Matrox MURA-IPX-O4DF User manual

User Guide
20129-301-0510
2017.09.25
Matrox
™
Mura
™
IPX Series, Mura
™
MPX Series, C-Series
MURA-IPX-O4DF
MURA-IPX-I4EF • MURA-IPX-I4EHF • MURA-IPX-I4DF • MURA-IPX-I4DHF
MPX-4/4 • MPX-4/2 • MPX-4/0
MPX-V16 • MPX-V8
MPX-SDI
C900 • C680
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-04DF.......................................................................................................................... 15
Mura IPX Series ............................................................................................................................. 15
Mura MPX Series........................................................................................................................... 16
C900 or C680 ................................................................................................................................. 16
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

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Using a multi-display layout with an even number of columns ................................................. 19
Using a multi-display layout with an uneven number of columns............................................. 20
C-Series ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Using PowerDesk to manage your multi-display layout.............................................................. 20
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
26
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 .............................................................. 29
MURA-IPX-O4DF..................................................................................................................................... 29
Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 29
Desciption of supported connections........................................................................................... 29
Connecting your Mura IPX Series card ................................................................ 31
MURA-IPX-I4EF, MURA-IPX-I4EHF, MURA-IPX-I4DF, and MURA-IPX-I4DHF .......................... 32
Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 32
Description of supported connections ........................................................................................ 32
Connecting your Mura MPX Series card .............................................................. 33
Mura MPX-4/4 and MPX-4/2...................................................................................................................34
Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 34
Description of cables ..................................................................................................................... 35
Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 35
Mura MPX-SDI..........................................................................................................................................36
Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 36
Description of cables ..................................................................................................................... 36
Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 37
Mura MPX-4/0...........................................................................................................................................38
Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 38
Description of cables ..................................................................................................................... 39

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Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 39
Mura MPX-V16 and MPX-V8..................................................................................................................40
Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 40
Description of cable....................................................................................................................... 41
Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 41
Connecting your C-Series card............................................................................. 42
C900............................................................................................................................................................ 43
Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 43
Description of supported connections ..................................................................................... 43
C680............................................................................................................................................................ 44
Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 44
Description of supported connections. ........................................................................................ 44
Validating the network discovery of your Mura IPX Series cards ....................... 45
Multiple subnet support............................................................................................................................45
Software overview ................................................................................................. 46
Available software ......................................................................................................................................46
Matrox drivers................................................................................................................................ 46
PowerDesk...................................................................................................................................... 46
SDKs and APIs............................................................................................................................... 46
MuraControl .................................................................................................................................. 47
More information......................................................................................................................................47
Installing your software ......................................................................................... 48
Obtaining a driver and additional software ............................................................................................. 48
Before you install ....................................................................................................................................... 48
Installing your driver ................................................................................................................................. 48
Windows......................................................................................................................................... 48
Linux............................................................................................................................................... 48
Installing your APIs ...................................................................................................................................48
Updating your MURA-IPX-04DF card ....................................................................................................49
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

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Supported Matrox hardware .....................................................................................................................52
Obtaining MuraControl software.............................................................................................................52
More information......................................................................................................................................52
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 53
What to do if you have a problem.............................................................................................................53
Common problems and solutions ............................................................................................................53
Product information............................................................................................... 56
Specifications .............................................................................................................................................56
MURA-IPX-O4DF ........................................................................................................................ 56
MURA-IPX-I4EF, MURA-IPX-I4EHF, MURA-IPX-I4DF, MURA-IPX-I4DHF....................... 57
Mura MPX-4/0, MPX-4/2, MPX-4/4, MPX-SDI......................................................................... 58
Mura MPX-V8, MPX-V16 ............................................................................................................ 59
C900, C680..................................................................................................................................... 60
Additional specifications – Matrox consoles ...........................................................................................61
Environmental ...........................................................................................................................................63
Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF)..........................................................................................................63
Notes...........................................................................................................................................................64
Appendix A – Firewall requirements ..................................................................... 65
Network API and MuraControl................................................................................................................65
Display wall system....................................................................................................................................65
Matrox IPX Updater .................................................................................................................................. 66
Accessing your Windows Firewall settings ...............................................................................................66
Appendix B – Adding a console display............................................................... 67
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..................................................................................................................... 70
Description of cable....................................................................................................................... 70
Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 71

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Matrox M9120 and M9125 PCIe ×16.......................................................................................................71
Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 71
Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 71
Matrox M9120 Plus LP PCIe ×1 / ×16 .....................................................................................................72
Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 72
Description of cable....................................................................................................................... 72
Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 73
Matrox M9140 LP PCIe ×16 ..................................................................................................................... 73
Connection overview..................................................................................................................... 73
Description of cables ..................................................................................................................... 74
Description of supported connections ......................................................................................... 74
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® – MURA-IPX-I4EF • MURA-IPX-I4EHF • MURA-IPX-I4DF • MURA-IPX-I4DHF... 77
Customer support.................................................................................................. 79
Matrox Web................................................................................................................................................ 79
Technical support.......................................................................................................................................79
Information we need ..................................................................................................................... 79
Program specific problems............................................................................................................ 80
Driver and software download..................................................................................................................80
View your warranty information..............................................................................................................80
Third party software notices and/or additional terms and conditions...................................................80
Register your Matrox product................................................................................................................... 80

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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, 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-O4DF – Mura IPX card, 2 ribbon cables
‡
(for framelock).
 MURA-IPX-I4DF and MURA-IPX-I4DHF – Mura IPX card, 2 ribbon cables
‡
(for
framelock).
 MURA-IPX-I4EF and MURA-IPX-I4EHF – Mura IPX 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 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 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 card, 1 KX20 to quad-DVI cable, 4 DVI to HD-15 adapters,
2 ribbon cables (for framelock), washer.
 Mura MPX-SDI – Mura MPX card, 1 KX20 to dual-DVI cable, 2 DVI to HD-15 adapters,
2 DIN to BNC adapters, 2 ribbon cables (for framelock), washer.
 Mura MPX-V16 – Mura MPX card, 2 DVI to BNC adapters, 1 ribbon cable (for
framelock), washer.
 Mura MPX-V8 – Mura MPX card, 1 DVI to BNC adapter, 1 ribbon cable (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.