Matrox® Mura™ MPX Series System Builder’s Guide 20149-101-0450 2015.03.
Contents Product overview .....................................................................................................3 Hardware summary ..................................................................................................................................3 Why choose a validated platform?........................................................................10 Validated platforms ................................................................................................
Product overview Matrox Mura MPX Series products combine input and output cards onto a single-slot PCIe® ×16 2.0 card. MPX Series products feature universal input channel support for both digital and analog video (HD, DVI, RGB/VGA®, SDI, Component, S-video, and Composite). MPX video capture cards work with output/input boards to provide additional analog video inputs.
Mura MPX-4/4 Mura MPX-4/4 Part number MURA-MPX44HF Card type PCIe ×16 2.0 Form factor ATX Connector 2× KX20 Memory 2 GB DDR2 Output support 4 Input support Power consumption 4 Typical: 37W @ 12V, 0.5W @ 3.3V or 37.5W Total Worst Case: 43W @ 12V, 0.5W @ 3.3V or 43.5W Total Weight Dimensions Certifications 4 298 g L: 9.50" / W: 0.75" / H: 4.407" L: 24.13 cm / W: 1.91 cm / H: 11.
Mura MPX-4/2 Mura MPX-4/2 Part number Card type MURA-MPX42HF PCIe ×16 2.0 Form factor ATX Connectors 2× KX20 Memory 2 GB DDR2 Output support 4 Input support 2 Power consumption Weight Dimensions Certifications Typical: 37W @ 12V, 0.5W @ 3.3V or 37.5W Total Worst Case: 43W @ 12V, 0.5W @ 3.3V or 43.5W Total 294 g L: 9.50" / W: 0.75" / H: 4.407" L: 24.13 cm / W: 1.91 cm / H: 11.
Mura MPX-4/0 Mura MPX-4/0 Part number MURA-MPX40HF Card type PCIe ×16 2.0 Form factor ATX Connector 1× KX20 Memory 2 GB DDR2 Output support 4 Input support Power consumption 0 Typical: 36W @ 12V, 0.5W @ 3.3V or 36.5W Total Worst Case: 41W @ 12V, 0.5W @ 3.3V or 41.5W Total Weight Dimensions Certifications 6 290 g L: 9.50" / W: 0.75" / H: 4.407" L: 24.13 cm / W: 1.91 cm / H: 11.
Mura MPX-V16 Mura MPX-V16 Part number Card type MURA-MPXV16F PCIe ×4 1.0 Form factor ATX Connectors 2× DVI-I Memory Output support Input support Power consumption Weight Dimensions Certifications 256 MB DDR SDRAM — 16 inputs Maximum: 17W @ 12V 184 g L: 8.10" / W: 0.75" / H: 4.376" L: 20.6 cm / W: 1.91 cm / H: 11.
Mura MPX-V8 Mura MPX-V8 Part number MURA-MPXV8F Card type PCIe ×4 1.0 Form factor ATX Connector 1× DVI-I Memory 128 MB DDR SDRAM Output support — Input support 8 inputs Power consumption Maximum: 10W @ 12V Weight Dimensions Certifications 8 158 g L: 8.10" / W: 0.75" / H: 4.376" L: 20.6 cm / W: 1.91 cm / H: 11.
Mura MPX-SDI Mura MPX-SDI Part number Card type MURA-MPXSDIF PCIe ×16 1.0 Form factor ATX Connectors 1× KX20, 2× DIN 1.0/2.3 Memory 1 GB DDR2 Output support 2 Input support 2 Power consumption Weight Dimensions Certifications Typical: 20W @ 12V, 0.03W @ 3.3V or 20.03W Total 236 g L: 6.60" / W: 0.75" / H: 4.407" L: 16.80 cm / W: 1.91 cm / H: 11.
Why choose a validated platform? Matrox Mura MPX Series products are designed for control rooms, operation centers, and other mission critical environments that require stable, reliable, and durable solutions. Mura MPX Series products work in numerous non-validated, COTS motherboards and systems, but only a select few of these off-the-shelf solutions can be thoroughly tested, verified, and validated by Matrox.
