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aAvid® ProductsSystem Integration Guidefor the IBM® IntelliStation® Z Pro Type 6866-6AU (6AG)Rev A, February 2001

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

7-10Installing and Verifying Avid System Software7-10Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareVerifying Avid Board Set DriversThe following subsec

7-11Verifying Software Installation7-11Verifying Software InstallationVerifying the 3D DVE Effects DriverVerify that the 3D DVE effects device driver

7-12Installing and Verifying Avid System Software7-12Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareVerifying and Changing Disk Controller Drivers Statu

7-13Verifying Software Installation7-13Verifying Software InstallationVerifying and Changing the Emulex LP850 F/C Driver Installation and StatusUse th

7-14Installing and Verifying Avid System Software7-14Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareChanging the Hardware ProfileThe image you placed on

7-15Using MediaDock LVD Manager Software7-15Using MediaDock LVD Manager SoftwareRunning Avid StorExThe Avid setup guide that ships with the system con

7-16Installing and Verifying Avid System Software7-16Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareTesting the Avid SoftwareDepending upon how familiar

7-17Creating Troubleshooting Disks7-17Creating Troubleshooting DisksCreating a Windows NT Boot Floppy DiskShould a problem arise with the system disk

7-18Installing and Verifying Avid System Software7-18Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareCreating a Windows NT Repair Floppy DiskThe Windows

7-19Uninstalling the Avid Application7-19Uninstalling the Avid ApplicationUninstalling the Avid ApplicationWhen an Avid system is ordered directly fro

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

7-20Installing and Verifying Avid System Software7-20Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareAvid recommends that you do not scan all files or sc

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

8-4TroubleshootingStriped Sets Cannot Be Seen on SystemProblemWhen you move a set of striped drives from system A to system B, system B sees the set o

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

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 Operating System: products were tested in a typical Media Composer, Film Composer, Avid Xpress

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

xiiTablesTable 1-1 Differences Between Skews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Table 2-1 Hardware Integration Check List . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 1Document OverviewThis guide is relevant to the product integration of supported Avid® systems on the IBM® IntelliStation® Z Pro Type 6866-6AU

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 OverviewDifferences Between IBM SystemsTable 1-1 lists the major differences between the old IBM IntelliStation 6866 system with skews (40

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 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 OverviewMemory SupportThe memory used by the IBM 6866 system has the following requirements:• 2.5-V, 184-pin, Rambus® inline memory modules

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 2-3 Control and Status IndicatorsControl or Status Indicator Number Function1 Floppy drive Eject button2 Floppy drive light3

2-9System OverviewExternal ConnectionsThis section explains the function of each connector located on the rear of the IBM 6866 system. Figure 2-2 show

The following disclaimer is required by Ray Sauers Associates, Inc.:“Install-It” is licensed from Ray Sauers Associates, Inc. End-User is prohibited f

2-10System OverviewTable 2-4 External ConnectionsConnection Number External Connector Function1 External SCSI connector (channel B of internal 7899 Ad

2-11System OverviewInternal Drives and Drive BaysThe IBM 6866 system contains removable-media drives as well as an internal hard drive.• Removable dri

2-12System OverviewInternal Disk ControllersThere are two internal disk controllers in the IBM 6866 system:• A two-channel IDE controller. Both channe

2-13System OverviewKeyboard and MouseAvid replaces the standard IBM keyboard with a customized keyboard featuring labeled keycaps for the Windows NT p

2-14System OverviewService PacksIn previous Avid supported systems, the Service Pack on your system could cause problems depending upon the use of MID

2-15Product OverviewProduct OverviewYou need to have an understanding of the Avid product line and what boards and controllers are supported before yo

2-16System OverviewAvid Board NamesThe Avid board set supports video, audio, compression, effects, and improved data transfer to the hard drives. The

2-17Product OverviewBoards in PCI SlotsThe following sections explain the functions of each peripheral board located in an internal PCI slot.Meridien

2-18System OverviewFlex CircuitThe new flexible (flex) circuit connects the Meridien III digital media board set to the 3D DVE effects board as an ove

2-19Product OverviewnThe original Meridien 3D DVE effects board, Genie, was connected to an Avid designed daughter board when attached to the Meridien

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 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

2-21Product OverviewMeridien Serial Digital I/O BoardThe SDI board provides physical inputs and outputs between the video I/O board and a serial digit

2-22System OverviewSupported Avid Boards for Each Product LineTable 2-7 provides a basic cross-reference between the Avid boards (storage not included

2-23Product OverviewSupported Storage BoardsThere are three types of storage options (boards) available for your Avid system:• Standalone Fibre Channe

2-24System 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

2-25Product OverviewAvid Unity MediaNet The Avid Unity MediaNet server and storage subsystem use F/C storage components to provide the shared storage

2-26System Overview

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

ContentsChapter 1 Document OverviewWho Should Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2About This Guide .

3-4Checking the Basic IBM 6866 System6. Double-click the System icon. The General tab displays the amount of memory in the system in kilobytes (KBs).

