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Contents
Preface
About This Manual..........................................................................................xi
Symbols and Conventions...............................................................................xii
Table 11 Power Supply Specifications...................................................................80
Table 12 Power Cord Requirements.....................................................................81
Table 13 Fuse Voltages and Ratings......................................................................84
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Contentsix
xContents
Installing and Using the Avid Expansion Chassis
About This Manual
This manual contains information for installing both the Avid Expansion Chassis
and the Avid 3D Effects Option.
P r eface
Chapter 1 –
Option.
Chapter 2
shipped as part of a new Avid systems.
Chapter 3
shipped as part of an upgrade to an existing Avid system.
Chapter 4
of an upgrade to an existing Avid system.
Chapter 5
check the Expansion Chassis.
Chapter 6
3D Effect cover.
Provides an overview of the Expansion Chassis and the 3D Effects
– Describes how to install a populated Expansion Chassis when it is
– Describes how to install an empty Expansion Chassis when it is
– Describes how to install the 3D Effect cover when it is shipped as part
– Describes how to use the Expansion View software to configure and
– Provides troubleshooting information for the Expansion Chassis and
Appendix A
specifications for the Expansion Chassis and 3D Effect cover.
– Provides mechanical, electrical, environmental, and regulatory
Appendix B –
Chassis.
Describes how to access and replace the two fuses in the Expansion
Symbols and Conventions
This document uses the following special symbols and conventions:
▲
▲
✍
1. Numbered lists, when
c. Alphabetical lists, when
•
Bulleted lists, when the order of the items is unimportant.
Single step directions when only one step is required.
■
IMPORTANT, set off by this symbol, describes an important step or feature.
WARNING, set off by this symbol, describes a warning associated with the
feature, possibly to avoid.
TIP, set off by this symbol, describes a tip, related step, or an alternative way to perform
an action.
order
is important.
order
is important.
E
- refers to the Apple or Command key. Hold down the Command key and
another key to perform the desired keyboard equivalent.
Customer Support
If you have any questions, call Avid Customer Support. Customer Support is
staffed Monday through Friday from 7:30
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A.M
. to 2:00 A.M. Eastern Time.
Installing and Using the AVID Expansion Chassis
Chapter 1
The Avid Expansion Chassis extends the number of NuBus slots in your Avid
system to support additional options that do not fit into the available slots of your
Macintosh. The chassis has 12 NuBus slots and provides cooling, air filtering, and
service access to ensure reliable operation in an industrial environment. The
Expansion Chassis includes:
•
An enclosure for up to 12 NuBus cards
•
A 20-inch shielded flat ribbon cable
•
An interface card that resides in a single NuBus slot in any Macintosh Quadra
650, Quadra 950, or Power Macintosh 8100
Overview
The Avid 3D Effects Option is a set of three processor boards that enhance and
extend the effects capabilities of the Avid software. The boards are housed in a
penthouse cover that you add to the Expansion Chassis and attach to the Advanced
JPEG card in the chassis. The 3D Effects Option components include:
•
A set of three effects boards
•
An updated effects module for the JPEG card
•
A SCSI cable
This chapter discusses:
•
Chassis front and rear panels
•
Macintosh compatibility and slot limitations
•
Rack mounting options
•
3D effects SCSI considerations
•
3D effects system restrictions
Chassis Front and Rear Panels
The front panel of the Expansion Chassis has a power on/off switch and a power
on indicator.
Figure 1 shows the rear panel of the Expansion Chassis. It has an AC power input,
a fuse holder, 12 standard NuBus slot openings, and an expansion panel. The
expansion panel supports future connector options that use a larger than standard
NuBus opening.
The rear panel of the 3D Effects Option has three connectors: a SCSI connector,
an RS-422 connector, and an HPGI connector. Currently, only the SCSI
connector is used. The 3D Effects Option receives power from the Expansion
Chassis power supply.
