Avid Configuration Guidelines
HP Z400 Single Quad-Core CPU Workstation
Gen2 Z400 – ( 6 DIMM / Embedded 1394a Firewire version )
Media Composer / NewsCutter
1.) HP Z400 AVID Qualified System Specification:
Z400 / AVID Qualified Operating System choices:
Microsoft® Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition (SP1 / SP2)
Microsoft® Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition (SP1 / SP2)
Microsoft® Windows XP Professional 32-bit Edition (SP2 / SP3)
Microsoft® Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition
(Requires minimum Media Composer 5.0 or NewsCutter 9.0).
Z400 Hardware Configuration
Qualified CPU Choices
1.) Single Intel® 6-Core Xeon® W3680 Processor @ 3.33GHz 12MB cache / 1333MHz memory
2.) Single Intel® Quad-Core Xeon® W3540 Processor @ 2.93GHz 8MB cache / 1066MHz memory
3.) Single Intel® Quad-Core Xeon® W3550 Processor @ 3.06GHz 8MB cache / 1066MHz memory
- NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800 1GB PCI-E video board
- 320GB SATA-II 3Gb/s 7200RPM Hard Disk Drive
- Memory: (3 supported configurations) a.) Memory: 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1333 ECC memory –
(Requires three 2GB DIMMs, DIMM sizes cannot be mixed sizes )
2GB memory modules must be installed in the following memory slots:
CPU0-DIMM1, CPU0-DIMM3, CPU0-DIMM5 b.) Memory: 12GB (6 x 2GB) DDR3 1333 ECC memory –
(Requires six 2GB DIMMs, DIMM sizes cannot be mixed sizes )
2GB memory modules must be installed in the following memory slots:
CPU0-DIMM1, CPU0-DIMM2, CPU0-DIMM3, CPU0-DIMM4, CPU0-DIMM5, CPU0-DIMM6 c.) *** Memory: 6GB (6 x1GB) DDR3 1333 ECC memory –
(Requires six 1GB DIMMs, DIMM sizes cannot be mixed sizes )
1GB memory modules must be installed in the following memory slots:
CPU0-DIMM1, CPU0-DIMM2, CPU0-DIMM3, CPU0-DIMM4, CPU0-DIMM5, CPU0-DIMM6
***
This Config has the disadvantage that it cannot be expanded, the existing 1GB modules would all need to be removed and replaced with 2GB modules
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Z400 Gen2 (6-DIMM / Embedded 1394a Firewire version) Rev C Guide
CPU Codec performance constraints
- The 3.33GHz W3680 6-core CPU is a mandatory Z400 requirement for support of the XDCAM HD 50 codec operation / capabilities released in Media Composer 5.0 / NewsCutter 9.0
Memory configuration constraints
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No other memory configurations are recommended in Gen2 Z400 AVID environments. Only the 3 described configurations are supported. Memory configurations which mix and match memory module sizes and locations will result in a poor performing, non-optimal operating environment.
2.) Qualified Operating Systems for Avid Client Editing Applications, Hardware and Shared-Storage connectivity with the HP Z400:
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Supported: Microsoft® Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition (SP1 / SP2)
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Supported: Microsoft® Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition (SP1 / SP2)
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Supported: Microsoft® Windows XP Professional 32-bit Edition (SP2 / SP3)
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Supported: Microsoft® Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition
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Not Supported - Microsoft® Windows XP 64-bit (any version)
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Not Supported - Microsoft® Windows Vista 32-bit (any version)
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Not Supported - Microsoft® Windows 7 – any 32-bit version, or any version of Home, Ultimate or
Enterprise editions.
Note regarding Service packs:
Latest Service Pack releases are recommended for all Avid qualified software releases for the Z400. Latest
Vista and XP Service Pack releases
are mandatory for Media Composer 5.0, Symphony 5.0 and
NewsCutter 9.0
- SP2 for Vista O.S.
