Software Version - HP Z820 Instruction Manual

B.) Qualified Avid system BIOS version(s): (As of this writing):
Failure to update the Z820 to an "Avid qualified BIOS" and set the BIOS settings per the instructions below may
result in non-optimal operation of the AVID software and hardware.
- Minimum BIOS ver 1.12
Current Avid qualified Z820 BIOS information is maintained at the following Avid KB link:
http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=267609&Hilite=hp+bios
C.) Required system BIOS settings for AVID environments:
Hyper-Threading Setting:
Please Note: CPU Hyper-threading should be enabled in all configurations per the chart below. It is
currently enabled by default by HP for shipping Z820's with BIOS ver 1.12 or earlier

Software Version

Media Composer v6.x
Symphony v6.x
NewsCutter v10.x
Z820 Required system BIOS changes:
1. Verify CPU Processors are set to Hyper-Threading –
BIOS v1.12 has Hyper-Threading enabled by default
2. Set Memory NUMA –
3. Set Runtime Power Management -
4. Set Idle Power Savings -
Z820 Optional system BIOS change:
1. Set Intel Turbo Mode
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Only required if connecting USB audio I/O devices. This setting will eliminate any audio
"motor-boating" or audio "popping" which may be experienced with USB audio I/O devices.
Hyper-Threading Setting
Dual 6-core CPU
Enabled (Mandatory)
Disable
Disable
Normal
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– Disable
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Dual 8-core CPU
Enabled (Mandatory)
Set per chart above. Current version
Joe Conforti
– Avid Technology – September 14th, 2012
Rev A - Initial Public Release