Validated platforms The following platforms have been validated by Matrox to work with Matrox MPX Series products. For more information, see one of the following: “Validated systems”, page 11 “Validated motherboards”, page 35 “Validated chassis”, page 50 Note: For improved performance, we recommend you avoid using PCIe® ×4 slots or lower. Note: If graphics hardware is built into the motherboard of your system, you need to disable it in Windows® Device Manager.
“Delo Step-PC Professional VS-Series Z77”, page 20 “HP® Z420 Workstation”, page 21 “HP® Z440 Workstation”, page 22 “HP® Z600 Workstation”, page 22 “HP® Z620 Workstation”, page 23 “InoNet Magnius-II”, page 23 “Nijkerk (System MURA V1)”, page 24 “Portwell® M9020B”, page 24 “Pyramid Multiplex R-19 Mura System”, page 25 “Pyramid Multiplex S Mura System”, page 25 “Seneca PrysmHD Plus”, page 25 “Seneca VWC-4”, page 26 “Synnex Canada Touch Mura X79”, page 27 “
Advantech (AVS-240) Supported Mura cards 3 (2 Mura MPX-4/4 and 1 Mura MPX-V16/MPX-V8) Motherboard Advantech ASMB-820 Chipset Intel® C602J Processor Intel® Xeon® E5-2420 processor System BIOS version 1.1 System memory 8 GB DDR3 Power supply 80 PLUS 500W PSU 2 PCIe ×16 3.0 slots (×16 mechanical, ×16 and ×8 electrical) Available PCIe expansion slots 1 PCIe ×4 2.0 slot (×4 mechanical, ×4 electrical) 1 PCIe ×1 2.
Advantech (AVS-540) Supported Mura cards 6 (5 Mura MPX-4/4 and 1 Mura MPX-V16/MPX-V8) Motherboard ASMB-822I Chipset Intel C602J Processor Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 Series System BIOS version V1.10 System memory 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz, up to 96 GB DDR3 1600 MHz Power supply 700W 80 plus single power supply Chassis 4U 2 PCIe ×16 3.0 slots (×16 mechanical, ×8/×16 electrical) Available PCIe expansion slots 3 PCIe ×16 3.
Advantech (AVS-840) Supported Mura cards 10 Motherboard PCE-7127 (SHB), PCE-5B12-00A1 (Backplane) Chipset Intel® C216 Processor Intel® Xeon® E3-1275 V2 processor, 3.50 GHz System BIOS version Core version: 4.6.5.3 0.18 x64 Project version: PCE 7127X002 System memory 4 GB DDR3, 1333 MHz Power supply 810W redundant Chassis IPC-623 4U rack mount Available PCIe expansion slots 10 PCIe ×16 2.0 slots (×16 mechanical, ×16 electrical) 1 PCIe ×16 2.
Blue Chip Ultima Mura i7 Supported Mura cards 7 Motherboard ASUS® P6T7 WS Chipset Intel® Q77 PCH Processor Intel® i5-3450 processor, 3.10 GHz System BIOS version 1001 System memory 3 GB DDR3 Power supply 750W – PCIe ×16 2.0 at ×16 or ×8 mode – PCIe ×16 2.0 at ×16 mode Slots 2, 4, and 6 – PCIe ×16 2.0 at ×8 mode Slots 1, 3, and 5 Available PCIe expansion slots Slot 7 Expansion slot configuration Insert the first 4 cards in the blue slots labeled 1, 3, 5, and 7.
Insert the first Mura MPX-4/4 card in the slot labeled MURA1. Expansion slot configuration Insert the second Mura MPX-4/4 card in the slot labeled MURA2. Intel Gen 4 i3, i5, and i7 CPU options available from the supplier. Notes Dual redundant PSU option available from the supplier. Blue Chip Ultima 5M Supported Mura cards 5 Motherboard BCT120 (SBC) + BP-PCIE-5M/3 (Passive Backplane) Chipset Intel® Q77 PCH Processor Intel® Quad Core™ i5-3450 processor, 3.10 GHz System BIOS version 2.
