
Avid® ProductsSystem Integration Guidefor the IBM® IntelliStation® Z Pro Type 6866-6AU (6AG)Rev B, October 2001
xFiguresFigure 2-1 Control and Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7Figure 2-2 External Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-2Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareInstallation OverviewThe Windows 2000 operating system is now installed. You now need to do the follow
7-3Installing the Avid System SoftwareInstalling the Avid System SoftwareUse the release notes for your specific system to install the Avid system sof
7-4Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareDuring its first boot, the Windows 2000 operating system finds the ATTO SCSI and Emulex controller boa
7-5Installing Disk Controller Drivers4. Right-click one channel of the device shown, and select Properties.The SCSI Controller Properties window opens
7-6Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareInstalling the Emulex F/C DrivernIf you are using a Fibre Channel (F/C) controller as standalone disk
7-7Installing Disk Controller Drivers11. Click the Browse button, and browse to:My Computer\CD-ROM drive letter\Upgradedrivers\Emulex F/C Driver12. Se
7-8Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareVerifying Software InstallationYou should verify that all the newly installed drivers installed proper
7-9Testing the SystemTesting the SystemTesting the Avid system involves running tests on the Avid board set, running StorEx on drives attached to the
7-10Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareCreating a Windows 2000 Emergency Repair DiskThe Windows 2000 Emergency Repair Disk (ERD) is vital to
7-11Uninstalling the Avid Application6. Click OK.7. When the process is complete, click OK8. Remove the floppy disk, label it, date it, and store it i
xiFigure 5-4 Display Controller Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4Figure 6-1 Microsoft Product Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-12Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareAntivirus ApplicationsWhen you deliver the system to a customer you should explain how antivirus prog
CHAPTER 8TroubleshootingThis section describes problems you might encounter when integrating the IBM 6866 platform, and some possible explanations and
8-2TroubleshootingA Troubleshooting ToolboxTo troubleshoot the system effectively you should consider creating a “toolbox” of useful software, utiliti
8-3Display Monitor Colors or Resolution IncorrectDisplay Monitor Colors or Resolution IncorrectProblemText and graphics appear in 640 x 480 resolution
8-4TroubleshootingStripe Sets Cannot Be Seen on SystemProblemA stripe set brought from a Windows NT system cannot be seen by the Windows 2000 operatin
APPENDIX AManaging Disks on a Windows 2000 SystemManaging disks on a Windows 2000 operating system differs from managing disks on a Windows NT operati
A-2Managing Disks on a Windows 2000 SystemDisk Drives on the Windows 2000 Operating SystemThe Windows 2000 operating system creates and looks at disk
A-3Disk Drives on the Windows 2000 Operating SystemOverview of Partitioning Basic DrivesYour operating system allows you to create multiple partitions
A-4Managing Disks on a Windows 2000 SystemSupported File SystemsThe Windows 2000 operating system supports three types of file system: • Two types of
A-5Disk Drives on the Windows 2000 Operating SystemChecking the Disk ConfigurationYou might not have the same partitions and disk configuration shown
xiiTablesTable 1-1 Differences Between Skews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Table 1-2 Revision Differences . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A-6Managing Disks on a Windows 2000 System5. Select the Disk Management folder. If the size of the window is small, you might want to click the Maximi
A-7Transferring Disk Drives from a Windows NT SystemTransferring Disk Drives from a Windows NT System The following list provides an overview of how t
A-8Managing Disks on a Windows 2000 System4. From the Partition menu, choose Configuration, and then choose Save from the submenu. The Insert Disk dia
A-9Transferring Disk Drives from a Windows NT SystemImporting the Disk Configuration into the Windows 2000 SystemOnce your drivers have been properly
A-10Managing Disks on a Windows 2000 SystemFor more information, see “Creating a Disk Configuration Floppy Disk from Windows NT” on page A-7.6. Insert
APPENDIX BRegulatory and Safety NoticesFCC NoticeThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditi
B-2Regulatory and Safety NoticesCanadian ICES-003This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment
B-3European Union Notice(1) Products for the Windows NT or Windows 2000 Operating System: products were tested in a typical Media Composer, Film Compo