Expansion panel
opening
AC power input
connector
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Fuse holder
Figure 1: Expansion Chassis and 3D Effects Cover (Rear View)
3D Effects coverSCSI connectorSCSI ID switch
Interface cable
NuBus slot openings
Installing and Using the Avid Expansion Chassis
Macintosh Compatibility and Slot Limitations
Not all Macintoshes use the same NuBus architecture. Although the Expansion
Chassis has an additional 12 external NuBus slots, you cannot use all of the slots
because of NuBus architecture limitations (some slots in the Macintosh and the
chassis are duplicates). For the Macintosh models that can connect to the
Expansion Chassis, you can only use from nine to 13 slots between the Macintosh
and the chassis.
As a result, you must configure the Expansion Chassis for each Macintosh model.
Table 1 lists the Avid-supported Macintosh models and the maximum number of
available slots between the Macintosh and the chassis (excluding the slot used for
the chassis interface card).
Table 1: Maximum Slots Available
MacintoshSlots Available
Quadra 90011
Quadra 95011
Quadra 65011
Power Macintosh 810010
Each NuBus slot inside the Macintosh and Expansion Chassis has its own unique
slot ID number or letter. S ixteen slot IDs ar e available and, of these, A pple r eserves
two for its own use. In addition, you can’t use the same slot ID number for more
than once.
There are several duplicate NuBus slots in the Macintosh and the Expansion
Chassis. For example, the NuBus slot labeled ID C is a duplicate slot — it appears
in both the Macintosh and the chassis. Therefore, you can only install a NuBus
card in slot C in the Macintosh or slot C in the chassis. You can’t install NuBus
cards in slot C in both the Macintosh and the chassis.
▲
Installing NuBus car ds in slots that hav e the same slot ID in both the Macintosh
and the chassis can cause serious system errors. Your Macintosh may also not
power up correctly.
Installing and Using the Avid Expansion Chassis
Chapter 1 • Overview3
Rack Mounting Options
The Expansion Chassis, with or without the 3D Effect cover, can be mounted in a
standard 19-inch rack. To ensure safe installation in a rack configuration, Avid
recommends mounting the chassis in the lower half of the rack. A set of rackmount slides are available from Avid for mounting the Expansion Chassis.
Connect the chassis to an approved listed power strip . Do not lose continuity when
attached in the racks. If you install the chassis in a rack, make sure that the
maximum ambient operating temperature of the power supply does not exceed
º
50
C.
3D Effects SCSI Considerations
As you install and configure SCSI devices, make sure that you set SCSI IDs,
terminate the bus, and correctly determine cable types and lengths. Failure to
properly configure SCSI devices can result in system hangs and data loss.
SCSI IDs
The Macintosh uses the SCSI IDs to communicate with the devices on the SCSI
bus. Each device has a SCSI ID, including the Macintosh. SCSI IDs 0 through 6
are available for devices; SCSI ID 7 is reserved for the Macintosh. You can’t use a
SCSI ID for more than one device on the bus.
▲
When installing new SCSI devices on your system, you must always check which
SCSI IDs are currently in use. Having duplicate IDs can cause serious system
problems such as data corruption, system errors, or even boot failures.
Bus Termination
If you’re using the Macintosh native external SCSI bus, you must place a
terminator on the first SCSI device (using an in-line terminator) and last device in
the physical chain.
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Installing and Using the Avid Expansion Chassis
Cable Types and Lengths
Use only Avid-designed SCSI cables when you connect the SCSI devices to your
Macintosh and the daisy-chain of SCSI devices. These cables are specifically
designed for systems running real-time applications and the cable lengths have
been specified to ensure data integrity on the SCSI bus.
▲
Avid recommends that you do not use third-party, off-the-shelf SCSI cables
because they may compromise data integrity.
3D Effects System Restrictions
To use the Avid 3D Effects Option your system requires the following hardware
and software:
• A Media Composer 1000, 4000, or 8000, or a Film Composer system.