- SP3 for XP O.S.
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Z400 Gen2 (6-DIMM / Embedded 1394a Firewire version) Rev C Guide
3.) Qualified Avid Editing Applications and Hardware Supported on the HP Z400 workstation:
AVID qualified Hardware / Shared Storage
Qualified / Supported by
Operating System
Minimum AVID Version S/W
M/C = Media Composer N/C=NewsCutter
Mojo DX
Nitris DX
1394 Mojo-SDI DNA
1394 Adrenaline DNA
Win7
Pro
64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Vista
64-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
WinXP
32-bit
Yes
Yes
Yes
**
Yes
**
Win 7 Pro
64-bit
Vista 64-bit WinXP 32-bit
M/C v5.0
N/C v9.0
M/C v5.0
N/C v9.0
M/C v5.0
N/C v9.0
M/C v3.5.4
N/C v7.5.4
M/C v3.5.4
N/C v7.5.4
M/C v3.5.4
N/C v7.5.4
M/C v3.5.9
N/C v7.5.9
M/C v3.5.9
N/C v7.5.9
M/C v3.5.9
**
N/C 7.5.9
**
M/C v5.0
N/C v9.0
M/C v3.5.4
N/C v7.5.4
M/C v3.5.9
**
N/C 7.5.9
**
Requires minimum M/C 5.0 / NewsCutter 9.0
Matrox MX02 Mini
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
1394 Mojo-Analog DNA N/A
N/A Symphony-Nitris DNA (Classic)
Unity ISIS System Infrastructure
No No No
Yes Yes Yes ISIS 1.4 Infrastructure
ISIS 2.03 Client Unity ISIS 1 Gbit Ethernet Client
Unity ISIS Hi-res (10 Gbit) client
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes ISIS 2.03 Client
Unity MediaNet Infrastructure
Unity MediaNet Fibre
Unity MediaNet AECIFs
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
MediaNet 4.2.4 Infrastructure
MediaNet 5.1.2 Client
MediaNet 5.1.2 Client
**
WIN XP 32-bit Support Note:
For operation with WinXP 32-bit OS and 1394 Adrenaline or 1394 Mojo-
SDI hardware, installation of Service Pack 3 (SP3) and the following 1394b Microsoft Hot-Fix (955408) is required. Both the Hot-Fix and SP3 are mandatory requirements to ensure proper operation of the supported
1394b PCI-E HBA with AVID 1394 DNA hardware. Restart the system after running the hot-fix.
The 955408 hot-fix can be down-loaded from Microsoft’s website at: http://support.microsoft.com/hotfix/KBHotfix.aspx?kbnum=955408&kbln=en-us
NOTE: The hot-fix must be installed with the 1394b adapter physically installed in slot #1. Installation of the
hot-fix without the 1394 adapter installed in slot #1 will result in improper operation of 1394 Adrenaline and
1394 Mojo-SDI. If the hot-fix was initially run without the 1394b adapter installed, it is okay to run the hot-fix
again. Running the hot-fix multiple times will not result in any system issue.
Please Note: The hot-fix page indicates that this fix is for SP4.
This hot-fix is actually for SP3. It is safe to use this fix for SP3.
The 955408 1394 Hot-Fix does not apply to Vista 64-bit O.S. environments.