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

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 KitInstalling the Avid Board Set This section describes the specifics for reliable hardware conf

4-9Installing the Avid Board SetBefore You Start the Installation If you did not install memory, before you start the installation of the Avid boards,

viBoards in PCI Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17Meridien III-U Digital Media Board Set . . . . .

4-10Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitRevision LevelsTable 4-5 shows the revision level of the storage drivers and BIOS needed for

4-11Installing the Avid Board SetInstalling the PCI Disk ControllerThis section describes installation and configuration requirements for the PCI disk

4-12Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitFigure 4-2 ATTO UL3D/160 LVD BoardEmulex LP850 Fibre Channel ControllerThe Emulex LightPulse

4-13Installing the Avid Board SetInstalling the Avid BoardsUsing the slot allocation tables for each system as explained in “PCI Board Configuration”

4-14Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitInspecting the Meridien III-U Digital Media Board SetBefore installing the Meridien III-U (o

4-15Installing the Avid Board SetInstalling the Flexible Over-the-Top ConnectorAvid supplies a flexible over-the-top connector used to connect the Mer

4-16Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitInstalling the Meridien III-U Digital Media Board SetThe Avid Meridien III-U digital media b

4-17Installing the Avid Board SetInstalling a Meridien 3D DVE Effects BoardIf you have purchased a system that contains a 3D DVE effects board, you sh

4-18Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan KitInstalling the Genie Effects BoardThe Genie effects board is available equipment on Avid Com

4-19Installing the Avid Board SetFigure 4-8 Removing the Flexible Over-the-Top ConnectorInstalling the Meridien Display Controller Board The Meridien

viiInstalling the Avid Board Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8Before You Start the Installation. . . . . . . .

4-20Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Kit2. Install and secure the display controller board into the PCI slot recommended in the prod

4-21Removing and Installing the FanThis section explains how to remove and install the fan from the IBM 6866 system. Before you start to remove or ins

4-22Installing 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

4-23Removing 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

4-24Installing 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 Devices5-2Connecting the Remaining Avid DevicesConnecting the Application Key (Dongle)The application key, commonly r

5-3Connecting the Meridien I/O Box5-3Connecting the Meridien I/O BoxConnecting the Meridien I/O Box The Meridien I/O box is a standalone box that cont

5-4Connecting the Remaining Avid Devices5-4Connecting the Remaining Avid DevicesConnecting the 888 I/O and SpeakersIf you have an eight-channel audio

5-5Connecting Drives and Other Devices5-5Connecting Drives and Other DevicesFigure 5-4 Display Controller BoardConnecting Drives and Other DevicesYou

viiiChapter 7 Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareInstallation Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-6Connecting the Remaining Avid Devices5-6Connecting the Remaining Avid Devices

CHAPTER 6Changing System BIOS and Creating Windows NT ImageWhen you turn on the IBM 6866 system, it detects some of the changes you have made and auto

6-2Changing System BIOS and Creating Windows NT ImageProcess OverviewOnce you know the system is working as shipped, and you have added the memory, th

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 Windows NT Image2. If you need to enable the MIDI port, continue to step 3. If you do not need to enable the MIDI

6-5Installing the Windows NT Image11. Press the Esc key to return to the Main menu.nMake sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy drive.12. Insert t

6-6Changing System BIOS and Creating Windows NT ImagecYou will be warned two times during the following procedure that you are about to destroy data o

6-7Installing the Windows NT Image9. You are asked to accept the registration agreement shown in the window. Select “I accept” and click Next.You are

6-8Changing System BIOS and Creating Windows NT ImageRestoring the Original Boot SequenceYou must now restore the original boot sequence so you don’t

6-9Restoring the Original Boot Sequence8. Save and exit the system BIOS settings as explained on the screen.You continue with the boot sequence. 9. Du

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

6-10Changing System BIOS and Creating Windows NT Image

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

7-2Installing and Verifying Avid System Software7-2Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareInstallation OverviewThe Windows NT operating system i

7-3Installing Disk Controller Drivers7-3Installing Disk Controller DriversnIt is very important that you use the release notes and the CD-ROM that shi

7-4Installing and Verifying Avid System Software7-4Installing and Verifying Avid System SoftwareInstalling the ATTO ExpressPCI DriverIf the system con

7-5Installing Disk Controller Drivers7-5Installing Disk Controller DriversnIf Avid Startup starts, close the window and continue.11. A dialog box appe

7-6Installing and Verifying Avid System Software7-6Installing and Verifying Avid System Software4. Click the Add button. 5. Click the Have Disk button

7-7Installing Disk Controller Drivers7-7Installing Disk Controller DriversInstalling the Display Controller Board Driver Although the disk image has a

7-8Installing and Verifying Avid System Software7-8Installing and Verifying Avid System Software9. Click the driver in the folder you selected from on

7-9Verifying Software Installation7-9Verifying Software InstallationnFor single-monitor systems (Avid Xpress) only, open the Avid Display Control Pane