• A Power Macintosh 8100 or a Quadra 650/900/950 with a Power Macintosh
upgrade card installed. For detailed instructions on performing this upgrade,
see Installing Power Macintosh Upgrade Cards.
• An Avid Expansion Chassis. For instructions on adding this hardware, see
Chapter 4, “3D Effects Installation.”
• An Advanced JPEG board.
• A Silicon Express IV SCSI accelerator board with SCSI accelerator software.
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For a list of the correct Avid NuBus card revisions for your configur ation, see the R elease
Notes.
If your system is not already a Power Macintosh or does not have the correct
revisions of other hardware and software, see Installing Avid Hardware for
instructions on the appropriate upgrades before you add the 3D Effects cover to
the Expansion Chassis.
Installing and Using the Avid Expansion ChassisChapter 1 • Overview5
6 Chapter 1 • OverviewInstalling and Using the Avid Expansion Chassis
Chapter 2
Avid ships all new Expansion Chassis preconfigur ed (with the NuB us cards in place
and the internal NuBus slot IDs set). The Macintosh ships with the chassis
interface card installed. This helps to speed the installation of the chassis and the
Macintosh. Use the instructions in this chapter when you install a new Expansion
Chassis and Power Macintosh for the first time.
Populated Chassis
Installation
✍
If you purchased your Expansion Chassis as part of an upgrade to an existing Avid
system, go to Chapter 3,“Empty Chassis Installation,” to complete the installation.
Before You Begin
Before you begin installing the Expansion Chassis, make sure that you:
• Unpack and check the Expansion Chassis kit
• Install the Macintosh, keyboard, mouse, and Bin monitor
• Test the Macintosh, with the interface card installed
Checking the Kit Contents
Unpack and check the contents of the kit to ensure you have all necessary parts.
The kit contains:
• An Expansion Chassis
• An interface card, already installed in the Macintosh
• An interface cable, attached to the chassis
• A power cord
• A NuBus terminator
Testing the Macintosh
Before you connect the Macintosh to the Expansion Chassis, test the Macintosh to
make sure that it is functioning properly and that the interface card is properly
installed. To test the Macintosh and the interface card:
1. Make sure that the Macintosh and the Bin monitor are plugged into the same
power strip and that the power strip is plugged into a wall outlet and turned on.
2. Power on the Bin monitor.
3. Power on the Macintosh.
4. Open the Avid drive by double-clicking the drive icon.
5. Locate the Utilities folder and open it by double-clicking the folder icon.
6. Locate the Expansion View application icon and run it by double-clicking the
icon.
7. Choose About Expansion View from the Apple menu. Note the version of the
Expansion View software.
8. Choose Get Chassis ROM Information from the Expansion Chassis menu.
Make sure that the version that appears in the dialog box matches the version
listed in About Expansion View.
If the versions don’t match, you’ll need to update the interface card PROM
by choosing Upgrade Avid Chassis ROM from the Expansion Chassis
menu. After you upgrade the chassis ROM, reboot the Macintosh to load
the new driver.
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9. Choose Quit from the File menu.
10. Shut down the Macintosh.
11. Power off the Macintosh and the Bin monitor.
Installing the Expansion Chassis
This section describes how to install the Expansion Chassis. The following list
summarizes the procedures discussed in this section:
• Connecting the power cord
• Using the grounding wrist-strap
• Connecting the interface cable and lock
• Connecting the external cables
• Testing the Expansion Chassis
Connecting the Power Cord
To connect the power cord:
1. Insert the power cord into the AC power input on the rear panel of the
Expansion Chassis (see Figure 2).
2. Plug the Expansion Chassis into the same power strip as the Macintosh.
AC power
input
Figure 2: AC Power Input on the Expansion Chassis
Installing and Using the Avid Expansion ChassisChapter 2 • Populated Chassis Installation9
Using the Grounding Wrist-Strap
Your Avid system ships with a reusable grounding wrist-strap. To prevent any damage to the Macintosh, the Expansion Chassis, or the interface card, you must wear
the wrist-strap when handling the cards or connecting cables.
