Matrox C900 User manual

User Guide

20129-301-0520

2018.08.09

Matrox

™

Mura

™

IPX Series

Matrox

™

Mura

™

MPX Series

Matrox

™

C-Series

ENGLISH

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Contents

Matrox safety information ....................................................................................... 7

Installation and operation...........................................................................................................................7

If a power supply (internal or external) was included with your product................................................7

If your product includes laser-based technology .......................................................................................8

If your product includes a battery...............................................................................................................8

Repair ...........................................................................................................................................................8

Before you begin ..................................................................................................... 9

Using a validated platform ..........................................................................................................................9

Preventing damage to your hardware.........................................................................................................9

When installing your hardware....................................................................................................... 9

When connecting your hardware.................................................................................................... 9

Getting started....................................................................................................... 10

Hardware supplied.....................................................................................................................................10

Software supplied.......................................................................................................................................11

More information......................................................................................................................................11

Overview ................................................................................................................ 12

Supported product combinations.............................................................................................................12

Supported product capabilities................................................................................................................. 12

Components of a display wall setup .........................................................................................................13

Supported output types................................................................................................................. 13

Supported input types ................................................................................................................... 14

Setting up a display wall ....................................................................................... 15

Setup overview...........................................................................................................................................15

Mura IPX Series display card ........................................................................................................ 15

Mura IPX Series capture cards...................................................................................................... 15

Mura MPX Series........................................................................................................................... 16

C900 or C680 ................................................................................................................................. 16

Planning your display wall .................................................................................... 17

Planning the output layout of Mura MPX Series cards...........................................................................17

Setting your card order.................................................................................................................. 17

Setting the order of your output connectors................................................................................ 18

Using PowerDesk to manage your multi-display layout.............................................................. 18

Using a multi-display layout with an even number of columns ................................................. 18

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Using a multi-display layout with an uneven number of columns............................................. 19

Planning the output layout of C-Series cards...........................................................................................19

Using PowerDesk to manage your multi-display layout.............................................................. 19

Planning the input of Mura MPX Series and Mura IPX Series capture cards........................................20

Setting the DIP switches................................................................................................................ 21

Installing your Matrox cards ................................................................................. 22

Step-by-step installation............................................................................................................................22

Installing multiple cards............................................................................................................................ 24

Interconnecting multiple cards (Framelock) ............................................................................... 24

Description of LED indicators ............................................................................... 26

Mura IPX Series cards ...............................................................................................................................26

Network connector ........................................................................................................................ 27

Mura MPX-4/4, MPX-4/2, and MPX-4/0 ................................................................................................28

Mura MPX-V16 and MPX-V8..................................................................................................................29

Mura MPX-SDI.......................................................................................................................................... 29

Connecting your Mura IPX Series display card ................................................... 30

MURAIPXO-D4LF ....................................................................................................................................30

Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 30

Desciption of supported connections........................................................................................... 31

Connecting your Mura IPX Series capture card................................................... 32

MURAIPXI-E2MF and MURAIPXI-E2MHF..........................................................................................33

Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 33

Desciption of supported connections........................................................................................... 33

MURAIPXI-E4JF, MURAIPXI-E4JHF, MURAIPXI-D4JF, and MURAIPXI-D4JHF............................ 34

Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 34

Description of supported connections ........................................................................................ 34

Connecting your Mura MPX Series card .............................................................. 35

Mura MPX-4/4 and MPX-4/2................................................................................................................... 36

Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 36

Description of cables ..................................................................................................................... 37

Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 37

Mura MPX-SDI.......................................................................................................................................... 38

Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 38

Description of cables ..................................................................................................................... 38

Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 39

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Mura MPX-4/0........................................................................................................................................... 40

Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 40

Description of cables ..................................................................................................................... 41

Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 41

Mura MPX-V16 and MPX-V8..................................................................................................................42

Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 42

Description of cable....................................................................................................................... 43

Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 43

Connecting your C-Series card............................................................................. 44

