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NOTE: HP Z Workstations do not support all graphics cards. Make sure a new graphics card is supported before purchasing it. To find out how to list supported graphics cards and get other information, see Finding supported graphics cards on page 21. ◦ The maximum number of monitors that a graphics card supports depends on the card. Most cards provide outputs for two monitors, some graphics cards provide three or four outputs. NOTE: Many graphics cards provide more than two monitor outputs but limit you to using only two at a time. Consult the graphics card documentation or look up information on the card according to the procedure in Finding supported graphics cards on page 21. NOTE: Some graphics cards support multiple monitors by multiplexing the monitor signal across multiple outputs. This may reduce graphics performance. Consult the graphics card documentation or look up information on the card according to the procedure in Finding supported graphics cards on page 21. ◦ Make sure the card outputs match the input required by the monitors. (See Identifying monitor connection requirements on page 22.) ◦ The different models of HP Z Workstations have different limits on the mechanical size, data speed, and power available for additional graphics cards. In addition, the usual practical limit for graphics cards is two per computer. Refer to the Expansion card slot identification on page 41 section to make sure a new graphics card will work for your computer. 3. If you find that you must add a new graphics card or cards: a. Determine which HP-supported graphics card will best fit your needs in terms of number of monitors, compatibility with the monitors you plan to use, and performance. To find out more about supported graphics cards, see Finding supported graphics cards on page 21. b. Make sure you have the correct drivers for the graphics card. c. Install the first graphics card as per the instructions in this manual. (See Installing PCI/PCIe devices on page 41.) d. Configure the monitor in Windows (see Configuring the monitors using Microsoft® operating systems on page 23) or with a third-party configuration tool (see Using a third-party graphics configuration utility on page 24). TIP: To simplify troubleshooting of possible problems, enable the monitors one at a time, i.e., enable the first monitor and then make sure the card, connections, and monitor all work properly before enabling the next monitor. 20 Chapter 3 Setting up the workstation ENWW

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NOTE:
HP Z Workstations do not support all graphics cards. Make sure a new graphics
card is supported before purchasing it. To find out how to list supported graphics cards and
get other information, see
Finding supported graphics cards
on page
21
.
◦
The maximum number of monitors that a graphics card supports depends on the card.
Most cards provide outputs for two monitors, some graphics cards provide three or four
outputs.
NOTE:
Many graphics cards provide more than two monitor outputs but limit you to
using only two at a time. Consult the graphics card documentation or look up
information on the card according to the procedure in
Finding supported graphics cards
on page
21
.
NOTE:
Some graphics cards support multiple monitors by multiplexing the monitor
signal across multiple outputs. This may reduce graphics performance. Consult the
graphics card documentation or look up information on the card according to the
procedure in
Finding supported graphics cards
on page
21
.
◦
Make sure the card outputs match the input required by the monitors. (See
Identifying
monitor connection requirements
on page
22
.)
◦
The different models of HP Z Workstations have different limits on the mechanical size,
data speed, and power available for additional graphics cards. In addition, the usual
practical limit for graphics cards is two per computer. Refer to the
Expansion card slot
identification
on page
41
section to make sure a new graphics card will work for your
computer.
3.
If you find that you must add a new graphics card or cards:
a.
Determine which HP-supported graphics card will best fit your needs in terms of number of
monitors, compatibility with the monitors you plan to use, and performance. To find out more
about supported graphics cards, see
Finding supported graphics cards
on page
21
.
b.
Make sure you have the correct drivers for the graphics card.
c.
Install the first graphics card as per the instructions in this manual. (See
Installing PCI/PCIe
devices
on page
41
.)
d.
Configure the monitor in Windows (see
Configuring the monitors using Microsoft® operating
systems
on page
23
) or with a third-party configuration tool (see
Using a third-party
graphics configuration utility
on page
24
).
TIP:
To simplify troubleshooting of possible problems, enable the monitors one at a time,
i.e., enable the first monitor and then make sure the card, connections, and monitor all work
properly before enabling the next monitor.
20
Chapter 3
Setting up the workstation
ENWW