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Avid® ProductsSystem Integration Guidefor the IBM® IntelliStation® M Pro Type 6868-5BURev C, October 2001

xFiguresFigure 2-1 Control and Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7Figure 2-2 External Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-12Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareInstalling the Driver for the Sound BoardThis section describes installation of the driver for the Tu

7-13Testing the SystemUse the following procedure to verify the driver status and enable MIDI:1. Open the Control Panel and double-click the Multimedi

7-14Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareTesting the Avid SoftwareDepending upon how familiar you are with the Avid software, you should resta

7-15Uninstalling the Avid ApplicationTo create an ERD:1. Turn on the system and log in to an account with administrative privileges. 2. Click the St

7-16Installing and Verifying Avid System Software3. Click the Add/Remove button and click Yes when asked if you want to remove Avid Xpress, and then f

CHAPTER 8TroubleshootingThis section describes problems you might encounter when integrating the IBM 6868 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

8-4TroubleshootingStriped Sets Cannot Be Seen on SystemProblemWhen you move a set of striped drives from aa Windows NT system to a Windows 2000 system

APPENDIX ARegulatory and Safety NoticesFCC NoticeThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditi

xiFigure 5-2 Meridien I/O Box to System Cable Connection . . . . .5-3Figure 5-3 Digital Media Board Set to Meridien I/O Box Cable Connection . . . .

A-2Regulatory and Safety NoticesCanadian ICES-003This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment

A-3European Union Notice(1) Products for the Windows NT or Windows 2000 Operating System: products were tested in a typical Media Composer, Film Compo

A-4Regulatory and Safety NoticesAustralia and New Zealand EMC RegulationsJohn Kells, Australian Operations ManagerAvid Technology (Australia)Unit B5 S

Numerics3D DVE effects board set, overview 2-166866 external connections 2-7, 2-9AApplication key, connecting 5-2Audio I/O board 2-19Avid board set 2-

Index-2Meridien I/O boxoverview 2-18Monitor, Client See Client monitorMonitors, supported 2-13SSCSI UL3D/160 dual-channel LVD boardoverview 2-17Serial

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xiiTablesTable 2-1 Hardware Integration Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Table 2-2 Control and Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 1Document OverviewThis guide is relevant to the product integration of the Avid Xpress® system on the IBM® IntelliStation® M Pro Type 6868-5BU

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 Guide• Chapter 4, “Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Kit,” explains how you install memory, the Avid board set, and the

1-4Document OverviewRevision ChangesThe following table lists the changes made to this guide for each revision.Revision ChangesBaChange from using the

1-5Symbols and ConventionsSymbols and ConventionsThe system integration guide uses the following special symbols and conventions:1. Numbered lists, wh

1-6Document OverviewIf You Need HelpIf you are having trouble using the system, you should:1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions g

1-7Related InformationRelated InformationThe following documents provide more information about the hardware and software for your system:• User Guide

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

1-8Document Overview

CHAPTER 2System OverviewAvid uses an IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6868-5BU system (IBM 6868 system) and different Avid board sets to provide differen

2-2System OverviewSystem Integration Check ListTo integrate an IBM 6868 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 Xpress system is built around the 866-MHz IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6868-5BU professional workstation (I

2-6System OverviewcWhenever you open the cover of the IBM 6868 system to repair or replace an option, be aware that the presence of +5V standby power

2-7System OverviewControl and Status IndicatorsThis section explains the function of each control and status indicator located on the front of the IBM

2-8System OverviewTable 2-2 Control and Status IndicatorsControl or Status Indicator Number Function1 Power buttona2Power-on light3 Internal hard dri

2-9System OverviewExternal ConnectionsThis section explains the function of each connector located on the rear of the IBM 6868 system. Figure 2-2 show

“Install-It” is licensed from Ray Sauers Associates, Inc. End-User is prohibited from taking any action to derive a source code equivalent of “Install

2-10System OverviewTable 2-3 External ConnectionsConnection Number External Connector Function1 External SCSI connector (same SCSI channel as internal

2-11System OverviewInternal Drives and Drive BaysThe M Pro system contains removable-media drives as well as an internal hard drive.• Removable drives

2-12System OverviewInternal Disk Controllers The M Pro system has an internal floppy controller (not discussed) that controls a floppy drive in drive

2-13System OverviewMonitorsAvid Xpress systems support the following three monitors: • The 21-inch Bin monitor displays the Windows 2000 operating sys

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 OverviewMeridien Display Controller Board The system uses the Meridien display controller board to connect the Bin and Edit monitors using

2-18System 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). The

2-19Product OverviewMeridien Serial Digital I/O BoardThe SDI board provides physical inputs and outputs between the video I/O board and a serial digit

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 OverviewSupported Avid Boards for Avid Xpress SystemsTable 2-6 provides a list of supported Avid boards (storage not included) available fo

2-21Product OverviewSupported Storage BoardsThere are three types of storage options (boards) available for your Avid system:• Standalone Fibre Channe

2-22System OverviewSCSI UL3D/160 Dual-Channel LVD Board The optional SCSI system uses a UL3D board and supports up to 15 devices per channel. The syst

2-23Product OverviewAvid Unity MediaNet The Avid Unity MediaNet server and storage subsystem use F/C storage components to provide the shared storage