C900............................................................................................................................................................ 45

Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 45

Description of supported connections ..................................................................................... 45

C680............................................................................................................................................................ 46

Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 46

Description of supported connections. ........................................................................................ 46

Validating the network discovery of your Mura IPX Series cards ....................... 47

Multiple subnet support............................................................................................................................47

Software overview ................................................................................................. 48

Available software ...................................................................................................................................... 48

Matrox drivers................................................................................................................................ 48

PowerDesk...................................................................................................................................... 48

SDKs and APIs ............................................................................................................................... 48

MuraControl.................................................................................................................................. 49

More information......................................................................................................................................49

Installing your software ......................................................................................... 50

Obtaining a driver and additional software .............................................................................................50

Before you install .......................................................................................................................................50

Installing your driver ................................................................................................................................. 50

Windows......................................................................................................................................... 50

Linux............................................................................................................................................... 50

Installing your APIs ...................................................................................................................................50

Updating your Mura IPX Series display card ........................................................................................... 51

Configuring your display wall layout..................................................................... 52

Using the Network API to manage your layout .......................................................................................52

Using PowerDesk to set up your multi-display layout.............................................................................52

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Mura MPX Series........................................................................................................................... 52

C-Series .......................................................................................................................................... 52

Matrox MuraControl software ............................................................................... 54

Supported Matrox hardware .....................................................................................................................54

Obtaining MuraControl software.............................................................................................................54

More information......................................................................................................................................54

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 55

What to do if you have a problem.............................................................................................................55

Common problems and solutions ............................................................................................................ 55

Product information............................................................................................... 58

Specifications .............................................................................................................................................58

Mura IPX Series 4K Decode and Display card............................................................................. 58

Mura IPX Series 4K DisplayPort Capture and IP Encode/Decode cards.................................... 59

Mura IPX Series 4K HDMI Capture and IP Encode/Decode cards............................................ 60

Mura IPX Series 4K HDMI Capture and IP Decode cards.......................................................... 61

Mura MPX-4/0, MPX-4/2, MPX-4/4, MPX-SDI......................................................................... 62

Mura MPX-V8, MPX-V16 ............................................................................................................ 63

C900, C680..................................................................................................................................... 64

Additional specifications – Matrox consoles ...........................................................................................65

Environmental ...........................................................................................................................................67

Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF).......................................................................................................... 67

Notes........................................................................................................................................................... 68

Appendix A – Firewall requirements ..................................................................... 69

Network API and MuraControl................................................................................................................69

Display wall system.................................................................................................................................... 69

Matrox IPX Updater ..................................................................................................................................70

Accessing your Windows Firewall settings ...............................................................................................70

Appendix B – Adding a console display............................................................... 71

Supported hardware ..................................................................................................................................71

Matrox P690 PCIe ×16 ..............................................................................................................................71

Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 71

Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 72

Matrox P690 Plus LP PCIe ×16 (dual-monitor cable) ............................................................................72

Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 72

Description of cable....................................................................................................................... 73

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Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 73

Matrox P690 Plus LP PCIe ×16 (quad-monitor cable) ...........................................................................74

Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 74

Description of cable....................................................................................................................... 74

Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 75

Matrox M9120 and M9125 PCIe ×16.......................................................................................................75

Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 75

Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 75

Matrox M9120 Plus LP PCIe ×1 / ×16 .....................................................................................................76

Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 76

Description of cable....................................................................................................................... 76

Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 77

Matrox M9140 LP PCIe ×16 .....................................................................................................................77

Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 77

Description of cables ..................................................................................................................... 78

Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 78

Matrox M9128 LP PCIe ×16 .....................................................................................................................78

Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 78

Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 79

Matrox M9138 LP PCIe ×16 and M9148 LP PCIe ×16 ...........................................................................79

Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 80

Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 80

Appendix C – Matrox secure cable solution ........................................................ 81

Mini HDMI® – MURAIPXI-E4JF, MURAIPXI-E4JHF, MURAIPXI-D4JF, MURAIPXI-D4JHF ........81

Mini HDMI® – C900.................................................................................................................................83