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Z400 Gen2 (6-DIMM / Embedded 1394a Firewire version) Rev C Guide
AVID qualified HBA
Avid HIB, DX Interface HBA
AVID qualified HBA info
AVID Part Number Slot
Active: 7030-20084-01 #1
Matrox MX02 Mini
PCI-E Interface HBA
Atto FC-41ES
***
Intel PRO 1000 PT - ISIS
Intel PRO 1000 PF - ISIS
Passive: 7030-30021-01
**
Not stocked by AVID
7030-20004-01
7030-20139-01
Not stocked by AVID
#1
#3
#3
#3
Chelsio S310E-SR 7030-20171-01
7030-30041-01
#3
#4
Myricom
10G-PCIE-8B-S
***
Atto H680 7030-30028-01 #4
Function
Avid DX Hardware Interface HBA
Matrox MX02 Mini interface
(Part of Matrox MX02 Mini kit)
Shared Storage: Unity MediaNet Fibre
Shared Storage: Unity ISIS Copper Gb-Ethernet
Shared Storage: Unity ISIS Optical Gb-Ethernet
Shared Storage: Unity ISIS 10Gb-Ethernet
Shared Storage: Unity ISIS 10Gb-Ethernet
Requires minimum ISIS 2.2
Atto R380
Atto UL5D
7030-20166-01
7030-20002-01
StarTech PEX1394B3
1394b PCI-E
Dynex DX-PCI2PF 1394b PCI-E
Point Grey Research model
FWB-PCIE-01, 1394b PCI-E
7030-30029-01
Alternate 1394b PCI-E HBA,
Not stocked by AVID
Alternate 1394b PCI-E HBA,
Not stocked by AVID
#4
#4
#1
#1
#1
Local Storage – VideoRAID SR
Local Storage – VideoRAID ST
Local Storage – VideoRAID RTR &
Legacy Avid u320 SCSI storage
(The UL5D BIOS should be disabled)
1394 connectivity for:
1394 Adrenaline DNA / 1394 Mojo-SDI DNA
1394 connectivity for:
1394 Adrenaline DNA / 1394 Mojo-SDI DNA
1394 connectivity for:
1394 Adrenaline DNA / 1394 Mojo-SDI DNA
**
DX Interface HBA Support Note: (See reference pictures on page 7 of this guide).
1) Active DX interface HBA (7030-20084-01) functions with all Z400 DX supported releases of Media
Composer and NewsCutter. (Media Composer 3.5.4 and NewsCutter 7.5.4 or later releases).
2) Passive DX interface HBA (7030-30021-01) requires Media Composer 3.5.9 or NewsCutter 7.5.9 or later version software. Running the passive version DX HIB with prior software releases may result in instability.
***
Myricom 10G-PCIE-8B-S 10Gb Interface HBA Support Note.
1) Initial shared storage HBA’s used in the Z400 resided in slot #3. However, the Myricom 10G-PCIE-8B-S must reside in slot #4 as this HBA requires the performance of the additional PCI-E lanes offered for slot#4. It will not function properly if used in slot #3. Using the Myricom 10G-PCIE-8B-S for ISIS 2.2 connectivity will not allow for support of simultaneous connection to local storage in Z400 configurations as the local storage controllers must also reside in slot #4.
***
Atto FC-41ES HBA Support Note:.
1) The Z400 requires a Rev D or later version FC-41ES. The board revision is clearly marked on a label on the back of the FC-41ES. Earlier revisions (A, B and C) of the FC-41ES may demonstrate compatibility issues when used with the Z400 including not being recognized by the Z400 CPU.
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Z400 Gen2 (6-DIMM / Embedded 1394a Firewire version) Rev C Guide
4.) Slot Configuration:
DX Hardware configs
Or
Matrox MX02 Mini configs
1394 Adrenaline DNA Hardware
1394 Mojo-SDI DNA Hardware
Slot #
1
2
3
4
5
6
Electrical Mechanical x4 PCI-E Gen 2
(25Watts) x16 PCI-E Gen 2
(75Watts) x4 PCI-E Gen 1
(25Watts) x16 PCI-E Gen 2
(75Watts)
PCI 32bit /33MHz
PCI 32bit /33MHz x8 x16 x8 x16
PCI 32/33
PCI 32/33
Embedded
Broadcom
BCM5764 GbE
NIC
Embedded 1394a
Controller (4K buffer))
Single Front Panel
Connector
PCI-E x1
Gen 1
PCI 32/33
Avid HIB, DX Interface HBA
Active: 7030-20084-01 (all s/w releases)
Passive HIB: 7030-30021-01
(Requires Media Composer s/w release
3.5.9 or later and NewsCutter 7.5.9 or later)
OR
Matrox MX02 Mini PCI-E Interface HBA
1394b PCI-Express HBA required
(w 8K buffers).