B-4Regulatory and Safety NoticesAustralia and New Zealand EMC RegulationsJohn Kells, Australian Operations ManagerAvid Technology (Australia)Unit B5 S
Numerics3D DVE effects board setoverview 2-176866 external connections 2-6, 2-8AApplication keyconnecting 5-2Audio I/O board 2-20Avid board set 2-15BB
CHAPTER 1Document OverviewThis guide is relevant to the product integration of supported Avid® systems on the IBM® IntelliStation® Z Pro Type 6866-6AU
Index-2FFaninstalling 4-25removing 4-23FAT file system A-4IInstallingfan 4-25MMediaDrivessupported 2-23Meridien I/O boxoverview 2-19MonitorClient See
1-2Document OverviewWho Should Use This GuideThis guide is intended for Avid Resellers. It describes the procedures necessary to make changes to an IB
1-3About This Guidepossibilities, pay particular attention to the slot allocation tables for each Avid product configuration.• Chapter 5, “Connecting
1-4Document OverviewDifferences Between IBM SystemsTable 1-1 lists the major differences between the old IBM IntelliStation 6866 system with skews (40
1-5Revision ChangesRevision ChangesTable 1-2 explains the differences between the Avid Products System Integration Guide (PN 0130-04829-01) Revision A
1-6Document OverviewSymbols and ConventionsUnless noted otherwise, the material in this document applies to the Windows 2000 operating system.The syst
1-7If You Need HelpIf You Need HelpIf you are having trouble using the system, you should:1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions gi
Copyright and DisclaimerProduct specifications are subject to change without notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Avid Technology,
1-8Document OverviewRelated InformationThe following documents provide more information about the hardware and software for your system:• User Guide I
CHAPTER 2System OverviewAvid uses an IBM IntelliStation Z Pro Type 6866-6AU (6AG) system and different Avid board sets to provide different levels of
2-2System OverviewSystem Integration Check ListTo integrate an IBM 6866 system you should use the integration check list provided in this section. The
2-3System Integration Check ListConnect the basic system components.You need to connect the equipment needed to turn the system on, configure the syst
2-4System OverviewConnect 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
2-5System OverviewSystem OverviewThe Avid Symphony™, Media Composer® and Film Composer®, and Avid Xpress® systems are built around the 933-MHz IBM Int
2-6System Overview• The memory modules are plugged into a memory card that can have four slots or eight slots depending upon the system. The current m
2-7System OverviewFigure 2-1 Control and Status IndicatorsFront View of IBM 6866 SystemOpen door1234567Table 2-3 Control and Status IndicatorsControl/
2-8System OverviewExternal ConnectionsThis section explains the function of each connector located on the rear of the IBM 6866 system. Figure 2-2 show
2-9System OverviewTable 2-4 External ConnectionsConnection Number External Connector Function1 External SCSI connector (channel B of internal 7899 Ada
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2-10System OverviewInternal Drives and Drive BaysThe IBM 6866 system contains removable-media drives as well as an internal hard drive.• Removable dri
2-11System OverviewInternal Disk ControllersThere are two internal disk controllers in the IBM 6866 system:• A two-channel IDE controller. Both channe
2-12System OverviewKeyboard and MouseAvid replaces the standard IBM keyboard with a customized keyboard featuring labeled keycaps for the Windows 2000
2-13System OverviewService PacksAt this date Service Pack 1 ships with the system. If problems with specific Service Packs occur, this guide will be u
2-14System OverviewProduct OverviewYou need to have an understanding of the Avid product line and what boards and controllers are supported before you
2-15Product OverviewAvid Board NamesThe Avid board set supports video, audio, compression, effects, and improved data transfer to the hard drives. The
2-16System OverviewBoards in PCI SlotsThe following sections explain the functions of each peripheral board located in an internal PCI slot.Meridien I
2-17Product OverviewFlex CircuitThe new flexible (flex) circuit connects the Meridien III digital media board set to the 3D DVE effects board as an ov
2-18System OverviewnThe original Meridien 3D DVE effects board, Genie, was connected to an Avid designed daughter board when attached to the Meridien
2-19Product OverviewBoards in Meridien I/O BoxThe system uses different boards in the Meridien I/O box to support video and audio (see Figure 2-4). Th
Adaptec is a trademark of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Emulex is a registered trademark and LightPulse is a trademark
