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IBM IntelliStation M Pro 6868-5BU manual available for free PDF download: System Integration Manual
IBM IntelliStation M Pro 6868-5BU System Integration Manual (114 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1 Document Overview
13
Who Should Use this Guide
14
About this Guide
14
Revision Changes
15
Symbols and Conventions
16
If You Need Help
17
If You Have Documentation Comments
17
Related Information
18
Chapter 2 System Overview
19
System Integration Check List
20
System Overview
23
System Cautions
23
Microprocessor Support
24
Memory Support
24
Control and Status Indicators
25
Figure 2-1 Control and Status Indicators
25
Table 2-2 Control and Status Indicators
26
External Connections
27
Table 2-3 External Connections
28
Internal Drives and Drive Bays
29
Figure 2-3 M Pro System Internal Drive Bay Locations
29
Internal Disk Controllers
30
Keyboard and Mouse
30
Monitors
31
Service Packs
31
Product Overview
32
Avid Products
32
Avid Board Names
33
Boards in PCI Slots
34
Meridien II Digital Media Board Set
34
Meridien 3D DVE Effects Board
34
Meridien Display Controller Board
35
SCSI Adaptec 29160LP System Controller Board
35
Fibre Channel Controller Board
35
SCSI UL3D/160 Dual-Channel LVD Board
35
Boards in Meridien I/O Box
36
Meridien Video I/O Board
36
Figure 2-4 Meridien I/O Box
36
Meridien Serial Digital I/O Board
37
Audio Boards in the Meridien I/O Box
37
Figure 2-5 Meridien I/O Box - Two-Channel Audio
37
Supported Avid Boards for Avid Xpress Systems
38
Supported Storage Boards
39
Standalone Fibre Channel
39
SCSI UL3D/160 Dual-Channel LVD Board
39
Avid Unity Medianet
39
Networking
41
Chapter 3 Checking the Basic IBM 6868 System
43
Connecting the Basic System
44
Figure 3-1 Basic System Connections
44
Checking the System
45
Chapter 4 Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Kit
47
Required Tools
48
IBM 6868 System Slot and Memory Locations
48
Figure 4-1 IBM 6868 System Slot Locations
48
Installing Memory
49
PCI Board Configuration
50
Avid Xpress Board Configurations
51
Installing the Avid Board Set
52
Before You Start the Installation
53
Determining the Proper System Skew
54
Figure 4-2 Determining System Skew
54
Revision Levels
55
Removing the AGP Graphics Board
55
Moving the Adaptec 29160LP SCSI Controller Board
56
Installing the Optional PCI Disk Controllers
56
ATTO Technology Expresspci UL3D/160
56
Dual-Channel Controller
57
Emulex LP850 Fibre Channel Controller
57
Figure 4-3 ATTO UL3D/160 LVD Board
57
Installing the Avid Boards
58
Inspecting the Meridien II Digital Media Board Set
58
Figure 4-4 Emulex LP850 Fibre Channel Board
58
Figure 4-5 Avid Meridien II Digital Media
58
Installing a Meridien 3D DVE Effects Board
59
Installing the Meridien II Digital Media Board Set
59
Installing the Over-The-Top Connector
60
Figure 4-6 Avid Meridien II Digital Media Board Set
60
Figure 4-7 Over-The-Top Connector
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Figure 4-8 Connecting the Over-The-Top Connector
61
Installing the Meridien Display Controller Board
62
Figure 4-9 One of the Meridien Display Controller Boards
63
Figure 4-10 Avid Boards Installed
63
Installing a Sound Board
64
Figure 4-11 Audio Cable
64
Installing the Fan Kit
65
Checking the Kit Contents
65
Preparing for Installation
66
Installing the Fan Kit
66
Figure 4-13 Fan Kit - Captive Screws
66
Figure 4-14 Removing the Chassis Feet
67
Figure 4-15 Attaching the Support Bracket
68
Figure 4-16 Attaching the Fan Assembly
68
Figure 4-17 Power Connector
69
Chapter 5 Connecting the Remaining Avid Devices
71
Connecting the Application Key (Dongle)
72
Figure 5-1 Application Key Connection
72
Connecting the Meridien I/O Box
73
Connecting the 888 I/O and Speakers
74
Connecting the Display Monitors
74
Connecting Drives and Other Devices
75
Chapter 6 Changing System BIOS and Creating Windows NT Image
77
Process Overview
78
Changing the System BIOS Settings
79
Installing the Windows NT Image
81
Restoring the Original Boot Sequence
83
Chapter 7 Installing and Verifying Avid System Software
85
Installation Overview
86
Installing the Avid System Software
86
Installing Optional Disk Controller Drivers
87
Installing the ATTO Expresspci Driver
88
Installing the Emulex LP850 Fibre Channel Driver
89
Installing the Display Controller Board Driver
91
Verifying Software Installation
93
Verifying Avid Board Set Drivers
94
Verifying and Changing Disk Controller Drivers Status
96
Installing the Driver for the Sound Board
97
Changing the Hardware Profile
99
Testing the System
99
Running Avid System Test Pro
100
Running Avid Storex
100
Using Mediadock LVD Manager Software
100
Testing the Avid Software
101
Creating Troubleshooting Disks
101
Creating a Windows NT Boot Floppy Disk
102
Creating a Windows NT Repair Floppy Disk
103
Uninstalling the Avid Application
104
Antivirus Applications
104
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
107
A Troubleshooting Toolbox
108
Display Monitor Colors or Resolution Incorrect
109
Second Display Monitor Not Enabled
109
Striped Sets Cannot be Seen on System
110
Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Notices
111
FCC Notice
111
Canadian ICES-003
112
European Union Notice
112
Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations
114
Taiwan EMC Regulations
114
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