Mini DisplayPort™ – MURAIPXO-D4LF • C680....................................................................................87

Customer support.................................................................................................. 88

Matrox Web................................................................................................................................................88

Technical support.......................................................................................................................................88

Information we need ..................................................................................................................... 88

Program specific problems............................................................................................................ 89

Driver and software download.................................................................................................................. 89

View your warranty information.............................................................................................................. 89

View the third party software notices.......................................................................................................89

Register your Matrox product................................................................................................................... 89

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Matrox safety information

To ensure safe and reliable operation of your Matrox product, to avoid personal injury, and

to prevent damage to your computer or Matrox hardware, read the following guidelines.

Installation and operation



Read and retain all instructions. Only use your Matrox product according to the

instructions, operating ranges, and guidelines provided in the Matrox user guide and

other related Matrox documentation. Failure to follow these instructions could result in

damage to your product or injury to the user or installer.



Don’t expose your Matrox product to rain, water, condensation, or moisture.



Your Matrox product (card or unit) can become hot while operating. Always

turn off your computer, unplug it, then wait for it to cool before touching any

of the internal parts of your computer or installing your Matrox card. Allow

hot surfaces to cool before touching your Matrox unit.



Static electricity can severely damage electronic parts. Before touching any electronic

parts, drain static electricity from your body (for example, by touching the metal frame

of your computer).



When handling a card, carefully hold it by its edges and avoid touching its circuitry.



Don’t stack devices or place devices so close together that they’re subject to recirculated

or preheated air.



Don’t operate your system or Matrox product near a heat source or restrict airflow to

your system, and make sure the ambient temperature doesn’t exceed the maximum

recommended temperatures. Don’t block ventilation holes on your unit or system.

If a power supply (internal or external) was included with your

product



Don’t place the external power supply directly on top of the device.



Only use power supplies originally supplied with the product or use a replacement that’s

approved by Matrox. Don’t use the power supply if it appears to be defective or has a

damaged chassis.

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

Don’t defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized

plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades

and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your

safety. If the provided plug doesn’t fit into your outlet, consult an electrician to replace

the obsolete outlet.



Make sure that nothing rests on the power cables and that the cables aren’t located where

they can be stepped on, pinched, or tripped over.



Don’t use damaged power cables.



Unplug your system or device during lightning storms or if unused for long periods of

time.

If your product includes laser-based technology



The device contains a Class 1 laser product for use only under the recommended

operating conditions and guidelines. For more information, see your Matrox user guide.



Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Don’t

stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments.



Only use optical transceivers originally supplied with the product or use a replacement

that’s approved by Matrox.



For more information on laser support and compliance, see your Matrox user guide.

If your product includes a battery



The battery is non replaceable.



To dispose of your product, see www.matrox.com/environment/weee.

Repair



Don’t attempt to open or repair a power supply unit (if one was supplied).



Don’t attempt to open or repair your Matrox product.



If there’s a fault with your Matrox product, review your Matrox warranty for more

information.

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Before you begin

To avoid personal injury and to prevent damage to your system or Matrox hardware, read the

following guidelines before installing your Matrox hardware.

Using a validated platform



For detailed information on how to install your Matrox Mura card in a validated systems,

see the Matrox System Builder’s Guide (www.matrox.com/mura/support

).



For information on validated systems, motherboards, and chassis models, contact your

Matrox representative or see the Matrox web site (www.matrox.com/graphics

).

Preventing damage to your hardware

When installing your hardware



Always turn off your system, unplug it, then wait for it to cool before touching any of the

internal parts of your system or installing your Matrox product.



While your system is turned off but still plugged in, some electrical current is supplied

to the motherboard. This current may prevent newly installed hardware from working

properly.



Static electricity can severely damage electronic parts. Before touching any electronic

parts, drain static electricity from your body (for example, by touching the metal frame

of your system).



