Aetina MSB-DP24H User manual

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User Manual
Multi-Display Splitter Box
Aetina MSB-DP24H/MSB-DP28H/MSB-DP39H
Version
Date
Description
Authors
v01
2020/12/30
Initial Release.
Emily Chou

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Contents
1. General Overview..........................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Features ..................................................................................................................................................................3
1.1.1 System Require ................................................................................................................................................3
1.1.2 Box Architecture ..............................................................................................................................................3
1.1.3 I/O Interface.....................................................................................................................................................4
1.1.4 Cooling System.................................................................................................................................................4
1.1.5 Operating System Support...............................................................................................................................4
1.2 Configuration ..........................................................................................................................................................5
2. Getting Started..............................................................................................................................................................6
2.1 System Recommended for graphics card ...............................................................................................................6
2.2 Performing a Quick Installation ..............................................................................................................................6
3. Hardware and Software Installation.............................................................................................................................7
3.1 How to install the M3 Box.......................................................................................................................................7
3.2 Display setting with M3 Box..................................................................................................................................10
3.2.1 MSB-DP24H Setting step................................................................................................................................10
3.2.2 MSB-DP28H Setting step................................................................................................................................11
3.2.3 MSB-DP39H Setting step................................................................................................................................12
3.3 Install MView Power (Option)...............................................................................................................................13
4. Functional Description ................................................................................................................................................16
4.1 Board Architecture................................................................................................................................................16
4.2 I/O Resources........................................................................................................................................................17
4.2.1 EDID caching...................................................................................................................................................17
4.2.2 Hot Plug..........................................................................................................................................................17
4.3 Display resolution example...................................................................................................................................17
5. Mechanical Specifications...........................................................................................................................................18
5.1 Dimensions............................................................................................................................................................18
5.2 Compatibility test..................................................................................................................................................21

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6.Certificates...................................................................................................................................................................21
6.1 Certifications.........................................................................................................................................................21
7. Appendix .....................................................................................................................................................................22
7.1 Ordering Information............................................................................................................................................22

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1. General Overview
Aetina Multi Monitors Marvel (M3 Box) series is the simple, flexible and powerful multi-
display splitter box to support a spectacular Ultra HD video wall with up to 4/8/9/12/16
displays. With plug & play design, M3 Box does not need to install any driver, providing
1:1 pixel to pixel meticulous output quality without any pixel loss. Ultra-High Resolution,
High Compatibility.
M3 Box is Aetina’s powerful and easy-to-use video wall splitter box, compatible with the
content sources from various professional graphics card or integrated GPU. A single M3
Box to drive up to four, eight, nine, and more multi-monitors for Ultra HD display no
matter in landscape or portrait mode. It is ideal for building high-density video wall
solutions required to deploy in the space-limited configuration.
1.1 Features
•Support EDID Caching
•Easy and quick installation without driver
•Active/Passive cooling, low power consumption, low-profile metal case
•Designed for any custom configurations with Aetina’s MView Power software
•Ideal for industrial multi-display applications including process control centers, video-
walls, digital signage, surveillance, advertising and more.
1.1.1 System Require
•Standard X86 PC with Graphic Card
•Power Supply: 5V 3A DC
•DP Cable need meet DP 1.4 SPEC
•HDMI Cable need meet HDMI 1.4 or 2.0 SPEC
•Graphic Card need Support DP1.4 HBR 3 DisplayID™ Protocol, Each Port Input
resolution 3840x1080@60Hz, Each Port output resolution 1920x1080@60Hz
•Display Monitor: 1920x1080@20-120Hz LCD/LED or Projector Display through HDMI
Interface
•If need use Multi-Box for large Video Wall Windows OS, Graphic Card Driver need
support Display Combine Function
INTEL: Collage Mode
AMD: Eyefinity Mode
NVIDIA: Surround or Mosaic Mode
1.1.2 Box Architecture
MSB-DP24H
•FPGA Architecture
•Dimensions: 107.0mm (W) x 95.0mm (D) x 35.0mm (H) with Metal Case
•Power Consumption : 10 W

