Determining the order of your input connectors ..................17 Planning your output layout .................. 18 Mura MPX Series............................18 Setting your card order........................18 Setting the order of your output connectors................18 Using PowerDesk to manage your multi-display layout.............. 19 Matrox Display Wall – User Guide...
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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-O4DF, MURA-IPX-I4EF, MURA-IPX-I4EHF, MURA-IPX-I4DF, and MURA-IPX-I4DHF Network connector ........................27 Mura MPX-4/4, MPX-4/2, and MPX-4/0 ....................27 Mura MPX-V16 and MPX-V8........................28 Mura MPX-SDI............................28 Connecting your MURA-IPX-O4DF card ..............
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Configuring your display wall layout..............50 Using the Network API to manage your layout ..................50 Using PowerDesk to set up your multi-display layout................50 Mura MPX Series........................... 50 C-Series ............................50 Matrox MuraControl software ................52 Matrox Display Wall – User Guide...
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Supported hardware ..........................67 Matrox P690 PCIe ×16 ..........................67 Connection overview........................67 Description of supported connections ..................68 Matrox P690 Plus LP PCIe ×16 (dual-monitor cable) ................68 Connection overview........................68 Description of cable........................69 Description of supported connections ..................69 Matrox P690 Plus LP PCIe ×16 (quad-monitor cable) ................70 Connection overview........................
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Matrox M9128 LP PCIe ×16 ........................74 Connection overview........................74 Description of supported connections ..................75 Matrox M9138 LP PCIe ×16 and M9148 LP PCIe ×16 ................75 Connection overview........................75 Description of supported connections ..................76 Appendix C – Matrox secure cable solution ............77 Mini HDMI®...
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.
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. Matrox Display Wall – User Guide...
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 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.
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 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-O4DF is a standalone controller that doesn’t require an operating system. § You can install multiple MURA-IPX-O4DF products in the same system.
— — HD-15 Mura MPX-4/0 Mura MPX-SDI * 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.” Matrox Display Wall – User Guide 13...
Component video Mura MPX-4/2 * Using the fanless versions of Mura IPX Series cards requires a validated system. For more information, see “Matrox System Builder’s Guide.” † 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.”...
Setting up a display wall The following outlines the steps for installing, connecting, and setting up your Matrox card. Setup overview MURA-IPX-04DF Install your Matrox cards – see page Connect your cards – see page Update the software on your cards –...
Install the driver for your third-party hardware. For more information, see the documentation for your graphics hardware. Install the Matrox software for your Mura IPX Series cards – see page Set up your multi-display layout. For more information, see the documentation for your graphics hardware.
“Setting your card order”, page Mura MPX-V16 and MPX-V8. MURA-IPX-I4EF, MURA-IPX-I4EHF, MURA-IPX-I4DF, and MURA-IPX-I4DHF. Inputs are then ordered according to the order of the connectors on the card. * Except MURA-IPX-O4DF. † Except Mura MPX-4/0. Matrox Display Wall – User Guide 17...
, the monitor attached to the connector labeled on the cable is identified as , and so on. KX20 to quad-DVI cable * The DIP switches use binary counting to set the card order. 18 Matrox Display Wall – User Guide...
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 , so its GPUs are identified as .
) using one or three connectors each. Output uses connectors , and . Output uses connectors , and . Output uses connectors , and C680 cards have six (6) outputs with a single connector each. 20 Matrox Mura Display Wall – User Guide...
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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. Matrox Mura Display Wall – User Guide 21...
Installing your Matrox cards This section describes how to install your Matrox card. If your Matrox card is already installed in your system, skip to the “Connection setup” section for the card you want to install. For information specific to your system, like how to remove its cover, see your system manual.
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Secure the bracket of your Matrox card Mura MPX Series only – To support the weight of your cable and to avoid damaging your Matrox card, you need to properly secure the bracket of your card to your system. To secure your bracket, slip the washer...
Installing multiple cards Your chassis model may support the installation of multiple Matrox cards in your system. For information on validated platforms, contact your Matrox representative or see the Matrox web site (www.matrox.com/graphics). WARNING: To avoid damaging your cards, always insert your card as straight as possible into the slot.
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WARNING: To make sure the cable is Ribbon cable inserted properly, the cable edge marked with a red line should be closest to the bracket. Connector Matrox Display Wall – User Guide 25...
Description of LED indicators Your Matrox Mura cards have LED indicators that show you the configuration status of your setup and help you troubleshoot your cards. MURA-IPX-O4DF, MURA-IPX-I4EF, MURA-IPX-I4EHF, MURA-IPX-I4DF, and MURA-IPX-I4DHF Your Matrox MURA-IPX-O4DF, MURA-IPX-I4EF, MURA-IPX-I4EHF, MURA-IPX-I4DF, and MURA-IPX-I4DHF cards have one LED indicator on their bracket.