When handling a card, carefully hold it by its edges and avoid touching its circuitry.



Always try to insert or remove your card as straight as possible.

When connecting your hardware



Whenever you change your connection setup, make sure you’re using the correct

connectors and that all connectors are properly fastened.



Don’t change connections while your system is turned on. Before changing connections,

make sure your system is shut down and turned off.



Whenever you restart your system, make sure your monitors are already turned on.

Otherwise, the software may not be able to properly detect your monitors.



When connecting devices, make sure the connectors are properly fastened.

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Getting started

Thank you for purchasing a Matrox Display Wall product. You can use Matrox Mura IPX Series, Mura

MPX Series, and C-Series cards as standalone solutions, combined with eath other, or with third-

party

*

hardware to extend the capabilities of your Matrox-based display wall controller.

Hardware supplied

†

Mura IPX Series

–



Mura IPX 4K IP Decode and Display

(MURAIPXO-D4LF)

– Mura IPX

Series

card, 2

ribbon cables

‡

(for framelock).



Mura IPX 4K DisplayPort Capture and IP Encode/Decode

(MURAIPXI-E2MF •

MURAIPXI-E2MHF)

– Mura IPX Series card, 2 ribbon cables

‡

(for framelock).



Mura IPX 4K HDMI Capture and IP Encode/Decode

(MURAIPXI-E4JF • MURAIPXI-

E4JHF)

– Mura IPX

Series

card, 2 ribbon cables

‡

(for framelock).



Mura IPX 4K HDMI Capture and IP Decode

(MURAIPXI-D4JF • MURAIPXI-D4JHF)

–

Mura IPX

Series

card, 2 ribbon cables

‡

(for framelock).

Matrox C-Series

–



C900

– C-Series graphics card.



C680

– C-Series graphics card.

Mura MPX Series

–



Mura MPX-4/4 –

Mura MPX

Series

card, 2 KX20 to quad-DVI cables, 8 DVI to HD-15

adapters, 2 ribbon cables (for framelock), washer.



Mura MPX-4/2 –

Mura MPX

Series

card, 1 KX20 to quad-DVI cable, 1 KX20 to dual-

DVI cable, 6 DVI to HD-15 adapters, 2 ribbon cables (for framelock), washer.



Mura MPX-4/0 –

Mura MPX

Series

card, 1 KX20 to quad-DVI cable, 4 DVI to HD-15

adapters, 2 ribbon cables (for framelock), washer.



Mura MPX-SDI

– Mura MPX

Series

card, 1 KX20 to dual-DVI cable, 2 DVI to HD-15

adapters, 2 DIN to BNC adapters, 2 ribbon cables (for framelock), washer.

* For more information on supported third-party graphics cards, see the release notes. For information on how to configure your

system, see “Matrox System Builder’s Guide.”

† The hardware supplied with your Matrox product may vary depending on the SKU or part number of your product. For more

information, contact your Matrox representative.

‡ Matrox Mura IPX Series – The ribbon cables (for framelock) are currently unsupported.

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

Mura MPX-V16

– Mura MPX

Series

card, 2 DVI to BNC adapters, 1 ribbon cable (for

framelock), washer.



Mura MPX-V8

– Mura MPX

Series

card, 1 DVI to BNC adapter, 1 ribbon cable (for

framelock), washer.

Optional hardware (sold separately)

Depending on your connection setup, you may need additional hardware. For more information, see

the “Connection setup” section for your Matrox product.

Software supplied



Windows

®

driver package – Matrox provides a 64-bit version of the driver to use your

Matrox display wall products.



Linux

®

package – Matrox supports various distibutions for your Matrox display wall

products. For more information, see the

Readme

file included with the Matrox package

for Linux.



SDKs and APIs – Matrox offers a range of software, API, and libraries to configure your

display wall and to create your own custom interfaces and applications.

For more information on the software available for your Matrox product, see “Software overview”,

page 48.

