate a problem with a device,  
such as the way it has been configured. The latter group of messages is called error  
messages.  
The following table includes a list and explanation of the various messages that  
the BIOS can display.  
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If an error message is displayed, you will have the option of either continuing with  
the boot process, or entering Setup to re-configure the BIOS settings. When  
prompted, press F1 to continue with the boot process, or press F2 to enter Setup.  
BIOS Message  
Explanation  
0200 Failure fixed Disk  
This message indicates that the fixed disk (or hard disk) is not working or is not configured properly.  
Check to see if the hard disk is attached properly. Run Setup and find out if the hard disk type is  
correctly identified.  
0210 Stuck key  
This message indicates that a key on the keyboard is stuck.  
0211 Keyboard error  
This message indicates that the keyboard is not working. Verify that the keyboard is plugged in  
properly.  
Keyboard Controller error *  
This message indicates that the keyboard controller failed the BIOS test. You might have to replace the  
keyboard controller.  
0220 Monitor type does not match  
CMOS - Run Setup  
This message indicates that the monitor detected by the BIOS is not correctly identified in Setup. You  
must change the monitor settings in the Setup utility.  
0230 System RAM failed at offset:  
This message indicates that system RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64K block of memory.  
nnnn*  
0231 Shadow RAM failed at offset:  
This message indicates that shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64K block of memory.  
nnnn*  
0232 Extended RAM failed at address  
This message indicates that extended memory is not working or is not configured properly at offset  
line: nnnn*  
nnnn.  
0250 System battery is dead - replace  
and run Setup  
This message indicates that the CMOS clock battery is dead.  
Replace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure the unit.  
0251 System CMOS checksum bad -  
Previous boot or Default Configuration  
used  
This message appears in one of the following cases:  
• When booting your unit after the BIOS has been updated.  
In this case, this message indicates that the BIOS has loaded the default setup configuration  
settings into CMOS, because when the BIOS was updated, all CMOS memory data was cleared. If  
the default values are not suitable for your application, enter Setup to change the settings.  
• When the CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program  
that changes data stored in CMOS.  
In this case, this message indicates that the BIOS has tried to restore the Setup configuration  
settings used during the previous BIOS boot. If these settings were corrupted, the BIOS has  
loaded the default Setup configuration values.  
If the error persists, check the unit’s battery (see Chapter 1: Before you begin for its location) or  
contact Matrox.  
0260 System timer error  
This message indicates that the timer test failed. This requires repair of the motherboard.  
*
If your unit displays one of these messages, write down the message and contact Matrox.  
1
If your unit displays one of these messages, run the configuration utility.  
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BIOS Message  
Explanation  
0270 Real-time clock error*  
This message indicates that the real-time clock failed the BIOS hardware test. Board repair might be  
necessary.  
0271 Check date and time settings  
This message indicates that the BIOS has found the date or time out of range and has reset the  
real-time clock. You will have to set the date again.  
0280 Previous boot incomplete -  
default configuration used  
This message indicates that the previous POST did not complete successfully, therefore the default  
BIOS configuration settings are loaded. You can enter Setup to reconfigure the BIOS settings. If the  
failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next boot is likely to fail.  
0281 Memory size found by POST  
differed from CMOS  
This message indicates that the memory size found by POST differs from the memory setting stored  
in the CMOS.  
02B0 Diskette drive A error  
02B1 Diskette drive B error  
This message indicates that floppy disk drive a: or b: is present but failed the POST floppy disk tests.  
Check to see that the drive is connected properly.  
02D0 System cache error - Cache  
disabled*  
This message indicates that the RAM cache failed and that the BIOS disabled the cache. A disabled  
cache slows down the unit’s performance considerably. You might have to replace the cache.  
CD-ROM: device  
Entering SETUP...  
Fixed Disk n  
This message indicates that the CD drive has been identified.  
This message indicates that the BIOS is entering Setup.  
This message indicates that the fixed disk (or hard disk) has been identified, and has been assigned  
the value n for identification purposes.  
Invalid System Configuration Data1  
nnnn Cache SRAM Passed  
This message indicates that there is a problem with the non-volatile RAM NVRAM (CMOS) data.  
This message indicates that nnnn Kbytes of cache have been successfully tested.  
nnnn M System RAM passed  
Operating system not found  
This message indicates that nnnn Mbytes of system RAM have been successfully tested.  
This message indicates that the operating system cannot be located on any of the disk drives. Enter  
Setup and check if the disk drives have been properly identified.  
Parity check 1 nnnn*  
This message indicates that a parity error has been found during data transfers between the CPU and  
memory.  
Parity is a method to check for errors in binary data. A parity error indicates that some data has been  
corrupted.  
The BIOS attempts to locate the address (nnnn) where the error occurs, and attempts to display it on  
the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays “????”.  
Parity check 2 nnnn*  
This message indicates that a parity error has been found during data transfers between the  
peripherals and memory.  
The BIOS attempts to locate the address (nnnn) where the error occurs, and attempts to display it on  
the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays “????”.  
Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to  
Setup, <F3> for previous screen  
This is a message displayed along with any other recoverable error message.  
Press F1 to continue with the boot process or F2 to enter Setup and change the settings.  
Press F3 to display the previous screen. When an initialization error of optional ROM occurs, a  
message describing the error is displayed on screen, but is erased when POST displays its message.  
Pressing F3 allows you to go back to view the contents of the previous screen.  
*
If your unit displays one of these messages, write down the message and contact Matrox.  
1
If your unit displays one of these messages, run the configuration utility.  
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BIOS Message  
Explanation  
Press <F2> to enter setup  
System BIOS shadowed  
Video BIOS shadowed  
Single-bit ECC error occurred  
This is a message displayed during POST, prompting you to press F2 to enter the Setup utility.  
This message indicates that the computer BIOS has been copied to shadow RAM.  
This message indicates that the video (VGA) BIOS has been successfully copied to shadow RAM.  
This message indicates a single-bit EEC error with the RAM module; the RAM module might be  
defective. Try replacing the RAM module.  
Multiple-bit ECC error occurred  
This message indicates a multiple-bit EEC error with the RAM module; the RAM module might be  
defective. Try replacing the RAM module.  
*
If your unit displays one of these messages, write down the message and contact Matrox.  
1
If your unit displays one of these messages, run the configuration utility.  
BIOS diagnostic codes  
If a POST error occurs before the BIOS can gain access to the display board, the  
error message will be relayed in the form of a diagnostic code. The BIOS will cause  
the diagnostic ("Diag.") LED to flash according to a specified pattern.  
DIAG. LED  
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The following table lists various BIOS codes, possible errors associated with each  
BIOS code, as well as suggested solutions to rectify the problem. Note that if the  
suggested solution is left blank, you should contact Matrox to resolve the problem.  
BIOS Error Code  
1-4-3-3  
Possible Error  
Suggested solution  
Cache memory error.  
POST memory manager error.  
Fixed disks error.  
1-3-3-2  
3-2-1-1  
Try to reconnect the fixed disks. If the  
problem persists, contact Matrox.  
4-2-4-4  
1-3-1-3  
1-4-2-1  
Keyboard controller error.  
CMOS error.  
Try to clear the CMOS. If the problem  
persists, contact Matrox.  
4-1-1-1  
1-3-1-1  
1-3-4-1  
1-3-4-3  
1-4-1-1  
3-1-4-1  
3-1-4-2  
3-2-3-3  
1-2-2-3  
2-1-2-1  
2-2-3-1  
3-1-1-2  
3-1-1-1  
3-1-4-3  
3-1-4-4  
OS boot error.  
RAM error.  
Try to reseat the RAM. If the problem  
persists, contact Matrox.  
ROM Bios checksum error.  
POST error.  
Unexpected interrupt error.  
PCI bridge device error.  
Host PCI Device error.  
Shadow memory error.  
System Management Mode error.  
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BIOS Error Code  
Possible Error  
Suggested solution  
4-3-4-3-4-3-1-2  
4-3-4-3-4-3-1-3  
4-3-4-3-4-3-1-4  
4-3-4-3-4-3-2-1  
4-3-4-3-4-3-2-2  
4-3-4-3-4-3-2-3  
4-3-4-3-4-3-2-4  
4-3-4-3-4-3-3-1  
4-3-4-3-4-3-3-2  
4-3-4-3-4-3-3-3  
4-3-4-3-4-3-3-4  
4-3-4-3-4-3-4-1  
4-3-4-3-4-3-4-2  
4-4-4-3-3-4-1-2  
4-4-4-3-3-4-1-3  
Memory initialization errors (RAM error).  
Try to reseat the RAM. If the problem  
persists, contact Matrox.  
