Compaq Evo Workstation w8000 Especificações

Avid® NewsCutter®System Integration Guidefor the Compaq® Evo Workstation W8000Release 3.x

10TablesTable 1 Differences Between Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Table 2 Hardware Integration Check List . . . . . . . . . .

Index100locations 40modules 21paging file 41requirements 41slots 40terminators 42Meridien digital mediadriver 80overview 31set 48Meridien I/O boxconne

Index101Recovery CD-ROM 58Regulatory information 93Related information 15Removing fan 53Repair floppy disk 87Resolutions 70, 90RIMM (Rambus inline mem

Index102TTaiwan EMC regulations 96Telephone numbers 15Terminatormemory 42Testing software 89Troubleshootingdrives 89repair floppy disk 87system diagno

Chapter 1Document OverviewThis guide covers the Avid® NewsCutter® product integration on the Compaq® Evo Workstation W8000 system. As other platforms

Chapter 1 Document Overview12Who Should Use This GuideThis guide is intended for service personnel who are installing, managing, maintaining, or rep

Symbols and Conventions13• Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” provides instructions on creating boot and Windows 2000 emergency repair disks, testing the s

Chapter 1 Document Overview14cA caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to your computer or cause you to lose data.wA warning

If You Need Help15If You Need HelpIf you are having trouble using the system, you should:1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions giv

Chapter 1 Document Overview16• Avid MediaDock LVD Setup and User’s Guide • Avid Products Collaboration Guide This guide provides step-by-step instru

Chapter 2System OverviewAvid uses the Compaq W8000 system and an Avid board set to create the NewsCutter editing system. This chapter provides an over

Chapter 2 System Overview18To create a NewsCutter system you need to follow the actions explained in Table 2. Table 2 Hardware Integration Check Lis

System Integration Check List19Install the Avid board set.While installing the Avid board set, decide if you want a single- or dual-monitor configurat

Copyright and DisclaimerProduct specifications are subject to change without notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Avid Technology,

Chapter 2 System Overview20Compaq W8000 System OverviewThe Avid NewsCutter system in Release 3.x is built around the Compaq W8000 system. The follow

Compaq W8000 System Overview21nThe system speed might increase without notice.If you install dual microprocessors, NewsCutter Release 3.x will not rea

Chapter 2 System Overview22Figure 1 Control and Status IndicatorsFront View of Compaq W8000 System1234567891011Table 3 Control and Status Indicators

Compaq W8000 System Overview23External ConnectionsFigure 2 shows the connections located on the rear of the Compaq W8000 system. Table 4 describes the

Chapter 2 System Overview24Keyboard and MouseAvid replaces the standard Compaq keyboard with a customized keyboard featuring labeled keycaps for the

Hardware Configurations25MonitorsNewsCutter systems support the following monitors: • The 21-inch User Interface (UI) monitor — displays the Windows o

Chapter 2 System Overview26Internal Drives and Drive BaysThe Compaq W8000 system contains removable disks as well as an internal hard drive.• Remova

Hardware Configurations27Internal Disk ControllersThe Compaq W8000 system has an internal floppy controller (not discussed) that controls a floppy dri

Chapter 2 System Overview28Compaq W8000 SystemThe Compaq W8000 system provides seven expansion slots. The accelerated graphics port (AGP) board in s

Hardware Configurations29Table 5 Avid NewsCutter Expansion Slot AssignmentsSlotaDescription1 AGP slot AGP board (removed for single-monitor configura

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Chapter 2 System Overview30IBM IntelliStation Z Pro 6866 SystemTable 6 lists the supported slot configuration for NewsCutter Release 3.0 on the IBM

Hardware Configurations31Avid Installed BoardsThe boards described in this section are the boards Avid installs into the Compaq W8000 system convertin

Chapter 2 System Overview32Supported Storage BoardsThe SCSI LVD controller included on the system board in Compaq W8000 systems can be used to conne

Hardware Configurations33NewsCutter Release 3.x supports the following two types of SCSI storage: • All rS LVD MediaDrives available in rack and stack

Chapter 2 System Overview34Avid Unity MediaNetwork The Avid Unity MediaNetwork server and storage subsystem use Fibre Channel storage components to

