ENGLISH Matrox® M-Series™ M9120 PCIe ×16 • M9120 Plus LP PCIe ×1 or ×16 • M9125 PCIe ×16 • M9128 LP PCIe ×16 • M9138 LP PCIe ×16 • M9140 LP PCIe ×16 • M9148 LP PCIe ×16 • M9188 PCIe ×16 User Guide 20070-301-0160 2016.05.
Contents Matrox safety information........................................................................................4 Installation and operation ........................................................................................................................4 If a power supply (internal or external) was included with your product.............................................4 If your product includes laser-based technology .........................................................................
Product information............................................................................................... 28 Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................28 Environmental ....................................................................................................................................29 Notes..................................................................................
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.
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.
About this user guide Your Matrox user guide provides information on installing and using your Matrox hardware. For information on Matrox PowerDesk software features and options, see the help file included with your PowerDesk software. Using this guide This guide assumes you’re familiar with basic functions like click, right-click and double-click, and that you’re familiar with the basics of the operating system you’re using.
Overview Thank you for purchasing a Matrox M-Series graphics card. This is a high-performance graphics card that supports PCIe® (PCI Express®) ×1 or ×16 compliant systems and multi-monitor setups. Hardware supplied* M9120 PCIe ×16 – Matrox graphics card, 2 DVI to HD-15 adapters. M9120 Plus LP PCIe ×1 or ×16 – Matrox graphics card, 1 dual-monitor cable (LFH-60 to DVI), 2 DVI to HD-15 adapters. M9125 PCIe ×16 – Matrox graphics card, 2 DVI to HD-15 adapters.
Minimum system requirements XDDM WDDM Up to 8 monitors Windows Vista (×32 Windows XP (×32 Edition), Edition), Service Pack 2, 2 Service Pack 3, 2 GB RAM* GB RAM* More than 8 monitors Windows XP (×32 Edition), Windows 7 (×64 Edition), 8 GB RAM Service Pack 3, 3 GB RAM* * For display resolutions above 1920 × 1200, we recommend 4 GB of RAM or higher.
Installing your graphics hardware This section describes how to install your Matrox card. For information specific to your computer, like how to remove its cover, see your system manual. Note: Most Matrox low-profile graphics cards ship with ATX brackets compatible with most systems. If you have a low-profile system, you may need to change the ATX bracket on your graphics card to a low-profile bracket. For more information, “Replacing brackets on your graphics card”, page 12.
Step-by-step installation 1 Open your computer and remove your existing graphics card* If a graphics card isn’t already installed in your computer, skip to step 2. If a graphics card is already installed in your computer: a Using Apps & features (Windows 10), Programs and Features (Windows 8.1/7/Vista), or Add/Remove Programs (Windows XP) in the Windows Control Panel, remove any currently installed display drivers. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
WARNING: Inserting your Matrox card into the wrong type of slot could damage your card, your computer, or both. ×1 ×4 ×8 ×16 PCI Express card 3 Insert your Matrox card a Position your Matrox card over the expansion slot you’ve chosen. b Push the card in firmly and evenly until it’s fully seated in the slot. c Secure the bracket of your Matrox card to the computer frame. Your Matrox card is now installed.
Replacing brackets on your graphics card Most Matrox low-profile graphics cards ship with ATX brackets compatible with most systems. Low-profile graphics cards The following explains how to change brackets on your Matrox low-profile product. 1 Remove the current bracket from your Matrox graphics card by removing the screw on top of the graphics card, then the nuts on either side of the monitor connector. 2 Attach and fasten the new bracket with the two nuts you just removed.
2 Attach and fasten the new bracket with the two screws you just removed.
Connecting your monitors This section describes how to connect your monitors to your Matrox graphics hardware. Depending on your Matrox product, your connection setup changes (see “Step-by-step connection setup”, page 15). Note: To purchase any cables or adapters not included with your Matrox product, see the Matrox online store (shopmatrox.com).
Step-by-step connection setup This section guides you through the step-by-step connection setup of your graphics hardware. M9120 PCIe or M9125 PCIe 1 Connect the first monitor Connect your preferred monitor to the main connector (A) on your Matrox graphics card. If your monitor has a DVI connector, connect it directly to the main connector of your graphics card.
M9120 Plus LP PCIe 1 Attach the dual-monitor cable Attach your dual-monitor cable to the connector on the bracket of your Matrox card. Dual-monitor cable WARNING: To avoid damaging the LFH-60 connector on your dual-monitor cable or on your graphics card, carefully insert the connector on your dual-monitor cable as straight as possible into the connector on your graphics card.
M9128 LP PCIe WARNING: To avoid damaging the 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. 1 Connect the first monitor If your monitor has a DisplayPort connector, connect your monitor directly to the DisplayPort connector labeled 1 on the bracket of your Matrox card.
If your monitor has a DVI connector, use a DisplayPort to DVI-D adapter (sold separately) to connect your monitor cable to the DisplayPort connector. DisplayPort to DVI-D adapter Monitor connector (DVI-D) Your Matrox card is now installed. Restart your computer and install your Matrox software (see “Installing your Matrox software”, page 22).