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Appendix B:  
Technical reference  
This appendix summarizes the key features of Matrox  
4Sight-M. In addition, this appendix provides pinout  
descriptions for external and internal connectors of the  
Matrox 4Sight-M unit.  
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Motherboard  
• EBX form factor (8” x 5¾” or 20.32cm x 14.61cm).  
• Integrates processing, display, storage, networking, and I/O functionality.  
• Processor:  
- 1.3 GHz Intel Celeron M.  
- 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium M.  
• Chipset:  
- GMCH (north bridge) controller - Intel 855GME.  
- I/O hub (south bridge) controller - Intel ICH4.  
• 1 Mbyte flash BIOS.  
• A standard 10/100BaseT Ethernet interface and a Gigabit Ethernet networking  
interface  
Two serial, one parallel, four external USB with two internal requiring special  
adapters , one audio, and one auxiliary I/O interface.  
• A PC/104-Plus interface.  
• A four-pin power connector to connect IDE devices. The voltages that can be  
drawn are outlined in the following table:  
1
2
3
4
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Max. current1  
Pin  
Voltage  
Power  
1
2
3
4
5 V  
0.75 A  
3.75 W  
Ground  
Ground  
12 V  
0.75 A  
9 W  
1. Pins 1 and 4 are protected with an auto-resettable fuse.  
• A four-pin power connector. The voltages that can be drawn are outlined in the  
following table:  
Pin 1  
Pin 2  
Pin 3  
Pin 4  
Rear of motherboard  
Max. Current1  
Pin  
Power supply  
Max. voltage  
Min. voltage  
1
2
3
4
main-input  
Ground  
24 V  
12 V  
5 A  
main-input  
Ground  
24 V  
12 V  
5 A  
1. The maximum current capacity of each pin is 7A.  
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Important  
• Environmental Specifications:  
- Ambient operating temperature of processor (200 - 400 lfm of air flow in the  
CPU heat sink):  
Intel Celeron M (1.3 GHz): 5 to 50° C.  
Intel Pentium M (1.6 GHz): 5 to 50° C1.  
- Processor junction (core) temperature trip point: 105° C.  
- Storage temperature: -40 to 65° C.  
- Operating altitude: -300 to 3000 meters.  
- Operating humidity: 10 to 90% (non-condensing).  
- Storage humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing).  
Memory  
• One 184-pin DIMM slot, which supports PC-2700 unbuffered DDR SDRAM  
modules up to 1 Gbyte in size.  
Hard drive2  
• Storage capacity: 30 Gbytes.  
• A 2.5 inch platter.  
• Rotational speed: 4200 RPM.  
• Power: 5 Vdc  
1. Preliminary specifications.  
2. Based on specifications provided by Fujitsu Limited.  
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• Power consumption (average values):  
- Operating: 2.1 W.  
- Idle: 0.65 W.  
- Stand-by: 0.25 W.  
- Sleep: 0.1W.  
• Vibration, operating: 1.0 G (5 to 500 Hz).  
• Vibration, storage: 5.0 G (5 to 500 Hz).  
• Shock, operating: 120 G 2 ms.  
Power supply  
• Input: 100 - 240 Vac  
• Output: 12 Vdc, 5.8 A (70 W).  
• Protected by a non-resettable fuse.  
Chassis  
• Length: 8.200" (20.828 cm).  
• Width: 7.250" (18.415 cm).  
• Height: 3.350" (8.509 cm).  
Fan  
• Rated at 18 - 38 cfm (0.5 - 1.07m3/min).  
• Operating voltage and current: up to 12 V, 0.41 A.  
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Battery1  
• Used to maintain BIOS settings in CMOS memory.  
• Chemistry: Lithium/Manganese Dioxide (Li/MnO2) system.  
• Capacity: 225 mAh.  
• Battery voltage: 3 V.  
• Diameter (max): 20 mm.  
Auxiliary I/O interface  
• 16 independent sink driver output signals and 16 independent input signals, used  
to connect TTL or non-TTL devices (up to 24 V).  
• Input signals have interrupt generation capabilities.  
• Electrical specifications:  
- Input signals:  
Voltage range, logical “1”: 2.4 - 24 V.  
Voltage range, logical “0”: 0 - 0.8 V.  
- Output signals:  
Logical “1”: sink to ground (100 mA maximum) fuse-protected up to 24 V.  
Logical “0”: open.  
1. Energizer battery performance specifications, provided by Eveready Battery Company  
Inc.  
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Pinouts of front panel connectors  
The front panel has the following connectors:  
Two Ethernet jacks, one 10/100BaseT standard Ethernet jack and one Gigabit  
Ethernet jack.  
• Four USB connectors.  
• One analog VGA connector.  
• A DVI-compliant digital VGA connector ("DVI-I").  
• An auxiliary I/O interface.  
Ethernet jacks  
The following describes both the 10/100 BaseT Ethernet jack and the Gigabit  
Ethernet jack available on the Matrox 4Sight-M unit.  
10/100 BaseT Ethernet  
The 10/100 BaseT standard Ethernet jack is more specifically an 8-pin, RJ45 male  
connector. The 10/100 BaseT Ethernet jack is the Ethernet jack on the left. Its  
pinout is outlined in the following table.  
1
Pin  
1
Signal  
TD+  
TD-  
I/O  
O
O
I
Description  
Transmit Data+ .  
Transmit Data- .  
Receive Data+ .  
Not connected.  
Receive Data- .  
Not connected.  
2
3
RD+  
NC  
4-5  
6
-
RD-  
NC  
I
7-8  
-
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Gigabit Ethernet  
The Gigabit Ethernet jack is also an 8-pin, RJ45 male connector. The Gigabit  
Ethernet jack is the Ethernet jack on the right. Its pinout is outlined in the  
following table.  
1
Pin  
1
Signal  
D1+  
D1-  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
Description  
Transmit Data+ .  
Transmit Data- .  
Transmit Data+ .  
Transmit Data- .  
Transmit Data+ .  
Transmit Data- .  
Transmit Data+ .  
Transmit Data- .  
2
3
D2+  
D2-  
4
5
D3+  
D2-  
6
7
D4+  
D4-  
8
USB connectors  
The four USB connectors are identical, and consist of a rectangular, type-A, 4-pin  
socket. Their pinouts are outlined in the following table.  
• Operating voltage and maximum current: 5V, 500 mA.  
• Auto-resettable fuse: Yes.  
1
2
3
4
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Pin  
Signal  
I/O  
Description  
1
VCC  
O
Power, +5 Vdc  
2
3
4
DATA-  
DATA+  
GND  
I/O  
I/O  
-
Key Data- .  
Key Data+ .  
Ground.  
Analog VGA connector  
The analog VGA connector is more specifically a 15-pin, D-SUB female  
connector. The pinout is outlined in the following table.  
• Operating voltage and maximum current: 5 V, 0.75 A.  
• Auto-resettable fuse: Yes.  
5
1
10  
6
15  
11  
High-resolution display configuration ("1")  
Pin  
1
Signal  
RED  
I/O  
O
O
O
-
Description  
Red.  
2
GREEN  
BLUE  
NC  
Green.  
Blue.  
3
4
Not connected.  
Ground.  
5-8  
9
GND  
-
+5V  
O
+5 Vdc  
10  
GND  
-
Ground.  
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High-resolution display configuration ("1")  
Pin  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
Signal  
NC  
I/O  
-
Description  
Not connected.  
SDA  
I/O  
O
DDC serial data line.  
Horizontal synchronization.  
Vertical synchronization.  
DDC data clock line.  
HSYNC  
VSYNC  
SCL  
O
I/O  
DVI-compliant digital VGA connector ("DVI-I")  
The DVI-compliant digital VGA connector ("DVI-I") is more specifically a  
29-pin female connector. 24 pins are reserved for digital output and 5 pins are  
reserved for analog output. The connector’s pinout is outlined in the following  
table.  
• Output voltage and maximum current: 5 V, 0.75 A.  
• Auto-resettable fuse: Yes.  
C1  
1
8
C2  
C5  
9
17  
24  
C4  
C3  
Pin  
1
Signal  
TX2-  
I/O  
O
Description  
Transmission Data Line 2- .  
Transmission Data Line 2+ .  
Ground.  
2
TX2+  
GND  
O
3
-
4-5  
6
NC  
-
Not connected.  
SCLK  
SDATA  
VSYNC  
TX1-  
I/O  
I/O  
O
DDC data clock line.  
DDC serial data line.  
Vertical synchronization.  
Transmission Data Line 1- .  
Transmission Data Line 1+ .  
Ground.  
7
8
9
O
10  
11  
TX1+  
GND  
O
-
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Pin  
Signal  
NC  
I/O  
-
Description  
12-13  
14  
Not connected.  
