a Preparing the Avid G4 Platform for the Mac OS® X Operating System Upgrade Instructions Important Information Avid recommends that you read all the information in these upgrade instructions thoroughly before installing new hardware or using any new software release. This document is written for Avid Certified Support Representatives and Avid Resellers.
Upgrade Instructions Contents Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Before Upgrading to the Mac OS X Operating System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Supported Hardware and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Specific Board Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Supported Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols and Conventions Symbols and Conventions In this document, Avid drive refers to the Macintosh system’s internal hard drive. Apple Computer, Inc. names the internal hard drive Macintosh HD. Depending on your system’s setup, the internal hard drive might have a different name. These upgrade instructions use the following symbols and conventions: Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action n A note provides important related information, reminders, recommendations, and strong suggestions.
Upgrade Instructions Before Upgrading to the Mac OS X Operating System The following sections explain what you need to know about your G4 platform and Avid board set before you upgrade to the Mac OS X operating system. • Supported Hardware and Software • Specific Board Requirements • Supported Storage Supported Hardware and Software Avid supports only specific Macintosh® G4 platforms for this release.
Before Upgrading to the Mac OS X Operating System Supported Macintosh and Avid Software The required Macintosh operating system for this release is Mac OS X v10.2.2 If you do not have the Mac OS X operating system on your system, you need Mac OS v9.2.2 to install the Mac OS X software. The supported Avid applications using the Mac OS X operating system are: • Avid Symphony v4.7 (new on G4 platforms) • Avid Media Composer® and Film Composer® v11.7 • Avid Xpress® v5.
Upgrade Instructions • 3D effects daughter board (connected to the Meridien II digital media board) — There are three supported 3D effects daughter boards that attach to the Meridien II digital media board to create board sets. They are also used to interface to the new Z6 board. The board sets are: - Meridien II board set includes Meridien II digital media board and the Meridien II 3D effects daughter board (Rattlesnake PN 0030-03015-01) used only for the Avid Xpress system.
Before Upgrading to the Mac OS X Operating System The following SCSI storage devices are supported: • • • • • Shipping fixed-enclosure devices: - rS36/320 MediaDrive LVD - rS73/320 MediaDrive LVD - rS180/320 MediaDrive LVD Nonshipping fixed-enclosure devices: - rS36/160 MediaDrive LVD - rS73/160 MediaDrive LVD - rS180/160 MediaDrive LVD - rS18™/160 MediaDrive LVD - rS9™ LVD, rS18 LVD, and rS36 LVD Shipping MediaDock LVD and MediaDock 2+ LVD devices: - iS36™/320 MediaDock LVD shuttle
Upgrade Instructions Standalone Fibre Channel The following Fibre Channel storage devices are supported in the 14-drive and 10-drive Fibre Channel disk enclosures for standalone Fibre Channel systems using only the ATTO 2-Gb, single-channel, optical Fibre Channel board: • • Shipping Fibre Channel devices for the various sizes of Fibre Channel disk enclosures are as follows: - MEDIArray™ II gen6 series 73 GB 10K rpm in 14-drive enclosure - MEDIArray II gen6 series 146 GB 10K rpm in 14-drive enclosure
Determining Installed Avid Boards • Nonshipping Fibre Channel devices for the 10-drive and 14-drive Fibre Channel disk enclosure are as follows: - MEDIArray II XLV series 36 GB 10K rpm 14-drive enclosure - MEDIArray II XLV series 73 GB 10K rpm 14-drive enclosure - MEDIArray XLV series 73 GB 10K rpm 10-drive enclosure - MEDIArray 18 GB 10K rpm (early versions) - MEDIArray 50 GB 7.
Upgrade Instructions 5. Click the 3D effects board set in the left pane and the right pane defines the 3D effects board being used and the type of 3D effects daughter board attached. n Note the part number and not just the name. The following boards and their part numbers are listed below: n - Genie — PN 0030-00254-01 (3D effects board, to be changed to the new Z6 board).
Determining Installed Storage Boards Determining Installed Storage Boards To determine what storage boards you have in your Mac OS v9.x operating system, run the Avid ADU2 program. n The ADU2 program will no longer be available with the Mac OS X operating system. Once you upgrade, you must use the new Storage Manager located in the Application/Utilities/StorageManager folder. To run ADU2 and determine the installed storage boards: 1. Go to your Macintosh HD/Utilities folder. 2.
