Avid® Products System Integration Guide for the IBM® IntelliStation® M Pro Type 6868-5BU Rev C, October 2001
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Contents Chapter 1 Document Overview Who Should Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Revision Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 If You Need Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vi Avid Board Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Boards in PCI Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Meridien II Digital Media Board Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Meridien 3D DVE Effects Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Meridien Display Controller Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 SCSI Adaptec 29160LP System Controller Board . . . . . . .
vii Removing the AGP Graphics Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Moving the Adaptec 29160LP SCSI Controller Board . . . . . . . 4-10 Installing the Optional PCI Disk Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 ATTO Technology ExpressPCI UL3D/160 Dual-Channel Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Emulex LP850 Fibre Channel Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Installing the Avid Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
viii Booting the Windows 2000 Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 The New Hardware Wizard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Chapter 7 Installing and Verifying Avid System Software Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Installing the Avid System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Installing the EDC Display Controller Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ix Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Notices FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Canadian ICES-003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 European Union Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 Taiwan EMC Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
x Figures Figure 2-1 Control and Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Figure 2-2 External Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Figure 2-3 M Pro System Internal Drive Bay Locations . . . . . . . 2-11 Figure 2-4 Meridien I/O Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Figure 2-5 Meridien I/O Box - Two-Channel Audio I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
xi Figure 5-2 Meridien I/O Box to System Cable Connection . . . . .5-3 Figure 5-3 Digital Media Board Set to Meridien I/O Box Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3 Figure 5-4 Display Controller Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
xii Tables Table 2-1 Hardware Integration Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Table 2-2 Control and Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Table 2-3 External Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Table 2-4 Avid Product Revisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Table 2-5 Peripheral Board Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Table 2-6 Supported Avid Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER 1 Document Overview This guide is relevant to the product integration of the Avid Xpress® system on the IBM® IntelliStation® M Pro Type 6868-5BU Professional Workstation (IBM 6868 system) only. As other platforms are qualified they will either be added to this document or explained in a separate document. n This guide is not designed as a replacement for the Avid® Certified Resellers class.
1-2 Who Should Use This Guide This guide is intended for Avid Resellers. It describes the procedures necessary to make changes to an IBM 6868 system and how to integrate the needed hardware and application software to produce a fully Avid integrated system for the end user. About This Guide The guide is designed as a reference to answer the “How do I do that?” questions that come with any step involved in integrating the hardware and the application software into an Avid Xpress system.
1-3 c • Chapter 4, “Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Kit,” explains how you install memory, the Avid board set, and the fan kit in the system. • Chapter 5, “Connecting the Remaining Avid Devices,” explains how you connect the remaining Avid devices to the system before you install the Avid application software.
1-4 Revision Changes The following table lists the changes made to this guide for each revision. Revision Changes Ba Change from using the Meridien III board set to using the Meridien II board set. Cb In previous integration guides it was incorrectly stated that multiple processor systems were supported. Multiple processor systems are not supported. C The Avid hardware profile is already created when you use the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM.
1-5 Symbols and Conventions The system integration guide uses the following special symbols and conventions: 1. Numbered lists, when the order of the items is important. a. • Bulleted lists, when the order of the items is unimportant. - t Alphabetical lists, when the order of secondary items is important. Indented dashed lists, when the order of secondary items is unimportant. One arrow indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a list indicate that you perform one of the actions listed.
1-6 If You Need Help If you are having trouble using the system, you should: 1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions given for that task in this guide. 2. Check the documentation that came with your hardware for maintenance or hardware-related issues. 3. Check the release notes supplied with your Avid application for information on accessing the Avid Web site and the Avid Knowledge Center. 4.
1-7 Related Information The following documents provide more information about the hardware and software for your system: • User Guide IntelliStation M Pro Type 6868 Professional Workstation • The Avid setup guide for your specific Avid Xpress system • The Avid site preparation guide for your specific Avid Xpress system (online version) • Avid iS MediaDrive Setup and User’s Guide • Avid MediaDrive rS LVD Setup and User’s Guide • Avid MediaDock LVD Setup and User’s Guide • The Avid release note
1-8 Document Overview
CHAPTER 2 System Overview Avid uses an IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6868-5BU system (IBM 6868 system) and different Avid board sets to provide different levels of editing systems. This chapter provides an overview of the IBM 6868 system used by Avid, and explains the types of board sets available, the supported disk controllers, and any basic configuration rules you need to understand to integrate an IBM 6868 system.
