IBM T220 Plat-Panel LCD Monitor
Before setting up
This guide contains information on how to set up and operate the IBMTM 9503 T220 Flat-Panel Monitor, hereafter called the monitor.
This chapter describes the following:
- Prerequisites
- Unpacking
- Checking parts
Prerequisites
You will need a personal computer or a workstation with:
- A PCI bus (conforming to Level 2.1) with a supply capability of 5V, 3.8A for the Matrox® video graphics card
- At least 128MB of memory recommended
- A CD-ROM drive
- Microsoft® Windows®2000 Professional (pre-installed)
Unpacking
Attention: The monitor is heavy. Be careful not to drop it. The LCD is fragile and should not be bumped on an edge or dropped.
Open the carton box and carefully remove the monitor. Hold the bottom of the screen firmly with both hands, as shown.
Checking parts
Check the box for the following items.
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.
- Monitor
- User’s Guide (This book)
- Power adapter x 2
- Digital signal cable x 2 (P/N: 07N1218, P/N: 07N1219)
- Power cord x 2
- Matrox video graphics card
- Setup CD-ROM
Installing the Matrox video graphics card
This chapter describes how to install your Matrox video graphics card.
Notes:
- Make sure that Windows 2000 Professional is installed on your personal computer or workstation.
- Make sure that your personal computer or workstation has enough power to drive the Matrox video graphics card. It requires 5 Volts, 3.8 amperes.
To install the card, do the following:
- Power off your computer and all attached devices.
- Disconnect the power cord, telecommunication cables, LAN cable, and all interconnection cables from your personal computer or workstation.
- Remove the computer cover. Refer to the instructions shipped with your computer.
- Find a PCI slot and remove the existing graphics card.
The placement of the PCI slots may differ by computer. Refer to the manual shipped with the computer.
- If a slot cover for that PCI slot is installed, remove it. Save the screw to secure the card to the computer in the next step. You can use the slot cover to cover an uncovered slot, if any.
- Install the Matrox video graphics card firmly into the PCI slot, and tighten the screws.
Attention:
Inserting your Matrox video graphics card into a slot other than a PCI slot can damage your card, your computer, or both.
- Close the computer cover.
Hardware setup
This chapter describes the following:
- The placement of the controls, switches, and connectors.
- The procedure for connecting the digital signal cable to the monitor and then to a personal computer or workstation.
- The procedure for connecting the monitor to a power outlet.
Locations
Front view
Rear view
Connecting the video cables
- Clear a workspace, and turn the monitor face down on it.
Attention:
- Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the monitor and the surface when tilting the monitor.
- Remove any objects from the surface. They might damage your screen.
- Remove the stand rear cover.
- Remove the connector cover.
- Connect the end of the digital signal cable marked A to the video connector marked A on the monitor, and tighten the screws. Do the same for the B markings.
Attention: Be careful not to pinch your fingers when connecting the connectors.
Note: The video connectors A and B are in compliance with the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) requirements.
- Hook the digital signal cables to the cable clamps.
- Turn off your personal computer or workstation and all attached devices.
- Open the cover of your personal computer or workstation, if necessary.
- Connect the end of the digital signal cable marked #1/#2 to the video graphics card connector marked #1/#2 on your personal computer or workstation, and tighten the screws. Likewise, connect the cable end marked #3/#4 to the connector marked #3/#4. If you have the cover of your personal computer or workstation, close it now.
Note:
The illustration below shows a conceptual view of the screen divided into four partitions and the cable connections. Each partition consists of 960 horizontal picture elements (pixels) and 2400 vertical pixels. The entire screen, therefore, contains 9,216,000 pixels (3840 x 2400).
Connecting the power cords
- Connect one end of the power adapter to the DC-IN connector. Do the same for the other power adapter.
- Pass the two power adapter cords around the bracket and around the cable hook.
- Reinstall the connector cover on the monitor.
- Reinstall the stand rear cover.
- Connect the end of each power cord to its power adapter.
- Connect the other end of each power cord to a correctly grounded AC power source.
- Turn the monitor on by pressing the power switch. The power light comes on.
Notes:
- When you turn off the monitor, wait at least five seconds before turning it on again.
- If you accidentally disconnected the power cords from the main outlet and you connected them to the outlet again, the screen might flicker continuously. To stop the flicker, press the power switch to turn off the monitor, then turn it on again.
This completes the hardware setup.
Software setup
This chapter describes how to install the display driver in your personal computer or workstation.
To install the display driver, do the following:
- Power on the personal computer or workstation. The following screen appears. Press the F8 key while the operation bar is displayed. The Windows Extended Option menu appears.
- Select Make VGA Mode Effective, using the up and down arrow keys, and press the Enter key. The Windows 2000 flag logo screen appears. Note: A warning message, ″The hardware has changed,″ may appear after the logo screen is displayed. Ignore this message.
- Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your personal computer or workstation. The Setup program starts automatically, and the menu appears. Note: The Setup program setup.exe is installed in the Win2K folder.
- Select English on the menu, and click Next. The menu appears.
- Matrox G200 Multi-Monitor appears four times on the display. Select all four entries and click Next. The menu appears.
- Confirm the settings, and click Next. The Digital Signature Not Found menu appears.
- Click Yes. The menu reappears. Do the same thing three more times until the menu appears.
- Click Next. The Matrox PowerDesk Setup menu appears.
- Check the Restart my computer… box, and click Finish. The Windows system restarts, and the following screen reappears. Press the F8 key while the operation bar is displayed. The Windows Extended Option menu reappears.
- Select Make VGA Mode Effective, using the up and down arrow keys, and press the Enter key. The Windows 2000 flag logo screen reappears. Note: A warning message, ″The hardware has changed,″ may appear after the logo screen is displayed. Ignore this message.
- Click the right mouse button from any area on the Windows desktop, and select Properties. The Display menu’s Background tab menu appears.
- Click the Settings tab. The Settings tab menu appears. Select Partition 1 in the menu and set its color to True Color (24 bit) and the screen area to 960 x 2400; then click OK. The menu remains.
- Select Partition 2 in the menu, and also set the color to True Color (24 bit) and the screen area to 960 x 2400. Also, check the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor box; then click Apply. Do the same thing for Partitions 3 and 4. Finally, click OK.
- Select Start on the bottom menu bar, and select Restart. The prompt appears.
- Select Restart, and click OK.
- Click Yes. The system restarts, and the Windows desktop reappears.
- Open any application and drag it across the screen partitions. If you can drag the screen, your display driver has been installed successfully.
Note: The partition numbers 1 to 4 do not appear on the actual screen.
This completes the software setup.
Adjusting and maintaining your monitor
This chapter describes the following:
- How to adjust the viewing angle.
- How to adjust the brightness.
- How to use the security keylock.
- The operating status of your monitor.
- How to maintain your monitor.
Adjusting the viewing angle
You can adjust the vertical angle of the monitor to avoid unnecessary light reflection and to make viewing easier. Tilt the screen angle vertically by grasping both sides of the monitor and pulling it forward or backward.
Adjusting the brightness
To adjust the brightness of the monitor, slide the button to the left for a dimmer view or to the right for a brighter view.
Knowing the operating status of your monitor
You can know the status of your monitor by the color of the power light.
Your monitor automatically enters Standby mode when it receives a signal from your personal computer or workstation. Your personal computer sends out this signal when it detects a keyboard or mouse timeout. You can set the time-out period of your monitor from your personal computer or workstation. The power light and the power consumption status are then as follows:
Using the security keylock
The monitor has a built-in security keyhole at the rear of the screen for fastening a security lock and cable. This lock is used to help prevent the monitor from being removed without your permission. This cable can be purchased at any PC shop.
First secure the cable to a stationary object; then attach the lock to the keyhole on the rear of the monitor. For details of the installation, refer to the instructions shipped with the security keylock.
Also, refer to “Rear view” on page 5 for the location of the keyhole.
Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the lock. IBM makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of the lock.
Maintaining your monitor
Before cleaning or performing any maintenance operation on your monitor, be sure to turn off the power to your monitor and personal computer or workstation.
- Gently wipe the monitor surface and the cover with a soft, clean cloth.
- Do not use such flammable chemicals as alcohol, thinner, or petroleum-based solvents; they will cause a fire hazard and may also damage the screen coating.
Troubleshooting
Is something wrong?
If you suspect something is not working correctly, you should:
- Turn on the computer and monitor.
- Set the brightness control to the proper position.
- Make sure that all cables are securely connected.
- Disable the computer’s screen saver program if it is enabled.
- Set the display mode to the supported display modes in “Appendix A. Specifications” on page 29.
- If you still have trouble, go to the symptom list below and find the symptom that most resembles yours.
Symptom list
Before calling your retailer or IBM, find the symptom that most resembles yours, and try the suggested action. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.
Service and support
With the original purchase of an IBM machine, you have access to extensive support coverage. During the IBM machine warranty period, you may call IBM or your reseller for problem determination assistance under the terms of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty. You may seek help as follows:
- Call IBM HelpCenterTM
- In the US, call 1-800-772-2227
- In Canada (Toronto only) call 416-383-3344 (all others) call 1-800-565-3344
In other countries, contact your dealer, retailer, or other IBM authorized servicer. Before calling, please have available as much of the following information as possible:
- Type, model, and serial number from the label on the back of your monitor.
- Purchase receipt
- Description of the problem
- Computer type and model
- System configuration (hardware attached, etc.)
- System BIOS version number
- Operating system and version number
- Display driver version number
If possible, stay by your computer system. Your technical support representative might want to go through the problem with you during the call.
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