Maintenance; Flash Ram System - AMS Neve Libra Live II Series User Manual

Issue 4

Maintenance

This section of the manual covers functions and features of the console that are not normally
required in daily operation. This consists of:
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An overview of the Flash RAM system (Libra Live Series II and later)
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An overview of the User Administration system and how it is used by Encore
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A description of the Ghost utility for backing up the Encore Hard Drive
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A brief description of the Encore utilities that are not part of the operational suite.

Flash RAM System

The Flash RAM system applies to LIBRA LIVE SERIES II consoles fitted with the
SUN820A200 SPS Control Card only.
The Flash RAM system adds the following benefits to the system:
It stores the current state of the console, so that in the event of a power loss the system is
restored to the same state when power is re-applied.
It allows the console to be fully booted from Solid State Memory without recourse to a hard
disk prone to mechanical failure.
Booting from Solid State Memory is also faster than booting from Hard Disk.
It allows system sub-sections such as the Encore computer, I/O racks and even the control
surface to be independently powered up/down without affecting the audio. (This is particularly
useful in systems where there are remote I/O systems that liable to be
disconnected/reconnected).
The Flash RAM system is enabled using the AMS Neve Hardware settings in the Windows NT
Control Panel in the Rack Configuration page.
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