2-2 System Integration Check List To integrate an IBM 6868 system you should use the integration check list provided in this section. The check list provides a step-by-step list of what is needed to complete the integration of the hardware. Read the check list completely prior to actually starting the integration. Reading the check list will allow you to understand the flow of what you need to do when you fully integrate and create an Avid product using the IBM 6868 system.
2-3 Table 2-1 Hardware Integration Check List (Continued) Action Explanation Connect the basic system components. You need to connect the equipment needed to turn the system on, configure the system software, and access the Windows 2000 operating system. This would include connecting at least the: • Keyboard and mouse • One monitor • Power cords See “Connecting the Basic System” on page 3-2 for more detailed information. Perform the basic integration of the IBM 6868 system.
2-4 Table 2-1 Hardware Integration Check List (Continued) Action Explanation Connect the Meridien I/O box and audio device (888 I/O™). Connect the Meridien I/O box to the system. See“Connecting the Meridien I/O Box” on page 5-3. Use the setup guide for your system to connect the audio device (888 I/O) to the Meridien I/O box. Connect the monitors. Connect the monitors to the Meridien display controller board. See “Connecting the Display Monitors” on page 5-4. Connect the disk drives.
2-5 System Overview The Avid Xpress system is built around the 866-MHz IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6868-5BU professional workstation (IBM 6868 system). n The system speed might increase without notice. If any hardware or software changes are needed due to a speed increase, this guide will be updated. The IBM 6868 system ships with Windows 2000 installed as the operating system.
2-6 c Whenever you open the cover of the IBM 6868 system to repair or replace an option, be aware that the presence of +5V standby power might result in damage to your hardware unless you unplug the electrical cord from the system before opening the cover. Microprocessor Support Avid ships their IBM 6868 systems with one microprocessor, and does not support the use of a multiprocessor system. Memory Support The memory used by the IBM 6868 system has the following requirements: c System Overview • 2.
2-7 Control and Status Indicators This section explains the function of each control and status indicator located on the front of the IBM 6868 system. Figure 2-1 shows the locations of the control and status indicators, while Table 2-2 describes the function of each control and status indicator.
2-8 Table 2-2 Control and Status Indicators Control or Status Indicator Number Function 1 Power buttona 2 Power-on light 3 Internal hard drive light 4 Client LAN light 5 CD-ROM drive Eject button 6 CD-ROM drive light 7 Floppy drive Eject button 8 Floppy drive light a. When you press the Power button to turn off the system, you might have to wait 5 seconds before the computer turns off.
2-9 External Connections This section explains the function of each connector located on the rear of the IBM 6868 system. Figure 2-2 shows the connections of the IBM 6868 system, while Table 2-3 describes the function of each connector. Rear View of IBM 6868 System 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 AGP slot PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 Figure 2-2 n External Connections The AGP slot (shown as number 2) is not used by Avid.
2-10 Table 2-3 Connection Number System Overview External Connections External Connector Function 1 External SCSI connector (same SCSI channel as internal system disk).
2-11 Internal Drives and Drive Bays The M Pro system contains removable-media drives as well as an internal hard drive. • Removable drives — a 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch floppy drive (controlled by an onboard floppy controller) and an IDE CD-ROM • Internal hard drive — a 9-GB SCSI (the drive size might change at any time without notice) Excluding the two floppy drive bays (drive bays 3 and 4), there are five internal drive bays located in the M Pro system.
2-12 Internal Disk Controllers The M Pro system has an internal floppy controller (not discussed) that controls a floppy drive in drive bay 4 (see Figure 2-3). Drive bay 3 might contain another floppy drive. The remaining internal disk controller is an IDE controller with channels 0 and 1. Both channels have the capability of having one master device and one slave device connected, however, only one channel has a cable connected.
2-13 Monitors Avid Xpress systems support the following three monitors: n • The 21-inch Bin monitor displays the Windows 2000 operating system desktop. • The 21-inch Edit monitor displays the Avid software editing environment. • The third monitor (Client monitor) displays full-screen video playback and can be either an NTSC monitor or a PAL monitor. This monitor is optional. Only one monitor is standard with the Avid Xpress system. The remaining two monitors can be purchased as options.
2-14 Product Overview You need to have an understanding of the Avid product line and what boards and controllers are supported before you actually start the integration.
