Avid® Products System Integration Guide for the IBM® IntelliStation® Z Pro Type 6866-6AU (6AG) Rev A, February 2001 a
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Contents Chapter 1 Document Overview Who Should Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Differences Between IBM Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 If You Need Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vi Boards in PCI Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Meridien III-U Digital Media Board Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Meridien III Digital Media Board Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Meridien II Digital Media Board Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Meridien 3D DVE Effects Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Meridien Display Controller Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vii Installing the Avid Board Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Before You Start the Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Revision Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Removing the AGP Graphics Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Installing the PCI Disk Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
viii Chapter 7 Installing and Verifying Avid System Software Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Installing the Avid System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Installing Disk Controller Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Installing the ATTO ExpressPCI Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Installing the Emulex LP850 Fibre Channel 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 Internal Drive Bay Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Figure 2-4 Meridien I/O Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 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 1-1 Differences Between Skews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Table 2-1 Hardware Integration Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Table 2-2 Memory Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Table 2-3 Control and Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Table 2-4 External Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Table 2-5 Avid Product Revisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER 1 Document Overview This guide is relevant to the product integration of supported Avid® systems on the IBM® IntelliStation® Z Pro Type 6866-6AU (USA) and the Z Pro Type 6866-6AG (Europe) Professional Workstation (IBM 6866 system) only. As other platforms are qualified, they will either be added to this guide or explained in a separate document.
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 6866 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 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. As there are many configuration possibilities, pay particular attention to the slot allocation tables for each Avid product configuration. • 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 Differences Between IBM Systems Table 1-1 lists the major differences between the old IBM IntelliStation 6866 system with skews (40U and 40G) and the new IBM IntelliStation 6866 system with skews (6AU and 6AG).
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. - Look here in the margin for tips. Alphabetical lists, when the order of secondary items is important. Indented dashed lists, when the order of secondary items is unimportant. In the margin, you will find tips that help you perform tasks more easily and efficiently.
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 Z Pro Type 6866 Professional Workstation • The Avid setup guide for your specific system • The Avid site preparation guide for your specific 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 notes for your specific syst
1-8 Document Overview
CHAPTER 2 System Overview Avid uses an IBM IntelliStation Z Pro Type 6866-6AU (6AG) system and different Avid board sets to provide different levels of editing systems. This chapter provides an overview of the IBM 6866 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 6866 system.
2-2 System Integration Check List To integrate an IBM 6866 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 6866 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 (later in this guide you will change the operating system to Windows NT). 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.
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 Symphony™, Media Composer® and Film Composer®, and Avid Xpress® systems are built around the 933-MHz IBM IntelliStation Z Pro Type 6866-6AU (6AG) professional workstation (IBM 6866 system). The following sections explain some of the major portions of the IBM 6866 system. n 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.
2-6 Memory Support The memory used by the IBM 6866 system has the following requirements: n • 2.5-V, 184-pin, Rambus® inline memory modules (RIMM). • Error correcting code (ECC) or non-ECC dynamic random access memory (RDRAM). • Memory modules are available in 64-MB, 128-MB, and 256-MB RIMMs for a maximum of 2 GB. The memory modules must be installed in pairs of the same size. • The memory modules are plugged into a memory card that can have four slots or eight slots depending upon the system.
2-7 Control and Status Indicators This section explains the function of each control and status indicator located on the front of the IBM 6866 system. Figure 2-1 shows the locations of the control and status indicators, while Table 2-3 describes the function of each control and status indicator.
2-8 Table 2-3 Control and Status Indicators Control or Status Indicator Number Function 1 Floppy drive Eject button 2 Floppy drive light 3 CD-ROM drive Eject button 4 CD-ROM drive light 5 Power buttona 6 Power-on light 7 Internal hard drive light in drive bay 9 a. When you press the Power button to turn off the system, you might have to wait 5 to 10 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 6866 system. Figure 2-2 shows the connections of the IBM 6866 system, while Table 2-4 describes the function of each connector. Rear View of IBM 6866 System 14 13 1 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 2 5 4 3 Figure 2-2 n External Connections The AGP slot (shown as number 2) is not used by Avid. Slot allocation is explained in “Installing the Avid Board Set” on page 4-8.
