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- Page 1 TD-325, TD-425 Targa 2000 Configuration Guide for Value-Added Resellers September 1997 DSA082910...
- Page 2 The software discussed in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license. No responsibility is assumed by Intergraph for the use or reliability of software on equipment that is not supplied by Intergraph or its affiliated companies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Setting Up System Hardware and Software..............1 Taking Antistatic Precautions ..................1 Getting More Information....................2 2 Installing a Targa 2000 RTX/DTX in a TD-325 ............3 Install the Targa 2000 RTX/DTX Board ................ 4 Change IRQ Settings ..................... 4 Disable System Sounds.................... -
Page 5: Preface
The TD-325, TD-425 Targa 2000 Configuration Guide for Value-Added Resellers is organized as follows: Chapter 1, “Getting Started,” describes how to get ready to configure the TD-325 or TD- 425 deskside system to use a Targa 2000 board. Chapter 2, “Targa 2000 RTX/DTX in a TD-325 Deskside System,” describes how to configure the TD-325 deskside system to use a Targa 2000 RTX/DTX board. -
Page 6: Finding Operating System Information
Participate in the Intergraph Customer Forum (ICF), a bi-directional gateway to the USENET newsgroup comp.sys.intergraph. Anything posted to that group or sent to comp-sys-intergraph@ingr.com is emailed to all subscribers. Incoming email messages are also posted to the newsgroup. You can subscribe to the ICF via Intergraph Online. -
Page 7: Getting Telephone Support
A brief description of the question or problem. Using the Intergraph Bulletin Board Service Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Intergraph Bulletin Board Service (IBBS) is an electronic forum for Intergraph customers to exchange information with Intergraph's technical and marketing staff, and with other Intergraph customers. -
Page 8: Using The Intergraph Faxlink
System Operator (Sysop) at 1-205-730-1413. Using the Intergraph FAXLink Use the Intergraph FAXLink to get technical support information by fax 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. From a touch-tone phone or fax machine phone: Call 1-800-240-4300 to get new user instructions, an index listing of available documents, and an overview of the categories of available information. -
Page 9: Getting Started
Intergraph TD-325 or TD-425 system. Setting Up System Hardware and Software Set up the TD-325 or TD-425 hardware and system software as described in the Intergraph documentation delivered with the system. Make sure the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system software is installed and running on the TD-325 or TD-425. -
Page 10: Getting More Information
Getting More Information Refer to the Intergraph documentation delivered with the TD-325 or TD-425 for information on opening and closing the system’s base unit, using the BIOS Setup program, and adding expansion boards to the system. Refer to the Truevision documentation delivered with the Targa 2000 RTX/DTX board for detailed installation and configuration instructions. -
Page 11: Installing A Targa 2000 Rtx/Dtx In A Td-325
2 Installing a Targa 2000 RTX/DTX in a TD-325 Follow the instructions in this chapter to install and configure a Targa 2000 RTX/DTX board in an Intergraph TD-325 deskside system. CAUTION Follow these instructions in the order in which they are presented. -
Page 12: Install The Targa 2000 Rtx/Dtx Board
Install the Targa 2000 RTX/DTX Board See the online System Reference delivered with the TD-325 for information on installing option boards in the system. Intergraph recommends that a card extender is installed on the Targa 2000 RTX/DTX board. To install the Targa 2000 RTX/DTX board: 1. -
Page 13: Install The Targa 2000 Rtx/Dtx Drivers
The Targa 2000 RTX/DTX drivers must be installed for the Targa 2000 RTX/DTX board to work correctly in the TD-325. You may install the drivers from diskettes delivered with the Targa 2000 RTX/DTX board, or from the Truevision World Wide Web site. -
Page 14: Create A Disk Drive Stripe Set
3. Verify the following: The Targa 2000 RTX/DTX board driver ( ) is using IRQ 11. DVRNTDRV Both PCI SCSI controllers ( ) are using IRQ 10. AIC78XX The Ethernet driver ( ) driver is using IRQ 15. E100B 4. Click OK to close the Windows NT Diagnostics dialog. Create a Disk Drive Stripe Set To ensure optimal performance, you should create a stripe set that includes some of the disk drives in the system. -
Page 15: Install And Configure Video Editing Software
Help for instructions on saving and restoring the disk configuration information. Install and Configure Video Editing Software Once you create a stripe set, the TD-325 is prepared for the installation of video editing software, such as MCXpress. See the documentation delivered with the video editing software for installation and configuration information. -
Page 17: Installing A Targa 2000 Rtx/Dtx In A Td-425
3 Installing a Targa 2000 RTX/DTX in a TD-425 Follow the instructions in this chapter to install and configure a Targa 2000 RTX/DTX board in an Intergraph TD-425 deskside system. CAUTION Follow these instructions in the order in which they are presented. -
Page 18: Disable On-Board Audio And Free Irq Settings
Disable On-Board Audio and Free IRQ Settings To avoid any audio and Interrupt Request (IRQ) conflicts after installing the Targa 2000 RTX/DTX board and drivers, you must disable the on-board audio and certain IRQ settings. To disable on-board audio and to free IRQ settings: 1. -
Page 19: Install The Targa 2000 Rtx/Dtx Board
Install the Truevision Targa 2000 RTX/DTX board in PCI expansion slot 2 (the second PCI slot). See the online System Reference delivered with the TD-425 for information on installing option boards in the system. Intergraph recommends that the Targa 2000 RTX/DTX board have an installed card extender. -
Page 20: Disable System Sounds
4. Connect external SCSI devices, if present, to the SCSI controllers. 5. Turn on power to the system, allow the system to restart, and log on to Windows NT 4.0 using an account with Administrator privileges. 6. Ensure that the SCSI configuration is properly terminated by using the correct SCSI terminator. -
Page 21: Disable Full Window Dragging
Windows NT normally updates and displays the contents of a window while you drag it. To save system resources and improve performance, Intergraph recommends disabling full window dragging. The contents of the window are updated and displayed once you finish dragging the window to its destination. -
Page 22: Install The Targa 2000 Rtx/Dtx Drivers
8. Click OK to close the Performance dialog. 9. Click OK to close the System dialog. 10. Click Yes when prompted to restart the system. You must restart the system for your changes to take effect. 11. Allow the system to restart, and then log on to Windows NT using an account with Administrator privileges. -
Page 23: Create A Disk Drive Stripe Set
3. Verify that the following drivers do not have the same IRQ settings as any other driver: The Targa 2000 RTX/DTX board driver ( DVRNTDRV Both PCI SCSI controllers ( AIC78XX The Ethernet driver ( E100B) driver. 4. Restart the system. Create a Disk Drive Stripe Set To ensure optimal performance, you should create a stripe set that includes some of the disk drives in the system. -
Page 24: Install And Configure Video Editing Software
13. From the Partition menu, select Exit. After creating the stripe set, you should save the disk configuration information for future use (for example, if you have to reinstall the operating system). Refer to Disk Administrator Help for instructions on saving and restoring the disk configuration information. Install and Configure Video Editing Software Once you create a stripe set, the TD-425 is prepared for the installation of video editing software, such as D-Vision Online 3.0 or MCXpress.
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