2-15 Avid Board Names The Avid board set supports video, audio, compression, effects, and improved data transfer to the hard drives. The boards are located in the internal PCI slots of the IBM 6868 system or in the Meridien I/O box (an Avid designed standalone box). Table 2-5 lists the board type and location. Explanations of each board (or board set) follow the table.
2-16 Boards in PCI Slots The following sections explain the functions of each peripheral board located in an internal PCI slot. Meridien II Digital Media Board Set The Meridien II digital media board set is a PCI board and a daughter board that provides a PCI interface for direct memory access (DMA) on the system, compression and decompression functions, and color correction circuitry. The board set also interfaces the 3D DVE effects board (Genie), and acts as an interface to the Meridien I/O box.
2-17 Meridien Display Controller Board The system uses the Meridien display controller board to connect the Bin and Edit monitors using one PCI board. Avid now ships a new Meridien display controller board (EDC4). You can distinguish between the older version of the display controller board and the new EDC4 display controller board by looking at the metal PCI bracket. The new EDC4 board has EDC4 labeled on the top of the metal PCI bracket.
2-18 Boards in Meridien I/O Box The system uses different boards in the Meridien I/O box to support video and audio (see Figure 2-4). The following sections explain the functions of each peripheral board located in a Meridien I/O box.
2-19 Meridien Serial Digital I/O Board The SDI board provides physical inputs and outputs between the video I/O board and a serial digital device. The board also contains the circuitry for the Consumer Source button on the Video Input tool. Audio Boards in the Meridien I/O Box There are two different audio boards used to interface the IBM 6868 system to speakers and video decks depending upon the type of system you order. Both boards are standalone boards and are not attached to the video I/O board.
2-20 Supported Avid Boards for Avid Xpress Systems Table 2-6 provides a list of supported Avid boards (storage not included) available for use in Avid Xpress systems when used with the IBM 6868 system. It is possible that devices might change from being optional to being standard, so call your Avid representative for the latest configurations. Table 2-6 Supported Avid Boards Boards Product Rev Meridien II Board Set Genie Meridien Display Controller Board Avid Xpress XL Elite 4.
2-21 Supported Storage Boards There are three types of storage options (boards) available for your Avid system: n • Standalone Fibre Channel (F/C) • SCSI UL3D/160 dual-channel LVD board • Avid Unity MediaNet As drive size and drive speed improve, different F/C devices, MediaDrives, and LVD shuttles will be available for use. Contact your Avid Sales and Product information line at 800-949-2843 for more product information.
2-22 SCSI UL3D/160 Dual-Channel LVD Board The optional SCSI system uses a UL3D board and supports up to 15 devices per channel. The system supports the following two types of SCSI storage: • All rS LVD MediaDrives available in rack and stack enclosures. • The MediaDock LVD storage system.
2-23 Avid Unity MediaNet The Avid Unity MediaNet server and storage subsystem use F/C storage components to provide the shared storage environment for up to nine MediaNet clients. MediaNet allows all nine users to simultaneously read and write to the same shared storage workspace. The following F/C storage devices are supported: • • Shipping F/C devices: - MEDIArray 18 GB 10K rpm - MEDIArray 73 GB 10K rpm Nonshipping F/C devices: - MSDE 9 GB 7.
2-24 System Overview
CHAPTER 3 Checking the Basic IBM 6868 System Having read Chapter 2, you should now understand the type of IBM 6868 system that you ordered and the board sets that go with each system. You must now check the IBM 6868 system to make sure it functions properly before you start the integration procedure. n n The new IBM 6868 system ships with the Windows 2000 operating system.
3-2 Connecting the Basic System You need to connect and check the basic system before you place any Avid boards in the system (see Figure 3-1). This allows you to make sure the system you receive works prior to making any changes. To connect the basic system: 1. Connect the keyboard to the keyboard port at the rear of the IBM 6868 system. 2. Connect the mouse to the mouse port at the rear of the IBM 6868 system. 3. Connect a single monitor to the AGP graphics board at the rear of the IBM 6868 system. 4.
3-3 Checking the System You should turn on the system and make sure there are no problems with the basic connections you made in “Connecting the Basic System” on page 3-2 before you add memory, Avid boards, or make any BIOS or configuration changes to the IBM 6868 system. To make sure there are no problems: 1. Turn on the monitor and then the IBM 6868 system. 2. Complete the system build by answering any questions asked by the system during the boot procedure. 3.
3-4 Checking the Basic IBM 6868 System
CHAPTER 4 Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Kit You should now install memory (if needed), the Avid board set, and the fan kit into the system.