See specific info below in section 5.
AVID 1394 DNA hardware must connect to the PCI-E 1394b HBA
Video Card Nvidia Quadro FX 3800
Shared Storage Controllers:
Atto FC-41ES - MediaNet
Intel PRO 1000 PT - ISIS
Intel PRO 1000 PF - ISIS
Chelsio S310E-SR - ISIS 10Gb
Video Card Nvidia Quadro FX 3800
Shared Storage Controllers:
Atto FC-41ES - MediaNet
Intel PRO 1000 PT - ISIS
Intel PRO 1000 PF - ISIS
Chelsio S310E-SR - ISIS 10Gb
Local Storage Controllers:
Atto H680 - SAS VRII SR support
Local Storage Controllers:
Atto H680 - SAS VRII SR support
Atto R380 - SAS VRII ST support
Atto UL5D - Legacy u320 SCSI support
Atto R380 - SAS VRII ST support
Atto UL5D - Legacy u320 SCSI support
OR OR
Shared Storage Controller:
Myricom
10G-PCIE-8B-S
Do Not Use. Will cause BUS contention with embedded 1394 controller.
Shared Storage Controller:
Myricom
10G-PCIE-8B-S
Do Not Use. Will cause BUS contention with embedded 1394 controller.)
Do Not Use. Will cause BUS contention with embedded 1394 controller.
Not qualified for Avid ISIS Connectivity
Qualified for Avid MediaNetwork AECIFs
Front Panel 1394 Port - Primary 1394 connection for camera / deck / disk drive etc,
. ( 1394 disk drives are recommended only for file transfers)
Do Not Use. Will cause BUS contention with embedded 1394 controller.
Not qualified for Avid ISIS Connectivity
Qualified for Avid MediaNetwork AECIFs
Front Panel 1394 Port - Primary 1394 connection for camera / deck / disk drive etc,
. ( 1394 disk drives are recommended only for file transfers)
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5.) 1394 DNA (Adrenaline / Mojo) hardware configuration requirement (slot #1 requirement)
AVID 1394 DNA (Adrenaline / Mojo) hardware must connect via specific high-performance add-in 1394b PCI-Express
Firewire cards (with 8K buffers) which must be installed in Slot #1.
The Z400 front panel 1394 port cannot be used for connectivity to AVID 1394 DNA hardware.
Current qualified PCI-Express 1394b Firewire cards are:
1) StarTech PEX1394B3 (AVID P/N 7030-30029-01) http://www.startech.com/item/PEX1394B3-2b-1a-PCI-Express-1394-FireWire-Adapter-Card.aspx
2) Dynex DX-PCI2PF http://www.dynexproducts.com/pc-729-2-dynex-2-port-firewire-800-and-1-port-firewire-400-pcie-adapter.aspx
3) Point Grey Research FWB-PCIE-01 http://www.ptgrey.com/products/firepro/adapters/FWB-PCIE/PCIe_1394b_card_datasheet.pdf
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6.)
Utilization of 1394 a/b controllers. Embedded 1394a controller and optional PCI-E 1394b HBA (Slot #1).
- Embedded single-port PCI 1394a Firewire controller, connects only to Z400 front panel 1394a port.
- Optional 1394b PCI-Express Firewire card (with 8K buffers) StarTech, Point Grey Research, Dynex etc. (Slot #1)
Embedded Single-Port 1394a
Controller (4K buffer))
Single Front Panel Connector
1394b PCI-Express Firewire card (with 8K buffers)
StarTech, Point Grey Research, Dynex etc. (Slot #1)
Configuration
Utilization for 1394 Camera /
Deck / Disk Drive support
Utilization for
AVID 1394 DNA
(Adrenaline / Mojo) hardware support
AVID 1394 DNA
(Adrenaline / Mojo)
Or
Matrox MX02 Mini
Hardware configs
DX H/W
Yes
- Supports 1394 Deck /
Camera / Disk Drive
Yes
- Supports 1394 Deck /
Camera / Disk Drive
Mandatory.
