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Re-imaging Your System
This topic provides information on how to use the USB Flash Drive (UFD) provided to install a
factory operating system (OS) image in the event of a catastrophic failure, or as directed by Avid
Customer Support. After performing this procedure, the system will have a factory OS. You will
need to install the AirSpeed 5000 application, and reconfigure the software settings.
Checklist for Re-imaging Your System
The following table provides a checklist of tasks that must be performed when re-imaging your
AirSpeed 5000 system. Some of the tasks are contained in this chapter, while others are
contained in other chapters of this guide.
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Follow this checklist and the associated procedures closely to ensure a successful re-image.
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Save your configuration settings, as described in the topic “Configurations Page” of the
AirSpeed 5000 Administrator’s Guide or the Management Console Online Help.
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Load the Windows 7 Pro Embedded Restore image, as described in the topic “Loading the
Windows 7 Pro Embedded Restore Image” on page 82 of this guide.
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Set up your AirSpeed 5000 system, as described in “Configuring the AirSpeed 5000 for
Your Network” on page 68.
Setting up your system involves the following:
• Adjusting the date, time and time zone
• Changing the computer name
• Verifying your network connection
• Assigning an IP address
• (Optional) Creating a Windows User account
• (Optional) Add a user as Administrator to the SQL database
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(Option) Set up remote access to the AirSpeed 5000 server, as described in “Setting Up
Remote Access to the AirSpeed 5000 Server” on page 80 of this guide.
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(Required for Interplay Production and Team Modes) Configure your shared storage, as
described in “Configuring Your Shared Storage (Interplay Production and Team Modes
Only)” on page 77 of this guide.
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(Option in using iNEWS Command, Interplay Capture, or Capture Manager to control)
Install and configure the AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service, as described in “(Option)
Installing the AirSpeed Multi Stream Device Service” on page 78 of this guide.