Meridien I/O Box Overview35Meridien I/O Box OverviewThe Meridien I/O box used with the NewsCutter system supports these video and audio I/O boards (se

Chapter 2 System Overview36Video I/O BoardEach system uses a video I/O board. The video I/O board has the following features:• Provides a parallel d

Chapter 3Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Assembly Chapter 2 described the Compaq W8000 system and the boards Avid installs into the

Chapter 3 Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Assembly38Connecting the Basic SystemYou need to connect and check the basic system bef

Checking the System39Checking the SystemYou should turn on the system and make sure there are no problems with the basic connections you made in “Conn

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Chapter 3 Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Assembly40Revision LevelsTable 7 shows the minimum driver versions qualified for NewsCu

System Board Slot and Memory Locations41Figure 7 Compaq W8000 System BoardInstalling MemoryAvid now ships NewsCutter systems with 512 MB of memory ins

Chapter 3 Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Assembly42Memory ConfigurationsThe Evo W8000 Hardware Reference Guide provides memory c

Rack-Mount Installation43Rack-Mount InstallationIf you need to rack mount the Compaq W8000 system, do it at this time. Although not explained in this

Chapter 3 Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Assembly44• Ensure each board is seated properly in the PCI slot; never force the board

Installing Avid Boards45The dual-monitor configuration indicates that the EDC and AGP boards are installed, providing multiple-monitor connections. Th

Chapter 3 Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Assembly465. Install or remove the AGP board from the AGP slot (see Figure 9). See the

Installing Avid Boards47Installing the Edit Display Controller Board Compaq includes an AGP board with the W8000 system. In most NewsCutter system con

Chapter 3 Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Assembly48cCheck that the AGP board is not installed in the system if you are planning

Installing Avid Boards49To install the Meridien digital media board set:1. Turn off the system and unplug the power cord.2. Put on an antistatic wrist

ContentsChapter 1 Document Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Who Should Use This Guide . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3 Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Assembly50If you are installing the optional DV Serial Data Transport Interface (SDTI)

Installing Avid Boards513. Remove the cover according to the manufacturer’s documentation (if not already done).4. Install the Ultra 160 LVD SCSI cont

Chapter 3 Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Assembly52cTo avoid static damage to your circuit board, take the proper antistatic pre

Avid Installed Fan in the Compaq W8000 System53cTo avoid static damage to your circuit board, take the proper antistatic precautions before handling t

Chapter 3 Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Assembly545. Lift the fan from the system.Figure 15 Unplugging the FanReinstalling the

Avid Installed Fan in the Compaq W8000 System552. Gently lower the fan portion of the assembly onto the board set (see Figure 17).Figure 17 Lowering t

Chapter 3 Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Assembly56

Chapter 4Changing System BIOS and Creating a Windows 2000 ImageOnce you know the system is working as shipped, and you have added the memory, the Avid

Chapter 4 Changing System BIOS and Creating a Windows 2000 Image58Checking the Revision of the System BIOSThe minimum system BIOS revision is 1.10.

Using the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM59cThe Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM was created by Avid and does not contain the same information as the recover

6Slot Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Compaq W8000 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 4 Changing System BIOS and Creating a Windows 2000 Image60Installation OptionsWhen you use the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM you will have tw

Using the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM61To install the Windows 2000 operating system:1. If you haven’t already done so:- Turn off the system.- Turn of

Chapter 4 Changing System BIOS and Creating a Windows 2000 Image627. A screen appears asking you to remove the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM and pres

Using the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM63New Hardware WizardThe first time you log in to the system after using the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM, you m

Chapter 4 Changing System BIOS and Creating a Windows 2000 Image64Changing the System BIOS SettingsThis section explains how to change the system BI

Changing the Power Management Settings65Changing the Power Management SettingsThe BIOS settings for Power Management must be disabled to allow the sys

Chapter 4 Changing System BIOS and Creating a Windows 2000 Image66Setting the Proper Paging FileThe Windows 2000 operating system creates the proper

Chapter 5Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareChapter 3 described the installation of the Avid board set. Use the Avid NewsCutter Release Note

Chapter 5 Installing and Verifying Avid System Software68Installing the Avid System SoftwareUse the Avid NewsCutter Release Notes to install the Avi

Installing the Avid System Software69To install the Avid edit display controller driver:1. Insert the Avid application CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.2.