Data transfer in progress. — Network communication Orange — established. Mura MPX-4/4, MPX-4/2, and MPX-4/0 Your Matrox Mura MPX Series cards have four LED indicators labeled ( Good Fail CFG_Done The following describes the behavior of these LED indicators. Color Behavior...
Mura MPX-V16 and MPX-V8 Your Matrox Mura MPX-V16 card has three LED indicators labeled ( Power Good FP1 Done ) and your Mura MPX-V8 card has two LED indicators labeled ( Done Power Good FP2 Done (Mura MPX-V16 shown) The following describes the behavior of these LED indicators.
Connecting your MURA-IPX-O4DF card This section describes how to connect your MURA-IPX-O4DF card. Note: To make sure your cables are securely attached to your Matrox cards, use a cable retention bracket. To purchase a cable retention bracket, contact your Matrox representative. For more information, see “Appendix C –...
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If your video device streams to an IP network, connect a network cable to your Matrox card. Your video device must stream using an (RJ-45) RTSP protocol. Once all your cards are connected, restart your system and install your Matrox software (see “Installing your software”, page 48).
(see “Installing your software”, page 48). Note: To make sure your cables are securely attached to your Matrox cards, use a cable retention bracket. To purchase a cable retention bracket, contact your Matrox representative. For more information, see “Appendix C – Matrox secure cable solution”, page...
Network Attached Storage (NAS) device or to stream video. Note: To connect to the bracket of your Matrox product, the overmold (or boot) of the mini HDMI connectors must respect the maximum width (0.551"/14 mm) and thickness (0.331"/8.4 mm) stated in the HDMI specifications.
(dual-monitor cable) P690 Plus LP PCIe ×16 See page (quad-monitor cable) * Except MURA-IPX-O4DF. Once all your cards are connected, restart your system and install your Matrox software (see “Installing your software”, page 48). Matrox Display Wall – User Guide 33...
If your video device has a component connector, use a DVI to Component adapter to connect to the DVI connector on your input cable. Connect your video device to the component connector on your adapter. Matrox Display Wall – User Guide 35...
Mura MPX-SDI cards use a KX20 to dual-DVI cable to connect up to two (2) monitors per card. Input Mura MPX-SDI cards use a DIN to BNC cable to connect up to two (2) input devices per card. 36 Matrox Display Wall – User Guide...
Connect your video device to the composite connector on your adapter. Composite If your video device has a BNC composite connector, connect the (BNC) composite cable directly to the BNC connector on your input cable. Matrox Display Wall – User Guide 37...
Mura MPX-4/0 This section describes how to connect your output devices (monitors) to your Mura MPX-4/0 card. Connection overview Output cable (KX20 to Quad-DVI) Monitor DVI to HD-15 connector adapter (DVI) Monitor connector (HD-15) 38 Matrox Display Wall – User Guide...
DVI connector on your output cable. HD-15 If your monitor has an HD-15 connector, use a DVI to HD-15 adapter included with your Mura product to connect your monitor cable to your output cable. Matrox Display Wall – User Guide 39...
This section describes how to connect your input devices to your Mura MPX-V16 or MPX-V8 card. Connection overview Mura MPX-V16 bracket shown Input cables (DVI to BNC) Composite video cable (BNC) Composite video cable (BNC) Composite video cable (RCA) S-video cable 40 Matrox Display Wall – User Guide...
If your video device has an S-video connector, use a BNC to S-video adapter to connect to the connectors on your input cable. Connect your video device to the S-video connector on your adapter. Matrox Display Wall – User Guide 41...
(see “Installing your software”, page 48). Note: To make sure your cables are securely attached to your Matrox cards, use a cable retention bracket. To purchase a cable retention bracket, contact your Matrox representative. For more information, see “Appendix C – Matrox secure cable solution”, page...
Matrox card. Connect the other end of the cable to your monitor. Note: To connect to the bracket of your Matrox product, the overmold (or boot) of the mini HDMI connectors must respect the maximum width (0.551"/14 mm) and thickness (0.331"/8.4 mm) stated in the HDMI specifications.
DisplayPort If your monitor has a DisplayPort connector, attach your mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter to the mini DisplayPort connector on your Matrox card. Connect the other end of the cable to your monitor. HDMI If your monitor has an HDMI connector, use a mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter (active) to connect your monitor cable to the mini DisplayPort connector on your Matrox card.
Validating the network discovery of your Mura IPX Series cards Matrox Mura IPX Series cards are initially assigned their IP addresses through DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol). After connecting your devices, we recommend verifying that all your devices are discovered by the network.
For more information on the supported Mura IPX Series Linux distributions, see the Readme file C-Series (C680 only) included with your package for Linux. * MURA-IPX-O4DF – MURA-IPX-O4DF is a standalone controller that doesn’t require an operating system. PowerDesk Description Supported hardware PowerDesk...