4-2 Required Tools You require some or all of the following tools to install boards or memory in the IBM 6868 system: • A regular flat-blade screwdriver • Antistatic protection • A 3/16-inch nutdriver, optional, but it saves time IBM 6868 System Slot and Memory Locations The IBM 6868 system has six slots; one AGP slot and five PCI slots. Figure 4-1 shows the slot locations of the IBM 6868 system as viewed with the left side of the system off. The memory connectors are above the AGP slot.
4-3 Installing Memory Before you start the installation of the memory you must make sure of the following: n • The system was turned off in a proper manner. • The power cord is removed from the rear of the system. • You read the User Guide IntelliStation M Pro Type 6868 Professional Workstation for instructions that explain how to open the system and install the PCI boards. • You use a proper antistatic grounding wrist strap during the installation.
4-4 PCI Board Configuration Slot configuration guidelines are mandatory due to PCI bus requirements, and interconnection requirements of the Meridien display controller board, Meridien digital media boards, and the 3D DVE effects Genie board (Genie 3D effects board). PCI boards must be installed into the system using configurations explained in this section.
4-5 Avid Xpress Board Configurations Table 4-1 defines the slots that the Avid board set must go into for any Avid Xpress system. This table applies to local and shared-storage environments.
4-6 Installing the Avid Board Set This section describes the specifics for reliable hardware configuration of Avid products on the IBM 6868 system, and covers only those options that might be physically installed in PCI device slots. There are no step-by-step procedures for the installation, but the sections are placed in the order you should follow to complete the installation.
4-7 Before You Start the Installation If you did not install memory, before you start the installation of the Avid boards, you must make sure of the following: n • The system was turned off in a proper manner. • The power cord is removed from the rear of the system. • You read the User Guide IntelliStation M Pro Type 6868 Professional Workstation for instructions that explain how to open the system and install the PCI boards.
4-8 Determining the Proper System Skew The proper skew for your IBM 6868 system is 5BU, as in M Pro Type 6868-5BU. This skew includes the Windows 2000 operating system, a new AGP board that must be removed, and the proper internal clearances for the Avid board set. Figure 4-2 shows an open IBM 6868 system with a 5BU skew. If you have the 5BU skew, there should be no power cable connected below the bottom IDE cable connectors, and the IDE cable should be low profile.
4-9 Revision Levels Table 4-2 shows the revision level of the storage drivers and BIOS needed for the IBM 6868 system at the first release of the product. Table 4-2 n Software Revision Software Revision BIOS IBM M Pro 6868 37a minimum UL3D Driver PC V1.6.0U F/C (Emulex) Driver V4.42a3; Firmware 3.03 See the release notes that ship with your Avid Xpress system for the latest revisions of the shipping software and the minimum hardware revisions of the boards.
4-10 Moving the Adaptec 29160LP SCSI Controller Board The Adaptec 29160LP SCSI controller board is a single-channel Ultra3 controller that ships with the system in PCI slot 5. You must remove the board from PCI slot 5 and place it in PCI slot 1. The Adaptec 29160LP SCSI controller board supports Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) peripherals in two locations: n • The system drive in drive bay 7.
4-11 ATTO Technology ExpressPCI UL3D/160 Dual-Channel Controller The ATTO Technology ExpressPCI UL3D/160 is a dual-channel Ultra3 SCSI controller that supports Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) peripherals (see Figure 4-3). The controller is offered to customers as a means to use LVD devices in local storage environments. n If you attach any single-ended, fast and wide device to the UL3D board, the SCSI channel with that drive attached changes to single-ended, fast and wide mode.
4-12 Figure 4-4 Emulex LP850 Fibre Channel Board Installing the Avid Boards Using Table 4-1 on page 4-5, install the boards in the proper slots using the descriptions provided in the following sections.
4-13 Installing a Meridien 3D DVE Effects Board The Genie 3D effects board is available equipment on the Avid Xpress XL Elite system. Interconnection between the Genie 3D effects board and the Meridien II digital media daughter board is accomplished with an over-the-top connector (see Figure 4-7 and Figure 4-8). The Genie 3D effects board takes up PCI slot 4 as shown in Table 4-1 on page 4-5. Install and secure the Genie 3D effects board into PCI slot 4.