Dell® Precision™ Tower 5810 Workstation Supported Mura cards 3 (2 MPX-4/4 + 1 P690) Chipset Intel® C612 Processor Intel® Xeon® E5-1620 processor V3, 3.5 GHz System BIOS version A06 System memory 8 GB DDR4 Power supply 685W 2 PCIe ×16 3.0 slots (×16 mechanical and electrical) Available PCIe expansion slots 1 PCIe ×16 3.0 slot (×16 mechanical, ×8 electrical) 1 PCIe ×4 2.0 slot 1 PCIe ×1 2.
Dell® Precision™ Workstation T3600 Supported Mura cards 3 (2 Mura MPX-4/4 and 1 Mura MPX-V16/MPX-V8) Chipset Intel® C600 Processor Intel® Xeon® E5-1603 processor, 2.27 GHz System BIOS version A06 System memory 8 GB DDR3 Power supply 425W 2 PCIe ×16 3.0 slots (×16 mechanical and electrical) Available PCIe expansion slots 1 PCIe ×16 3.0 slots (×16 mechanical and ×4 electrical) 1 PCIe ×4 2.0 slot 1 PCIe ×1 2.
Delo Step-PC Professional VS-Series X79 Part number 1044185 Supported Mura cards 4 Motherboard ASUS P9X79 WS Chipset Intel® X79 Express Processor Intel® Core® i7-3930K Hexa-Core processor (S2011), max. 3.8 GHz, 12 MB cache System memory 12 GB DDR3 dual-channel Chassis Delo Step Multi-View Power supply 550W Seasonic 3 PCIe ×16 3.0/2.0 slots (dual ×16, or ×16, ×8, ×8) Available PCIe expansion slots 1 PCIe ×16 3.0/2.0 slot (×8 mode) 2 PCIe ×16 2.0 3.0/2.
4 PCIe ×16 3.0/2.0 slots (dual ×16 or ×16, ×8, ×8, or quad Available PCIe expansion slots ×8) 2 PCIe ×1 2.0 slots If you’re installing one card, insert the Mura card in the slot labeled PCIe 3.0/2.0 ×16_1. Expansion slot configuration If you’re installing two cards, insert the Mura cards in the slots labeled PCIe 3.0/2.0 ×16_1 and PCIe 3.0/2.0 ×16_3. If you’re installing up to four cards, insert the third and fourth Mura cards in the slots labeled PCIe 3.0/2.0 ×16_2 and PCIe 2.0 ×16_4.
HP® Z440 Workstation Supported Mura cards 4 (3 MPX-4/4 + 1 P690) Chipset Intel® C612 Processor Intel® Xeon® E5-1680 processor, 3.20 GHz, 8 Cores System BIOS version V01.16 System memory 16 GB DDR4 Power supply 700W 2 PCIe ×16 3.0 slots (×16 mechanical and electrical) Available PCIe expansion slots 1 PCIe ×8 3.0 slot (×16 mechanical, ×8 electrical) 1 PCIe ×4 2.0 slot (×8 mechanical, ×4 electrical) 1 PCIe ×1 2.
HP® Z620 Workstation Supported Mura cards 2 (supports intercard transfers) Chipset Intel® C602 Processor Intel® Xeon® E5-2640 processor, 2.50 GHz System BIOS version J61 V01.02 System memory 12 GB ECC DDR3 Power supply 800W 2 PCIe ×16 3.0 slots Available PCIe expansion slots 1 PCIe ×8 3.0 slot 1 PCIe ×8 2.0 slot (×8 mechanical, ×4 electrical) 1 PCIe ×4 2.0 slot (×4 mechanical, ×1 electrical) Expansion slot configuration Insert Mura cards in slots labeled PCIe3 ×16.
Nijkerk (System MURA V1) Supported Mura cards 7 Motherboard ASUS® P6T7 WS Chipset Intel® X58 Express Processor Intel® Core™ i7-950 processor, 3.20 GHz System BIOS version 1001 System memory 6 GB DDR3 Chassis NCS-R416A-MB-NOIR Power supply 750W – PCIe ×16 2.0 at ×16 or ×8 mode – PCIe ×16 2.0 at ×16 mode Slots 2, 4, and 6 – PCIe ×16 2.