Upgrade Instructions Installing the Mac OS X Operating System You now need to install the Mac OS X operating system using the instructions provided by Apple. The only supported version at this time is Mac OS X v10.2.2. Do not use any version later than v10.2.2 and always disable automatic updates unless told otherwise in the release notes. The following are a few different system scenarios you can have in the field: c • Your system has Mac OS v9.x.x and you have the Avid board set installed.
Removing Boards from the System n If your system hangs during any of the boot procedures, taking out the Avid board set might help you continue (see “Removing the Avid Boards from the 5-Slot G4 Platform” on page 14). Reinstall the boards after Mac OS X v10.2.2 is installed and you have installed the Avid software (see “Installing the Avid Boards into the System” on page 15). • You have a new supported system shipped with Mac OS X v10.2.x and you do not have the Avid board set installed. a.
Upgrade Instructions Turning Off Power to the Avid PCI Extender To turn off power to the Avid PCI Extender: 1. Quit the Avid application. 2. Shut down the G4 platform in the normal way. 3. Turn off the Avid PCI Extender and unplug it from the rear. Removing the Avid Boards from the 5-Slot G4 Platform If your Avid boards are located internally in the 5-slot G4 platform, you must remove them before you install the Mac OS X operating system. To remove the Avid boards from the 5-slot G4 platform: 1.
Installing the Avid Boards into the System Installing the Avid Boards into the System Once the Avid software is installed you must: • Replace the needed boards depending on the system you have: t If you are not upgrading to an Avid Symphony system, you must replace the old 3D effects board. See “Replacing the 3D Effects Board Only” on page 15. t If you are upgrading to an Avid Symphony system, you must replace the old 3D effects board and the 3D effects daughter board.
Upgrade Instructions Disconnecting the Existing 3D Effects Board To remove the existing 3D effects board (Genie), you need to disconnect the over-the-top connector that connects the two boards — the Genie and the Meridien II or Meridien III board set (see Figure 1). To disconnect the board sets in one of two ways: t c The preferred method is to grasp the over-the-top connector on both sides with your fingers and loosen it. Remove it when it is loose (see Figure 1).
Installing the Avid Boards into the System To connect the two boards: 1. Carefully place the new Z6 board into the proper slot of the PCI as shown in Table 1 on page 24, Table 2 on page 25, or Table 3 on page 27 depending on the system you have. 2. Carefully place the Meridien II or Meridien III board set into the proper slot of the PCI as shown in Table 1, Table 2, or Table 3 depending on the system you have. 3. Screw the boards to the connector strip at the rear of the system. 4.
Upgrade Instructions Upgrading the Hardware to Use an Avid Symphony System If you are upgrading to an Avid Symphony system you must: • Remove the old 3D effects board (Genie) from the system and replace it with the new Z6 board. • Replace the old Meridien 3D effects daughter board with the new Meridien III-U 3D effects daughter board. See “Specific Board Requirements” on page 5 for a description.
Installing the Avid Boards into the System Incorrect Over-the-top connector Do not pry from end. Figure 3 n Grasp here on both sides. Removing the Over-the-Top Connector Figure 3 shows the over-the-top connector connected to a different 3D effects board. Removal is the same. t n Correct The second method is to gently rock the board sets up and down until the over-the-top connector becomes loose, and then remove it.
Upgrade Instructions To remove the old Meridien 3D effects daughter board from the digital media board: 1. Place the board set on an antistatic bag on your lap, with the daughter board facing down (see Figure 4). Meridien digital media board Figure 4 Removing the Daughter Board 2. Place your finger between the two boards next to a plastic standoff (see Figure 4). Using the blunt end of the pen (not the writing point of the pen), cover the plastic standoff and carefully push down.
Installing the Avid Boards into the System 4. Grip the boards by the PCI end and gently pull the boards apart to disconnect the connections between the boards (see Figure 5). 5. Place the old daughter board in an antistatic bag and place it in a safe, dry location. n There is no need to remove the cables from the old Meridien 3D effects daughter board (Copperhead Lite or Rattlesnake) because the new Meridien III-U 3D effects daughter board (Copperhead) ships with the cables attached.