4-14 Cable to edit display controller Figure 4-6 n 3D interface cable A 3D interface cable B Avid Meridien II Digital Media Board Set The Meridien II board set connects to the Meridien display controller board and to the Genie 3D effects board. The connection to the display controller board uses a cable, Avid PN 0070-00491-01, while the connection to the Genie 3D effects board uses an over-the-top connector.
4-15 J3 J2 J1 Figure 4-7 Over-the-Top Connector Orient the over-the-top connector as shown in Figure 4-8, and then carefully seat the over-the-top connector into the daughter board and Genie connectors. Figure 4-8 n Connecting the Over-the-Top Connector You can also connect the over-the-top connector to the Genie 3D effects board and the Meridien II digital media board set while the boards are out of the system, and then carefully place the connected boards into the system at the same time.
4-16 Installing the Meridien Display Controller Board The Meridien display controller board is a standard dual-head graphics adapter with a special DMA pixel engine required for Avid applications. c c Avid now ships a new Meridien display controller board, EDC4. The new display controller board has EDC4 labeled on the top of the metal PCI bracket (see Figure 4-9). You can see the metal PCI bracket externally at the rear of the system.
4-17 Cable header to connect to Meridien digital media board PCI bracket Figure 4-9 One of the Meridien Display Controller Boards Figure 4-10 shows all the Avid boards installed in the system (except the optional storage board) and the cable connected from the display controller board and the Meridien II digital media board set.
4-18 Installing a Sound Board Unlike the IBM 6866 system, the IBM 6868 system does not have the MIDI function built in. You must add a sound board to PCI slot 4 of the system and install the appropriate software driver. n The sound board can only be installed in PCI slot 4. If you have another board installed in PCI slot 4 (as explained in “Avid Xpress Board Configurations” on page 4-5), you cannot install the sound board.
4-19 Installing the Fan Kit These instructions assume that you have an IBM 6868 system and you need to install the fan kit. The installation of the fan kit is divided into three sections: n • Checking the kit contents • Preparing for installation • Installing the fan kit These instructions assume you have the boards in the proper PCI slots. These instructions do not explain how to remove and replace boards in the system.
4-20 Preparing for Installation To prepare the system for installation you must: 1. Shut down the system in the normal manner. 2. Unplug the system from the wall socket. 3. Turn off power to all attached peripherals. 4. Remove the panel from the left side of the system (see the system user’s guide provided by the maker of the system). 5. Lay the system down on the right side panel. Installing the Fan Kit The fan kit ships fully assembled.
4-21 2. Remove the two chassis feet from the top of the system chassis by pushing the foot-release tab inside the chassis in the direction shown in Figure 4-14. Chassis feet Foot-release tab Toward center Tab through hole in chassis Figure 4-14 Removing the Chassis Feet n The boards shown in the illustrations are not necessarily the configuration needed for your system. Do not change your configuration to match the configuration shown in the illustrations. 3.
4-22 Bottom of chassis Phillips screw Figure 4-15 Attaching the Support Bracket 4. Replace the two chassis feet. 5. Attach the fan to the support bracket by aligning the slot in the fan assembly with the tab support bracket, and tightening the two captive screws on the fan assembly (see Figure 4-16).
4-23 c When you install the fan assembly, make sure the foam strip located on the fan assembly captures the PC board in the last slot. The foam strip should not push the board outward, but should secure it in place. 6. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the captive screws on the fan assembly one more ¼-turn. 7. Plug the 12-V power connector from the fan assembly into one of the 12-V power connectors used for drives at the top front of the chassis (see Figure 4-17).
4-24 Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Kit
CHAPTER 5 Connecting the Remaining Avid Devices Your system should now have the Avid hardware board set installed. You now need to connect the remaining Avid devices to the system before you install the Avid software application. This chapter explains what needs to be connected and either provides instructions on how to connect the device, or points you to the proper documentation for the information.
5-2 Connecting the Application Key (Dongle) The application key, commonly referred to as a dongle, allows the Avid software to run on your system. The application key connects to a USB port at the rear of the system. Figure 5-1 shows the USB dongle and the USB ports. USB ports Figure 5-1 c Application key (USB dongle) Application Key Connection Be careful that you do not lose the application key. Your Avid software does not function without it.
5-3 Connecting the Meridien I/O Box The Meridien I/O box is a standalone box that contains the audio and video I/O boards. You connect video equipment to the Meridien I/O box and audio equipment to the audio I/O device. The Meridien I/O box is connected to the PC by a 9.8-foot (3-meter) digital data cable. To connect the Meridien I/O box to the IBM 6868 system: 1. Locate the 9.8-foot (3-meter) digital data cable in the hardware kit. 2.