Avid specified add-in 1394b controller required in slot #1 for AVID 1394 DNA (Adrenaline / Mojo) connectivity.
N/A
S/W Only
Yes
- Supports 1394 Deck /
Camera / Disk Drive
N/A
Slot #1 1394b PCI-Express HBA (w 8K buffers)
AVID 1394 DNA (Adrenaline / Mojo) must connect here (any of the 3 connections can be used)
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Primary 1394 connection for Deck / Camera / Disk Drive
Primary 1394 connection for Deck / Camera / Disk Drive
Embedded 1394a Controller Front Panel Connection
Embedded 1394a controller of the Gen2 Z400 does not have any 1394 ports on the rear of the chassis.
(This 1394 connection cannot be used for 1394 DNA Adrenaline / 1394 Mojo support)
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Z400 Gen2 (6-DIMM / Embedded 1394a Firewire version) Rev C Guide
7.) HP Z400 I/O Slot Layout
HP Z400 Slot Layout
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Z400 Gen2 (6-DIMM / Embedded 1394a Firewire version) Rev C Guide
8.) Various Configuration Issues:
A.) D/X hardware configs –
Active DX interface HBA (7030-20084-01) pictured below functions with all Z400 DX supported releases of
Media Composer and NewsCutter. (Media Composer 3.5.4 and NewsCutter 7.5.4 or later releases).
Passive DX interface HBA (7030-30021-01) pictured below requires minimum Media Composer 3.5 9 or
NewsCutter 7.5.9 version software. Running the passive version DX HIB with prior software releases may result in instability.
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B.) Qualified Avid system BIOS version(s): (As of this writing):
I t is mandatory that the BIOS be updated to an “AVID Qualified” BIOS.
Failure to update the Z400 to an “Avid qualified BIOS” will result in non-optimal operation of the AVID software and hardware.
- 3.06 (Minimum BIOS version for Avid environments)
- Also qualified ver 3.07
Required system BIOS settings:
Z400 Required system BIOS changes:
1. Set CPU Processors Hyper-Threading – Enable
2. Set Runtime Power Management – Disable
3. Set MWAIT-Aware OS – Disable
4. Set Idle Power Savings – Normal
- During boot up press F10 at the HP splash screen to invoke Set Up.
- Select the Advanced tab
- Select Processors. <Enter>
- Select Hyper-Threading
- Default setting is Disable
Change this setting from Disable to Enable
- Hi F10 to save the Hyper-Threading setting
- Select the Power tab
- Select OS Power Management <return>
- Select Runtime Power Management
- Default setting is Enable
Change this setting from Enable to Disable
- Select MWAIT-Aware OS
- Default setting is Enable
Change this setting from Enable to Disable
- Select Idle Power Savings
- Default setting is Extended
Change this setting from Extended to Normal
- Hi F10 to save the Runtime Power Management, MWAIT-Aware OS, and Idle Power Savings
- Press F10 twice to Save
- Save Changes and Exit
- System will Reboot
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C.) WinXP 32-bit Configuration Issue:
Windows XP 32-bit memory utility: (AVID Install3GB utility) (Does not apply to systems running Vista 64-bit).
Upon completion of the AVID software installation, the AVID / WinXP 32-bit memory utility must be run to properly configure the WinXP 32-bit environment to run AVID software. This utility is named “Install3GB” and resides in the following folder location c:\ Programs \ Avid \ Utilities \ 3GB. Simply double-click on the
“Install3GB” utility and enter the proper parameter for your particular AVID configuration. The “Install3GB” utility is user friendly and will walk the user through determination of the proper setting. This utility only needs to be run once and will create the proper permanent WinXP 32-bit operating system setting. Should your AVID hardware / software configuration ever change, simply rerun the utility and reconfigure WinXP 32-bit as needed. The “Install3GB” utility should never be run for a Vista 64-bit environment (WinXP 32-bit only).