More information

We provide additional information in help and

Readme

files. Be sure to check for any last-minute

release notes included with your product. Also, check the Matrox web site

(www.matrox.com/graphics

) for the latest Matrox software, technical support, and product

information.

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Overview

Supported product combinations

Supported product capabilities

Mura IPX

Series

(display

card)

Mura IPX

Series

(capture

cards)

Mura MPX

Series

C900 C680 Third-party

hardware

*

* For more information on supported third-party graphics cards, see the release notes. For information on how to configure

your system, see “Matrox System Builder’s Guide.”

Mura IPX Series

(display card)

——

†

† Supports streams from Mura IPX Series cards as IP sources.

————

Mura IPX Series

(capture cards)

— 99999

Mura MPX Series

— 99—— —

Matrox C-Series

(C900 or C680)

— 9 — 99 —

Mura IPX Series

(display card)

Mura IPX Series

(capture cards) and

C-Series (or third-party

hardware

*

)

* For more information on supported third-party graphics cards, see the release notes. For information on how to configure your

system, see “Matrox System Builder’s Guide.”

Mura MPX Series

and/or Mura IPX Series

(capture cards)

Supported operating

system

—

†

† A Mura IPX Series display card is a standalone controller that doesn’t require an operating system.

 Windows

®

10

(including Windows

®

10 IoT)

 Windows

®

Server

®

2016

 Windows

®

Server

®

2012 R2

 Windows

®

Server

®

2008

R2

 Windows

®

7

 Windows

®

Embedded

Standard 7

 Linux

®

 Windows

®

Embedded

Standard 7 (64-bit)

 Windows

®

7

Professional (64-bit)

 Windows

®

7

Professional for

Embedded Systems

(64-bit)

 Windows

®

Server

®

2008 R2 (64-bit)

Maximum number of

output cards per

controller

1

‡

‡ You can install multiple Mura IPX Series display cards in the same system.

 2× C900 or C680

 Third-party hardware

14

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Components of a display wall setup

Supported output types

Mura IPX Series

(display card)

Mura IPX Series

(capture cards)

and C-Series

(or third-party

hardware

*

)

* For more information on supported third-party graphics cards, see the release notes. For information on how to configure your

system, see “Matrox System Builder’s Guide.”

Mura MPX Series

and/or

Mura IPX Series

(capture cards)

DisplayPort

™

 MURAIPXO-D4LF

 C680

 Third-party hardware

—

HDMI

®

—

 C900

 Third-party hardware

—

DVI

—

 C900

 Third-party hardware

 Mura MPX-4/4

 Mura MPX-4/2

 Mura MPX-4/0

 Mura MPX-SDI

HD-15

——

 Mura MPX-4/4

 Mura MPX-4/2

 Mura MPX-4/0

 Mura MPX-SDI

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Supported input types

Mura IPX Series

(display card)

Mura IPX Series

(capture cards)

and C-Series

(or third-party

hardware

*

)

* For more information on supported third-party graphics cards, see the release notes. For information on how to configure your

system, see “Matrox System Builder’s Guide.”

Mura MPX Series

and/or

Mura IPX Series

(capture cards)