5-4 Connecting the 888 I/O and Speakers If you have an eight-channel audio interface board you must connect the audio device (888 I/O) to allow the sync signals to be present when you start the Avid software. You should also connect the speakers to make sure the audio splitter and speakers function properly. The setup guide for your specific Avid Xpress system explains how to connect just the speakers to the Meridien I/O box or the 888 I/O and speakers to the Meridien I/O box.
5-5 EDIT BOOT Figure 5-4 Display Controller Board Connecting Drives and Other Devices You should not connect external drives or other devices, such as decks or a V-LAN®, to the system until after you create a Windows 2000 image on the disk. The imaging procedure goes much faster with no external drives attached.
5-6 Connecting the Remaining Avid Devices
CHAPTER 6 Changing System BIOS and Creating Windows 2000 Image When you turn on the IBM 6868 system, it detects some of the changes you have made and automatically places you into the BIOS. This chapter explains what you need to do when you go into the BIOS and how to use the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM to install the Windows 2000 image on the system disk. The Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM image contains most of the drivers needed by the Avid application.
6-2 Process Overview Once you know the system is working as shipped, and you have added the memory, the Avid boards, and the fan kit, you need to make the proper changes to the BIOS and create a Windows 2000 image on the system disk. You will need to enter the BIOS and perform the following functions: n • Change the boot sequence. • Insert the Avid Setup and Product Recovery CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • Exit and save the system BIOS settings.
6-3 Changing the System BIOS Settings This section explains how to change the system BIOS settings for the IBM 6868 system for use with the Avid software application. c c In general, whenever you make changes to the system BIOS settings, never select the “Set to Default” option. This might cause problems booting the system. You must have an EDC4 display controller board in the system before you install the Windows 2000 image.
6-4 To change the boot sequence: 1. Turn on the system using the Power button and press F1 when asked for at the IBM logo. You are placed into the system BIOS at the Configuration/Setup menu (Main menu) after the execution of the SCSI BIOS because you pressed F1 or the system placed you there. 2. Press the Down Arrow key to reach the Start Options menu selection and press Enter. The Start Options menu appears. 3. You are automatically placed at the Startup Sequence selection. Press Enter. 4.
6-5 Using the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM This section explains how to use the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM to install the Windows 2000 operating system on your IBM 6868 system. c This document and associated CD-ROM are for use only with the IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6868 system that was originally built with the Windows 2000 system. Installation Options The Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM was created by Avid and does not contain the same information as the product recovery CD-ROM supplied by IBM.
6-6 Installation Considerations If you select 1, the entire contents of the C partitions will be destroyed and one large partition will be created. If needed, you should back up the data on the system disk prior to using the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM. c Data being overwritten includes registry information that describes your disk configuration. The Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM restores the disk registry as if it was shipped by Avid.
6-7 3. Select one of the following options (if you select 2, you abort the installation): t 1 — Perform an Avid Windows 2000 Setup or Product Recovery for the IBM 6868-5BU. t 2 — Exit Avid System Recovery tool. Press Enter. If you select 2, the procedure stops here. 4. A message appears, asking you to make sure you have the Microsoft Product Key that contains the 25-digit product code (see “Process Overview” on page 6-2). If you find the Product Key, press any character on the keyboard. 5.
6-8 9. A screen appears asking you to remove the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM and press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. There is also a message that says “Hit any key to continue.” If you “hit” any key you are placed back to the same screen. This action forces you to take out the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM and press Ctrl+Alt+Delete before continuing. 10. Turn off the system. 11. Turn on the external drives. Booting the Windows 2000 Operating System To boot the Windows 2000 operating system: 1. Turn on the system. 2.
6-9 The New Hardware Wizard The first time you log in to the system after using the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM, you might see a Welcome to Found New Hardware Wizard (depending on the hardware configuration). If you see a Welcome to Found New Hardware Wizard, use the following procedure to step through the wizard and disable the hardware. The Windows 2000 operating system found the Avid boards and cannot find a driver for them.
6-10 Changing System BIOS and Creating Windows 2000 Image
CHAPTER 7 Installing and Verifying Avid System Software The proper Avid hardware board set and Windows 2000 operating system is now installed. You now need to install and verify the Avid software, and prepare the system for the customer.
