Software Version - Lenovo ThinkStation C30 Configuration Manuallines

Dual 6-core, dual 8-core, dual 12-core cpu workstation media composer 6.5.x, symphony 6.5.x, newscutter 10.5.x and later

Hide thumbs Also See for ThinkStation C30:

B.) Qualified Avid system BIOS version(s): (As of this writing):

Failure to update the C30 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 A1KT39A

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 LENOVO for shipping C30's with BIOS ver A1KT39A

Software Version

Media Composer v6.x, v7.x

Symphony v6.x, v7.x

NewsCutter v10.x, v11.x

C30 Required system BIOS changes:

1. Verify CPU Processors are set to Hyper-Threading –

BIOS has Hyper-Threading enabled by default

Set Memory NUMA –

C30 Optional system BIOS change:

1. Set Intel Turbo Mode

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

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Dual 8-core, 12-core CPU

Enabled (Mandatory)

Set per chart above. Current version

– Avid Technology – 10 December 2013

David Pimm

Rev - D

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