2-24System Overview

CHAPTER 3Checking the Basic IBM 6868 SystemHaving read Chapter 2, you should now understand the type of IBM 6868 system that you ordered and the board

3-2Checking the Basic IBM 6868 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 6868 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 Xpress Board ConfigurationsAvid Xpress Board ConfigurationsTable 4-1 defines the slots that the Avid board set must go into for any Avid Xpres

4-6Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitInstalling the Avid Board Set This section describes the specifics for reliable hardware conf

4-7Installing the Avid Board SetBefore You Start the Installation If you did not install memory, before you start the installation of the Avid boards,

4-8Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitDetermining the Proper System SkewThe proper skew for your IBM 6868 system is 5BU, as in M Pr

4-9Installing the Avid Board SetRevision LevelsTable 4-2 shows the revision level of the storage drivers and BIOS needed for the IBM 6868 system at th

4-10Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitMoving the Adaptec 29160LP SCSI Controller BoardThe Adaptec 29160LP SCSI controller board is

4-11Installing the Avid Board SetATTO Technology ExpressPCI UL3D/160 Dual-Channel ControllerThe ATTO Technology ExpressPCI UL3D/160 is a dual-channel

viAvid Board Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15Boards in PCI Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-12Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitFigure 4-4 Emulex LP850 Fibre Channel BoardInstalling the Avid BoardsUsing Table 4-1 on page

4-13Installing the Avid Board SetInstalling a Meridien 3D DVE Effects BoardThe Genie 3D effects board is available equipment on the Avid Xpress XL Eli

4-14Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitFigure 4-6 Avid Meridien II Digital Media Board SetnThe Meridien II board set connects to th

4-15Installing the Avid Board SetFigure 4-7 Over-the-Top ConnectorOrient the over-the-top connector as shown in Figure 4-8, and then carefully seat th

4-16Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitInstalling the Meridien Display Controller Board The Meridien display controller board is a

4-17Installing the Avid Board SetFigure 4-9 One of the Meridien Display Controller BoardsFigure 4-10 shows all the Avid boards installed in the system

4-18Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitInstalling a Sound BoardUnlike the IBM 6866 system, the IBM 6868 system does not have the MI

4-19Installing the Fan KitInstalling the Fan KitThese instructions assume that you have an IBM 6868 system and you need to install the fan kit. The in

4-20Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitPreparing for InstallationTo prepare the system for installation you must:1. Shut down the s

4-21Installing the Fan Kit2. Remove the two chassis feet from the top of the system chassis by pushing the foot-release tab inside the chassis in the

viiRemoving the AGP Graphics Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9Moving the Adaptec 29160LP SCSI Controller Board . . . . . . .

4-22Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitFigure 4-15 Attaching the Support Bracket4. Replace the two chassis feet. 5. Attach the fan

4-23Installing the Fan KitcWhen you install the fan assembly, make sure the foam strip located on the fan assembly captures the PC board in the last s

4-24Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Kit

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 you must connect the aud

5-5Connecting Drives and Other DevicesFigure 5-4 Display Controller BoardConnecting Drives and Other DevicesYou should not connect external drives or

5-6Connecting the Remaining Avid Devices

CHAPTER 6Changing System BIOS and Creating Windows 2000 ImageWhen you turn on the IBM 6868 system, it detects some of the changes you have made and au

viiiBooting the Windows 2000 Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8The New Hardware Wizard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6-2Changing System BIOS and Creating 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 6868 sys

6-4Changing System BIOS and Creating Windows 2000 ImageTo change the boot sequence: 1. Turn on the system using the Power button and press F1 when ask

6-5Using 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

6-6Changing System BIOS and Creating Windows 2000 ImageInstallation ConsiderationsIf you select 1, the entire contents of the C partitions will be des

6-7Using 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

6-8Changing System BIOS and Creating Windows 2000 Image9. A screen appears asking you to remove the Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM and press Ctrl+Alt+De

6-9Using 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,

6-10Changing System BIOS and Creating Windows 2000 Image

CHAPTER 7Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareThe proper Avid hardware board set and Windows 2000 operating system is now installed. You now n

ixAppendix A Regulatory and Safety NoticesFCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A

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 EDC Display Controller DrivernIt is very important that you use the release notes and the CD-ROM that ships with your Avid Xpress sy

7-4Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareA dialog box appears.9. Select “Display a list of known drivers for this device so I can choose a spec

7-5Installing the EDC Display Controller DriverSetting Your Screen ResolutionYou installed the proper screen resolution when you installed the Avid Pr

7-6Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareInstalling Disk Controller Drivers The Avid Product Recovery CD-ROM installs the device drivers needed

7-7Installing Disk Controller DriversInstalling the ATTO Express PCI DriverTo install the ATTO Express PCI driver for the UL3D controller board:1. Rig

7-8Installing and Verifying Avid System Software14. Click Next.The Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears.15. Click Yes.The software installs

7-9Installing Disk Controller Drivers5. Click the Driver tab.6. Click the Update Driver button.The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard appears.7. Click Next.

7-10Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareTo disable the hardware for the wizard:a. Click Next in the Welcome to Found New Hardware Wizard.The

7-11Verifying Software InstallationVerifying Software InstallationYou should verify that all the newly installed drivers installed properly. To verify