2 Connect the other monitors Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter Repeat step 1 for each monitor you want to connect. Monitor connector (DisplayPort) Your Matrox card is now installed. Restart your computer and install your Matrox software (see “Installing your Matrox software”, page 22). M9140 LP PCIe 1 Connect your quad-monitor cable Attach your quad-monitor cable to the connector on the bracket of your Matrox card.
Note: Monitors are numbered consecutively based on which connector each is attached to. Numbering starts with the primary display – the one that first displays information when you restart your computer. If another graphics card is installed in your computer, display numbering may be different. Your Matrox card is now installed. Restart your computer and install your Matrox software (see “Installing your Matrox software”, page 22).
2 Connect the other monitors Repeat step 1 for each monitor you want to connect. Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter Monitor connector (DisplayPort) Your Matrox card is now installed. Restart your computer and install your Matrox software (see “Installing your Matrox software”, page 22).
Installing your Matrox software This section describes how to install Matrox software for Windows 10, Windows 8.1*, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. The installation of the display driver is the same for the 32-bit and 64-bit versions. You may need administrator rights to install certain software. For more information, see Windows documentation or contact your system administrator.
Hardware detection Windows 10/8.1 – Windows detects new hardware when you restart and installs a Microsoft Basic Display Driver. Windows 7/Vista – Windows detects new hardware when you restart and installs a standard VGA driver. Windows XP – Windows detects new hardware when you restart. If Matrox display drivers haven’t been previously installed, Windows prompts you to install a display driver.
Matrox PowerDesk software Your Matrox display driver includes Matrox PowerDesk software. This software helps you get the most out of your Matrox product. Use Matrox PowerDesk software to change certain display settings or access Matrox features. Note: To avoid possible problems, unless otherwise specified, we recommend you use only PowerDesk software to change your display settings. Accessing PowerDesk Windows 10/8.
Troubleshooting What to do if you have a problem If you experience problems with your Matrox product: Make sure your Matrox card is properly installed, you’re using the correct connectors, and that all connectors are properly fastened. For more information, see “Installing your graphics hardware”, page 9 and “Connecting your monitors”, page 14. Review the documentation provided with your Matrox product, including the information in this section, to see if your problem is already addressed.
Problem 1Cause PowerDesk software isn’t installed Windows 10/8.1 – If the Matrox display driver was installed or updated through Windows Update automatic driver installations, Matrox PowerDesk software may not be installed. 1Solution Run the setup program included with the Matrox display driver. The setup program automatically installs PowerDesk software for your Matrox product. For more information, see “Installing your Matrox software”, page 22.
2Solution Disable or remove any graphics hardware not supported by the display driver you want to use. If there’s graphics hardware built into the motherboard of your computer that’s not supported by your software, see your system manual for information on how to disable this graphics hardware. 2Cause Windows 10/8.
Product information Specifications M9120 PCIe Operating systems supported Card type DVI Dual-link DVI DVI 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB PCIe ×16 PCIe ×1 or ×16 PCIe ×16 PCIe ×16 ATX Low-profile ATX Low-profile 2 2† 2 4 2× DVI 1× LFH-60 2× DVI 1× KX20 2048 × 1536 2048 × 1536 2048 × 1536 1920 × 1200 1920 × 1200 1920 × 1200 Up to 1920 × 1200, and 2560 × 1600 1920 × 1200 L: 6.600" / 16.80 cm H: 4.376" / 11.10 cm W: 0.750" / 1.91 cm L: 6.600" / 16.80 cm H: 2.712" / 6.90 cm W: 0.
M9128 LP PCIe Operating systems supported Digital monitor support M9138 LP PCIe M9148 LP PCIe M9188 PCIe 8.
Notes Your Matrox graphics card is 100% VGA compatible. It’s also compatible with the following VESA® standards: VBE 3.0 (Super VGA modes), DPMS (energy saving), and DDC-2B (Plug-and-Play monitor), DDC-CI, and DisplayPort 1.1a. To get the most of your Matrox product, we recommend using the highest color palette setting (a 32-bit color palette) for all your displays.
Customer support Matrox Web Our Web site has product literature, press releases, technical material, a sales office list, trade show information, and other relevant material. Visit the Matrox Graphics Web site at www.matrox.com/graphics. Technical support Matrox values your business and offers professional support for your Matrox product. If your product was purchased through a Matrox dealer, contact your dealer for product support. This is the quickest and most effective method of technical assistance.
Driver and software download 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). View your warranty information Matrox makes warranty information available on the Matrox site (www.matrox.com/warranty). Register your Matrox product Please register online (www.
USA FCC Compliance Statement Remark for the Matrox hardware products supported by this guide This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
KOREA B 급 기기 ( 가정용 방송통신기자재 ) 이 기기는 가정용 (B 급 ) 전자파적합기기로서 주 로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며 , 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다 . EUROPE (English) European user’s information – Information on Conformity Remark for the Matrox hardware products supported by this guide These devices comply with EC Directive 2014/30/EU for a Class B digital device. They have been tested and found to comply with EN55022/CISPR22 and EN55024/CISPR24.
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