D.) Nvidia Qualified Drivers:
Nvidia qualified drivers
AVID Software
Media Composer
NewsCutter
Media Composer
Version(s)
4.0.3 and later
8.0.3 and later
3.5.4 to 4.0.2
Nvidia Driver Required
190.38
190.38
182.65
NewsCutter 7.5.4 to 8.0.2 182.65
After installation of the AVID software the supported Nvidia driver can be found in the following directory:
Program Files / Avid / Utilities / Nvidia
The previously qualified 169.47 Nvidia driver released with previous versions of Avid editing applications does not support the new generation FX3800 video card used in the Z400 CPU.
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E.) Nvidia FX 3800 monitor connectivity:
The new generation Nvidia FX 3800 graphics card has a single DVI port and two Display-Port ports
(Important: Display-ports are not HDMI ports; at first glance they do look very similar to HDMI ports)
( Please Note: Only two of the three FX 3800 video ports can simultaneously be used. Connecting to all three video ports at the same time will result in non-functioning video output from the FX 3800 video card.)
The HP Z400 includes one Display-Port-to-DVI adapter. HP P/N 481409-001
For dual monitor connectivity:
1. Use the DVI port and one Display-Port (Display-Port connection can be native display-port to monitor via display-port connection, or use the display-port-to-DVI-adapter supplied with the system to connect to a native DVI monitor).
2. Or use two Display-Ports (Requires monitors with native display-port connections, two display-port to DVI adapters are not recommended when using dual display-port connections).
DVI Port
Display Ports
F.) Connecting to Analog VGA monitors and VGA switchers
- Single and dual monitor connectivity:
Due to the large number of available types, AVID cannot guarantee functionality with older technology analog VGA monitors / switchers.
Recommendations are:
1. Use a passive DVI-to-VGA adapter on the FX 3800 DVI port for the primary VGA connection
2. For a 2 nd
analog VGA connection, several manufacturer’s offer active “Display-Port-to-VGA” adapters. Performance with these adapters may vary based on your particular model VGA monitors and switches. (Making two VGA connections via two display-port-to-VGA adapters is not recommended).
3. “Display-Port-to-VGA” adapters are available from the following 3 rd
party manufacturer’s: http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF06c/A10-51210-64265-3965876-64265-3895841-3895842-3895844.html http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Cables/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&sku=330-4685 http://www.siig.com/ViewProduct.aspx?pn=CB-DP0082-S1
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G.) Serial Port Deck Control:
The HP Z400 workstation does not have an embedded serial port. Serial port deck control can be established via two methods (both of which have been qualified by Avid and will maintain frame accuracy in Avid environments)
1. Addenda model
RS-USB / 4 direct USB-to-RS422 serial adapter. This is a simple device which connects directly from a
USB port of the Z400 directly to the RS422 port of a deck.
http://www.addenda.com/addenda-elect/products/rsUSB4.php
2. Combination of a Keyspan (Tripp-Lite) Model USA-19HS USB-to-serial-port adapter with Addenda Rosetta
Stone model RS – 2/8 RS232-to-RS422 converter
- Keyspan (Tripp-Lite) Model USA-19HS (AVID P/N 7080-20013-01) http://www.tripplite.com/en/products/model.cfm?txtSeriesID=518&EID=13384&txtModelID=3914
- Addenda Rosetta Stone (or equivalent) model RS – 2/8 RS232-to-RS422 converter (AVID P/N
7070-00507-01) http://www.addenda.com/addenda-elect/products/rs28.php
To connect the Keyspan 19HS / Addenda RS -2/8 combination:
- Install the Keyspan 19HS driver before plugging the device into a Z400 USB port.