2-10 Table 2-4 Connection Number System Overview External Connections External Connector Function 1 External SCSI connector (channel B of internal 7899 Adaptec™ 160-MB Ultra3 SCSI controller) 2 AGP connector (board is removed by Avid and the slot is not used) 3 MIDI/joystick connection (the BIOS needs to change if you want to use MIDI) 4 Line Out or headphone connection 5 Microphone In connection 6 Audio Line In connection 7 Ethernet connection 8 Two USB ports (not used, require Windows
2-11 Internal Drives and Drive Bays The IBM 6866 system contains removable-media drives as well as an internal hard drive. • Removable drives — a 1.44-MB, 3.5-inch floppy drive and an IDE CD-ROM • Internal hard drive — an 18.2-GB SCSI (the drive size might change at any time without notice) There are nine internal drive bays located in the IBM 6866 system. Access to drive bays 1 to 3 is through the front door, but you must remove the front panel for access to drive bays 4 to 9 (see Figure 2-3).
2-12 Internal Disk Controllers There are two internal disk controllers in the IBM 6866 system: Avid uses the power connector provided for one of the drive bays to power a fan needed to cool the Avid board set. n n c System Overview • A two-channel IDE controller. Both channels have the capability of having two devices connected, however, only one channel has a cable connected.
2-13 Keyboard and Mouse Avid replaces the standard IBM keyboard with a customized keyboard featuring labeled keycaps for the Windows NT products. The three-button IBM mouse is the standard. Avid might or might not replace the standard mouse with a Microsoft® mouse for certain products, but whatever mouse is used, it must have a PS/2-style male connector to plug into the system.
2-14 Service Packs In previous Avid supported systems, the Service Pack on your system could cause problems depending upon the use of MIDI and dual-processor mode. The IBM 6866 system has no such problem. At this date Service Pack 5 ships with the system and Service Pack 6a is being tested. If problems with specific Service Packs occur, this guide will be updated and posted to the Avid Web site.
2-15 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.
2-16 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 6866 system or in the Meridien I/O box (an Avid designed standalone box). Table 2-6 lists the board type and location. Explanations of each board (or board set) follow the table.
2-17 Boards in PCI Slots The following sections explain the functions of each peripheral board located in an internal PCI slot.
2-18 Flex Circuit The new flexible (flex) circuit connects the Meridien III digital media board set to the 3D DVE effects board as an over-the-top connection. The flex circuit is not needed when you upgrade an existing Meridien II system to a Meridien III system in the IBM 6889 system (you can use the hard, over-the-top connector as you did with the Meridien II system).
2-19 n The original Meridien 3D DVE effects board, Genie, was connected to an Avid designed daughter board when attached to the Meridien I board. This connection is no longer needed when you connect the Genie to the Meridien III or Meridien II board set. Meridien Display Controller Board The system uses the Meridien display controller board to connect the Bin and Edit monitors using one PCI board.
2-20 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.
2-21 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 6866 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.
2-22 Supported Avid Boards for Each Product Line Table 2-7 provides a basic cross-reference between the Avid boards (storage not included) and the Avid product line that ships with the IBM 6866 system. It is possible that devices might change from being optional to being standard, so call your Avid representative for the latest configurations. Table 2-7 Supported Avid Boards Board Product Rev Meridien III-U Board Set Symphony 3.1 X Symphony Universal 3.1 X MC9000XL NT 10.
2-23 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.
2-24 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.
2-25 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.
2-26 System Overview
CHAPTER 3 Checking the Basic IBM 6866 System Having read Chapter 2, you should now understand the type of IBM 6866 system that you ordered and the board sets that go with each system. You must now check the IBM 6866 system to make sure it functions properly before you start the integration procedure. n n The new IBM 6866 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 6866 system. 2. Connect the mouse to the mouse port at the rear of the IBM 6866 system. 3.
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 6866 system. To make sure there are no problems: 1. Turn on the monitor and then the IBM 6866 system. You see the SCSI BIOS execute as you did with the Windows NT operating system.
3-4 6. Double-click the System icon. The General tab displays the amount of memory in the system in kilobytes (KBs). Use this amount of memory to determine if you need to add memory. Close the Control Panel. 7. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to shut down the system. A Windows 2000 Security window opens. 8. Click Shut Down and then select the Shutdown option (not the Shutdown and Restart option). 9. Turn off the system when the monitor says it is safe to do so.
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. As there are many configuration possibilities, pay particular attention to the slot allocation tables for each Avid product configuration.