Pyramid Multiplex R-19 Mura System Part number CPYIV-VX330A01 Supported Mura cards 2 Motherboard Advantech ASMB-781G4-00A1E Chipset Intel® C206 Processor Intel® Core™ i3-2120 processor, 3.30 GHz System BIOS version 1.1 System memory 8 GB DDR3 1333 ATP Power supply 500W Industrial BEA-550H 2 PCIe ×16 2.0 slots Available PCIe expansion slots 1 PCIe ×4 2.0 slots 1 PCIe ×1 2.
System BIOS version 0902 System memory 32 GB DDR4 Power supply 860W Chassis 4U Available PCIe expansion slots 7 PCIe ×16 3.0/2.0 slots If you’re installing one card, insert the Mura card in the slot labeled PCIEX16_1. Expansion slot configuration If you’re installing two cards, insert the Mura cards in the slots labeled PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_3. If you’re installing up to four cards, insert the third and fourth Mura card in the slots labeled PCIEX16_5 and PCIEX16_7.
1-2 cards Æ ×16 Performance considerations 3 cards Æ 1 ×16 + 2 ×8 4 cards Æ 4×8 Notes For two-card configurations, a longer ribbon cable (for framelock) is required (P/N: F16279-00). For more information, contact your Matrox representative. Synnex Canada Touch Mura X79 Part number TOUCH MURA X79 Supported Mura cards 4 Motherboard ASUS® P9X79 WS Chipset Intel® X79 Processor Intel® Core™ i7-3820 processor, 3.
Processor Intel® Core™ i7-3770K processor, 3.50 GHz System BIOS version 0502 ×64 System memory 8 GB DDR3 Power supply 900W Chassis Chenbro RM422 4U 4 PCIe ×16 3.0/2.0 slots (dual ×16 or ×16, ×8, ×8, or quad Available PCIe expansion slots ×8) 2 PCIe ×1 2.0 slots If you’re installing one card, insert the Mura card in the slot labeled PCIe 3.0/2.0 ×16_1. Expansion slot configuration If you’re installing two cards, insert the Mura cards in the slots labeled PCIe 3.0/2.0 ×16_1 and PCIe 3.
Trenton TVC2404 Supported Mura cards 3 Motherboard TSB 7053 (SHB), BPC8219 (Backplane) Chipset Intel® C206 Processor Intel® Core® i7-3770 quad core processor 3.4 GHz System BIOS version 0ACCI 0.08 X64 Chassis 2U rack mount System memory 16 GB DDR3, 1600 MHz Power supply 600W Available PCIe expansion slots Expansion slot configuration 3 PCIe ×16 2.0 slot (×16 mechanical and electrical) 1 PCIe ×16 2.
Trenton TVC3400 Supported Mura cards 2 (supports intercard transfers) Motherboard Trenton JXMS7031 Chipset Intel® 3420 Processor Intel® Xeon® EC5549 processor System BIOS version 0ABYI 0.04 X64 Chassis 3U shelf mount System memory 4 GB DDR3 Mini-DIMM Power supply 550W 1 PCIe ×16 2.0 slot (×16 mechanical and electrical via riser Available PCIe expansion slots card) 2 PCIe ×16 2.
Expansion slot configuration Insert the two Mura cards in the slots labeled PCIe2 and PCIe3. The integrated graphics hardware must be disabled in Notes Windows® Device Manager. For more information, see your system manual or Windows help. Optional system memory upgrade is available.
Trenton TVC4406 Supported Mura cards 4 Motherboard ASUS® P9X79 WS Chipset Intel® X79 Processor Intel® Core™ i7-3820 processor, 3.8 GHz Heatsink (for CPU) LGA 2011 fan heatsink for the CPU System BIOS version 0603 X64 dated 11/11/2011 System memory 4 GB DDR3 Chassis 4U rack mount Power supply 800W redundant Power supply bracket Standard with the Trenton chassis 4 PCIe ×16 3.0/2.0 slots (dual ×16 or ×16, ×8, ×8, or quad ×8, black andblue) Available PCIe expansion slots 2 PCIe ×16 3.