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.
This section describes how to install your Matrox driver and software. Obtaining a driver and additional software If your Matrox product was provided by the manufacturer of your system, check the web site of that manufacturer for the latest driver. A driver provided by the manufacturer of your system is more likely to be tested with your system model.
Updating your MURA-IPX-04DF card Download the Mura IPX Updater software package. Run the appropriate updater and follow the on-screen instructions. The Matrox Network API is automatically installed. You can use the Matrox Network API or MuraControl for Windows to configure your MURA-IPX-O4DF card.
Configuring your display wall layout Using the Network API to manage your layout Use the Matrox Network API to set up your outputs and configure the advanced features of your display wall layout. For more information, see the documentation included with the Network API.
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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 Matrox PowerDesk help. Matrox Display Wall – User Guide 51...
To run Matrox MuraControl for Windows, a USB dongle (hardware lock) is required. A 21-day free trial of Matrox MuraControl for Windows is available for download. Following the expiry of the 21-day free trial, you must purchase a software license in the form of a USB dongle to continue using MuraControl for Windows software.
(Software doesn’t work with a certain graphics card, or another graphics card doesn’t work at all) Cause If you have different models of graphics cards in your computer, your Matrox driver may not support all the graphics cards in your computer. Solution Disable or remove any graphics hardware not supported by the driver you want to use.
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Cause Windows 10/7 – If the Windows method for driver installation was used (instead of running the setup program included with your Matrox driver), the driver may not be installed for all the graphics cards it supports. Solution Run the setup program included with the Matrox driver. The setup program automatically installs the driver for each Matrox graphics card it supports.
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Solution Make sure your firewall is properly configured to allow the necessary communication between your Mura IPX Series cards and the various networked components. For more information, see “Appendix A – Firewall requirements”. Matrox Display Wall – User Guide 55...
* MURA-IPX-O4DF is a standalone controller that doesn’t require an operating system. † DVI and HDMI monitors are supported using identical third-party active adapters (sold separately). ‡ Standard resolutions listed above. Support for custom resolutions available. For specific requirements, contact your Matrox representative.
ICES, CSA, Korea ICES, CSA, Korea * In YUV 4:2:0, 12 bits per pixel (8 bits per component). † Standard resolutions listed above. Support for custom resolutions available. For specific requirements, contact your Matrox representative. Matrox Display Wall – User Guide 57...
Certifications Class A: FCC, CE, ACMA, VCCI, ICES, CSA, Korea * Certain limitations may apply. Matrox strongly recommends that you review the HDCP web site (www.digital-cp.com) and make sure you understand your legal obligations and responsibility. † At 30 Hz. For specific requirements, contact Matrox.
L: 8.10 in / W: 0.75 in / H: 4.376 in Maximum card dimensions L: 20.6 cm / W: 1.91 cm / H: 11.1 cm Certifications Class A: FCC, CE, ACMA, VCCI, ICES, CSA, Korea Matrox Display Wall – User Guide 59...
† C680 only – The C680-E4GBF SKU has 4 GB of memory. The C680-E2GBF SKU has 2 GB of memory. ‡ Certain limitations may apply. Matrox strongly recommends that you review the HDCP web site (www.digital-cp.com) and make sure you understand your legal obligations and responsibility.
/ W: 1.91 cm cm / W: 1.91 cm cm / W: 1.91 cm Certifications Class B: FCC, CE, ACMA, VCCI, ICES, CSA, Korea * Quad analog display upgrade kit available (see shopmatrox.com). Matrox Display Wall – User Guide 61...
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L: 16.76 cm / H: 6.89 cm / W: 1.91 cm W: 1.91 cm Class B: FCC, CE, ACMA, VCCI, Class B: FCC, CE, ACMA, VCCI, Certifications ICES, CSA, Korea ICES, CSA, Korea 62 Matrox Display Wall – User Guide...
† Mura MPX-SDI 102.33 years or 896,427 hours * Calculated at operating temperature of 40 ºC, operating 24 hours/day. For more information, contact your Matrox representative. † Applies to MPX fanless SKUs only. Matrox Display Wall – User Guide 63...
Notes The display resolutions and refresh rates available depend on your Matrox card, driver, software monitor settings, and monitor. For information on the capabilities of your monitor, see your monitor documentation. 64 Matrox Display Wall – User Guide...
SNMP: Network management – public community string UPnP: Microsoft SSDP for discovery of 1900 UPnP devices 554, 8554 RTSP: Streaming (configurable) RTP/RTCP: Audio and video streams 16000+ and control * Default ports. Actual ports may vary. Matrox Display Wall – User Guide 65...
Matrox IPX Updater The following are the firewall requirements for a system running the network version of the Matrox IPX Updater. Network Port Type Inbound Outbound Functionality 20,21 — FTP: File upload SSH: Firmware update — HTTPS: Authentication UPnP: Microsoft SSDP for discovery of...
