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P/N: 55P5776 1 Converter Box for the T221 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide.
P/N: 55P5776 2 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 L ink interface. If your graphics card is not a dual - link type, do not use a converter box.
P/N: 55P5776 3 Precautions for using the converter box safely and correctly DANGER To avoid electrical shock: l Never remove the cover of the converter box.
P/N: 55P5776 4 DANGER Sequence for connecting an d 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 equ ipment, or when connecting other equipment.
P/N: 55P5776 5 Contents 1. Preparation for Installation ............................................................................................... 6 1.1. Required Sys tem Configuration .............................................................
P/N: 55P5776 6 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.
P/N: 55P5776 7 Fig. 3 Converter signal cable (length 65cm approx.) Fig. 4 User ’ s guide (t his book) Fig. 5 Dual Link signal cable (length 200cm approx.) 2. Connecting the Converter Box See your monitor manual for instructions and precautions on handling the monitor.
P/N: 55P5776 8 digital signal 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.
P/N: 55P5776 9 Fig. 7 Connection 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. 8 Connection of the converter signal cable and the converter box Connect the dual - link signal cable (55P5729) to the converter box.
P/N: 55P5776 10 Fig. 9 Connection of the Dual Link signal cable and the converter box Connect the opposite end of the dual - link s ignal cable (55P5729) to the computer.
P/N: 55P5776 11 2.3. Setup Replace the covers on the ba ck of the monitor and return the monitor to the upright position. Plug the power cords of the monitor and computer into wall outlets. The power lamp on the converter box should come on steady green, indicating normal operation.
P/N: 55P5776 12 4. Troubleshooting This chapter explains what to do if a problem occurs while you are using the monitor. Only problems related to the converter box are cove red here. Refer also to your monitor manual for troubleshooting information. Table 1 Problems and Actions Problem Cause and action Cause 1: No power to the c onverter box.
P/N: 55P5776 13 Cause 2: The monitor has downlevel firmware that does not support a converter box. Action 2: Check the version of FPGA - LOGIC, as described in Chapter 1, Preparation for Installation . Dual - link (that is, a converter box) cannot be used with downlevel versions of FPGA - LOGIC.
P/N: 55P5776 14 Cause 1: The converter box is not connected to the proper connector of the grap hics card. Action 1: Connect the converter box to the connector supporting DVI Dual Link output, referring to the instructions in Chapter 2. Cause 2: The monitor's EDID setting is incorrect.
P/N: 55P5776 15 Appendix A. Prod uct Specifications The following table shows the converter box specifications. They only apply when the converter box is used with the IBM T221 monitor . Table 2 Product specifications Item Specification Outer dimensions (converter box housing) Width: 106.
P/N: 55P5776 16 Appendix B . Regulatory Compliance Fed eral Communications Commission (FCC) Statement IBM Converter box (P/N: 07N2230 , FRU P/N: 13M3200 ) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
P/N: 55P5776 17 (Auszug aus dem EMVG vom 9.Nov.92, Para.3. Abs.4) European Union - EMC Directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of the EU Council Directive 89/366/E CC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
P/N: 55P5776 18 Union Europea - Normativa EMC Questo prodotto è conforme alle normative di protezione ai sensi della Direttiva del Consiglio dell’Unione Europea 89/336/CEE ull’armonizzazione legislativa degli stati membri in materia di compatibilità elettromagnetica.
P/N: 55P5776 19 Copyright(c) 2003 International Display Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved ..
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