+5 Vdc  
+5V  
O
15  
GND  
-
Ground.  
16  
HPD  
I/O  
O
O
-
Hot-plug detect.  
17  
TX0-  
TX0+  
GND  
Transmission data line 0- .  
Transmission data line 0+ .  
Ground.  
18  
19  
20-21  
22  
NC  
-
Not connected.  
GND  
-
Ground.  
23  
TXC+  
TXC-  
RED  
O
O
O
O
O
O
-
Transmission data line Clock+ .  
Transmission data line Clock- .  
Red/Chrominance.  
Green/Luminance.  
Blue/CVBS.  
24  
C1  
C2  
C3  
C4  
C5  
GREEN  
BLUE  
HSYNC  
GND  
Horizontal synchronization.  
Ground.  
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Auxiliary I/O connector ("Aux. I/O")  
The auxiliary I/O ("Aux. I/O") connector is a 44-pin, D-SUB male connector. Its  
pinout is outlined in the following table.  
15  
1
16  
30  
31  
44  
Auxiliary I/O connector  
Pin  
1
Signal  
Pin  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
Signal  
GND  
OUTPUT 1  
OUTPUT 3  
OUTPUT 5  
OUTPUT 7  
OUTPUT 9  
OUTPUT 11  
OUTPUT 13  
OUTPUT 15  
INPUT 1  
INPUT 3  
INPUT 7  
INPUT 9  
INPUT 11  
INPUT 13  
INPUT 15  
GND  
2
INPUT 0  
GND  
3
4
INPUT 5  
GND  
5
6
INPUT 10  
GND  
7
8
DC-OUT +5V, 0.5 A auto-resettable fuse  
OUTPUT 0  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
OUTPUT 2  
OUTPUT 4  
OUTPUT 6  
OUTPUT 8  
OUTPUT 10  
OUTPUT 12  
OUTPUT 14  
INPUT 2  
GND  
GND  
INPUT 4  
GND  
INPUT 6  
DC-OUT +5 V, 0.5 A auto-resettable fuse  
INPUT 8  
GND  
GND  
INPUT 12  
INPUT 14  
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Pinouts of back panel connectors  
The back panel has the following connectors:  
Two serial port connectors.  
• A video input connector ("Video in").  
Two digital video input connectors ("Digital Video in") (only if Matrox  
Meteor-II /Digital for PC/104-Plus is purchased).  
Two Camera Link connectors ("Channel 1" and "Channel 2") (only if Matrox  
Meteor-II /Camera Link for PC/104-Plus is purchased).  
• An audio input (top) and an audio output (bottom) connector ("Audio").  
Serial port connectors  
The two serial port connectors are 9-pin, D-SUB male connectors. Although they  
are both configured for RS-232 standard, the configuration of the bottom  
connector can be changed to accommodate the RS-422/RS-485 standard. For a  
detailed description of how to do this, see the BIOS reference appendix.  
When the bottom serial port connector is configured for the RS-422/RS-485  
standard, you can activate resistor termination on the serial port connector  
through the internal dip switch. Refer to the subsection Internal dip switch in the  
The pinouts for the serial ports are outlined in the following tables:  
1
5
6
9
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Top serial port connector (RS-232 standard only):  
Pin  
1
Signal  
CD  
I/O  
Description of RS-232 standard  
Carrier detect.  
I
2
RXD  
TXD  
DTR  
GND  
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
RI  
I
Receive data.  
3
O
O
-
I
Transmit data.  
4
Data terminal ready.  
Ground.  
5
6
Data set ready.  
Request to send.  
Clear to send.  
7
O
I
8
9
I
Ring indicator.  
Bottom serial port connector:  
Pin  
Signal  
I/O  
Description  
RS-232 standard  
RS-422/RS-485 standard with  
resistor termination not activated  
Not connected.  
RXD -.*  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NC  
I
Not connected.  
Receive data.  
Transmit data.  
Not connected.  
Ground.  
RXD  
TXD  
NC  
I
O
O
-
I
TX -.  
Not connected.  
Ground.  
GND  
NC  
Not connected.  
Request to send.  
Clear to send.  
Not connected.  
Not connected.  
TX +.  
RTS  
CTS  
NC  
O
I
RXD +.*  
I
Not connected.  
* When resistor termination is activated, a resistor is connected between the receiver signals RXD- (pin 2)  
and RXD+ (pin 8) at 120 ohms.  
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Video input connector ("Video in")  
There is one video input connector ("Video in") on the back panel. The video  
input connector is a 44-pin, DB-HD female connectors. The pinouts are outlined  
in the following tables. The pinout of the video input connector depends on  
whether the Matrox 4Sight-M motherboard hosts a Matrox Meteor-II /Standard,  
/Multi-Channel, or /Camera Link frame grabber.  
Important  
Note the following about the power supply:  
• The maximum current on a +12 V power supply is 0.75 A.  
• Auto-resettable fuse: Yes.  
Matrox Meteor-II  
/Standard  
Matrox Meteor-II /Standard  
Pin  
Signal  
I/O  
Description  
1
DC_OUT  
O
+12 V power supply. The DC_OUT signal is  
protected with a 0.75 A auto-resettable fuse.  
2
VID_IN12  
GND  
I
Video input 12.  
Ground.  
3-5  
6-7  
8
-
-
O
I
NC  
Not connected.  
User output.  
User input.  
USER2_OUT  
USER2_IN  
NC  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
-
I
Not connected.  
Video input 5.  
Not connected.  
Video input 3.  
Ground.  
VID_IN5  
NC  
-
I
VID_IN3  
GND  
-
I
VID_IN1  
Video input 1.  
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Matrox Meteor-II /Standard  
Pin  
Signal  
I/O  
Description  
16  
DC_OUT  
O
+12 V power supply. The DC_OUT signal is  
protected with a 0.75 A auto-resettable fuse.  
17-18  
19  
GND  
-
I
Ground.  
VID_IN10  
VID_IN9  
NC  
Video input 10.  
Video input 9.  
Not connected.  
Video input 8.  
User output.  
20  
I
21-22  
23  
-
I
VID_IN8  
USER1_OUT  
GND  
24  
O
-
I
25-32  
33  
Ground.  
VID_IN11  
OPTOTRIG-  
OPTOTRIG+  
NC  
Video input 11.  
Opto-isolated trigger, negative input.  
Opto-isolated trigger, positive input.  
Not connected.  
Ground.  
34  
I
35  
I
36-37  
38  
-
-
I
GND  
39  
USER1_IN  
VID_IN7  
VID_IN6  
GND  
User input.  
40  
I
Video input 7.  
Video input 6.  
Ground.  
41  
I
42  
-
I
43  
VID_IN4  
VID_IN2  
Video input 4.  
Video input 2.  
44  
I
Matrox Meteor-II  
/Multi-Channel  
Matrox Meteor-II /Multi-Channel  
Pin  
Signal  
I/O  
Description  
1
DC_OUT  
O
+12 V power supply. The DC_OUT signal is  
protected with a 0.75 A auto-resettable fuse.  
2
HSYNC  
GND  
I/O  
-
TTL horizontal synchronization.  
Ground.  
3-5  
6-7  
8
NC  
-
Not connected.  
USER2_OUT  
USER2_IN  
NC  
O
I
TTL user output.  
TTL user input.  
9
10  
11  
12  
-
Not connected.  
VID2_IN1  
NC  
I
Video input 2 (Red).  
Not connected.  
-
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Matrox Meteor-II /Multi-Channel  
Pin  
13  
14  
15  
16  
Signal  
I/O  
Description  
VID1_IN3  
GND  
I
Video input 1 (Blue).  
Ground.  
-
I
VID1_IN1  
DC_OUT  
Video input 1 (Red).  
O
+12 V power supply. The DC_OUT signal is  
protected with a 0.75 A auto-resettable fuse.  
17-18  
19  
GND  
-
Ground.  
CLK_IN  
TRIG  
I
TTL clock input.  
20  
I
TTL trigger input.  
21-22  
23  
NC  
-
Not connected.  
EXP(2)  
O
O
-
TTL exposure 2 output.  
TTL user output.  
24  
USER1_OUT  
GND  
25-31  
32  
Ground.  
VSYNC  
CLK_OUT  
OPTOTRIG-  
OPTOTRIG+  
NC  
I/O  
O
I
TTL vertical synchronization.  
TTL clock output.  
33  
34  
Opto-isolated trigger negative input.  
Opto-isolated trigger positive input.  
Not connected.  
35  
I
36-37  
38  
-
EXP(1)  
O
I
TTL exposure 1 output.  
TTL user input.  
39  
USER1_IN  
VID2_IN3  
VID2_IN2  
GND  
40  
I
Video input 2 (Blue).  