4-2 Required Tools You require some or all of the following tools to install boards or memory in the IBM 6866 system: • A regular flat-blade screwdriver • Antistatic protection • A 3/16-inch nutdriver, optional, but it saves time IBM 6866 System Slot and Memory Locations The IBM 6866 system has seven slots; one AGP slot and six PCI slots. Figure 4-1 shows the slot locations of the IBM 6866 system as viewed with the left side of the system off. The memory board is above the AGP slot.
4-3 Installing Memory Before you start the installation of the memory you must make sure of the following: • 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 Z Pro Type 6866 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 combination boards. PCI boards must be installed into the system using configurations explained in this section.
4-5 Avid Board Configurations The board configurations can be different depending upon what type of Avid system you order. The following sections explain the board configurations by Avid product. Symphony or Symphony Universal Board Configurations Table 4-2 defines the slots that the Avid board set must go into for any Symphony or Symphony Universal system. This table applies to local and shared-storage environments.
4-6 Avid Composer Board Configurations Table 4-3 defines the slots that the Avid board set must go into for any Media Composer or Film Composer system. This table applies to local and shared-storage environments.
4-7 Avid Xpress Board Configurations Table 4-4 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.
4-8 Installing the Avid Board Set This section describes the specifics for reliable hardware configuration of Avid products on the IBM 6866 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.
4-9 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 Z Pro Type 6866 Professional Workstation for instructions that explain how to open the system and install the PCI boards.
4-10 Revision Levels Table 4-5 shows the revision level of the storage drivers and BIOS needed for the IBM 6866 system at the first release of the product. Table 4-5 Software Revision Software Revision BIOS IBM Z Pro 6866 33a minimum Windows NT Service Pack 5 UL2D Driver PC V1.44uf0 (floppy is marked 1.45, but installs 1.44) UL3D Driver PC V1.6uf2 F/C (Emulex) Driver V4-4.442a3; Firmware 3.
4-11 Installing the PCI Disk Controller This section describes installation and configuration requirements for the PCI disk controllers supported on the IBM 6866 system. The following devices are detailed: • ATTO Technology ExpressPCI UL3D/160 Dual-Channel LVD • Emulex® LP850 Fibre Channel Using the slot allocation tables for each system as explained in “PCI Board Configuration” on page 4-4, install the disk controllers in the proper slots using the descriptions provided in the following sections.
4-12 Figure 4-2 ATTO UL3D/160 LVD Board Emulex LP850 Fibre Channel Controller The Emulex LightPulse™ LP850 Fibre Channel controller is used for standalone F/C storage (see Figure 4-3). This is also the required controller to support the Avid Unity MediaNet storage environment. • When used as primary media storage, the LP850 controller is limited to PCI slot 7 in all configurations.
4-13 Installing the Avid Boards Using the slot allocation tables for each system as explained in “PCI Board Configuration” on page 4-4, install the boards in the proper slots using the descriptions provided in the following sections. Important The only difference between the Meridien III-U board set and the Meridien III board set is the daughter board attached to the digital media board (see “Meridien III-U Digital Media Board Set” on page 2-17).
4-14 Inspecting the Meridien III-U Digital Media Board Set Before installing the Meridien III-U (or Meridien III) board set in the system, you must ensure that the daughter board and the Meridien II board are securely fastened together (see Figure 4-4) using a connector, two cables, and five plastic standoffs (on the other side of the board set).
4-15 Installing the Flexible Over-the-Top Connector Avid supplies a flexible over-the-top connector used to connect the Meridien digital media board set with one of the two 3D DVE effects boards (see Figure 4-5). c You can bend the over-the-top connector, but never put a crease in the connector when you bend it. Be very careful when installing and removing the connector.
4-16 Installing the Meridien III-U Digital Media Board Set The Avid Meridien III-U digital media board set contains the Meridien II digital media board with attached Meridien III-U daughter board (see Figure 4-6). These boards use one slot and should be placed into the system as one board. Install the completed Meridien III-U (or Meridien III) digital media board set into the recommended PCI slot reflected in the appropriate product board configuration table.
4-17 Installing a Meridien 3D DVE Effects Board If you have purchased a system that contains a 3D DVE effects board, you should install it now. Depending upon the system, the board will be either a Genie effects board or a Mercedes effects board. Both the Genie effects board and Mercedes effects board take up one PCI slot as shown in the tables in “Avid Board Configurations” on page 4-5. Installing the Mercedes Effects Board The Mercedes effects board is standard equipment on Symphony 3.
