Smart-AVI APPR-PX-XXS User manual

Brand: Smart-AVI

Model: APPR-PX-XXS

Type: User manual

Hardware installation

Your packaging should include:

Presenter 8 Port Xpress board display with direct video connection.

Includes: [APU8-X-RD01, 2 x (CCXPVGA), ASUSBKEY and AP-PPRO-W]

PCI-xpress

Installation Introduction

PresenterWall installation is probably different than the installation of most application

software you have had experience with in the past. The software is an addition to the op-

erating system and the installation process must be done correctly to ensure proper opera-

tion of the product. Although we have tried to make the installation as simple as possible,

the variations in computer systems may make your installation unique and therefore you

may require assistance. Please follow these instructions step by step and you should have

no problems with PresenterWall.

Preparing for Installation

Please verify the items listed below. This will help ensure proper installation of

PresenterWall hardware and software.

 Make sure that you select your PCI-E video card as your primary display in

the BIOS of your mainboard.

 Install and register Windows® XP pro with SP2 or SP3 and all applications

that you will run on this PC.

 Make sure that all resident programs, such as anti-virus programs, screen

savers and other system utilities are disabled or turned off. This step is very

important, as these programs could interfere with the proper installation of

PresenterWall. You can re-enable these applications after the installation is

completed.

 Make sure that any applications that execute automatically when the system

is powered on or restarted are disabled or turned off while installing Pre

senter Wall. Many of these applications can be temporarily disabled by us

ing the Microsoft Conguration Utility (“run mscong.exe”) and updating

the appropriate descriptive lines.

PresenterWall

Quick Start

Xpress Series

Installation Diagram

Installing the PresenterWall hardware

The PresenterWall hardware consists of a PCI card and four HDMI to VGA

adaptors. The extended monitors will be connected to the HDMI to VGA adap-

tor which is plugged into the U4 PCI card . First be sure to use an AGP or PCI-e

as your primary graphics video card. The supplied four-

port PresenterWall video card will utilize the available

PCI slot on your motherboard.

Step 1.

Restart your PC so that any pending installations of other

products or updates are fully completed.

(Start → Turn Off Computer → Restart)

Make sure that your system starts up and is running normally.

Step 2.

Shut down the computer. (Start→Turn Off Computer→Turn Off) After shut-

down, make sure you also unplug the power cord from the computer or from

the electrical outlet. Remove the computer cover and locate the PCI slots on

the large circuit board. Most computers have several PCI slots. At the end of an

unused PCI slot, locate its chrome ller plate. Lift the latch (or unscrew and save

the set-screw) that is retaining the chrome

ller plate.

Note: Some older computers will also have

ISA slots (those are the longer slots), which

will not be used for PresenterWall .

Step 3.

Ground yourself briey by touching

something metallic (such as the computer

chassis) with your ngers and then remove the PresenterWall U4 PCI board

from its shielded plastic envelope.

Step 4.

Install the PCI card in the selected PCI slot by rmly applying pressure along

the top of the board until it slides into place (fully seated and level). Press the

latch (or reinstall the set-screw) to secure the PCI card’s chrome bracket into

place. Check that all other PCI boards have not been accidentally lifted out of

their slots.

Step 5.

Place the computer cover back to ensure proper airow within the case.

Step 6.

Plug each monitor to the PCI card using the HDMI to VGA adaptor.

Make sure that all monitors are connected and powered on.

Once you click “Save” you will see “Created user ‘Administrator’’:

When the installation has been completed you will be asked to enter the User

name & Password. Enter ‘administrator’ as the user name and leave the pass-

word line empty and check mark the “Save password” box. You can later create

your own username and password for security.

This completes the Hardware and Software installation of the PresenterWall.

Technical Support

If you encounter any problems that cannot be quickly solved by follow-

ing the problem solving checklist and display troubleshooting sections,

please call 818-765-6000 between the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

PST Monday-Friday for full technical support from the SmartAVI staff.

Step 7.

Turn on your computer. Upon startup your computer will automatically recog-

nize that the new hardware is present and will prompt you to install the appro-

priate video driver:

Select ‘No, not this time’ and hit ‘Next’. On the next screen select ‘Install from

a list or specic location (Advanced)’:

On the next screen select ‘Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install’:

On the following screen select ‘Display adapters’ (image on next page)

Installing the PresenterWall software

First insert the USB key into any available USB slot. Upon in-

serting the USB key, Windows will automatically detect a new hardware

device:

Ignore this window and do not hit ‘Cancel’. Leave it as is; during the

installation our software will automatically install the necessary drivers

for the USB key.

Launch the ‘PresenterWall’ setup exe” le and follow the instructions. In

the beginning of the setup you will be ask to choose the components to

install. Choose all three ‘PresenterWall Client’, PresenterWall Server and

‘HTML editor’.

After selecting ‘Next’ follow the instructions and you will soon be asked

to enter a ‘User name’ and ‘Password’. Do not enter anything here as you

can set a username and password later. Just hit ‘Save’:

On the next screen select ‘Have disk…’:

On the next screen select ‘Browse…’ and select to open your CD drive to open

the RageXL folder:

Within the RageXL folder you will see a le called ‘ATIIXPAD.INF’,

select that and click on ‘Open’:

Once that has been selected, hit ‘OK’ to install. Windows device manager will

recognize four video cards. You will have to repeat the installation process four

times (one for each port). Once all four drivers have been installed reboot your

PC. Upon restart Windows® should now recognize four screens in your display

properties. Be sure to Enable all four monitors giving you a total of ve moni-

tors (four for the video wall, and 1 as your primary desktop) :

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