Video input 2 (Green).  
Ground.  
41  
I
42  
-
43  
SYNC_IN  
VID1_IN2  
I
Video input synchronization.  
Video input 1 (Green).  
44  
I
Matrox Meteor-II  
/Camera Link  
Matrox Meteor-II /Camera Link  
Pin  
Signal  
I/O  
Description  
1
DC_OUT  
+12 V power supply. The DC_OUT signal is  
protected with a 0.75 A auto-resettable fuse.  
2
TTLTRIG  
GND  
I
I
TTL trigger input.  
Ground.  
3-5  
6-7  
8
NC  
Not connected.  
OPTOTRIG+  
Opto-isolated trigger positive input.  
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Pin  
9
Signal  
I/O  
Description  
OPTOTRIG-  
NC  
I
Opto-isolated trigger negative input.  
Not connected.  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
LVDSTRIG+  
NC  
I
I
I
LVDS trigger positive input.  
Not connected.  
LVDSTRIG-  
GND  
LVDS trigger negative input.  
Ground.  
EXTUSERIN1  
DC_OUT  
TTL external user input 1.  
+12 V power supply. The DC_OUT signal is  
protected with a 0.75 A auto-resettable fuse.  
17-18  
19  
GND  
Ground.  
VSOUT_1-  
VSOUT_1+  
NC  
O
O
Vertical synchronization 1 negative output.  
Vertical synchronization 1 positive output.  
Not connected.  
20  
21-22  
23  
HSOUT_1-  
HSOUT_1+  
GND  
O
O
Horizontal synchronization 1 negative output.  
Horizontal synchronization 1 positive output.  
Ground.  
24  
25-31  
32  
CKOUT_1+  
CKOUT_1-  
USIN0+  
USIN0-  
O
O
I
Clock output 1 positive.  
33  
Clock output 1 negative.  
34  
Positive user input 0.  
35  
I
Negative user input 0.  
36-37  
38  
NC  
Not connected.  
VSOUT_0+  
VSOUT_0-  
HSOUT_0+  
HSOUT_0-  
GND  
O
O
O
O
Vertical synchronization 0 positive output.  
Vertical synchronization 0 negative output.  
Horizontal synchronization 0 positive output.  
Horizontal synchronization 0 negative output.  
Ground.  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
CKOUT_0-  
CKOUT_0+  
O
O
Clock output 0 negative.  
44  
Clock output 0 positive.  
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Use Matrox cable DBHD44-TO-13BNC to interface video sources through  
Matrox 4Sight-M’s video input connector to a Matrox Meteor-II /Standard frame  
grabber (designed for Matrox 4Sight-M). The cable has thirteen BNC connectors,  
and a high-density 44-pin D-Subminiature male connector.  
Use Matrox cable DBHD44-TO-8BNC to interface video sources through  
Matrox 4Sight-M’s video input connector to a Matrox Meteor-II /Multi-Channel  
frame grabber (designed for Matrox 4Sight-M).  
Create your own cable to access special signals supported by Matrox Meteor-II  
/Camera Link, such as special user input and output signals, through the 44-pin  
video input connector of Matrox 4Sight-M.  
For customers planning to build their own cable, parts can be purchased from:  
Manufacturer  
Connector  
NorComp Interconnect Devices  
HDT44P  
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Digital video input connectors ("Digital Video in")  
Two digital video input connectors ("Digital Video in") are only available when  
Matrox Meteor-II /Digital is purchased. The two connectors are 68-pin, VHDCI  
female connectors. Their pinouts are outlined in the following tables.  
Connector 1  
pin 35  
pin 1  
pin 68  
pin 34  
pin 34  
pin 68  
pin 1  
pin 35  
Connector 2  
VHDCI Connector ("Digital Video in 1")  
Pin  
1
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
DATA, INPUT, 15+  
DATA, INPUT, 14+  
DATA, INPUT, 13+  
DATA, INPUT, 12+  
DATA, INPUT, 11+  
DATA, INPUT, 10+  
DATA, INPUT, 9+  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
DATA, INPUT, 15-  
DATA, INPUT, 14-  
DATA, INPUT, 13-  
DATA, INPUT, 12-  
DATA, INPUT, 11-  
DATA, INPUT, 10-  
DATA, INPUT, 9-  
DATA, INPUT, 8-  
GROUND  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DATA, INPUT, 8+  
9
TRIGGER, INPUT, TTL  
OPTOTRIG COM (GROUND)  
OPTOTRIG, INPUT  
EXPOSURE1, OUTPUT, TTL  
EXPOSURE1, OUTPUT, +  
EXPOSURE0, OUTPUT, +  
TRIGGER, INPUT, +  
VALID, INPUT, +  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
CAMERA CTRL BIT1, OUTPUT, TTL  
CAMERA CTRL BIT0, OUTPUT, TTL  
EXPOSURE1,OUTPUT, TTL  
EXPOSURE1, OUTPUT, -  
EXPOSURE0, OUTPUT, -  
TRIGGER, INPUT, -  
VALID, INPUT, -  
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VHDCI Connector ("Digital Video in 1")  
Pin  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
Signal  
Pin  
Signal  
USER, OUTPUT, 1+  
USER, OUTPUT, 0+  
USER, INPUT, 1+  
USER, INPUT, 0+  
CLOCK, OUTPUT, +  
CLOCK, INPUT, +  
VSYNC, OUTPUT, +  
VSYNC, INPUT, +  
HSYNC, OUTPUT, +  
HSYNC, INPUT, +  
DATA, INPUT, 7+  
DATA, INPUT, 6+  
DATA, INPUT, 5+  
DATA, INPUT, 4+  
DATA, INPUT, 3+  
DATA, INPUT, 2+  
DATA, INPUT, 1+  
DATA, INPUT, 0+  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
USER, OUTPUT, 1-  
USER, OUTPUT, 0-  
USER, INPUT, 1-  
USER, INPUT, 0-  
CLOCK, OUTPUT, -  
CLOCK, INPUT, -  
VSYNC, OUTPUT, -  
VSYNC, INPUT, -  
HSYNC, OUTPUT, -  
HSYNC, INPUT, -  
DATA, INPUT, 7-  
DATA, INPUT, 6-  
DATA, INPUT, 5-  
DATA, INPUT, 4-  
DATA, INPUT, 3-  
DATA, INPUT, 2-  
DATA, INPUT, 1-  
DATA, INPUT, 0-  
VHDCI Connector ("Digital Video in 2")  
Pin  
1
Signal  
Pin  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
Signal  
DATA, INPUT, 31+  
DATA, INPUT, 30+  
DATA, INPUT, 29+  
DATA, INPUT, 28+  
DATA, INPUT, 27+  
DATA, INPUT, 26+  
DATA, INPUT, 25+  
DATA, INPUT, 24+  
TRIGGER, INPUT, TTL  
OPTOTRIG_COM, (GROUND)  
OPTOTRIGGER, INPUT  
DATA, INPUT, 31-  
DATA, INPUT, 30-  
DATA, INPUT, 29-  
DATA, INPUT, 28-  
DATA, INPUT, 27-  
DATA, INPUT, 26-  
DATA, INPUT, 25-  
DATA, INPUT, 24-  
GROUND  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
CAMERA CTRL BIT1, OUTPUT, TTL  
CAMERA CTRL BIT0, OUTPUT, TTL  
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VHDCI Connector ("Digital Video in 2")  
Pin  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
Signal  
Pin  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
Signal  
EXPOSURE0, OUTPUT, TTL  
EXPOSURE1, OUTPUT, +  
EXPOSURE0, OUTPUT, +  
TRIGGER, INPUT, +  
VALID, INPUT, +  
EXPOSURE1,OUTPUT, TTL  
EXPOSURE1, OUTPUT, -  
EXPOSURE0, OUTPUT, -  
TRIGGER, INPUT, -  
VALID, INPUT, -  
USER, OUTPUT, 1+  
USER, OUTPUT, 0+  
USER, INPUT, 1+  
USER, INPUT, 0+  
CLOCK, OUTPUT, +  
CLOCK, INPUT, +  
VSYNC, OUTPUT, +  
VSYNC, INPUT, +  
HSYNC, OUTPUT, +  
HSYNC, INPUT, +  
DATA, INPUT, 23+  
DATA, INPUT, 22+  
DATA, INPUT, 21+  
DATA, INPUT, 20+  
DATA, INPUT, 19+  
DATA, INPUT, 18+  
DATA, INPUT, 17+  
DATA, INPUT, 16+  
USER, OUTPUT, 1-  
USER, OUTPUT, 0-  
USER, INPUT, 1-  
USER, INPUT, 0-  
CLOCK, OUTPUT, -  
CLOCK, INPUT, -  
VSYNC, OUTPUT, -  
VSYNC, INPUT, -  
HSYNC, OUTPUT, -  
HSYNC, INPUT, -  
DATA, INPUT, 23-  
DATA, INPUT, 22-  
DATA, INPUT, 21-  
DATA, INPUT, 20-  
DATA, INPUT, 19-  
DATA, INPUT, 18-  
DATA, INPUT, 17-  
DATA, INPUT, 16-  
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Camera Link connectors  
Two Camera Link connectors are only available when Matrox Meteor-II /Camera  
Link for PC/104-Plus is purchased. Both Base and Medium configurations are  
supported. The pinouts of the two Camera Link connectors are outlined in the  
following tables.  
