IBM 07N2229 Manuale utente
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Converter Box
for the T221 Flat Panel Monitor
User's Guide
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Preface
You will need a converter box if you are using an IBM T221 Flat Panel Monitor connected to a
computer fitted with a graphics card that supports the DVI Dual Link interface. If your graphics card
is not a dual-link type, do not use a converter box.
This manual describes the preparation required before using the converter box, how to connect the
converter box to the monitor, how to adjust the monitor, and what to do if a problem occurs.
Trademarks
DVI is a trademark of the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG).
EDID is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association (VESA).
ATI, FireGL, and RADEON are trademarks or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc.
TMDS is a trademark of Silicon Image Incorporated.
nVIDIA, Quadro, FX-1000, FX-2000, and FX-3000 are trademarks or registered trademarks of
nVIDIA Corporation.
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Precautions for using the converter box safely and correctly
DANGER
To avoid electrical shock:
lNever remove the cover of the converter box.
lNever connect or disconnect the converter box during an electrical storm.
lAny equipment to which the converter box is attached must also be connected to properly
wired and grounded electrical outlets.
lThe monitor to which the converter box is connected must be unplugged at the wall to
disconnect it from the power supply. Connect the power plug into an easily accessible
outlet.
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DANGER
Sequence for connecting and disconnecting cables
Electric current from the power cords and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid any
risk of electrical shock, always connect and disconnect the cables as shown below when
installing or moving the converter box or connected equipment, or when connecting other
equipment.
Connecting cables
Disconnecting
Power everything off.
First, attach the power cord and
cables to the equipment.
Next, attach the signal cables to
connectors.
Power
e
verything
off.
First, unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet.
Next, disconnect all cables from
connectors.
Lastly, disconnect the power cord
and cables from the equipment.
Lastly, plug the power cord into a
wall outlet.
Power everything on.
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Contents
1. Preparation for Installation...............................................................................................6
1.1. Required System Configuration.................................................................................6
1.2. Checking Parts........................................................................................................6
2. Connecting the Converter Box .........................................................................................7
2.1. Disconnecting the Existing Digital Signal Cable..........................................................7
2.2. Connecting the Converter Box Display Signal Cables ..................................................8
2.3. Setup ...................................................................................................................11
3. Changing the Monitor EDID Setting ...............................................................................11
4. Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................12
Appendix A. Product Specifications .......................................................................................15
Appendix B. Regulatory Compliance.....................................................................................16
Figures
Fig. 1 Converter box……............................................................................................... 6
Fig. 2 USB cable (length 200cm approx.).......................................................................... 6
Fig. 3 Converter signal cable (length 65cm approx.) .......................................................... 7
Fig. 4 User’s guide (this book)......................................................................................... 7
Fig. 5 Dual Link signal cable (length 200cm approx.)......................................................... 7
Fig. 6 Dual Link ............................................................................................................ 8
Fig. 7 Connection of the converter signal cable and the monitor........................................... 9
Fig. 8 Connection of the converter signal cable and the converter box................................... 9
Fig. 9 Connection of the Dual Link signal cable and the converter box................................ 10
Fig. 11 Connection of the Dual Link signal cable and agraphics card................................. 10
Tables
Table 1 Problems and Actions........................................................................................ 12
Table 2 Product specifications ....................................................................................... 15
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1. Preparation for Installation
This chapter describes how to make sure that you have the required system configuration and
components for using the converter box.
1.1. Required System Configuration
To use the converter box with an IBM T221 Flat Panel Monitor, you must have a computer fitted
with a DVI-compliant graphics card that supports the DVI Dual Link interface.
See the T221 Flat-Panel Monitor Users Guide.
If your computer does not have a graphics card, install one before you use the converter box (for the
installation procedure, see your graphics card manual). You can still get a picture on the monitor
during card installation without using a converter box.
The monitor firmware FPGA-LOGIC must be version 44, 48, 50, 52 or higher to use a converter box.
See the T221 Flat-Panel Monitor Users Guide for more information.
1.2. Checking Parts
The converter box should be handled with care.
Check that you have the following components:
Fig. 1Converter box Fig.2USB cable (length 200cm approx.)
Important:
If you use
a DVI video graphics card not supported by IBM, you will be liable for any
damage or defects that may result. IBM offers no comments, advice, or guarantees
regarding the functionality, quality, or performance of unsupported graphics cards.
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Fig. 3Converter signal cable (length 65cm approx.) Fig. 4User’s guide (this book)
Fig. 5Dual Link signal cable (length 200cm approx.)
2. Connecting the Converter Box
See your monitor manual for instructions and precautions on handling the monitor.
2.1.Disconnecting the Existing Digital Signal Cable
Power off both of the monitor and the computer.
Unplug the AC power cords of the monitor and computer from the wall outlets.
At the back of the monitor, remove the stand rear cover and connector cover, and disconnect the
Important:
Use a large desk or table covered with a soft, thick cloth if you need to lay the
monitor face down during installation. Make sure there are no pencils, clips, or other
hard objects under the monitor screen, and avoid knocking or bumping the mo
nitor.
Such treatment could damage the monitor.
Important:
Do not use other cables for T221 and the converter box.
Do not use these cables for other equipment than the T221 monitor and converter box.
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digitalsignal cable. If two digital signal cables are attached, disconnect both.
Disconnect the digital signal cable from the computer. The disconnected digital signal cable is
unnecessary with a converter box. Store the cable away.
2.2.Connecting the Converter Box Display Signal Cables
Fig. 6Dual Link
Connect the end marked "A" of the converter signal cable (07N2229) to digital signal connector A at
the rear of the monitor.
Important:
Connecting or disconnecting cables while the monitor or computer is switched on may
damage the computer or graphics card.
Converter signal cable
Converter box
Dual Link signal cable
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Fig. 7Connection of the converter signal cable and the monitor
Connect the other end (marked "3") of the converter signal cable (07N2229) to the converter box.
Fig. 8Connection of the converter signal cable and the converter box
Connect the dual-link signal cable (55P5729) to the converter box.
It is only necessary to connect the USB cable (55P5728) to the converter box if you wish to use the
monitor's Color Management Utility or Firmware Update Utility. In this case, the program(s) for
either or both of those utilities must be installed prior to connecting the USB cable.
Note:
The video input and video output are Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) circuits.
Converter signal cable (07N2229)
Cable hook
Cable clamp
Important:
Do not connect the USB cable unless you are using the Color Management Utility or Firmware
Update Utility.
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Fig. 9Connection of the Dual Link signal cable and the converter box
Connect the opposite end of the dual-link signal cable (55P5729) to the computer.
If the computer graphics card has another connector that supports DVI Single Link out or Dual Link
out in addition to the DVI Dual Link connector, connect the signal cable to the Dual Link connector.
(The Dual Link connector is typically marked as "1" or "A". For details, see your graphics card
manual or computer manual.)
The USB cable (55P5728) must also be connected to the computer to enable use of monitor's Color
Management Utility or Firmware Update Utility.
Fig. 11 Connection of the Dual Link signal cable and a graphics card
USB cable (55P5728)
Dual Linksignal cable
(55P5729)
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