2-20System OverviewMeridien Serial Digital I/O BoardThe SDI board provides physical inputs and outputs between the video I/O board and a serial digita
2-21Product OverviewSupported Avid Boards for Each Product LineTable 2-7 provides a basic cross-reference between the Avid boards (storage not include
2-22System OverviewSupported Storage BoardsThere are three types of external storage options available for your Avid system:• Standalone Fibre Channel
2-23Product OverviewSCSI UL3D/160 Dual-Channel LVD Board The system uses an optional UL3D board that supports up to 15 devices per channel. The system
2-24System OverviewnIf you attach any single-ended, fast and wide device to the UL3D board, that channel on the SCSI LVD controller changes to fast an
CHAPTER 3Checking the Basic IBM 6866 SystemHaving read Chapter 2, you should now understand the type of IBM 6866 system that you ordered and the board
3-2Checking the Basic IBM 6866 SystemConnecting the Basic SystemYou need to connect and check the basic system before you place any Avid boards in the
3-3Checking the SystemChecking the SystemYou should turn on the system and make sure there are no problems with the basic connections you made in “Con
3-4Checking the Basic IBM 6866 System
CHAPTER 4Installing 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 th
ContentsChapter 1 Document OverviewWho Should Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2About This Guide .
4-2Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitRequired ToolsYou require some or all of the following tools to install boards or memory in t
4-3Installing MemoryInstalling MemoryBefore you start the installation of the memory you must make sure of the following:• The system was turned off i
4-4Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitPCI Board ConfigurationSlot configuration guidelines are mandatory due to PCI bus requirement
4-5Avid Board ConfigurationsAvid Board ConfigurationsThe board configurations can be different depending upon what type of Avid system you order. The
4-6Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitAvid Composer Board ConfigurationsTable 4-3 defines the slots that the Avid board set must go
4-7Avid Board ConfigurationsAvid Xpress Board ConfigurationsTable 4-4 defines the slots that the Avid board set must go into for any Avid Xpress syste
4-8Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitMedia Station XL Board ConfigurationsTable 4-5 defines the slots that the Avid board set must
4-9Installing the Avid Board SetInstalling the Avid Board Set This section describes the specifics for reliable hardware configuration of Avid product
4-10Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitBefore You Start the Installation If you did not install memory, before you start the instal
4-11Installing the Avid Board SetRevision LevelsTable 4-6 shows the revision level of the storage drivers and BIOS needed for the IBM 6866 system at t
viAvid Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14Avid Board Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-12Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitInstalling the PCI Disk ControllerThis section describes installation and configuration requ
4-13Installing the Avid Board SetFigure 4-2 ATTO UL3D/160 LVD BoardEmulex LP850 Fibre Channel ControllerThe Emulex LightPulse™ LP850 Fibre Channel con
4-14Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitInstalling the Avid BoardsUsing the slot allocation tables for each system as explained in “
4-15Installing the Avid Board SetInspecting the Meridien III-U Digital Media Board SetBefore installing the Meridien III-U (or Meridien III) board set
4-16Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitInstalling the Flexible Over-the-Top ConnectorAvid supplies a flexible over-the-top connecto
4-17Installing the Avid Board SetInstalling the Meridien III-U Digital Media Board SetThe Avid Meridien III-U digital media board set contains the Mer
4-18Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitInstalling a Meridien 3D DVE Effects BoardIf you have purchased a system that contains a 3D
4-19Installing the Avid Board SetInstalling the Genie Effects BoardThe Genie effects board is available equipment on Avid Composer products systems an
4-20Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitRemoving the Flexible Over-the-Top ConnectorAlthough the flexible over-the-top connector has
4-21Installing the Avid Board SetInstalling the Meridien Display Controller Board The Meridien display controller board is a standard dual-head graphi
viiChapter 4 Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitRequired Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-22Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitFigure 4-9 One of the Meridien Display ControllersRemoving and Installing the FanAlthough yo