Power supply bracket Standard with the Trenton chassis Available PCIe expansion slots 2 PCIe ×16 2.0 slots (×16 mechanical, ×8 electrical) Trenton TVC5401 Supported Mura cards 16 (max.
Trenton TVC5402 Supported Mura cards 10 (8 MPX-4/4 + 1 MPX-V16 + 1 P690) Motherboard TSB7053 (SHB) BPG8194 (Backplane) Chipset Intel® C206 Processor Intel® Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz, Quad-Core System BIOS version V2.7 System memory 8 GB DDR3 Chassis 5U rack mount Power supply 1200W Redundant Available PCIe expansion slots 8 PCIe ×16 3.0 slots (mechanical and electrical) 5 PCIe ×16 3.
Validated motherboards The following motherboards have been validated: “Advantech ASMB-781G4-00A1E”, page 35 “ASRock ASRock X79 Extreme 11”, page 36 “ASUS® P6T7 WS”, page 37 “ASUS® P6X58-E WS”, page 39 “ASUS® P8Z77 WS”, page 40 “ASUS® P9X79 Pro”, page 41 “ASUS® P9X79-E WS”, page 42 “ASUS® P9X79 WS”, page 44 “ASUS® Z87 WS”, page 45 “Gigabyte™ G1 Sniper3”, page 46 “Gigabyte™ GA-X79-UD3”, page 48 “Portwell® M9010A”, page 49 Advantech ASMB-781G4-00A1E Supported Mu
Advantech ASMB-820I-00A1E Supported Mura cards 3 (2 Mura MPX-4/4 and 1 Mura MPX-V16/MPX-V8) Motherboard Advantech ASMB-820I-00A1E Chipset Intel® C206J Processor Intel® Xeon® E5-2420 processor Heatsink (for CPU) Advantech LGA1356 CPU Heat Sink (P/N: 19600555362N011) System BIOS version 1.10 System memory 8 GB DDR3 Chassis ACP-4000MB-00XE Power supply 80 PLUS 500 W PSU (Ps8-500ATX-ZE) Power supply bracket Standard 2 PCIe ×16 3.
iStarUSA – 800W iStarUSA redundant power supply with mounting Power supply bracket for D-400 (P/N: IS-800R3NP) OR 750W iStarUSA single regular power supply (P/N: TC-750PD1) Advantech – Use the 700W power supply included with the chassis. iStarUSA – – Use the bracket included with the power supply. Regular power supply – Use the standard bracket included with the chassis. Advantech – Use the standard bracket included with the chassis.
iStarUSA Kit 1 + Kit 2 – 400 chassis with black doors and 2x 80mm fans (P/N: D-400-2F80) iStarUSA Kit 2 – Custom fan bracket (P/N: DDFANGUARD-12-MAT01) Advantech (P/N: C-MAT1A-ACP4010-01) iStarUSA Kit 1 Chassis iStarUSA – 800W iStarUSA redundant power supply with mounting Power supply bracket for D-400 (P/N: IS-800R3NP) OR 750W iStarUSA single regular power supply (P/N: TC750PD1) Advantech – Use the 700W power supply included with the chassis.
ASUS® P6X58-E WS Supported Mura cards 5 Motherboard ASUS® P6X58-E WS Chipset Intel® X58 Processor Intel® Core™ i7-950 Quad processor, 3.
1-3 cards Æ ×16 Performance considerations 4 cards Æ 2 ×16 + 2 ×8 5 cards Æ 1 ×16 + 4 ×8 iStarUSA – The chassis and power supply must be ordered from iStarUSA. Notes The fan must be ordered from a separate fan vendor. For more information on approved fans and fan vendors, see “Approved fans for iStarUSA® chassis”, page 62. ASUS® P8Z77 WS Supported Mura cards 4 Motherboard ASUS® P8Z77 WS Chipset Intel® Z77 Express Processor Intel® Core™ i7-3770K processor, 3.
