Setup guide

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Symbols and Conventions
These upgrade instructions use the following special symbols and
conventions:
n
A note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations,
and strong suggestions.
c
A caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to
your computer or cause you to lose data.
Upgrade Summary
This section lists the major steps required to upgrade earlier Avid
®
NewsCutter and NewsCutter XP releases to NewsCutter Release 2.x.
Detailed information about each step is referenced in this summary.
See the manufacturer’s documentation for the following procedures:
• Removing the cover
• Installing memory
• Installing PCI slot expansion boards
• Identifying external connectors, controls, and indicators
This document includes upgrade procedures for all the upgrades that
are offered. Your upgrade path might not require you to perform all
the procedures in this document. Tab le 1 identifies upgrade paths
available for specific releases.
The upgrade is summarized as follows:
1. Read these upgrade instructions completely.
2. Make sure your system meets the hardware and software
requirements (see “System Requirements” on page 6). Install
additional memory required for NewsCutter Release 2.x and
verify that the system recognizes the new memory.
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