4-23Removing and Installing the FanRemoving the FanTo remove the fan:1. Press the Key-lock button on the left side of the front bezel, and using the i
4-24Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Kit5. Loosen (do not remove) the two wing nuts that hold the movable extension in place.Figure
4-25Removing and Installing the FanInstalling the FanTo install the fan:1. Loosen the two wing nuts and make sure the movable extension is as far back
4-26Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitFigure 4-13 Extending the Fan5. Check that the tabs are still in place and the extension is
CHAPTER 5Connecting the Remaining Avid Devices Your system should now have the Avid hardware board set installed. You now need to connect the remainin
5-2Connecting the Remaining Avid DevicesConnecting the Application Key (Dongle)The application key, commonly referred to as a dongle, allows the Avid
5-3Connecting the Meridien I/O BoxConnecting the Meridien I/O Box The Meridien I/O box is a standalone box that contains the audio and video I/O board
5-4Connecting the Remaining Avid DevicesConnecting the 888 I/O and SpeakersIf you have an eight-channel audio interface board, as shown in Figure 5-2,
5-5Connecting Drives and Other DevicesConnecting Drives and Other DevicesYou should now connect the drives to your system. You might have a group of d
viiiChapter 5 Connecting the Remaining Avid DevicesConnecting the Application Key (Dongle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Connecting t
5-6Connecting the Remaining Avid Devices
CHAPTER 6Changing System BIOS and Creating a Windows 2000 ImageWhen you turn on the IBM 6866 system, it can automatically detect if you have made some
6-2Changing System BIOS and Creating a Windows 2000 ImageProcess OverviewOnce you know the system is working as shipped, and you have added the memory
6-3Changing the System BIOS SettingsChanging the System BIOS SettingsThis section explains how to change the system BIOS settings for the IBM 6866 sys
6-4Changing System BIOS and Creating a Windows 2000 Image2. If you need to enable the MIDI port, continue to step 3. If you do not need to enable the
6-5Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM Overview11. Press the Esc key to return to the Main menu.nMake sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy drive.12. Pr
6-6Changing System BIOS and Creating a Windows 2000 ImageFigure 6-1 Microsoft Product KeyThe Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM is bootable and installs:• A
6-7Using the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROMUsing the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROMThis section explains how to use the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM to in
6-8Changing System BIOS and Creating a Windows 2000 ImageInstallation ConsiderationsIf you select 1, the entire contents of the C partitions will be d
6-9Using the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM3. Select one of the following options (if you select 2, you abort the installation):t 1 — Perform an Avid Wi
ixRunning Avid StorEx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9Testing the Avid Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-10Changing System BIOS and Creating a Windows 2000 Image9. A screen appears asking you to remove the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM and press Ctrl+Alt
6-11Using the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROMThe New Hardware WizardThe first time you log in to the system after using the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM,
6-12Changing System BIOS and Creating a Windows 2000 ImageEnabling the MIDI DeviceYou have partially enabled the MIDI device if you have enabled MIDI
6-13Installing the EDC Display Controller DriverInstalling the EDC Display Controller DriverThe EDC was assigned a driver for each display head when y
6-14Changing System BIOS and Creating a Windows 2000 ImageA dialog box appears.11. Click the Browse button and browse to: My Computer\CD-ROM drive let
6-15Setting Your Screen ResolutionSetting Your Screen ResolutionYou installed the proper screen resolution when you installed the Avid Product Recover
6-16Changing System BIOS and Creating a Windows 2000 ImageRestoring the Original Boot SequenceThe following procedure explains how to restore the orig
6-17Setting the Proper Paging File10. Log in to the system.11. When asked for a password press Enter.nYour system might perform a checkdisk during the
6-18Changing System BIOS and Creating a Windows 2000 ImagenThe minimum and maximum paging file should be the same size.9. Click Set.10. Click OK to cl
CHAPTER 7Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareThe proper Avid hardware board set and Windows 2000 operating system is now installed. You now n
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