Available PCIe expansion slots 4 PCIe ×16 3.0/2.0 slots (dual ×16 or ×16/×8/×8, or quad ×8) 2 PCIe ×1 2.0 slots If you’re installing one card, insert the Mura card in the slot labeled PCIe 3.0/2.0 ×16_1. Expansion slot configuration If you’re installing two cards, insert the Mura cards in the slots labeled PCIe 3.0/2.0 ×16_1 and PCIe 3.0/2.0 ×16_3. If you’re installing up to four cards, insert the third and fourth Mura cards in the slots labeled PCIe 3.0/2.0 ×16_2 and PCIe 2.0 ×16_4.
iStarUSA – – Use the bracket included with the power supply. Regular power supply – Use the standard bracket included with the chassis. Advantech – Use the standard bracket included with the chassis. Redundant power supply Power supply bracket iStarUSA – 120 CFM fan (front fan assembly). Fan to be Fan ordered separately from the list of approved vendors. For more information on approved fans and fan vendors, see “Approved fans for iStarUSA® chassis”, page 62.
iStarUSA Kit 1 + Kit 2 – 400 chassis with black doors and 2x 80mm fans (P/N: D-400-2F80) iStarUSA Kit 2 – Custom fan bracket (P/N: DD-FANGUARD12-MAT01) iStarUSA Kit 1 Chassis iStarUSA – 800W iStarUSA redundant power supply with mounting Power supply bracket for D-400 (P/N: IS-800R3NP) OR 750W iStarUSA single regular power supply (P/N: TC750PD1) iStarUSA – – Use the bracket included with the power supply. Regular power supply – Use the standard bracket included with the chassis.
ASUS® P9X79 WS Supported Mura cards 4 Motherboard ASUS® P9X79 WS Chipset Intel® X79 Processor Intel® Core™ i7-3930K processor, 3.
If you’re installing one card, insert the Mura card in the slot labeled PCIe2.0×16_1. Expansion slot configuration If you’re installing two cards, insert the Mura cards in the slots labeled PCIe2.0×16_1 and PCIe2.0×16_4. If you’re installing up to four cards, insert the third and fourth Mura cards in the slots labeled PCIe2.0×16_2 and PCIe2.0×16_6.
iStarUSA – 120 CFM fan (front fan assembly). Fan to be ordered separately from the list of approved vendors. For more information on approved fans and fan vendors, see “Approved fans for iStarUSA® chassis”, page 62. Fan 4 PCIe ×16 3.0/2.0 slots (dual ×16 or ×16, ×8, ×8, or quad ×8) Available PCIe expansion slots 2 PCIe ×1 2.0 slots If you’re installing one card, insert the Mura card in the slot labeled PCIEX16_1.
iStarUSA – 800W iStarUSA redundant power supply with mounting Power supply bracket for D-400 (P/N: IS-800R3NP) OR 750W iStarUSA single regular power supply (P/N: TC750PD1) Advantech – Use the 700W power supply included with the chassis. iStarUSA – – Use the bracket included with the power supply. Regular power supply – Use the standard bracket included with the chassis. Advantech – Use the standard bracket included with the chassis.
Gigabyte™ GA-X79-UD3 Supported Mura cards 4 Motherboard Gigabyte GA-X79-UD3 Chipset Intel® X79 Express Processor Intel® Core™ i7-3820 processor, 3.
1-2 cards Æ ×16 Performance considerations 3 cards Æ 2 ×16 + 1×8 4 cards Æ ×8 iStarUSA – The chassis and power supply must be ordered from iStarUSA. Notes The fan must be ordered from a separate fan vendor. For more information on approved fans and fan vendors, see “Approved fans for iStarUSA® chassis”, page 62.