Pin 13  
Pin 1  
Pin 26  
Pin 14  
Base Configuration  
Pin  
1
Signal  
Pin  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
Signal  
INNER SHIELD  
CC4-  
INNER SHIELD  
CC4+  
2
3
CC3+  
CC3-  
4
CC2-  
CC2+  
5
CC1+  
CC1-  
6
SerTFG, INPUT, +  
SerTC, OUTPUT, -  
DATA, INPUT, X3+  
CLOCK, INPUT, X+  
DATA, INPUT, X2+  
DATA, INPUT, X1+  
DATA, INPUT, X0+  
INNER SHIELD  
SerTFG, INPUT, -  
SerTC, OUTPUT, +  
DATA, INPUT, X3-  
CLOCK, INPUT, X -  
DATA, INPUT, X2-  
DATA, INPUT, X1-  
DATA, INPUT, X0-  
INNER SHIELD  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
Medium Configuration  
Pin  
1
Signal  
Pin  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
Signal  
INNER SHIELD  
DATA, INPUT, Z3+  
CLOCK, INPUT Z+  
DATA, INPUT, Z2+  
DATA, INPUT, Z1+  
INNER SHIELD  
DATA, INPUT, Z3-  
CLOCK, INPUT Z-  
DATA, INPUT, Z2-  
DATA, INPUT, Z1-  
2
3
4
5
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Medium Configuration  
Pin  
6
Signal  
Pin  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
Signal  
DATA, INPUT, Z0+  
TERMINATED  
DATA, INPUT, Z0-  
100 Ω  
7
8
DATA, INPUT, Y3+  
CLOCK, INPUT , Y+  
DATA, INPUT, Y2+  
DATA, INPUT, Y1+  
DATA, INPUT, Y0+  
INNER SHIELD  
DATA, INPUT, Y3-  
CLOCK, INPUT , Y-  
DATA, INPUT, Y2-  
DATA, INPUT, Y1-  
DATA, INPUT, Y0-  
INNER SHIELD  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
Use the Camera Link cable from your camera manufacturer or from 3M  
Interconnect Solutions for Factory Automation, to interface with the above  
connectors. Note that this cable is not available from Matrox  
Manufacturer:  
3M Interconnect Solutions for Factory Automation  
14X26-SZLB-XXX-0LC  
Camera Link cable Part Number:  
Caution  
If using the two Camera Link connectors, the cables you choose should be of the  
same type and length.  
Pinouts of internal connectors and  
dip switches  
Inside the unit are the following connectors:  
• One ATA 44-pin internal connector.  
• One ATA 40-pin internal connector.  
• The internal connector of the parallel interface.  
• One power connector to connect IDE devices.  
• One internal dip switch.  
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Internal ATA 44-pin connector  
The ATA 44-pin internal connector is a 44-pin, IDC male connector. The pinout  
is outlined in the following table.  
• Operating voltage: 5 V.  
2
1
44  
43  
Front of computer  
Pin  
1
Signal  
/RESET  
GND  
I/O  
O
Description  
Reset.  
2
-
Ground.  
Data 7.  
3
DD7  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
-
4
DD8  
Data 8.  
5
DD6  
Data 6.  
6
DD9  
Data 9.  
7
DD5  
Data 5.  
8
DD10  
DD4  
Data 10.  
Data 4.  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
DD11  
DD3  
Data 11.  
Data 3.  
DD12  
DD2  
Data 12.  
Data 2.  
DD13  
DD1  
Data 13.  
Data 1.  
DD14  
DD0  
Data 14.  
Data 0.  
DD15  
GND  
Data 15.  
Ground.  
Key.  
KEY  
-
DMARQ  
GND  
O
DMA request.  
Ground.  
-
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Pin  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
Signal  
/DIOW  
GND  
I/O  
O
-
Description  
Write strobe.  
Ground.  
/DIOR  
GND  
O
-
Read strobe.  
Ground.  
IORDY  
GND  
I
I/O ready.  
-
Ground.  
/DMACK  
GND  
I
DMA acknowledge.  
Ground.  
-
INTRQ  
/IOCS 16  
DA1  
I
Interrupt request.  
IO ChipSelect 16.  
Address 1.  
Not connected.  
Address 0.  
Address 2.  
(1F0-1F7).  
-
O
-
NC  
DA0  
O
O
O
O
O
-
DA2  
/IDE_CS0  
/IDE_CS1  
/ACTIVE  
GND  
(3F6-3F7).  
Led driver.  
Ground.  
+5VL  
O
+5 Vdc (Logic).  
42  
+5VM  
O
+5 Vdc (Motor).  
43  
44  
GND  
-
Ground.  
/TYPE  
O
Type (0=ATA).  
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Internal ATA 40-pin connector  
The ATA 40-pin internal connector is a 40-pin, IDC male connector. The pinout  
is outlined in the following table.  
• Operating voltage: 5 V.  
2
40  
39  
1
Front of computer  
Pin  
1
Signal  
/RESET  
GND  
DD7  
I/O  
O
Description  
Reset.  
2
-
Ground.  
Data 7.  
3
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
I/O  
-
4
DD8  
Data 8.  
5
DD6  
Data 6.  
6
DD9  
Data 9.  
7
DD5  
Data 5.  
8
DD10  
DD4  
Data 10.  
Data 4.  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
DD11  
DD3  
Data 11.  
Data 3.  
DD12  
DD2  
Data 12.  
Data 2.  
DD13  
DD1  
Data 13.  
Data 1.  
DD14  
DD0  
Data 14.  
Data 0.  
DD15  
GND  
KEY  
Data 15.  
Ground.  
Key.  
-
DMARQ  
GND  
O
DMA request.  
Ground.  
-
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Pin  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
Signal  
/DIOW  
GND  
I/O  
O
-
Description  
Write strobe.  
Ground.  
/DIOR  
GND  
O
-
Read strobe.  
Ground.  
IORDY  
GND  
I
I/O ready.  
-
Ground.  
/DMACK  
GND  
I
DMA acknowledge.  
Ground.  
-
INTRQ  
/IOCS 16  
DA1  
I
Interrupt request.  
IO ChipSelect 16.  
Address 1.  
Not connected.  
Address 0.  
Address 2.  
(1F0-1F7).  
(3F6-3F7).  
Led driver.  
-
O
-
NC  
DA0  
O
O
O
O
O
-
DA2  
/IDE_CS0  
/IDE_CS1  
/ACTIVE  
GND  
Ground.  
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Internal connector for the parallel interface  
The internal connector for the parallel interface is a 26-pin, IDC male connector.  
2
26  
DIMM memory side  
25  
1
The pinout of this connector is outlined in the following table:  
Pin  
1
Signal  
/STROBE  
/AUTOFD  
D0  
I/O  
O
O
O
I
Description  
Strobe.  
2
Autofeed.  
Data Bit 0.  
Error.  
3
4
/ERROR  
D1  
5
O
O
O
O
O
-
Data Bit 1.  
Initialize.  
Data Bit 2.  
Select In.  
Data Bit 3.  
Ground.  
6
/INIT  
D2  
7
8
/SELIN  
D3  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
GND  
D4  
O
-
Data Bit 4.  
Ground.  
GND  
D5  
O
-
Data Bit 5.  
Ground.  
GND  
D6  
O
-
Data Bit 6.  
Ground.  
GND  
D7  
O
-
Data Bit 7.  
Ground.  
GND  
/ACK  
GND  
BUSY  
GND  
PE  
I
Acknowledge.  
Ground.  
-
I
Busy.  
-
Ground.  
I
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Pin  
24  
25  
26  
Signal  
GND  
SEL  
I/O  
Description  
Ground.  
-
I
Select.  
NC  
-
Not connected.  
Power connectors for IDE devices and system power supply  
The pinouts of the two 4-pin power connectors (one for connecting IDE devices  
and one for connecting the power supply) are outlined in the section Motherboard,  
earlier in this appendix.  
Internal dip switch  
The internal dip switch allows you to activate resistor termination on your Matrox  
4Sight-M unit, as well as to configure power-on and fan functions.  
