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GigaPACK Getting Started

GETTING STARTED

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Overview Contents

1.0 Inova GigaPACK ...................... 1-2

1.1 Getting Started ...................... 1-2

1.10 Preparing Your Computer ........................................................................ 1-2

1.11 Installing the GigaCHAMPION ................................................................. 1-3

1.2 Software Installation ................ 1-6

1.20 Microsoft Windows®XP or Windows®2000.............................................. 1-6

1.21 Windows®XP or Windows®2000 Driver ................................................... 1-6

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1.0 Inova GigaPACK

The Inova GigaPACK comprises two completely separate hardware components that are dealt with in this user’s manual:-

1.) GigaCHAMPION ® - the ATI Radeon™ VE-based PCI graphic board with internal USB routing and GigaST ) R transmission technology and

2.) GigaHUB ® itself - a small desktop receiver unit with GigaST ) R receiver, built-in USB hub for up to 4 devices and one DVI-D interface for flat-panel monitor connection.

Note:

A variation on the theme is with the professional solution comprising the

GigaCHAMPION and an embedded version of the GigaHUB which is mounted behind an OEM TFT panel.

1.1 Getting Started

1.10 Preparing Your Computer

Turn off the power to your system and discharge your body’s static electric charge by touching a grounded surface - for example, the metal surface of the power supply - before performing any hardware procedure.

The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage, caused directly or indirectly, by improper installation of any components by unauthorized service personnel. If you do not feel comfortable performing the installation, consult a qualified computer technician.

Damage to system components, the accelerator card, and injury to yourself may result if power is applied during installation.

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Note:

Before installing your PCI

GigaCHAMPION we recommend that you first de-install the driver for your current video card and reconfigure your operating system to use the standard display driver (VGA) supplied with your operating system. For more information about changing to the

VGA driver, refer to your operating system documentation.

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1.11 Installing the GigaCHAMPION

Now that the computer has ben prepared, you are ready to install the PCI GigaCHAMPION graphics accelerator board. Follow these hardware instructions carefully to ensure installation is correct.

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VIDEO OUTPUT

CONNECTOR

DISPLAY CABLE

Remove the power from your computer and ensure that the power cord is no longer connected.

Disconnect the display connector for the existing graphics board (if installed)

POWER SUPPLY

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Remove the cover - if necessary, consult your computer’s manual for help. Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by touching, for example, the metal chassis of the computer.

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SCREW

GigaPACK

Remove any existing graphics board from your computer (if the GigaCHAMPION is designed to replace it!) or disable the on-board graphics capability on the motherboard. You may have to refer the documentation that came with your computer to perform this step. If removing an existing

PCI card remember to save the locking screw.

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IONVA GigaCHAMPION™

VIDEO CARD

PCI SLOT

Locate the PCI graphics slot and if necessary, remove the metal dust cover. Grasp the

GigaCHAMPION by the top edge and position it over the PCI slot ensuring that the contacts are aligned and then press it in until it is fully seated.

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SCREW

INOVA GigaCHAMPION™

VIDEO CARD

Use the included 1.5m length of USB A-B cable to connect the PCs external USB to the

GigaCHAMPION face-plate. Ensure that the bank of switches on SW1 are correctly set - Switch 2

‘ON’ is the default setting and configures the remotely connected display as the boot monitor.

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DISPLAY CABLE 15-PIN D-DUB

TO LOCAL VGA

9-PIN D-DUB

TO GigaHUB

Now replace the PCI board fixing screw and the computer cover.

The Inova GigaCHAMPION has a local analog VGA connector and one high-speed serial GigaST ) R interface (9-pin D-Sub). Connect a local VGA monitor (if required) to the video output and the

20 + m length of twisted-pair cable that links the GigaHUB to the GigaCHAMPION to the remaining

D-Sub connector. Finally, you are ready to attach the power cord and proceed with the software installation of the supplied Inova driver.

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1.2 Software Installation

1.20 Microsoft Windows

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XP or Windows

®

2000

New hardware will be detected after you restart your computer. To complete the setup you must click ‘Yes’ when prompted to restart the computer.

1.21 Windows

®

XP or Windows

®

2000 Driver

With Windows ® XP or Windows ® 2000 running on your computer, you need to install the Inova driver to take advantage of the higher performance, resolutions and the special graphic features afforded by the GigaCHAMPION.

Windows will recognise that a new piece of hardware has been found and will automatically launch the New Hardware Wizard.

1.) Acknowledge this by clicking ‘Next’ when prompted to do so.

2.) Choose ‘Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)’ and click ‘Next’

3.) Under ‘Optional Search Locations’ make sure that only ‘CD-ROM Drives’ is checked

4.) Insert the Inova installation CD that shipped with the product and click ‘Next’

5.) Windows will tell you that it found a driver for this device - click ‘Next’ to install it

6.) A screen may appear that says ‘Digital Signature Not Found’ and ask if you want to continue

7.) Click ‘Yes’

8.) The files will be copied

9.) Once prompted, click ‘Finish’

ATI is a registered trademark of ATI Technologies Inc. Canada, the United States and/or other countries. RADEON is a trademark of ATI Technologies Inc. Canada, the United States and/or other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and/or registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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