- Once the keyspan 19HS driver is installed then plug the keyspan 19HS into a Z400 USB port.
- The keyspan 19HS will now show up in device driver.
- Using a serial cable, connect the 9-pin serial port of the Keyspan 19HS USB adapter to the port of the
Addenda marked RS232 from PC
- Using a 2 nd
serial port cable connect the port of the Addenda marked “RS422 to VTR” to the deck control serial port of the deck.
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H.)
ATTO UL5D issue: When an ATTO UL5D PCI-E u320 SCSI controller is installed in slot #5, the UL5D BIOS must be disabled or the following warning may be reported during system boot: (Also the UL5D BIOS must be disabled for proper operation when connected to an AVID VideoRAID RTR u320 SCSI).
110 – Out of memory space for option ROMS.
The option ROM for the following device was unable to run due to memory constraints. If you choose to continue, one or more
PCI devices may not work properly
To disable the UL5D BIOS and eliminate the above warning, perform one of the following:
A. AVID Knowledge Base article 273945, http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=273945&Hilite=UL5D
Install Atto UL5D configuration tool and launch the software.
Expand the Express PCI UL5D menu, and click on Channel.
The Boot Driver has to be disabled on both channels of the UL5D.
Configure the UL5D per this screenshot, and do this for both Channel 1 and Channel 2
B. Or during system boot perform the following:
1.
Reboot the system
2.
Hit “Escape” to clear the HP splash screen
3.
Hit Ctrl-Z when the following Atto UL5D BIOS message prompts
*********************************************
** ATTO ExpressPCI ™ Version 2.10 **
***** Press [Ctrl + Z] for Setup Utility *****
4.
Select 1 - Adapter menu
5.
Select 2 - Configure Both Adapter Channels
6.
For ver 2.10 firmware
-
Select Host Adapter BIOS
-
Select “Disabled” using [Page Up] / [Page Down]
7.
For ver 2.27 firmware
-
Select Boot Driver
-
Select “Disabled” using [Page Up] / [Page Down]
8.
Press “ESC”
9.
Press “ESC”
10.
Select 4 – Save Parameters and Exit
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I.) Intel PRO 1000 PT for ISIS connectivity: For proper operation and connectivity of the Intel PRO 1000 PT with ISIS the following are required:
1. For the Intel PRO 1000 PT driver, under the performance settings, change the following parameters:
- Receive Buffers to 1024
- Transmit Buffers to 1024
2. Disable the windows firewall.
Intel PRO 1000 PT Driver: The proper driver can be found in the ISIS software directory: Tools_3rdParty / Drivers_and_Firmware
To set the Intel PRO 1000 PT Receive / Transmit buffers:
Go to device manager and select each instance of the device named Intel(R) PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter which will be used for ISIS connectivity.
Select performance options and then select Properties.
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Set Receive Buffers to 1024 Set Transmit Buffers to 1024
Perform this for each instance of the device named “Intel(R) PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter” which will be used for ISIS connectivity.
Disable the windows firewall:
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Revision Update
Revision
A
A1
B
Date
March 5 th
, 2010
Name
Joe Conforti
Update
Initial Public Release of the Z400 Gen2 (6-DIMM / Embedded
1394a Firewire) Avid config guide
March 25 th
,
2010
Joe Conforti Added support for Intel® Quad-Core Xeon® W3540 Processor @
2.93GHz 8MB cache
May 20 th
, 2010 Joe Conforti
Details for Media Composer 5.0 / NewsCutter 9.0 releases etc including info for Win7 support, Matrox MX02 Mini and Myricom
10GB (ISIS 2.2) support
B1
C
May 21 st
2010
July 21 st
2010
Joe Conforti
Joe Conforti
Corrected Win7 NewsCutter ver to 9.0
Added support for 3.33GHz 6–core CPU
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