Validated chassis The following chassis have been validated: “Advantech ACP-4000MB-00XE”, page 50 “Advantech C-MAT1A-ACP4010-01”, page 50 “Advantech IPC-7130-00XE”, page 51 “Delo Step Multi-View”, page 51 “iStarUSA®”, page 51 “Nijkerk NCS-R416A-MB-NOIR”, page 52 “Supermicro® SuperChassis 836”, page 52 “Supermicro® SuperChassis 842XTQ-R606B”, page 53 Advantech ACP-4000MB-00XE Part number ACP-4000MB-00XE (Includes chassis, 500W power supply, and fans.
Advantech IPC-7130-00XE Part number IPC-7130-00XE Power supply PS-400ATX-ZE (400W 80 PLUS PS/2 PSU) Power supply bracket Standard Supported motherboards Advantech ASMB-781G4-00A1E Delo Step Multi-View Part number 1039268 (Includes chassis, 560W power supply, and fans.
ASRock X79 Extreme 11 ASUS® P6T7 WS ASUS P6X58-E WS ASUS P8Z77 WS Supported motherboards ASUS P9X79 Pro ASUS P9X79-E WS ASUS P9X79 WS ASUS® Z87 WS Gigabyte G1.Sniper3 Gigabyte GA-X79-UD3 iStarUSA – The chassis and power supply must be ordered from iStarUSA. Notes The fan must be ordered from a separate fan vendor. For more information on approved fans and fan vendors, see “Approved fans for iStarUSA® chassis”, page 62.
Supermicro® SuperChassis 842XTQ-R606B Part number CSE-842XTQ-R606B (Includes chassis, 600W redundant power supply, and fans.
Power supply sizing for Matrox Mura MPX-based systems When assembling a system based on Mura MPX Series products, the power supply must be sized to provide power for the entire system, including the CPU, all add-in cards, and any peripherals connected. To determine the power supply size, you must consider not only the power requirements of all devices but also the power rails from which the current is being drawn.
By providing less margin than specified above, the power supply will be used under higher load conditions, which may lead to excess heat generation within the power supply and premature wearout of electronic components. Insufficient margin may also compromise the overall reliability of the product. Note: The margin provided on the power supply must never be less than 35-40%.
System ventilation Without proper system ventilation, the motherboard and add-in cards will operate at elevated temperatures. Continued operation at elevated temperatures may reduce the life expectancy of the overall system. Mechanical components (such as fans), in particular, experience higher failure rates when exposed to elevated temperatures over long periods of time. The system integrator must verify that the system – and the add-in card area in particular – is properly ventilated.
PCI Express® bandwidth considerations in Matrox Mura MPX-based systems System architecture is important in determining overall capture and display performance with Mura-MPX based systems. Although the input resolutions and formats must be considered, the system bus-level architecture also plays an important role in optimizing the system for the best possible performance. This section will outline some of the issues to consider when implementing Mura-MPX based display wall architectures.
Note that in some cases it may be possible to capture analog RGB or DVI sources and transfer them internally using a 16-bit YUV format. Doing so will reduce the amount of system bandwidth required to transfer the input data, but it will also degrade the capture quality (since less data is being used to represent each pixel). This option should be used only when necessary, and with sources, when the quality of input capture can be sacrificed.
To maximize data transfer capabilities within a system, having the largest lane widths possible throughout the system is preferred. An ideal system for display wall applications provides PCIe ×16 links for all add-in cards, maximizing throughput at each communication link. In the diagram above, assume that each PCI Express link is a ×8 connection operating at Gen-2 speeds. Each link thus has a total available throughput of 4 GB/s in each direction.
Each GPU transmits two HD streams to a Mura card located at the other “end” of the system (C4C7). This results in a total bandwidth of approximately 2 GB/s per card (2 GPUs per card, each transmitting two HD stream at approximately 500 MB/s per stream) that has to be transferred through the PCIe fabric.
place capture cards in the system. By carefully calculating the required bandwidth and ensuring that there are no data bottlenecks in the system, the integrator can guarantee the optimal functioning of the Mura-MPX based display wall.
Appendix Approved fans for iStarUSA® chassis List of approved fan vendors: Sunon: PMD1212PTB3-A (2).
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