IP source

 MURAIPXO-D4LF

 MURAIPXI-E2MF

 MURAIPXI-E2MHF

 MURAIPXI-E4JF

 MURAIPXI-E4JHF

 MURAIPXI-D4JF

 MURAIPXI-D4JHF

 MURAIPXI-E2MF

 MURAIPXI-E2MHF

 MURAIPXI-E4JF

 MURAIPXI-E4JHF

 MURAIPXI-D4JF

 MURAIPXI-D4JHF

DisplayPort 1.2

—

 MURAIPXI-E2MF

 MURAIPXI-E2MHF

 MURAIPXI-E2MF

 MURAIPXI-E2MHF

HDMI

—

 MURAIPXI-E2MF

 MURAIPXI-E2MHF

 MURAIPXI-E4JF

 MURAIPXI-E4JHF

 MURAIPXI-D4JF

 MURAIPXI-D4JHF

 MURAIPXI-E2MF

 MURAIPXI-E2MHF

 MURAIPXI-E4JF

 MURAIPXI-E4JHF

 MURAIPXI-D4JF

 MURAIPXI-D4JHF

DVI

—

 MURAIPXI-E2MF

 MURAIPXI-E2MHF

 MURAIPXI-E4JF

 MURAIPXI-E4JHF

 MURAIPXI-D4JF

 MURAIPXI-D4JHF

 MURAIPXI-E2MF

 MURAIPXI-E2MHF

 MURAIPXI-E4JF

 MURAIPXI-E4JHF

 MURAIPXI-D4JF

 MURAIPXI-D4JHF

 Mura MPX-4/4

 Mura MPX-4/2

HD-15

——

 Mura MPX-4/4

 Mura MPX-4/2

S-video

——

 Mura MPX-4/4

 Mura MPX-4/2

 Mura MPX-V16

 Mura MPX-V8

Composite video

(RCA or BNC)

——

 Mura MPX-SDI

 Mura MPX-V16

 Mura MPX-V8

Component video

——

 Mura MPX-4/4

 Mura MPX-4/2

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Setting up a display wall

The following outlines the steps for installing, connecting, and setting up your Matrox card.

Setup overview

Mura IPX Series display card

1

Install your Matrox cards – see page 22.

2

Connect your cards – see page 30.

3

Update the software on your cards – see page 51.

4

Configure your display wall. You can use the following:



Matrox Network API – see page 52.



MuraControl for Windows – see page 54.

Mura IPX Series capture cards

1

Install your Matrox cards – see page 22.

2

Connect your cards – see page 32.

3

Install your Matrox software – see page 50.

4

Configure your display wall. You can use the following:



Matrox Network API – see page 52.



Matrox PowerDesk – see page 52.



MuraControl for Windows – see page 54.

Using third-party graphics hardware

*

with Mura IPX Series capture cards

1

Install your Matrox cards – see page 22.

2

Connect your cards –



Third-party hardware. For more information, see the documentation for your

graphics hardware.

* For more information on supported third-party graphics cards, see the release notes. For information on how to configure your

system, see “Matrox System Builder’s Guide.”

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

Mura IPX Series capture cards – see page 44.

3

Install the driver for your third-party hardware. For more information, see the

documentation for your graphics hardware.

4

Install the Matrox software for your Mura IPX Series capture cards – see page 50.

5

Set up your multi-display layout. For more information, see the documentation for your

graphics hardware.

6

Configure your display wall. You can use the following:



Matrox Network API – see page 52.



MuraControl for Windows – see page 54.

Mura MPX Series

1

Install your Matrox cards – see page 22.

2

Connect your cards – see page 35.

3

Install your Matrox software – see page 50.

4

Configure your display wall. You can use the following:



Matrox Network API – see page 52.



Matrox PowerDesk – see page 52.



MuraControl for Windows – see page 54.

C900 or C680

1

Install your Matrox cards – see page 22.

2

Connect your cards – see page 44.

3

Install your Matrox software – see page 50.

4

Configure your display wall. You can use the following:



Matrox Network API – see page 52.



Matrox PowerDesk – see page 52.



MuraControl for Windows – see page 54.

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Planning your display wall

This section describes the steps to consider if you’re setting up a Mura-based display wall for the first

time. We recommend you review these steps

before

setting up your display wall.

Planning the output layout of Mura MPX Series cards

Setting your card order

Mura MPX-4/4, MPX-4/2, MPX-4/0, and

MPX-SDI

– The DIP switches on your

Mura MPX Series output cards are used to

control the order in which the GPUs of

your cards are used. Setting the DIP

switches is useful if you’re setting up a large

display wall layout that uses multiple cards.

Ordering the output connectors enables

PowerDesk software to properly lay out the

outputs of your display wall and avoids you

having to manually set up your multi-

display layout.

