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- Page 1 Avid Configuration Guidelines HP Z840 Dual CPU Workstation Dual 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 core Page 1 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E...
- Page 2 1.) HP Z840 AVID Qualified System Specification: Z840 / AVID Qualified Operating System: Supported: Microsoft® Windows 7 Pro 64-bit Edition withSP1 (SP1 required) Supported: Microsoft® Windows 8.1 - Pro and Enterprise (64-bit) Supported: Microsoft® Windows 10 - Pro and Enterprise (64-bit) – Requires M/C 8.5 minimum...
- Page 3 4GB memory modules must be installed in the following memory slots: CPU0-DIMM1, CPU0-DIMM2, CPU0-DIMM3, CPU0-DIMM4 CPU0-DIMM5, CPU0-DIMM6, CPU0-DIMM7, CPU0-DIMM8 CPU1-DIMM1, CPU1-DIMM2, CPU1-DIMM3, CPU1-DIMM4 CPU1-DIMM5, CPU1-DIMM6, CPU1-DIMM7, CPU1-DIMM8 Page 3 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E...
- Page 4 As of this writing Service Pack 1 is the current Service Pack release for Win7 and is required for Avid software. As future Service Packs are released Avid will evaluate and announce formal support when testing is completed. Page 4 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E...
- Page 5 Thunderbolt 2 - higher system over-head , particularly if sharing additional Thunderbolt devices on the same Thunderbolt bus with DNxIO. HP Z840 supports only one Thunderbolt HBA in a Z840 with single Thunderbolt port (resulting in Thunderbolt bus sharing for multiple Thunderbolt devices).
- Page 6 For Artist DNxIO – Only the Gen2 versions 7030-30048-02 , -01 are supported For Nitris-DX and Mojo-DX – Any of the 3 versions are supported: Gen2 versions 7030-30048-02 , -01 and Gen1 ver 7030- 20084-01 Page 6 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E...
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Page 7: Slot Configuration
Gen 2 Qualified for Avid NEXIS / ISIS connectivity Embedded Intel PCI-E x1 I210 Gb NIC Gen 2 Qualified for Avid NEXIS / ISIS connectivity Page 7 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E... - Page 8 Default setting is Enable Change this setting from Enable to Disable Select “Save Changes and Exit” When prompted to “Save Changes?” , select “Yes” System will reboot Page 8 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E...
- Page 9 The required GPU files and installation instructions for Media Composer 7.0.4.1 can be found at the following Avid KB link: http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/compatibility/Media-Composer-7-0-4-1-Nvidia-GPU-Update The required GPU files and installation instructions for NewsCutter 11.0.4.1 can be found at the following Avid KB link: Page 9 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E...
- Page 10 2. Right-Click on the desktop and select Nvidia Control Panel 3. Select the “Desktop” menu selection in the control panel menu bar. 4. Enable “Desktop -> Video Editing Mode Page 10 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E...
- Page 11 10. Scroll down and locate the “Power Management Mode” feature. The default setting is “Adaptive”. For the “Power management mode” feature, select “Prefer maximum performance” as shown in the picture below. 11. Depress the “Apply” button. 12. Nvidia settings complete Page 11 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E...
- Page 12 To set the Intel NIC Receive / Transmit buffers: Go to device manager and select each instance of the network adapter device which will be used for ISIS connectivity. Page 12 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E...
- Page 13 Select performance options and then select Properties. Set Receive Buffers to 1024 Set Transmit Buffers to 1024 Page 13 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E...
- Page 14 9a.) Firewall Notes For NEXIS / ISIS Connectivity Disable the windows firewall: Navigate to Control Panel / Windows Firewall -- Select Turn Windows Firewall on or off Page 14 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E...
- Page 15 The Windows Firewall settings changed in the ISIS client will take effect upon next reboot. 2. Confirm the Windows Firewall is turned on for the proper network profile which is assigned to network between client and ISIS. Page 15 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E...
- Page 16 E3 jumper header. By default, E3 jumper is on pins 2 and 3. See picture below to locate Jumper E3. This must be done with the system powered-off and the A/C power cord disconnected. Page 16 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E...
- Page 17 For Nitris-DX and Mojo-DX – Any of the 3 versions are supported: Gen2 versions 7030-30048-02 , -01 and Gen1 ver 7030-20084-01 Avid active Gen2 interface HBA 7030-30048-01 Avid active Gen1 interface HBA 7030-20084-01 (Not for use with Artist DNxIO) Page 17 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E...
- Page 18 Serial Port Deck Control: The HP Z840 workstation does have an embedded serial port. The embedded serial-port has been qualified by Avid and will maintain frame accuracy in Avid environments. Primary or secondary / additional serial port deck control can...
- Page 19 G8X53AV HP SAS Back Panel Connector Kit G8X52AV HP SAS Back Panel Bulkhead Kit (EM164A when ordered as an after-market option) (via PCI card slot) Page 19 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E...
- Page 20 2. Select Properties 3. The screen below will be displayed: 4. On the left side of the screen above, locate and select “Advanced system settings” Page 20 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E...
- Page 21 5. The System properties window will be displayed. (Picture below). 6. Under the “Advanced” tab depress the “Settings...” button for performance. 7. The “performance Options” window will be displayed. (Picture below). Page 21 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E...
- Page 22 8. Under the “Visual Effects” tab select the “Adjust for best performance” selection. (Picture below). 9. Depress the “Apply” button 10. Reboot Windows 11. Required Windows visual performance settings for Avid environments are now complete. Page 22 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E...
- Page 23 Intel i350-T2 dual Gb NIC which had inadvertently been left out. Rev E May 4 , 2017 Dave Pimm Add new Nvidia graphics, add DnxIQ Page 23 of 23 – Avid Technology – May 4th 2017 Dave Pimm Rev E...
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