7-2 Installation Overview The Windows 2000 operating system is now installed. You now need to do the following: • Install the Avid system software — Find the application CD-ROM for your system (not the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM). • Install, and activate if needed, the following software: - Install the necessary device drivers for your SCSI and F/C disk boards. Find the floppy disks that contain the drivers for your disk boards. - Install and activate the display controller board driver.
7-3 n It is very important that you use the release notes and the CD-ROM that ships with your Avid Xpress system to install the Avid system software. The release notes tell you how to install the Avid system software, and also explain any last minute details relating to problems or new procedures that you must follow during the installation of the Avid system software.
7-4 A dialog box appears. 9. Select “Display a list of known drivers for this device so I can choose a specific driver,” and then click Next. A dialog box appears. 10. Click the Have Disk button. A dialog box appears. 11. Click the Browse button and browse to: My Computer\CD-ROM drive letter\Upgradedrivers \Displaydrivers 12. Select Rev4D(.inf) and then click Open. 13. Click OK. 14. Under models, select “Number Nine Visual Technology Revolution 4,” and then click the Next button. 15.
7-5 Setting Your Screen Resolution You installed the proper screen resolution when you installed the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM, and you don’t need to change it. However, the following procedure explains how to change the resolution for dual monitors if needed. Avid recommends using a Desktop Area of 1024 x 768 pixels for each monitor and a Refresh Frequency of 75 Hz as your screen resolution. To change the resolution in your monitor display properties: 1. Right-click the desktop and select Properties.
7-6 Installing Disk Controller Drivers The Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM installs the device drivers needed for the Avid supported disk controllers. If for any reason the drivers are not installed properly, this section explains how to install the drivers from the Avid application CD-ROM. Install or check the device drivers for all installed disk controllers. The drivers were shipped on the Avid application CD-ROM and on a floppy disk with each controller ordered.
7-7 Installing the ATTO Express PCI Driver To install the ATTO Express PCI driver for the UL3D controller board: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon and select Manage. The Computer Management window opens. 2. Click Device Manager. 3. Expand the Other Devices section by clicking the + sign. A SCSI controller is displayed twice, once for each channel of the dual-channel SCSI controller. 4. Right-click one channel of the device shown, and select Properties. The SCSI Controller Properties window opens. 5.
7-8 14. Click Next. The Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears. 15. Click Yes. The software installs (which might take a minute). 16. Click Finish, and then close the Express PCI Adapter window. 17. Repeat steps 4 to 16 for the other SCSI channel. 18. After you install the drivers for both channels, remove the Avid application CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, and then restart the system.
7-9 5. Click the Driver tab. 6. Click the Update Driver button. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard appears. 7. Click Next. A dialog box appears. 8. Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device,” and then click Next. A dialog box appears. 9. Insert the Avid application CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 10. Select “Specify a location,” and then click Next. 11. Click the Browse button, and browse to: My Computer\CD-ROM drive letter\Upgradedrivers \Emulex F/C Driver 12. Select OEMSETUP.
7-10 To disable the hardware for the wizard: a. Click Next in the Welcome to Found New Hardware Wizard. The Install Hardware Devices Driver window opens. b. Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device,” and then click Next. The Locate Driver Files dialog box appears. c. Click Next. The Driver Files Search Results window opens. d. Select “Disable the device,” and then click Finish. 18.
7-11 Verifying Software Installation You should verify that all the newly installed drivers installed properly. To verify that the software was installed and running properly: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon and select Manage. The Computer Management window opens. 2. Expand the System Information section by clicking the + sign. 3. Expand the Software Environment section by clicking the + sign. 4. Click the Drivers folder.
7-12 Installing the Driver for the Sound Board This section describes installation of the driver for the Turtle Beach Montego II (Turtle Beach) sound board supported on the IBM 6868 system. Other boards might work, but Avid has tested the Turtle Beach Montego II board. n Avid recommends you install the sound board driver using the following procedure and not use the installation procedure that ships with the sound board. To install the driver for the Turtle Beach sound board: 1.
7-13 Use the following procedure to verify the driver status and enable MIDI: 1. Open the Control Panel and double-click the Multimedia icon. The Multimedia Properties dialog box appears. 2. Click the Devices tab. 3. Click the “+ “ box to the left of Audio Devices to expand the display. Audio for Turtle Beach Montego II should appear. If it does not appear, the driver is either not present or not started. If the driver is present, ensure that the playback and record sections are enabled.