For example, setting the first card to

0

means that card will be the first one used,

and the first GPU of that card will be

identified by PowerDesk as

A

.

To set the DIP switches on your cards, use

the tip of a pen or pencil to flip the switch

on or off. We recommend setting your card

order as follows, starting with card

0

.

*

* The DIP switches use binary counting to set the card order.

18 Matrox Mura Display Wall – User Guide

Setting the order of your output connectors

Monitors are numbered consecutively based on which

connector each is attached to. For example, on an Mura

MPX Series output card using a quad-monitor cable, the

monitor attached to the connector labeled

1

on the cable is

identified as

1

, the monitor attached to the connector

labeled

2

on the cable is identified as

2

, and so on.

To facilitate the setup of your multi-display layout, we

recommend connecting your monitors consecutively and arranging your monitors in pairs.

Using PowerDesk to manage your multi-display layout

In a multi-card setup using Matrox Mura MPX Series cards, PowerDesk assigns letters

to the GPU and numbers to the outputs associated with that GPU.

In the examples below, the order of the first card (4 outputs) is set as

0

, so its GPUs are identified as

A

and

B

. The four monitors connected to the first card are then identified as

A1

,

A2

,

B1

, and

B2

, which

correspond to the monitors attached to connectors labeled respectively

1

,

2

,

3

, and

4

on your KX20 to

quad-DVI cable.

Using a multi-display layout with an even number of columns

This multi-display layout shows a 6

×

4 display wall. In this case, monitors are paired and follow each

other sequentially from left to right (for example,

A1

,

A2

,

B1

,

B2

,

C1

,

C2

, and so on).

KX20 to quad-DVI cable

Matrox Mura Display Wall – User Guide 19

Using a multi-display layout with an uneven number of columns

This multi-display layout shows a 5

×

5 display wall. In this case, monitors are paired but don’t follow

each other sequentially from left to right. In this case, the GPUs associated with the last card (

K1

,

K2

,

L1

,

L2

,

M1

) are placed in the last column of the layout.

Depending on your installation and connection, you may need to manually rearrange the outputs of

your multi-display layout in PowerDesk to match the physical layout of your display wall.

For more information on setting up multiple displays, see “Configuring your display wall layout”,

page 52.

After planning your output layout, you’re ready to install your cards (see “Installing your Matrox

cards”, page 22).

Planning the output layout of C-Series cards

Using PowerDesk to manage your multi-display layout

In a multi-card setup, PowerDesk assigns letters to the GPU and numbers to the outputs

associated with that GPU. Each card is identified with a unique GPU. C900 cards have

three (3) outputs (

1

,

2

, or

3

) using one or three connectors each. Output

1

uses

connectors

1

,

2

, and

3

. Output

2

uses connectors

4

,

5

, and

6

. Output

3

uses connectors

7

,

8

, and

9

.

C680 cards have six (6) outputs with a single connector each.

20 Matrox Mura Display Wall – User Guide

For example, this multi-display layout shows a 5

×

3 display wall on a C-Series based controller with

one (1) C900 card and one (1) C680 card. On C900, each output uses three (3) monitors left to right

and each output is placed one over another to create the 3 × 3 section on the left of the display wall.

On C680, each output uses a single monitor to fill in the 2 × 3 section on the right.

Planning the input of Mura MPX Series and Mura IPX Series

capture cards

Mura MPX Series

*

and Mura IPX Series capture cards have input connectors. These input connectors

are numbered according to the following guidelines:



Cards are ordered in groups based on their order on the PCI bus. These groups are:

1

Mura MPX-4/4, MPX-4/2, and MPX-SDI.

You can specify the order of the cards in this group through DIP switches.

2

Mura MPX-V16 and MPX-V8.

3

Mura IPX Series capture cards.

You can specify the order of the cards in this group through DIP switches.



Inputs are then ordered according to the order of the connectors on the card.

* Except Mura MPX-4/0.

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