Device connector Description If your monitor has a DVI connector, connect your monitor cable directly to a DVI connector on your Matrox card. HD-15 If your monitor has an HD-15 connector, use a DVI to HD-15 adapter included with your Mura product to connect your monitor cable to your Matrox card.
Description of cable Cable Description Output Matrox P690 cards use an LFH-60 to dual-DVI cable to connect up to two (2) monitors per card. Monitors are numbered consecutively based LFH-60 to dual-DVI cable on which connector each is attached to, starting with connector labeled 1.
Matrox P690 Plus LP PCIe ×16 (quad-monitor cable) Connection overview Output cable (LFH-60 to Quad-DVI) Monitor HD-15 to DVI connector adapter (HD-15) Monitor connector (DVI) Description of cable Cable Description Output Matrox P690 cards use an LFH-60 to quad-HD15 cable to connect up to four (4) monitors per card.
HD15-to-DVI adapter (sold separately). Some monitors with DVI connectors support both digital and analog input. If you’re using one of these monitors with your Matrox product, make sure it’s configured to use analog input. For more information, see your monitor documentation.
Matrox M9120 Plus LP PCIe ×1 / ×16 Connection overview Output cable (LFH-60 to Dual-DVI) Monitor DVI to HD-15 connector adapter (DVI) Monitor connector (HD-15) Description of cable Cable Description Output M9120 Plus LP cards use an LFH-60 to dual-DVI cable to connect up to two (2) monitors per card.
Mura product to connect your monitor cable to your output cable. Matrox M9140 LP PCIe ×16 Connection overview Output cable (KX20 to Quad-DVI) Monitor DVI to HD-15 connector adapter (DVI) Monitor connector (HD-15) Matrox Display Wall – User Guide 73...
DisplayPort connector on your DisplayPort monitor cable or on your graphics hardware, carefully remove the DisplayPort cable by pressing the latch on the top of the DisplayPort connector while removing the connector. Connection overview Monitor connector (DisplayPort 74 Matrox Display Wall – User Guide...
If your monitor has a DVI connector, use a DisplayPort to DVI adapter (active) to connect your monitor cable to the DisplayPort connector on your Matrox card. Connect the other end of the cable to your monitor. Matrox M9138 LP PCIe ×16 and M9148 LP PCIe ×16...
DisplayPort If your monitor has a DisplayPort connector, attach your mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable to your Matrox card. Connect the other end of the cable to your monitor. If your monitor has a DVI connector, use a mini DisplayPort to DVI-D adapter (active) to connect your monitor cable to the mini DisplayPort connector on your output cable.
Technical support Matrox values your business and offers professional support for your Matrox product. If you have a problem, we recommend you follow the procedure below for the quickest results. Contact your integrator – This is usually the quickest and most effective method of technical assistance.
An integrator or a manufacturer may also have directives regarding software updates. Directly from Matrox – A more recent display driver may support more features and may offer increased capabilities (such as higher display resolutions). Matrox makes the latest display drivers, software, and system utilities available on the Matrox Technical Support Web site (www.matrox.com/graphics/en/support/drivers).
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2026) • Attention: Conformity Group Matrox Declaration The Matrox hardware products supported by this guide comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) these devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2) these devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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CANADA (English) Industry Canada Compliance Statement Remark for the Matrox hardware products supported by this guide These digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital devices set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
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B. (Español) Información para usuarios europeos – Información sobre la conformidad Observación referente a los productos de hardware de Matrox apoyados por este manual Estos dispositivos cumplen con la directiva de la CE 2014/30/EU para dispositivos digitales de Clase B. Dichos dispositivos han sido sometidos a prueba y se ha comprobado que cumplen con las normas EN55022/CISPR22 y EN55024/CISPR24.
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A. (Español) Información para usuarios europeos – Declaración de conformidad Observación referente a los productos de hardware de Matrox apoyados por este manual Estos dispositivos cumplen con la directiva de la CE 2014/30/EU para dispositivos digitales de Clase A. Dichos dispositivos han sido sometidos a prueba y se ha comprobado que cumplen con las normas EN55022/CISPR22 y EN55024/CISPR24.
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Bitte wenden Sie sich an der Matrox-Website (www.matrox.com/environment/en/weee) für Recycling-Informationen. (Italiano) Informazioni per gli utenti europei – Direttiva sui rifiuti di apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche (RAEE) Si prega di riferirsi al sito Web Matrox (www.matrox.com/environment/en/weee) per le informazioni di riciclaggio. FRANCE Avertissement sur l’épilepsie À...
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HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • (English) Registered trademarks are registered in the United States, Canada, and/or other countries. All other nationally and internationally recognized trademarks and tradenames are hereby acknowledged.
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