4-18 Installing the Genie Effects Board The Genie effects board is available equipment on Avid Composer products systems and specific versions of Avid Xpress systems. Interconnection between the Genie effects board and the Meridien III digital media daughter board is accomplished with a newly designed flexible over-the-top connector. 1.
4-19 Thumb and forefinger Thumb and forefinger Figure 4-8 Removing the Flexible Over-the-Top Connector 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).
4-20 2. Install and secure the display controller board into the PCI slot recommended in the product board configuration tables. 3. Attach one end of the cable (explained in “Installing the Meridien III-U Digital Media Board Set” on page 4-16) to the display controller board cable header (see Figure 4-9), and the other end to the Meridien digital media board set. Each end of the cable is keyed to facilitate proper installation.
4-21 This section explains how to remove and install the fan from the IBM 6866 system. Before you start to remove or install the fan, you must make sure of the following: • The system was turned off in a proper manner. • The power cord is removed from the rear of the system. Removing the Fan To remove the fan: 1. Press the Key-lock button on the left side of the front bezel, and using the indented portion of the side cover, slide the side cover toward the rear of the system (see Figure 4-10).
4-22 5. Loosen (do not remove) the two wing nuts that hold the movable extension in place. Fan plug Wing nuts Movable extension Figure 4-11 Fan in the System 6. Push the movable extension toward the rear of the system and remove the fan.
4-23 Installing the Fan To install the fan: 1. Loosen the two wing nuts and make sure the movable extension is as far back as it can go as shown in Figure 4-12. 2. Place the two fan tabs, located at the rear of the fan, into the lowest holes of the rear airflow grate. There is an illustration on the fan that shows the actual insertion points for the tabs (see Figure 4-12). Insertion illustration Movable extension Tabs Rear airflow grate Wing nuts Figure 4-12 Fan Tab Location 3.
4-24 Wing nuts Outer piece Middle piece Outer piece Figure 4-13 Extending the Fan 5. Check that the tabs are still in place and the extension is as far forward as possible, then tighten the two wing nuts. 6. Plug the power connector into one of the available disk drive power connectors in the system (see Figure 4-14). Figure 4-14 Connecting the Fan Power 7. Replace the side cover.
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 must connect to the parallel port at the rear of the system, but allows you to connect another parallel device to the port by connecting the device to the female portion of the application key. Figure 5-1 shows how to connect the application key. n If you connect another device to the dongle, make sure the device is output only.
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 6866 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, as shown in Figure 5-2, 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 system explains how to connect 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 now connect the drives to your system. You might have a group of drives used just for testing, or you might set up the actual drives ordered by the customer. Either way, now is the time to connect them to the system. Connect the other devices, such as decks or a V-LAN®, to your system if you need to check them. The setup guide for your specific Avid system explains how to connect these devices.
5-6 Connecting the Remaining Avid Devices
CHAPTER 6 Changing System BIOS and Creating Windows NT Image When you turn on the IBM 6866 system, it detects some of the changes you have made and automatically places you into the BIOS. This chapter tells you what you need to do when the system places you into the BIOS and how to create a Windows NT image on the system disk.
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 NT image on the system disk. You will need to enter the BIOS and perform the following functions: n • Change MIDI settings if needed. • 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 6866 system for use with the Avid software application. 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 cannot manually enter the system BIOS unless you turn on the system using the Power button and then press F1 at the IBM logo.
6-4 2. If you need to enable the MIDI port, continue to step 3. If you do not need to enable the MIDI port, go to step 8. 3. Press the Down Arrow key to reach the Devices and I/O Ports menu selection and press Enter. The Devices and I/O Ports menu appears. 4. Press the Down Arrow key to reach the Audio Setup menu selection and press Enter. The Audio Setup menu appears. 5. Press the Down Arrow key to reach the MIDI port selection. 6.
6-5 11. Press the Esc key to return to the Main menu. n Make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy drive. 12. Insert the Avid Setup and Product Recovery CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 13. Press the Down Arrow key to reach Exit Setup and press Enter. 14. Save and exit the system BIOS settings as explained on the screen. Installing the Windows NT Image As the boot procedure continues the Avid Setup and Product Recovery CD-ROM is booted.