7-14 Testing the Avid Software Depending upon how familiar you are with the Avid software, you should restart the system and attempt to do the following: • Click the Start button, point to Programs, and then select Avid. • Digitize a portion of media. • Construct a simple sequence. • Create a title. • Create and test a 3D effect if you have a 3D effects board set.
7-15 To create an ERD: 1. Turn on the system and log in to an account with administrative privileges. 2. Click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then select Backup. The Backup window opens. 3. Click the Emergency Repair Disk icon. A dialog box appears. 4. Select the “Also backup the registry to the repair directory” option. 5. Insert a blank, formatted floppy disk into drive A. 6. Click OK. 7. When the process is complete, click OK 8.
7-16 3. Click the Add/Remove button and click Yes when asked if you want to remove Avid Xpress, and then follow the instructions on the screen. 4. You should click No to any shared file statements that are sent to the screen. 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the Avid Codec for AvidADI. Antivirus Applications When you deliver the system to a customer you should explain how antivirus programs containing autoscanning features can interfere with the operation of an Avid application such as Avid Xpress.
CHAPTER 8 Troubleshooting This section describes problems you might encounter when integrating the IBM 6868 platform, and some possible explanations and/or fixes for these problems. n The User Guide IntelliStation M Pro Type 6868 Professional Workstation provides a troubleshooting chapter for problems that can occur during power-up self-test (POST) or during the boot procedure. You should take advantage of this document.
8-2 A Troubleshooting Toolbox To troubleshoot the system effectively you should consider creating a “toolbox” of useful software, utilities, and tools that you carry with you when installing or troubleshooting Avid’s Windows 2000 editing systems.
8-3 Display Monitor Colors or Resolution Incorrect Problem Text and graphics appear in 640 x 480 resolution with 16 colors only. Explanation/Fix Windows 2000 booted in base video (VGA) mode, either by user selection, or because no display driver is installed. This is common when the proper display controller board driver has not been installed and started. Refer to “Installing the Display Controller Board Driver” on page 7-6 to learn how to properly install the driver.
8-4 Striped Sets Cannot Be Seen on System Problem When you move a set of striped drives from aa Windows NT system to a Windows 2000 system, the Windows 2000 system sees the set of striped drives physically, but cannot see a file system on the striped set. Explanation/Fi. When you transfer a striped set from a Windows NT system to a Windows 2000 system you must use a configuration floppy created on the Windows NT system. Avid Disk Mounter does not work on a Windows 2000 system.
APPENDIX A Regulatory and Safety Notices FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
A-2 Canadian ICES-003 This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Union Notice Declaration of Conformity (According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Application of Council 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC.
A-3 Product Name: Products for the Windows NT or Windows 2000 Operating System: Media Composer, Film Composer, Avid Xpress, Avid Xpress DV, Avid Unity, Avid|DS, NewsCutter, NewsCutter XP, NewsCutter DV, Symphony Products for the Macintosh Operating System: Media Composer, Film Composer, Avid Xpress, Avid Unity Products for the UNIX Operating System: AirPlay, VideoSPACE Base Model Numbers: None Product Options: All Year of Manufacture: 2001 (1) Products for the Windows NT or Windows 2000 Operating S
A-4 Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations N1709 John Kells, Australian Operations Manager Avid Technology (Australia) Unit B 5 Skyline Place French Forest NSW 2086 Australia Phone: 61-2-8977-4800 Taiwan EMC Regulations Taiwan EMC Regulations BSMI Class A EMC Warning Regulatory and Safety Notices
Index Numerics C 3D DVE effects board set, overview 2-16 6866 external connections 2-7, 2-9 Client monitor overview 2-13 Connecting application key 5-2 Connectors, 6866 rear 2-7, 2-9 A Application key, connecting 5-2 Audio I/O board 2-19 Avid board set 2-15 D Dongle See Application key B Bin monitor overview 2-13 Board 3D DVE effects, overview 2-16 eight-channel audio interface 2-19 SCSI UL3D/160 dual-channel LVD 2-17 serial digital I/O, overview 2-18 two-channel audio I/O 2-19 video I/O, overview 2-
Index-2 Meridien I/O box overview 2-18 Monitor, Client See Client monitor Monitors, supported 2-13 S SCSI UL3D/160 dual-channel LVD board overview 2-17 Serial digital I/O board, overview 2-18 T Two-channel audio I/O board overview 2-19 V Video I/O board overview 2-18
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