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Introduction
Windows or Linux operating systems, HP xw8400 workstations, and peripherals associated
with professional high-performance video and post production of film.
Your Lustre system consists of high-performance hardware that must be configured in an
environment suited to its operational needs. Other considerations include minimizing the risk
of damage due to static discharge and ensuring all components are properly grounded.
Verifying and Updating The System BIOS Version
System configuration is performed by an authorized technician prior to delivery. As such, some
of the procedures here may not be necessary. Workstation BIOS settings are provided for
informational purposes.
The system BIOS on your workstation must correspond to the certified version required by
your software version. If the BIOS version on your system does not correspond to the table
below, you must update to the certified version.
Product Version
2007
The BIOS version installed on your system appears onscreen while booting the workstation.
The following procedures describe how to update the BIOS on your workstation.
W
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You should only update the BIOS if you find that it is not at the version listed in this
ARNING
guide, or if your are advised to do so by Customer Support. Do not update the BIOS with a more
recent version published by the hardware vendor, if it has not been certified by Autodesk
Customer Support.
To update the BIOS on a Windows workstation:
Get the BIOS upgrade utility and burn it to a CD.
1.
Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive
2.
Reboot the workstation and press F10 to enter BIOS.
3.
Select a language.
4.
From the File menu, select Flash System ROM.
5.
The Select a Drive menu appears.
Click Optical Drive.
6.
The Select a Drive confirmation menu appears.
7.
Press F10 to confirm.
Select the 7D5_0115.bin file.
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Certified BIOS Version
1.15
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