When the bottom serial port connector is configured for RS-422/RS-485  
standard, you can adjust the termination. When activated, the terminal resistors  
are connected between the RXD - (pin 2) and RXD + (pin 8) at 120 ohms. Refer  
for more information on the serial port.  
On the internal dip switch, you can also toggle the power-on features of the  
Matrox 4Sight M unit to be set to automatic (ON) or manual (OFF). When you  
set the power-on feature to automatic, the unit will power up automatically as  
soon as it is plugged to a power source; when you set the power-on feature to  
manual (the factory preset default), you will have to press the power button to  
power up the unit once it is plugged to a power source.  
You can also toggle the speed of the chassis fan to run at full-speed (ON) or in  
automatic mode (OFF). When you set the fan to automatic mode, the fan will  
runonlywhentheCPUtemperatureisdetectedtoberunningtoohot. Thissetting  
reduces wear on the fan as opposed to running the fan constantly at full speed.  
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The specifications for the internal dip switch are outlined in the following table:  
off  
on  
1 2 3 4  
Switch  
Signal  
ON  
OFF  
1
2
3
4
Automatic power-on.  
COM2 RS-422/RS-485.  
120 ohms resistor termination.  
Fan at full speed.  
Manual power-on (push button).  
COM2 RS-232.  
No termination.  
Fan in automatic mode.  
Creating custom cables  
In certain cases, you will have to create and use custom cables when interfacing  
external devices to Matrox 4Sight-M. These situations include:  
• Interfacing LVTTL devices to the auxiliary I/O interface.  
• Interfacing parallel devices to the internal connector for the parallel interface.  
The following table lists the type of connectors needed in each case, the name of  
the manufacturer supplying these components, and the part number of the  
component:  
Purpose  
Connectors needed  
Manufacturer  
Part no.  
Plastic shell number  
To interface an LVTTL device to the  
external auxiliary I/O connector.  
DB-44 female connector  
Amphenol  
17HD-044S  
77D B25M or  
177D B25M  
To interface an LVTTL device to the  
internal parallel interface connector.  
26-pin IDC female connector  
3M  
3399-6626  
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Unit Reliability Prediction Mean time  
between failure (MTBF)  
Thefollowingtableoutlinesthemeantime betweenfailureformodulesonMatrox  
4Sight-M:  
Unit name  
Description  
Repair category  
Failure in time (FIT)  
rate in hours  
MTBF in hours  
Factory  
Repair  
Field Repairable  
Other  
Board  
modules  
Matrox Meteor-II/MC PC104  
(Module)  
X
X
1700.00  
270.00  
570000.0  
64 Mbyte DIMM memory  
(module)  
3650000.0  
2.5 in. hard drive (life)  
Fan  
X
X
50000.00  
20000.0  
20000.0  
50000.0  
Miscellaneous  
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Appendix C:  
Glossary  
This appendix defines some of the specialized terms used  
in this Matrox 4Sight-M document.  
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• ASIC  
Application-specific integrated circuit. An integrated circuit custom-made to meet  
therequirementsofaspecificapplication. Itintegratesseveraldigitaland/oranalog  
functions into a single die. This results in a reduction in cost, board area, and  
power consumption, while improving performance when compared to an  
equivalent implementation using off-the-shelf components.  
• Band  
One of the surfaces of a buffer. A grayscale image requires one band. A color image  
requires three bands, one for each color component.  
• Bandwidth  
A term describing the capacity to transfer data. Greater bandwidth is needed to  
sustain a higher transfer rate. Greater bandwidth can be achieved, for example, by  
using a wider bus.  
• BIOS  
The interface between the operating system and the hardware. It is also responsible  
for booting the operating system when a unit is turned on.  
• Blocking cache  
A type of cache that allows for one information request at a time. If the cache does  
not contain the information needed by the processor, it will be “blocked,” or  
unavailable for use until the required information is obtained from memory.  
See also non-blocking cache.  
• Bus  
A pathway along which signals are sent, generally in two directions, for  
communication of data.  
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• Cache  
A memory component referred to by the processor, for faster and more efficient  
processing. The processor accesses the cache before the RAM and storage devices,  
because data transfers from the cache to the CPU are faster than data transfers  
from the RAM or storage devices.  
Many computers have a primary cache and a secondary cache. When searching for  
information, the processor first refers to the primary cache. If it cannot find the  
required information, it will then refer to the secondary cache.  
See also blocking cache and non-blocking cache.  
• Color component  
One of the components that make up a color space. Typically, each component  
of a color image is stored in a separate band of a multi-band buffer.  
• Color space  
A color space is a way of representing and describing the complete range of  
perceived colors. A number of color spaces have been developed. Common color  
spaces are RGB and HSL. Both describe the same range of perceivable colors.  
• Composite synchronization  
A synchronization signal made up of two components: one horizontal and one  
vertical.  
• Contiguous memory  
A block of physical memory occupying a single, consecutive series of locations.  
• DCF  
Digitizer Configuration Format. A DCF defines the input data format and among  
other things, how to accept or generate video timing signals, such as horizontal  
synchronization, vertical synchronization, and pixel clock.  
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• DHCP  
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses  
to clients who log onto a TCP/IP network. It eliminates the need to assign and  
manage unique IP addresses for all of the machines on a network.  
• Display memory  
See frame buffer.  
Driver  
A software program that services an operating system so that the operating system  
can use a hardware device.  
• End-of-active-video (EAV)  
A signal sent along the video input port (VIP) bus, following the transmission of  
the last bit of active video data. This signal indicates that there will be no more  
active video signals transmitted for the current row.  
See also Start-of active-video.  
• Ethernet  
The most common standard for the physical wiring and signalling on a LAN. It  
can support data transfer at rates of 10 Mbits/sec. and 100 Mbits/sec. (Fast  
Ethernet).  
See also Local Area Network.  
• Ethernet cable  
A wire similar to a telephone cable that carries the signals between Ethernet  
devices.  
• Exposure time  
Refers to the period during which the image sensor of a camera is exposed to light.  
As the length of this period increases, so does the image brightness.  
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• Field  
One of the two halves that make up an image. One half consists of the image's  
odd rows (known as the odd field); the other half consists of the image's even rows  
(known as the even field).  
• Frame  
A single image grabbed from a video camera.  
• Frame buffer  
A frame buffer is a dedicated storage area used for display. Since a computer sends  
out data faster than a screen can display it, the data is temporarily stored in the  
frame buffer. Matrox imaging boards that have a display section typically have two  
framebuffersurfaces:adedicatedordynamicallyallocatedmain(underlay)surface  
and an overlay (VGA) surface. Separate VGA boards typically have only one frame  
buffer surface, a VGA frame buffer surface.  
If keying is enabled, those areas of the overlay frame buffer surface that have a  
specified color allow the underlay frame buffer surface to show through.  
• Full-duplex mode  
A communication method that involves sending and receiving information  
simultaneously. For example, a switch can operate in full-duplex mode.  
• Grab  
To acquire an image from a camera.  
• Half-duplex mode  
A communication method that involves sending or receiving information.  
However, this cannot be done simultaneously. For example, all hubs operate in  
half-duplex mode.  
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• Horizontal sync  
The part of a video signal that indicates the end of a row and the start of a new one.  
See also vertical sync.  
Host  
In general, Host refers to the principal CPU in one’s computer. It can also refer  
to the principal computer in a multi-computer set-up.  
• HSL  
A color space that represents color using components of hue, saturation, and  
luminance. The hue component describes the actual color of a pixel. The  
saturation component describes the concentration of that color. The luminance  
component describes the combined brightness of the primary colors.  
• Interlaced scanning  
Describes a scan mode in which the video source transfers odd-numbered rows of  
source data to the destination first, and then the even-numbered rows (or  
vice-versa).  
See also progressive scanning.  
• Internet Protocol (IP) address  
The electronic address of a computer (station) on a TCP/IP network, which is  
unique for every client and server station. Client workstations have either a  
permanent or dynamically assigned address. The IP address is a dot address that  
is written as four sets of numbers separated by periods, also called dotted quad  
notation (for example, 203.142.62.2). The TCP/IP packet uses 32 bits to hold the  
IP address.  
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• Keying  
A display effect that switches between two display sources depending on the pixel  
values in one of the sources. Keying is used to make portions of the overlay frame  
buffer surface transparent so that corresponding areas of the underlay frame buffer  
surface can show through it.  
• Latency  
The time from when an operation is started to when the final result is produced.  
• Live processing  
See real-time processing.  
• Local Area Network (LAN)  
A group (or network) of computers and other devices that are connected together  
to share the resources (files, printers, devices, and other services (such as Internet  
access)) of a single workstation or server within a small geographical area. The  
main LAN connection technology used is Ethernet cable, which connects users  
(clients) to the LAN’s server. Clients download applications and/or services from  
the server, and then run or use them from their local computer.  