Upgrade Instructions 5. Carefully center the cables of the new Meridien III-U 3D effects daughter board over the cable connectors on the digital media board (see Figure 5) and squeeze them until they are properly seated. 6. Check to make sure the connector between the boards is still properly connected (it sometimes comes loose).
Installing the Avid Boards into the System Installing Boards in the G4 Platforms To install or replace boards in all of the G4 platforms you should: 1. Shut down the G4 platform if it is running. 2. Follow the instructions in Setting Up Your Power Macintosh that shipped with your system. This Apple manual explains how to install and replace boards in the G4 platform. See Table 1 for slot locations.
Upgrade Instructions Table 1 lists the recommended slot locations in the 933-MHz G4 platform.
Installing the Avid Boards into the System Table 2 lists the recommended slot locations in the dual 1-GHz or 1.25-GHz G4 platform. Table 2 Dual 1-GHz or 1.25-GHz G4 Platform Board Layout G4 Slot Number Meridien Board 5 Meridien display controller board (EDC4) or the host interface board that connects the G4 platform and the Avid PCI Extender with a flat ribbon cable.
Upgrade Instructions Installing or Replacing Boards in the Avid PCI Extender The following sections explain how to install or replace boards in either the Avid PCI Extender 1 or the Avid PCI Extender 2. To perform board removal and installation: 1. Shut down the Avid system. 2. Know the board locations. 3. Remove the top cover. 4. Remove the fan assembly (Avid PCI Extender 1 only). 5. Remove and replace the board. 6. Replace the fan assembly (Avid PCI Extender 1 only). 7. Replace the top cover.
Installing the Avid Boards into the System Slot 7 Slot 1 Master slot is part of the system board. 0 Figure 10 1 Avid PCI Extender 2 Slot Layout Table 3 lists the Meridien I/O boards and their recommended slot locations in the Avid PCI Extender.
Upgrade Instructions Removing the Top Cover To remove the top cover on either of the Avid PCI Extenders: 1. Locate a Phillips screwdriver. 2. Unscrew the screws that hold the cover to the chassis. Place the screws in a safe location, as you will need them to reinstall the cover. 3. Lift the cover off the chassis. Removing the Fan Assembly (Avid PCI Extender 1) To remove the fan assembly from the Avid PCI Extender 1 chassis: w Make sure the power cord is unplugged from the rear of the Avid PCI Extender.
Installing the Avid Boards into the System Removing and Replacing a Board To remove and replace an Avid board in either Avid PCI Extender: 1. Make sure you are properly grounded. 2. If necessary, take any cables off the board you are going to remove. 3. Unscrew the board (board set) from the connection at the rear of the Avid PCI Extender (see Figure 12). Save the screw. 4. Grasp the board with two hands and gently, but firmly, pull the board or board set out of the slot. 5.
Upgrade Instructions Replacing the Fan Assembly (Avid PCI Extender 1) To replace the fan assembly on the Avid PCI Extender 1 chassis: 1. Place the two tabs into the rear slots of the Avid PCI Extender. Place the corner tab into the first slot at the rear of the system (see Figure 13). Corner tab First slot Center tab Fan assembly slot Fan plug Fan assembly bar Fan assembly slot Figure 13 Replacing the Fan Assembly 2.
Installing the Fibre Channel Driver Installing the Fibre Channel Driver The Avid application does not automatically install the Fibre Channel driver or firmware. The ATTO 2-Gb Fibre Channel adapter boards, optical and copper, use the same driver. An ATTO Configuration utility is used to perform firmware updates. The Configuration utility, firmware, and driver are placed on the system disk when you install your application. To install the Fibre Channel adapter board driver: 1.
Upgrade Instructions To update the Fibre Channel adapter board firmware: 1. Shut down the system. 2. Disconnect the Fibre Channel cable from the Fibre Channel board. 3. Boot the system. 4. Navigate to Macintosh HD/Applications/ExpressPCI Configuration Tool folder. 5. Double-click the ExpressPCI Configuration icon. The ExpressPCI Configuration Tool window opens. 6. In the left pane, expand hosts to localhost. You see ExpressPCI FC 3300 or FC 3305. 7. Click ExpressPCI FC 3300 or FC 3305. 8.
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