▲
Put on the grounding wrist-strap now befor e you handle any cards or connect the
interface cable to the interface card. Make sure that you do not take off the wriststrap until you have completed all the procedures in this chapter.
Connecting the Interface Cable and Lock
The interface cable connects the Macintosh to the Expansion Chassis. The cable
lock holds the Expansion Chassis interface card and cable together, ensuring that
the cable attaches properly to the interface card. To connect the interface cable and
lock:
1. Locate the two notches or indentations on the interface cable connector. Line
these up with the notches in the connector on the interface card.
2. Guide the interface cable through the bottom opening in the back of the
Macintosh.
Interface card
Interface cable from
Expansion Chassis
Notches
Figure 3: Interface Cable Connection
3. Securely connect the interface cable to the connector on the interface card. Be
careful to avoid damaging the connectors on the interface card or interface
cable by forcing the connection.
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The connectors on the interface cable and the interface card fit very tightly together.
Y ou’ll need to apply enough pressure to completely seat the connectors. Make sure that
the cable is completely seated in the connector on the card before you continue.
4. Locate the interface card lock (see Figure 4). Grasp the lock on the sides by the
finger holds with your thumb and forefinger.
Long straight tab
Grasp here
Finger holds
Short bent tab
Figure 4: Interface Card and Cable Lock
Grasp here
5. Insert the long straight tab of the lock into the right end of the cutout in the
interface card slot cover (see Figure 5). Slide the cable lock as far to the right as
possible.
Cable lock
Interface card
Figure 5: Interface Card and Cable Lock Insertion
Interface cable
Installing and Using the Avid Expansion ChassisChapter 2 • Populated Chassis Installation11
6. Push the lock flat against the cable connector and slide the bent end of the lock
into the left end of the cutout (see Figure 6). Slide the cable lock as far as
possible to the left.
Cable lock
Interface card
Figure 6: Interface Card and Cable Locked Together
✍
If the lock does not slide into place, the cable connector is not seated completely in the
connector on the interface card. Remove the cable from the interface card and r epeat
steps 1 to 3 to make sure that you have the cable completely seated. Then try to
install the cable lock the cable lock again.
Connecting the External Cables
All Power Macintosh systems have the Avid NuBus boards installed in the
Expansion Chassis rather than being installed in the Macintosh. Throughout the
hardware manuals, whenever you are instructed to connect a cable to a board in the
Macintosh, you should now connect to that same board in the chassis.
Note that your system may not have all of the NuBus cards shown Figure 7.
Interface cable
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Advanced JPEG card
Enhancement card
NuVista+ card
Figure 7: Expansion Chassis Rear Panel
Connecting the SCSI Cable
Connect the SCSI cable that attaches the Avid disk drives to the SE IV SCSI card
(see Figure 7). This is a 68-pin high-density D connector. Tighten the thumb
screws to secure the connector. For more detailed information on connecting disk
drives, see the manual for the particular device in the Avid Hardware binder.
SE IV SCSI card
SA 4 Audio card
▲
Be careful not to bend any of the pins in the connector on the cable as you make
the connection.
Connecting the Audio Cable
Connect the audio cable to the SA 4 audio card (see Figure 7). This is a 68-pin
high-density D connector. You’ll hear the latches click into place to secure the
connector. F or mor e detailed information on connecting audio cables, see Installing Audio/Video Products in the Avid Hardware binder.
▲
Installing and Using the Avid Expansion ChassisChapter 2 • Populated Chassis Installation13
Be careful not to bend any of the pins in the connector on the cable as you make
the connection.
Connecting the Video Cables
Connect the video cables to the NuVista+ card. On the NuVista+ card the input
connector is on top and the output connector is on the bottom. T ighten the thumb
screws to secure the connectors. For more detailed information on connecting
video cables, see the Installing Monitors and I nstalling Audio/Video P roducts manuals
in your Avid Hardware binder.