• LUT mapping  
Look-up table mapping. A point-to-point operation that uses a table to define a  
replacement value for each possible pixel value in an image.  
• LVDS  
Low-Voltage Differential Signaling. It is a way to communicate data using a very  
low voltage swing (about 350mV) over two differential printed circuit board  
(PCB) traces or a balanced cable.  
MSPS  
Mega samples per second.  
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• Network bindings  
The series of associations that enable communication among the network services,  
protocols, and adapters in your computer. In this case,’binding’ refers to the  
conversion or association of symbolic addresses in the operating system to  
storage-related addresses. These associations can be adjusted to increase the  
performance of certain network services among multiple network adapters.  
Notethatyoushouldnotadjustnetworkbindingsunlessyouareanexperienced  
network administrator and are familiar with the requirements of your network  
software.  
• Non-blocking cache  
A type of cache that can handle multiple information requests. If the cache does  
not contain the information needed by the processor, it can handle ensuing  
requests while the processor accesses the memory.  
See also blocking cache.  
• PCI  
Peripheral Component Interconnect. An expansion bus standard for the’90s.  
• PLL  
Phase-locked loop. A technique in electronic circuitry for maintaining  
synchronization. The circuit receives its timing from input signals, but also  
provides a feedback circuit for synchronization. The resulting output signal varies  
according to differences between the reference signal and the feedback signal. In  
particular, a frame grabber’s PLL creates a pixel clock, which is a multiple of a  
referenced signal’s frequency. In this context, the referenced signal is usually the  
horizontal sync. A PLL adjusts the pixel clock frequency according to changes or  
variations in its reference signal. Adjusting the pixel clock frequency ensures that  
the same number of pixels appears on every row.  
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• POST  
Power-on self test. This test is performed by the BIOS, as soon as the computer  
is turned on. POST gathers information about what your unit contains, and  
ensures that everything is working properly. It works by performing a list of tasks  
related to testing the RAM, the on-board hardware, the expansion cards, the  
keyboard, the disk drives, and other installed components. If all the tasks are  
completed, the BIOS will proceed to boot the operating system. If a task cannot  
be completed, POST will report an error to the BIOS, and a message will be  
displayed.  
• Progressive scanning  
Describes a scan mode in which the video source transfers rows of source data  
sequentially to the destination.  
Also known as non-interlaced. See also interlaced scanning.  
• Protocol  
A set of standards (rules/formats) for transmitting information “packets” between  
computer software and hardware devices. Information packets are structured  
according to the standards of a protocol. On a network, the data link or Media  
Access Control protocol standard, such as the CSMA/CD, provides the access  
method, and TCP/IP provides the control and routing method to transmit (move)  
information packets.  
• PSG  
Programmable synchronization generator. It has various functions related to video  
synchronization and control. For example, it supplies feedback signals to the PLL,  
and is fully responsible for the sampling clock value.  
RAMDAC  
Random access memory digital-to-analog converter. A digital to analog converter that  
includes static RAM for use as a look-up table.  
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• Real-time processing  
The processing of an image as quickly as the next image is grabbed.  
Also known as live processing.  
• Reference levels  
The zero and full-scale levels of an analog-to-digital converter. Voltages below a  
black reference level are converted to the minimum pixel value; voltages above a  
white reference level are converted to the maximum pixel value. Together with the  
analog gain factor, the reference levels affect the brightness and contrast of the  
resulting image.  
• RGB  
A color space that represents color using the primary colors (red, green and blue)  
as components.  
• Start-of-active-video (SAV)  
A signal sent along the video input port (VIP) bus, prior to the transmission of  
the first bit of active video data. This signal indicates the start of active video signal  
transmission for the current row.  
See also End-of active-video.  
• Subnet mask  
The sequence of numbers that the router uses to determine which parts of the  
32-bit IP address is specific to the subnetwork (that is, common to all of the  
machines on the network) and should be used for transmitting the information  
“packet” to the subnetwork. This mask saves the router from having to handle the  
entire 32-bit IP address; instead, it can look at only the bits enabled (set to “1”)  
by the mask. For example, if the network and subnet addresses are contained in  
the upper 24 bits, and the specific host address is contained in the lower 8 bits,  
then you can convey this information to the router to allow quicker transmission  
to the subnet by passing the following mask value: 255.255.255.0  
(11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000).  
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• TCP/IP  
Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol. The basic communication  
protocol (or language) of the Internet that has become the global standard for  
network communications since it ensures faithful data transmission. TCP/IP uses  
the client-server communication model, in which a computer user (client) makes  
requests and is provided services by a network computer (server). TCP/IP is a  
two-layered protocol. TCP is the upper transport layer, which ensures delivery of  
the entire file/message. TCP manages the assembly of files/messages into “packets”  
that are transmitted to and received by another TCP layer. That TCP layer then  
reassemblesthe packetsintoits originalformat. IPis thelowernetwork layer, which  
routes the data to different destinations (LANs or WANs) based on the network  
address. TCP/IP is a routable protocol, which ensures that all messages contain  
the address of both the destination computer (station) and destination network.  
This makes it possible for messages to be transmitted to multiple networks.  
Trigger  
A signal that allows image acquisition to be synchronized to external events. If  
supported, a digitizer can operate in one of two modes upon receiving a trigger:  
- Asynchronous reset mode. If your digitizer supports and uses this mode, the  
camera is reset to begin a new frame when the trigger signal is received by the  
digitizer.  
- Next valid frame/field mode. If your digitizer supports and uses this mode, the  
digitizer will grab the next valid frame or field.  
Vertical sync  
The part of a video signal that indicates the end of a frame (or field) and the start  
of a new one.  
See also horizontal sync.  
• Vpp  
Voltage peak to peak. The signal amplitude measured between the maximum  
positive and negative voltage peak excursions of a signal.  
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C
Index  
cables  
BNC-TO-SVHS 20  
custom, creating 139  
DBHD44-TO-13BNC 20, 30  
DBHD44-TO-13BNC/O 20, 32  
DBHD44-TO-8BNC 20, 32  
DBHD44-TO-8BNC/O 20  
Ethernet connections 28  
UTP5/UTP3 28  
!
