Matrox Mura MPX-4/4 User manual

Category
Supplementary music equipment
Type
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 youre 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 PowerDesksee 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 PowerDesksee 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 PowerDesksee 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.
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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
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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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