6-6 c You will be warned two times during the following procedure that you are about to destroy data on all, or parts, of hard drive 0. To perform a complete recovery (image the complete disk): 1. Press the arrow keys to highlight choice 1 (full recovery) and press Enter. You will be asked if you really want to continue, because this destroys data on hard drive 0. 2. Answer by pressing the Y key. Do not press Enter.
6-7 9. You are asked to accept the registration agreement shown in the window. Select “I accept” and click Next. You are asked for the name of the company and the specific organization the system is being sold to. 10. Type the name of the company in the appropriate text box (the organization text box is optional) and click Next. You are asked for the name of the computer. 11. Type a computer name in the appropriate text box and click Next. You are asked to select a password, but do not select one. 12.
6-8 Restoring the Original Boot Sequence You must now restore the original boot sequence so you don’t attempt to boot from a CD-ROM that you accidentally left in the system. This is not critical, but should be done to bring the state of the system back to normal. To restore the original boot sequence: 1. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, click Shut Down, and then select the Shutdown option (not the Shutdown and Restart option). Turn off the system and leave it off for at least 5 seconds.
6-9 8. Save and exit the system BIOS settings as explained on the screen. You continue with the boot sequence. 9. During the boot procedure of the Windows NT operating system select the following: - The Windows NT 4.0 operating system - The Avid hardware profile 10. Log in to the system. 11. When asked for a password press Enter. n Your system might perform a checkdisk during the boot procedure. If it does, let it finish, it will not harm the system.
6-10 Changing System BIOS and Creating Windows NT Image
CHAPTER 7 Installing and Verifying Avid System Software The proper Avid hardware board set and Windows NT 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 NT 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. • 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 specific 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. Installing Disk Controller Drivers Install or check the device drivers for all installed disk controllers.
7-4 Installing the ATTO ExpressPCI Driver If the system contains an ATTO Technology ExpressPCI UL3D dual-channel Ultra3 160 LVD SCSI controller, you should use this procedure to install or update the Windows NT device driver. The proper ATTO Technology device drivers are not included with the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or Windows NT Service Pack distributions and must be installed separately. Only follow this procedure if you have the ATTO UL3D controller installed in the system. Driver Name: ExpressPCI.
7-5 n If Avid Startup starts, close the window and continue. 11. A dialog box appears asking if you want to restart the system. Click No. 12. The SCSI Adapters dialog box now shows the UL3D dual-channel controller. Click OK. 13. The driver is copied automatically and the system must be restarted to install the driver. 14. Do not click Yes to restart the system unless this is the last driver you are installing. 15. Remove the floppy disk and the application CD-ROM (if needed) from the system.
7-6 4. Click the Add button. 5. Click the Have Disk button in the Install Driver dialog box. 6. Insert the LP6/7/8 NTSCSI Miniport Driver floppy disk. 7. At the Install From Disk dialog box click the Browse button. 8. Browse the floppy disk until you find the OEMsetup.inf file (it should be at the root level). Click this file and then click Open (this gives the path for the driver installation). 9. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box. 10.
7-7 Installing the Display Controller Board Driver Although the disk image has already installed a display controller board driver, you should install the Avid display controller driver using the following procedure, and then reboot the system when instructed. This ensures that you have the latest driver available. 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).
7-8 9. Click the driver in the folder you selected from one of the following: - AvidEDC.inf from EDCInstall - Rev4.inf from EDCRev4Install 10. Click Open. 11. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box. The Change Display dialog box appears. 12. Select the proper board and click OK. The Avid display controller board appears as a third-party choice. 13. Click the Yes button to accept the Avid display controller selection. 14. You will receive a message stating a successful installation. Click OK. 15.
7-9 n For single-monitor systems (Avid Xpress) only, open the Avid Display Control Panel, click the Desktop tab, click the Normal Mode button, and then complete the procedure. 22. Choose True Color on the Color Palette menu and set the refresh rate to 75 Hz. 23. Set the Desktop Area slider to 2048 x 768 for two-monitor systems and 1024 x 768 for single-monitor systems. 24. Click the Test button and the system displays the resolution selected. 25. Click Apply to apply the change, and then click OK.
7-10 Verifying Avid Board Set Drivers The following subsections explain how to verify the installation of Avid board set drivers. Verifying the Meridien Digital Media Board Driver Verify that the Meridien digital media board device driver started by opening the Devices Control Panel and looking at the APMPhxNTDriver status. Use the following procedure to check the status of the driver: 1. Open the Control Panel and double-click the Devices icon. 2.