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•Power Supply : 5V 2A DC
MSB-DP28H & MSB-DP39H
•FPGA Architecture
•173.0mm (W) x 105.0mm (D) x 35.0mm (H) with Metal Case
•Power Consumption : 15 W
•Power Supply : 5V 3A DC
1.1.3 I/O Interface
MSB-DP24H
•I/O
•Maximum Input DisplayPort: 3840 x 1200
•Maximum Output HDMI: 1920 x 1200
•Maximum resolution over in HDMI: 7680 x 1200 (4 x 1 mode)
MSB-DP28H
•I/O
•Maximum Input DisplayPort: 7680 x 1200
•Maximum Output HDMI: 1920 x 1200
•Maximum resolution over in one box: 15360 x 1200 (8 x 1 mode)
MSB-DP39H
•I/O
•Maximum Input DisplayPort: 5760 x 1200
•Maximum Output HDMI: 1920 x 1200
•Maximum resolution over in one box: 5760 x 3600 (3 x 3 mode)
1.1.4 Cooling System
•Passive for MSB-DP24H
•Active Fan for MSB-DP28H and MSB-DP39H
1.1.5 Operating System Support
•Windows® 10 64-bit
Note:
1. MSB-DP28H only support NVIDIA GPU Card.

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1.2 Configuration
Table 1.1 lists the SKU configuration currently available for the MDS M3 Box.
Specification
MSB-DP24H
MSB-DP28H
MSB-DP39H
Architecture
Video Horizontal Data Splitter
Power Consumption
10 W
15 W
15 W
Connectors
Input: DisplayPort x 2
Output: HDMI x 4
Input: DisplayPort x 2
Output: HDMI x 8
Input: DisplayPort x 3
Output: HDMI x 9
Maximum output
4
8
9
Board ID firmware
V7
V21
V17
Operating
Temperature
0 to +45 °C
0 to +45 °C
0 to +45 °C
Storage Temperature
-20°C – +65°C
-20°C – +65°C
-20°C – +65°C
Operating Humidity
5~95%,
No Condensation.
5~95%,
No Condensation.
5~95%,
No Condensation.
Table 1.1 Box configuration
Figure 1.1 MSB-DP24H/MSB-DP28H/MSB-DP39H

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2. Getting Started
Before you begin installing your new M3 Box, please make sure your graphics card already
installed the driver and you have the proper system requirements and have completed the
required pre-installation tasks as outlined in this chapter.
2.1 System Recommended for graphics card
•AMD Ryzen 7 or Intel Core i7 processor or latest.
•8GB of system memory; 16GB or more recommended for better performance.
•Graphics card with two or three output DisplayPort at least
•Internet access for software installation.
•Operating System:
-Windows® 10 64-bit
2.2 Performing a Quick Installation
Experienced users and system administrators can follow these brief instructions for
installing graphics card. Other users should refer to the detailed installation instructions.
1. Uninstall the drivers and software for any installed graphics card(s).
*Note: If you are using a motherboard containing an on-board graphics solution and do not
intend to use it as part of a multiple monitor display, disable it.
2. Shut down and disconnect your computer system.
3. Remove any installed graphics card(s).
4. Install your new graphics card.
5. Reassemble and connect your computer system.
6. Install the graphics drivers from the official website of GPU Brand what your used.

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3. Hardware and Software Installation
3.1 How to install the M3 Box
Please follow the instructions from Step 1 to Step 4.
1. Connector M3 Box Power Supply.
2. Connector DP Cable from Graphic card to M3 Box DP Port
3. And make sure the connection of HDMI Cable to M3 Box and monitor
4. Turn on PC, Install Graphic card Driver First
5. Display Driver will detect 2/3/4 of 3840x1080/5760x1080/7680x1080 Monitor
A2
A1
B1
B2

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Figure 3.1 M3 Box displays configuration

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3.2 Display setting with M3 Box
3.2.1 MSB-DP24H Setting step
•Turn on NV Control Panel
•Enable Surround function Choose 2x1 or 1x2
•Plus 2 of MSB-DP24H which can Get 2x2 or 1x4 mode option
•Press Right button of mouse to call NVDIA control panel, choose Surround
•Follow the Video Wall Layout and sort by correct position by each display, enable the
Surround
•Will got one large desktop resolution after Surround enable

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3.2.2 MSB-DP28H Setting step
•Turn on NV Control Panel
•Enable Surround function Choose 2x1 or 1x2
•Plus 2 of MSB-DP28H which can Get 2x4 or 1x8 mode option
•Press Right button of mouse to call NVDIA control panel, choose Surround
•Follow the Video Wall Layout and sort by correct position by each display, enable the
Surround
•Will got one large desktop resolution after Surround enable

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3.2.3 MSB-DP39H Setting step
•Turn on NV Control Panel
•Enable Surround function 3x1
•Press Right button of mouse to call NVDIA control panel, choose Surround
•Follow the Video Wall Layout and sort by correct position by each display, enable the
Surround
•Will got one large desktop resolution after Surround enable of MSB-DP39H which can Get
3x3 mode option
Note:
1. Need to power off box and reboot system when the DP to DP Cable unplug or loose.

