This file describes how to use this diskette on OS/2
 See end of file for Flat Panel Display Hints and Tips


1: OS/2 Graphics Display Driver installation Guide

NOTE:

*** Flat panel installation must be carried out while a CRT is       ***
*** still connected and before changing to the Matrox graphics card. ***


1-1: While original graphics card and monitor are connected,
        Open "OS/2 System", "Drives" then "Drive A"
  2: Double click on "INSTALL.CMD"
  3: Select "Primary Display" to install display driver.
  4: Select "MATROX MGA Millennium/Mystique" and then "OK"
  5: Select "Install"
  6: Select "OK"
  7: Select "Shut Down" then "OK" to shut down the PC.



2: Installing Matrox graphics card and IBM Flat Panel Monitor.

2-1: Remove Power from PC and Monitor.
  2: Remove cover from PC.
  3: Remove old graphics card from backplane. If the graphics card is built
        into the PC's motherboard, then no removal is necessary.
  4: Insert Matrox Graphics card into a free slot of the correct type.
  5: Replace any fixings and replace cover.
  6: Connect Flat Panel Monitor to Matrox graphics card.
  7: Apply power to Monitor and PC. Power up Monitor then PC.

Your PC should now drive the T55 Flat Panel Monitor and start up OS/2.



3: Setting IBM recommended display mode

3-1: Driver install will set 1024 x 768 screen size. Select colour depth as follows.
  2: Double click on "MGA Settings" on the Desktop.
  3: Select "Resolution" tab.
  4: Select 1024 x 768 x 65536 Colour. This is the IBM recommended screen mode.
  5: Close MGA Settings window.
  6: Select "Shut Down" then "OK" to shut down the PC.



4: Reverting back to a CRT monitor.

4-1: While the Matrox graphics card and IBM flat panel are connected, select "OS/2 System"
  2: Select "System Set-up" / "Selective Install" / "Primary Display"
  3: Select video driver for CRT graphics card, or "VGA" if unknown.
  4: Select "OK" to install the drivers.
  5: When driver installation is complete, select "Shut down".
  6: Disconnect power from PC and Flat panel monitor. Remove and replace graphics card.
  7: Replace cover. Connect cables and power up CRT and PC.
  8: PC now drives CRT monitor.



5:  Recovering from an aborted install, or blank screen.

5-1: Replace graphics card with CRT driving version.
  2: Power up CRT and PC - when the prompt "OS/2 load in progress" appears, press ALT-F1
  3: Select option "V" to install standard video drivers.
  4: OS/2 now installs system default drivers and operates a CRT
  5: Re-install required display drivers using relevant procedure above.




IBM Flat Panel Display Hints and Tips


When installing applications, utilities and games, for best system performance select
the IBM default screen resolution and colour.


When booting from floppy using the create bootable floppy system option, the Matrox
installed drivers will not be available. The flat panel may therefore only display in
the most basic graphics modes. While this may be sufficient for debug purposes, IBM do
not recommend running applications or games from this mode. The system should be booted
from the installed OS/2 system on hard drive, where all drivers are installed.


Note:
For the latest drivers refer to the IBM website at URL:
http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/accessories/monitors.html



    


IBM.TXT, OS/2 Ver 1.0
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