7-11 Verifying the 3D DVE Effects Driver Verify that the 3D DVE effects device driver started (if applicable) by looking at the Genie/Mercedes status. Use the following procedure to check the status of the driver: 1. Open the Control Panel and double-click the Devices icon. 2. Use the scroll bar to find the Genie driver and click to select it. 3. Check the Status column for a device status of Started. This indicates that the driver installed and initialized properly. Click the Startup button.
7-12 Verifying and Changing Disk Controller Drivers Status The following subsections explain how to verify the installation of the disk controller drivers and how to change the status (if needed in the hardware profile). Verifying and Changing the ATTO ExpressPCI UL3D Driver Installation and Status Use the following procedure to check the status of the ATTO driver only if the board is in the system: 1. Open the Control Panel and double-click the Devices icon. 2.
7-13 Verifying and Changing the Emulex LP850 F/C Driver Installation and Status Use the following procedure to check the status of the Emulex driver only if the board is in the system: 1. Open the Control Panel and double-click the Devices icon. 2. Use the scroll bar to find the lp6nds35 driver and click to select it. 3. Check the Status column for a device status of Started. This indicates that the driver installed and initialized properly. 4. Click the Startup button. 5.
7-14 Changing the Hardware Profile The image you placed on the disk contains two hardware profiles, Avid Configuration and Original Configuration. The Avid Configuration should be the default hardware profile. To make the Avid Configuration the default hardware profile: 1. Open the Control Panel and double-click the System icon. 2. Click the Hardware Profiles tab. 3. Click Avid Configuration to highlight the Avid hardware profile. 4.
7-15 Running Avid StorEx The Avid setup guide that ships with the system contains a section that explains how to run Avid StorEx. If your disk drives need to be formatted and partitioned, see the setup guide that ships with your Avid system. Using MediaDock LVD Manager Software If you are connecting an Avid MediaDock LVD to your IBM 6866 system, you must be aware that the MediaDock LVD Manager software requires a section of the EZ-SCSI software to run properly.
7-16 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.
7-17 Creating a Windows NT Boot Floppy Disk Should a problem arise with the system disk master boot record or from an accidental deletion of the files in the root directory (C:\), it might be possible to access the system disk to correct the problem without having to restore from the Avid Setup and Product Recovery CD-ROM or the Windows NT distribution media if you have a Windows NT boot floppy disk. A boot floppy disk must be created from a functional Windows NT system.
7-18 Creating a Windows NT Repair Floppy Disk The Windows NT repair disk is vital to the successful restoration of a user system in the event of a damaged operating system component. The Emergency Repair Disk (ERD), as it is sometimes called, should be updated anytime a change to the operating system occurs. This can happen whenever hardware is added or applications are installed.
7-19 Uninstalling the Avid Application When an Avid system is ordered directly from Avid, Avid removes the software application prior to shipment. This allows the customer to install the application and accept the software agreement. However, as a reseller you might deliver the system "ready to go." The following procedure explains how to individually uninstall the Avid software applications without removing the needed drivers: 1. Open the Control Panel and double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 2.
7-20 Avid recommends that you do not scan all files or schedule any background task like virus scanning when you are using an Avid application. File deletion protection utilities also consume system resources and could interfere with the proper operation of an Avid application. These utilities automatically back up any files that are deleted, even temporary files created and deleted by the Avid application. This consumes a large amount of disk space.
CHAPTER 8 Troubleshooting This section describes problems you might encounter when integrating the IBM 6866 platform, and some possible explanations and/or fixes for these problems. n The User Guide IntelliStation Z Pro Type 6866 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 NT editing systems. An Avid Windows NT toolbox should consist of: Troubleshooting • User Guide IntelliStation Z Pro Type 6866 Professional Workstation • Avid Setup and Product Recovery CD-ROM • Windows NT Workstation 4.
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 NT 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 7-7 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 system A to system B, system B sees the set of striped drives physically, but cannot see a file system on the striped set. Explanation/Fix The Windows NT system that creates the striped set is the only system that can see the file system on the striped set because the system updates the System Registry for that striped set and enables the Ftdisk driver (Fault tolerant).
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 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 Operating System: products were tested in a
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