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Install Priority:
Merge Codec -> K-Lite Codec ->
Icaros -> UHDPlayer
3.3 Install MView Power (Option)
Aetina MView Power is the brilliant, intuitive, and easy-installation video-wall editing and
management software. Support the editable player, scheduling, local control, and remote
monitoring. It is built inside the M3 Player and also supports for Aetina M3 Box. With
MView Power, integrators can define display format, as well as efficiently execute advanced
pictures and videos.
It simplifies the process of video wall content design and management, enabling setup in
three quick steps - selecting objects, edit, and play. MView Power features dynamic multi-
layer object mixing and flashing animation for any desirable visual effects.
After installing the driver, download MView Power from Aetina’s contact window.
The system related requirements are described as follows:
•Work platform: Microsoft Windows® 10 64-bit or more.
•Resolution: Single screen resolution at least 1920 x 1080
•Other equipment: mouse, keyboard.
•This manual is for software version: v5.0 or higher
Please confirm whether the system has the old version of the MView Power software
before installing. If it is, please go to "Control Panel -> All Console Items -> Programs and
Features" to remove it. After confirming, please execute the install program
“UHDSetup.exe” and follow the instructions from Step 1 to Step 4. After the system is
installed, the MView Power shortcut will appear on the desktop.
Please follow the install step to setup MView Power in your OS, Please note the Step 2 will
be installed. K-Lite Codec Please remember Thumbnails -> Click on Select All

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Noted：Keep current version, don’t
update to latest of Version. Select
No.
Please remember CACHE -> Click on ENABLED (DYNAMIC)

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After the finished All install, press the right button on MView Power shortcut -> Content
-> Compatibility -> Change all user settings -> Execute this program as the system
administrator.
Operation screen after installation.

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4. Functional Description
4.1 Board Architecture
The M3 Box series form factor.
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Figure 4.1 MSB-DP24H Block diagram
Figure 4.2 MSB-DP28H(Lift) & MSB-DP39H(Right) Block diagram

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4.2 I/O Resources
The MSB-DP24H provides four digital output channels, MSB-DP28H provides eight digital
output channels and MSB-DP39H provides nine digital output channels. All the digital
output channels can be active at the same time.
4.2.1 EDID caching
The M3 Box series prevents display default configuration reset while monitor malfunction
or disconnection, optimizes displaying quality and stability.
4.2.2 Hot Plug
The M3 Box series supports Hot Plug detect for digital monitors.
4.3 Display resolution example
Table 4.1 lists is the display configuration for the M3 Box.
M/N
GPU
MSB-DP24H
MSB-DP28H
MSB-DP39H
Landscape Mode
Portrait Mode
Landscape Mode
Portrait Mode
Landscape Mode
Portrait Mode
AMD
4 x 3
2 x 6
-
-
9 x 1*
3 x 3
7,680 x 3,600
3,840 x 7,200
-
-
15,120 x 1,050
5,760 x 3,600
NVIDIA
4 x 2 / 8 x 1
2 x 4
8 x 2
4 x 4
9 x 1
3 x 3
7,680 x 2,400 /
15,360 x 1,200
3,840 x 4,800
15,360 x 2,400
7,680 x 4,800
15,120 x 1,050
5,760 x 3,600
INTEL
3 x 2
2 x 3
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9 x 1
3 x 3
5,760 x 2,400
3,840 x 3,600
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-
15,120 x 1,050
5,760 x 3,600
Note*: On AMD GPU table list, MSB-DP39H only supported RX5600 XT & RX5700 XT.
Table 4.1 M3 Box display configuration

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5. Mechanical Specifications
5.1 Dimensions
The Actual dimensions of the M3 Box are shown below.
Figure 5.1: Dimensions of MSB-DP24H (107 x 95 x 35 mm)

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Figure 5.2: Dimensions of MSB-DP28H (173 x 105 x 35 mm)