Difference between revisions of "Matrox DualHead2Go (and possibly TripleHead2Go) on Linux"
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# Decide on what resolution that your Linux box is going to use after looking at the display modes in the Matrox software | # Decide on what resolution that your Linux box is going to use after looking at the display modes in the Matrox software | ||
# Set the Matrox box to that mode by using the Matrox software | # Set the Matrox box to that mode by using the Matrox software | ||
| − | # Move device over to your | + | # Note the overall output resolution and refresh rate |
| + | # Move device over to your Linux box and set the Linux box at the same '''resolution''' AND '''refresh rate''' | ||
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=Notes= | =Notes= | ||
| + | * I really do not think that OS matters for anything but configuration. | ||
* Triplehead2Go Mode expander: http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/support/drivers/download/th2go/tmet/ | * Triplehead2Go Mode expander: http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/support/drivers/download/th2go/tmet/ | ||
* (2048x768@60Hz?) or higher? | * (2048x768@60Hz?) or higher? | ||
| + | * Ended up using 2048*768 @ 60Hz | ||
Latest revision as of 14:08, 22 July 2012
Basics:
- Install drivers on Windows box and then plug device in
- Update firmware and reboot
- Decide on what resolution that your Linux box is going to use after looking at the display modes in the Matrox software
- Set the Matrox box to that mode by using the Matrox software
- Note the overall output resolution and refresh rate
- Move device over to your Linux box and set the Linux box at the same resolution AND refresh rate
Notes
- I really do not think that OS matters for anything but configuration.
- Triplehead2Go Mode expander: http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/support/drivers/download/th2go/tmet/
- (2048x768@60Hz?) or higher?
- Ended up using 2048*768 @ 60Hz
