Planar Dome E Series Bedienungsanleitung
Dome EX Displays
QUICK REFERENCE
Windows XP
Windows 2000
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Before You Begin
Check that your system meets these requirements for installation of the Dome E2, E3, or E5
display system.The Dome E3 display is compatible with either the DX2 or the AX3 board.
Operating System
Windows XP or
Windows 2000
with Service Pack 4
or higher
Windows XP or
Windows 2000
with Service Pack 4
or higher
Warning
Avertissement
Avvertenza
Advertencia
Warnung
Wear an antistatic heel or wrist
strap when installing the controller
and display to avoid damage to
computer components.
Increasing the PCI Bus Performance
(PCICacheMode registry entry)
On systems with 64-bit PCI slots, use the display
driver to enable write-combining for the display
controller. Enabling this function can improve video
performance on the board by 100% or more.
The results: faster image loads, increased window
and level speed, and enhanced system performance.
For more information, visit www.planar.com.
System Requirements
•PCI slot per board
(64-bit recommended)
•50 MB hard disk space
•256 MB RAM
•CD-ROM drive
•Intel Pentium 4/Xeon; AMD
Athlon 64/K7/XP or compatible
•PCI Express x16 lane slot
•50 MB hard disk space
•256 MB RAM
•CD-ROM drive
•Power supply,
350 watts or greater
EX Display Display Controller
Dome E2 DX2
Dome E3 DX2
Dome E5 DX2
Dome E3 AX3
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Check the contents of your Dome EX display package for all the items shown here.
Save the original packaging materials for storage and shipping.
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Guidelines
• Use both hands to lift or
adjust the display.
• Avoid touching the
display screen.
• Do not set up the display
in areas with sudden
temperature changes
and strong light sources.
• Do not block the vents on
the back of the display.
• Do not remove the back
cover or disassemble
the display.
Unpacking the Display
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Dome EX digital flat panel Display controller
DVI-to-DVI video cable Dome display driver
and Dome CXtra CDs
Power block Dome EX and Dome CXtra
quick references
Power cord
er
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DX2
DIP Switch S2 Function Position
1VGAON
2 VESA ON
3 Single desktop ON
If you are installing the DX2
display controller, you will need
to set DIP switch S2 for your
system configuration.
Slide switch 1 into the ON
position to enable VGA mode.
Enable VGA on only one (1)
board when you install multiple
boards. Disable VGA on all
boards if you are using
a separate VGA card.
For some Dell systems, you
may need to enable VESA
modes in order to see output
on the screen. If so, slide
switch 2 into the ON position.
For single desktop mode, slide
switch 3 into the ON position.
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Setting DIP Switch S2
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Before you install the DX2 or AX3 display
controller, turn your computer off. Leave the
power cord plugged into the grounded outlet.
To install the controller
1 Turn off all peripherals. Disconnect all cables
from the back of your computer.
2 Remove the computer cover.
3 Remove the blank bracket from the
available PCI or PCI Express slot.
4 Insert the display controller into the slot,
align the connector pins, and press the
board down until it is firmly seated.
5 Secure the mounting bracket.
6 Reattach the computer cover and the peripherals.
When installing multiple display controllers,
install all boards before you install the driver.
Display controller
installed
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Installing the Display Controller
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Remove blank
bracket
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Connection for
a single display
DVI cable
DVI cable
Display
controller
installed
Use only the cable and power cord
supplied with the Dome EX display.
1 Press the PUSH button on the desk
stand cover and remove the stand
cover.
2 Plug one end of the DVI cable into
the DVI connector port. Tighten
the thumbscrews to secure the
connection.
3 Plug the power cord into the
power input port.
4 Plug the other end of the DVI
cable into the video port on
the installed display controller.
Use DVI port #1 if you are installing
only one display.
5 Plug the other end of the power
cord into a grounded outlet.
6 Reattach the stand cover.
7 Power on your display first,
then the computer.
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Connecting the Board, Display, and Power Supply
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Power cable
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Before you install the driver, remove any previously installed display driver for the display
controller from your system.
To install the driver
1 Log on with administrator privileges. The InstallShield Wizard reports new hardware.
2 Click Cancel.You must run Setup.exe to install the driver.
3 Insert the W2KDXPCI CD and open the CD folder.
4 Double-click Setup.exe.
5 Click Next to proceed and start copying files.
6 If the Digital Signature Not Found message appears, click Yes or Continue to complete
the driver installation.
7 Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now, and click Finish.
To enable the display
1 Log on with administrator priviledges.
2 Right-click the desktop. Select Properties > Settings.
3 Select the display icon.
4 Select Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Click Apply.
5 Click OK.
To change the display properties
Use the Dome tab to change display properties after the Dome EX display is attached to
the Windows desktop. Otherwise, use Properties > Settings tab.
Installing the DX Display Driver
5a
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Auto-orientation
When powering on or resetting your computer, the orientation of your panel is detected
automatically, whether portrait or landscape. The default setting is ON. Use the Dome tab
to disable this funtion.
To set the resolution palette
Use the Resolution field on the Dome tab to manually set the resolution to portrait or
landscape.
1 Log on with administrator priviledges.
2 Right-click the desktop. Select Properties > Settings.
3 Select the Plug and Play Monitor on Dome DX2/PCI Properties from the Display list.
4 Select Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Click Apply.
5 Select Advanced > Dome.
6 Choose a resolution and palette option. Click Apply.
5 Click OK until you return to the Desktop.
To set brightness
In the Brightness field of the Dome tab, slide the scroll box left or right, or use the left and
right arrows, to adjust each panel. (The default brightness is 100%.) Click OK. (Note: If the
Dome CXtra software is running, the brightness function on the tab is disabled.)
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Before you install the driver, remove any previously installed display driver for the display
controller from your system.
To install the driver
1 Start the system. Click Cancel on the Found New Hardware Wizard. Click No when the
system prompts you to restart the computer.
2 Insert the driver installation CD and run SETUP.EXE.
3 Click Next.
4 Click Yes to the license agreement. The installation starts.
5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Planar recommends that
you select the Express installation option.
6 When the Setup complete message appears, select Yes, I want to restart my computer
now and click Finish.
7 If the Digital Signature Not Found message appears, click Yes or Continue to complete
the driver installation.
To set the display mode manually
1 Right-click the desktop and select Properties > Settings.
2 Select the monitor that you want to change.Then click Advanced.
3 Click the Monitor tab. Make sure that the check box for Hide modes that this monitor
cannot display is empty (unchecked).
4 Click the Adapter tab, then click the List All Modes button.
5 Choose the mode and click OK.Then click Apply or OK.
To set the brightness
You must have the Dome CXtra software installed to change the display brightness. Adjust
the value of the white level on the Backlight tab of the RightLight Panel Configuration.
Installing the AX3 Display Driver
5b
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Dome EX Display Resolutions and Palette Options
Display Resolution Palette Bits per pixel
Dome E2 1200 x 1600 Dynamic gray 8
1600 x 1200 Nonlinear gray
Static gray
1200 x 1600 True color 32
1600 x 1200
Dome E3 1536 x 2048 Dynamic gray 8
2048 x 1536 Nonlinear gray
3072 x 2048* Static gray
4096 x 1536†
1536 x 2048 True color 32
2048 x 1536
3072 x 2048*
4096 x 1536†
Dome E5 2048 x 2560 Dynamic gray 8
2560 x 2048 Nonlinear gray
4096 x 2560* Static gray
5120 x 2048†
* Single desktop in portrait mode on a dual-display system
† Single desktop in landscape mode on a dual-display system
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