100BaseT mode 61  
100Mbps LED 21  
10BaseT mode 61  
A
VHDCI-TO-OPEN 20, 33  
cache 58  
AC’97 audio device 94  
Camera Link connector 30, 131  
Activity LED 21  
analog flat panel 25  
cameras 30  
cameras supported by  
Matrox Meteor-II /Camera Link 33  
Matrox Meteor-II /Digital 33  
Matrox Meteor-II /Multi-Channel 32  
Matrox Meteor-II /Standard 31  
CD drive 43  
analog VGA connector 25, 117  
ATA 40-pin connector 135  
ATA 44-pin connector 43, 133  
ATA 44-pin interface, configuration 88  
audio devices, connecting 35  
audio input/output connectors 35  
auxiliary I/O connector 34, 120  
auxiliary I/O interface 65  
changing  
date 78  
time 78  
chassis 68, 113  
B
removing 41  
battery 114  
using a custom chassis 50  
chipset 57  
Chrontel 7009 encoder 5960  
collapsing boot devices 97  
configuration  
BIOS 61, 74  
changing configurations 75  
diagnostic codes 106  
memory 59  
messages 103  
ATA 44-pin interface 88  
boot device sequence 97  
parallel port 90  
Setup program 74  
advanced menu 87  
boot menu 96  
serial port 89  
exit menu 100  
legend bar 76  
main menu 78  
menu bar 75  
connecting to  
LAN 28  
connectors  
BIOS codes 107  
analog VGA 2627, 117  
audio input/output 35  
auxiliary I/O 34, 120  
Camera Link 30, 131  
digital video input 30, 128  
DIMM slot 47, 112  
DVI-compliant digital VGA ("DVI-V") 27, 118  
Ethernet 29, 115  
BNC-TO-SVHS cable 20  
boot devices  
boot-device selection utility 101  
enabling and disabling 99  
expanding and collapsing 97  
overriding the boot sequence 101  
sequence 97  
boot fields, BIOS 101  
internal ATA 40-pin 135  
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internal ATA 44-pin 43, 132133  
internal connector of the parallel interface 137  
location on motherboard 15  
Matrox opto-coupling module 34  
motherboard 40  
digital visual interface (DVI) connector 118  
DIMM (memory) slot 47  
dip switch, internal 138  
display capabilities 15, 25, 59  
Matrox DualHead 59  
PC/104-Plus 46  
TMDS transmitter 60  
serial port 34, 121  
video encoder 60  
socket-block 34  
display devices 2527  
USB 28, 116  
drive assignments 45  
video input 30, 123  
custom cables, creating 139  
custom devices  
DVI-compliant digital VGA connector ("DVI-V") 60  
E
chassis 50  
fan 51  
power supply 52  
EBX form factor 56  
enhanced parallel port (EPP) mode 65  
error messages 103  
Ethernet interface 61  
D
Ethernet jack 28, 115  
expanding boot devices 97  
extended capabilities port (ECP) mode 65  
date, changing 78  
DBHD44-TO-13BNC cable 20, 30  
DBHD44-TO-13BNC/O cable 20, 32  
DBHD44-TO-8BNC cable 20, 33  
DBHD44-TO-8BNC/O cable 20, 33  
DDR SDRAM module 47  
devices  
F
fan 51, 67, 113  
flash memory  
BIOS settings 59, 61  
audio 35  
cameras 30  
CD drive 43  
custom 50  
flat panel 25  
four-wire multidrop network 63  
frame grabbers  
Matrox Meteor-II 17, 30  
Fujitsu, hard disk drive 60  
display 2527  
hard disk drive 43, 60, 112  
IDE 43, 79  
keyboard 28  
G
memory module (RAM) 47  
mouse 28  
mouse and keyboard 28  
non-TTL 35  
genlocked cameras 47  
Gigabit Ethernet mode 61  
grabbing  
genlocked 47  
PC/104-Plus boards 46  
serial 34  
TTL 34  
non-synchronous 47  
simultaneously 47  
graphics controller 15, 59  
USB 28  
VCR 27  
video input 30  
H
handling precautions 22  
hard disk drive 43, 60, 112  
HDD LED 21  
diagnostic codes 106  
Diagnostic LED 21  
digital flat panel 27  
digital VGA connector ("DVI-V) 60  
digital video input connector 30, 128  
heat sink 42, 51  
high-resolution monitor 26  
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Matrox Meteor-II frame grabber 30  
Matrox opto-coupling module 34, 114  
mean time between failure (MTBF) 140  
memory 59  
I
I/O capabilities 62  
IDE devices 43  
Intel  
RAM 59  
removing and connecting 47  
messages, BIOS 103  
MIL Configuration utility 48  
MilConfig 48  
MMX technology 58  
modes  
master and slave 45  
motherboard  
855GME 57  
Celeron M 57  
ICH4 I/O hub controller 57  
Pentium M 57  
interfaces  
auxiliary I/O 65, 114  
DVI-compliant digital VGA 60  
Ethernet 61  
parallel port 65  
PC/104-Plus 66  
chipset 110  
components 14  
connectors 40  
features 14  
installing custom devices 50  
location of components and connectors 15  
operating/storage temperature 112  
processor 110  
serial port 62, 89  
USB 65  
internal connector of the parallel interface 137  
internal dip switch 138  
internal resistor termination 63  
K
mouse 28  
Multi-Display 59  
keyboard 28  
L
N
LAN 28  
network  
LED  
user-defined 21  
LEDs  
four-wire multidrop 63  
two-wire multidrop 64  
networking  
capabilities 61  
connections 28  
non-TTL devices 35  
100Mbps 21  
Activity 21  
Diagnostic 106  
HDD 21  
On LED 21  
O
location of components and connectors 15  
LVTTL devices 34  
LVTTL signals 65  
On LED 21  
operating system  
specific software manual 9, 18  
opto-coupling module 114  
M
master configuration 79  
master mode 45  
Matrox 4Sight-M  
frame grabbers 17  
package contents 1820  
shutting down 22  
Matrox G450 graphics controller 59  
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standard 62  
RS-232 121  
RS-422/RS-485 121  
storage  
hard disk drive 60  
summary screen 86  
P
package contents 1820  
parallel port 65  
configuration 90  
PC/104-Plus boards 46  
considerations when connecting 46  
using multiple boards 47  
PC/104-Plus interface 66  
POST 14, 21, 86, 103, 106, 149  
power supply 113  
power supply (custom), connecting 52  
power-off immediate 22  
power-supply 67  
synchronized cameras 47  
T
temperature, operating/storage 112  
terminal errors 103  
time, changing 78  
TMDS transmitter 60  
turning off Matrox 4Sight-M 22  
TV, connecting 27  
processor 57  
cache 58  
MMX technology 58  
SSE technology 58  
two-wire multidrop network 64  
U
universal serial bus (USB) interface 65  
USB 28  
R
RAM 59  
removing and installing 47  
recoverable errors 103  
removing  
connectors 28, 116  
User-defined LED 21  
utilities  
BIOS Setup program 74  
chassis 41  
memory module (RAM) 47  
resitor termination 63  
RJ-45 connector 29, 115116  
RS-232 standard 62, 121  
RS-422/RS-485 standard 62, 121  
V
VCR 27  
VGA connector, analog 25, 117  
VHDCI-TO-OPEN cable 20, 33  
video encoder 60  
video input connector 123  
video input devices 30  
video memory 59  
S
serial devices 34  
serial port 62  
configuration 89  
connector 34, 121  
RS-232 62, 121  
RS-422/RS-485 62, 121  
shutting down Matrox 4Sight-M 22  
slave configuration 79  
slave mode 45  
socket-block 34  
software manual 9  
SSE technology 58  
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Regulatory Compliance  
FCC Compliance Statement  
Warning  
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for the compliance could  
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.  
Note  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference  
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this device in a residential area is likely to cause  
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.  
The user is advised that any equipment changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible  
for compliance would void the compliance to FCC regulations and therefore, the user's authority to operate the  
equipment.  
Industry Canada Compliance Statement  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out  
in the Radio Interference Regulations of Industry Canada.  
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils  
numériques de Classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada.  
EU Notice (European Union)  
WARNING: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in  
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.  
AVERTISSEMENT: Cet appareil est de la classe A. Lorsque cet appareil est utilisé dans un environnment  
résidentiel, il peut entraîner des interférences radioélectriques. Dans ce cas, l'usager peut être prié de prendre des  
mesures correctives appropriées.  
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This device complies with EC Directive 89/336/EEC for a Class A digital device. It has been tested and found  
to comply with EN55022/CISPR22 and EN55024/CISPR24 when installed in a typical class A compliant host  
system. It is assumed that this device will also achieve compliance in any Class A compliant system.  
Le présent appareil numérique répond aux exigences stipulées dans la directive européenne 89/336/EEC prescrite  
pour les appareils numériques de classe A. Ce produit a été testé conformément aux procédures  
EN55022/CISPR22 et EN55024/CISPR24 dans un système hôte typique et conforme à la classe A. On peut  
présumer que cet appareil sera aussi conforme s’il est utilisé dans n’importe quel système de classe A.  
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Product support  
Limited Warranty  
Matrox warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of  
delivery. Matrox and its suppliers expressly disclaim any and all other warranties, express or implied.  
Your sole remedy shall be, repair or replacement of the product provided that the defective product be returned to the  
authorized dealer within a year from the date of delivery.  
If you wish to return your board, contact the Matrox authorized dealer where you purchased the board for service.  
Do not return a product to Matrox without authorization.  
In the event you must return the board directly to Matrox, follow these steps:  
1. Contact Customer Support (The Customer support contacts information sheet included in your package has  
the phone numbers for Matrox's offices).  
Customer Support will ask you to describe the problem and will issue a Return Merchandise  
Authorization (RMA).  
2. Leave the configuration as it was when you were using the board.  
3. Pack the board in its original box and return it with a completed "Product Assistance Request" form (provided  
in the following page).  
Return address  
U.S. customers must return their products to our U.S. address:  
Matrox International Corp.  
625 Route 3 Unit B  
Plattsburgh, N.Y.  
12901-6530  
Canadian and other international customers can return their products directly to our Canadian facility:  
Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd.  
1055 St. Regis Blvd.  
Dorval, Quebec  
H9P 2T4  
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Product Assistance Request Form  
Name:  
Company:  
Address:  
Phone:  
Fax:  
E-mail:  
Hardware Specific Information  
Computer:  
CPU:  
System memory:  
System BIOS rev:  
Video card used:  
PCI Chipset:  
Resolution:  
Network Card:  
Network Software:  
Other cards in system:  
Software Specific Information  
Operating system:  
Matrox SW used:  
Rev:  
Rev:  
Rev:  
Compiler:  
Fill out only if you are returning a board  
RMA #:  
Who were you talking to in customer support?  
Date board was received:  
Date of failure:  
MOD #:  
SER #:  
REV #:  
PMB #:  
PNS #:  
These numbers are on the label at the back of the board.  
Can you reproduce the problem? Yes No ❐  
If so, what code?  
Is an error code displayed? Yes No ❐  
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