Setup guide

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System Requirements
This section provides a brief description about the hardware included
in your upgrade kit. Two systems are qualified for upgrades to
NewsCutter Release 2.x: the IBM IntelliStation Z Pro 6866 and the
Compaq Professional Workstation AP500.
Media drives on the Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 use the
onboard SCSI controller. Media drives on the IBM IntelliStation Z Pro
6866 system connect to the Ultra 160 LVD SCSI controller.
Adhere to the NewsCutter Release 2.x system requirements as follows:
• Before upgrading to NewsCutter Release 2.x, make sure your
system has a minimum 256 MB of RAM.
• After installing the upgrade and optional hardware, reinstall
Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0 Service Pack 5 or 6A.
Memory
Avid recommends that you have 256 MB of memory in the system. If
your system requires additional memory, install the memory before
installing the Avid boards included in your kit. Purchase additional
memory through a local source based on the manufacturer’s
documentation.
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Install memory according to the manufacturer’s documentation.
Service Pack
Reinstall your Windows NT service pack to complete the upgrade.
Service Pack 6A is the recommended Windows NT service pack. Do
not use Service Pack 6. Service Pack 5 is the minimum qualified
Windows NT service pack. Avid does not provide service packs.
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