7Avid Installed Fan in the Compaq W8000 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Removing the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 5 Installing and Verifying Avid System Software7016. Click Next.The Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears.17. Click Yes.18. Click F

Installing the Avid System Software714. In the Screen area, click the slider and drag it to one of the qualified resolutions (see Table 8). The typica

Chapter 5 Installing and Verifying Avid System Software72Installing Optional Disk Controller DriversThe Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM installs the de

Installing Optional Disk Controller Drivers73• Since the SCSI controller is dual channel, you need to install the SCSI driver twice, once for each cha

Chapter 5 Installing and Verifying Avid System Software7411. Click the Browse button and browse to:My Computer\CD-ROM drive letter\Upgradedrivers\AT

Installing Optional Disk Controller Drivers75To create the firmware floppy disk:1. Insert a blank, formatted floppy disk into the floppy drive.2. Copy

Chapter 5 Installing and Verifying Avid System Software767. When the Flash update is complete, you might see the following message:RAID has been ena

Installing Optional Disk Controller Drivers775. Click the Driver tab.6. Click the Update Driver button.The Update Device Driver Wizard appears.7. Clic

Chapter 5 Installing and Verifying Avid System Software78Installing the Emulex Fibre Channel DrivernIf you are using a Fibre Channel controller as s

Installing Optional Disk Controller Drivers7911. Click the Browse button and browse to:My Computer\CD-ROM drive letter\Upgradedrivers\Emulex Fibre Cha

8Antivirus Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Uninstalling the Avid Application . . . . .

Chapter 5 Installing and Verifying Avid System Software80Verifying That the Application Drivers Have StartedYou can verify that the following driver

USB-to-MIDI Software Installation81USB-to-MIDI Software InstallationThere is no MIDI connection at the rear of the Compaq W8000 system. The Avid NewsC

Chapter 5 Installing and Verifying Avid System Software82Installing the MIDISPORT 2x2 DriversTo install the MIDISPORT 2x2 drivers:1. Ensure the MIDI

USB-to-MIDI Software Installation832. Move the sliders on the fader controller and confirm that the MIDI IN LED indicator on the USB-to-MIDI converter

Chapter 5 Installing and Verifying Avid System Software84Switching Between MIDI Connections on the USB-to-MIDI ConverterBy default, the system expec

USB-to-MIDI Software Installation85To switch from B to A MIDI connections:1. Check the connections on the MIDISPORT 2x2 USB-to-MIDI converter to ensur

Chapter 5 Installing and Verifying Avid System Software86Antivirus ApplicationsAntivirus programs containing autoscanning features can interfere wit

Chapter 6TroubleshootingThis section describes how to create troubleshooting disks and where to locate diagnostics after you have integrated the NewsC

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting88The ERD does not restore applications or device drivers. Instead, it holds copies of the user environment, software assoc

Testing the System89Running Avid System Test Pro The Avid NewsCutter Setup Guide that ships with the system contains a section that explains how to ru

9FiguresFigure 1 Control and Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Figure 2 External Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting90Troubleshooting ToolboxTo troubleshoot the system effectively you should consider creating a “toolbox” of useful software

Stripe Sets Cannot Be Seen on System91Stripe Sets Cannot Be Seen on SystemProblemWhen you move a set of striped drives from system A to system B, syst

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting92

Appendix ARegulatory and Safety InformationFCC NoticeThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Information94Canadian ICES-003This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Ca

European Union Notice95(1) Products for the Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP Operating System: products were tested in a typical Media Composer

Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Information96(2) Products for the Mac OS X Operating System: products were tested in a typical Media Composer, Film

Numerics32-bit bus 2964-bit bus 29AAGP (accelerated graphics port)adding or removing 45board, removing 45connector 38overview 44slot 28, 29Antivirus a

Index98storage 32two-channel audio I/O 35Ultra 160 LVD SCSI controller 32, 50video I/O 36CCache 20Canadianinterference-causing equipment regulations 9

Index99Emulex Fibre Channeldriver 40, 78installation 52overview 33Energy Saver 65Ethernet network 25European Union notice 94Expansionboards 43slots 28