Connecting the 3D Effect Cable
3D Effects is an option that you may have as part of your A vid system. I f y ou hav e
this option, the Expansion Chassis has a raised cover.
• If your chassis does not have the 3D Effects option, you can go to “Testing the
Expansion Chassis” on page 16.
• If your chassis has the 3D Effects option, use the following instructions to
connect the cover to the Macintosh.
SCSI ID switch
Figure 8: Expansion Chassis and 3D Effects Cover (Rear View)
The 3D Effects cover is a SCSI device that attaches to the Macintosh built-in SCSI
bus. To connect the 3D Effects cover:
1. Locate the 25-pin male to 25-pin male SCSI cable. It is approximately 30
2. Attach one end of the cable to the SCSI connector on the 3D Effects cover.
SCSI connector
3D Effects cover
Interface cable
inches long.
Tighten the thumb screws to secure the connector.
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3. Attach the other end of the cable to the SCSI connector on the back of the
Macintosh. Tighten the thumb screws to secure the connector.
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The 3D Effects cover is a self-terminating SCSI device. It r equir es no external
SCSI terminator. I f you have other devices on the M acintosh SCSI bus, make
sure that the 3D Effects cover is the last device in the SCSI chain.
4. Set the SCSI ID using the SCSI ID switch (see Figure 9). The ID number
appears in the window in the middle of the switch. Press the top button to
decrement the SCSI ID. Press the bottom button to increment the SCSI ID.
-
2
+
Figure 9: 3D Effect SCSI ID Switch
Decrement ID
Current SCSI ID
Increment ID
Installing and Using the Avid Expansion ChassisChapter 2 • Populated Chassis Installation15
Testing the Expansion Chassis
After you install the Expansion Chassis and connect all the cables, you need to test
the chassis. Testing verifies that you have connected the Macintosh and the chassis
correctly, and that the NuBus cards in the chassis are installed correctly and visible
to the Macintosh. To test a populated Expansion Chassis:
1. Power on all the peripheral devices.
2. Power on the Expansion Chassis.
3. Power on the Macintosh.
▲
The Macintosh may not boot if any of the NuBus cards in the chassis are not
seated properly. For information on solving this problem, see “Populated Chassis
Problems” on page 74.
4. Open the Control Panels folder, then open the Monitors Control Panel.
5. Set Monitor 1 to “thousands” of colors to initialize the NuVista+ card.
6. Click the Identify button and confirm that the NuVista (Edit) monitor shows
the number 1 and the Macintosh (Bin) monitor shows the number 2.
7. Close the Monitors Control Panel window.
8. Open the Avid drive, then open the Utilities folder.
9. Double-click the Expansion View icon to run the application.
10. Choose Text Slot Information from the Expansion Chassis menu.
The Text Slot Info window shows the slots numbers, the locations of the
slot, and the name of the NuBus card in the slot (see Figure 10 on page 17).
Make sure that all of the cards installed in the Macintosh and the Expansion
Chassis appear in the Slot Info column.
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Figure 10: Expansion View Text Slot Information Screen (Full Chassis)
11. Do one of the following steps:
a. If Text Slot Info reports the correct information, quit Expansion View and
run your Avid application software. Proceed to step 12.
b. If Text Slot Info does not report the correct information, fix any problems
using “Populated Chassis P roblems,” in Chapter 6. Then, r epeat all the steps
in “Testing the Expansion Chassis” on page 16 to ensure that the chassis is
completely functional.
12. Do one of the following steps:
a. If the application software runs correctly, the installation is complete.
b. If the application software does not run correctly, fix any problems using
“Populated Chassis Problems,” in Chapter 6. Then, repeat all the steps in
“Testing the Expansion Chassis” on page 16 to ensure that the chassis is
completely functional.
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Chapter 3
Avid ships an empty Expansion Chassis (with no NuBus cards) for all upgrades to
existing Quadra 650/900/950 systems. You must install the interface card in the
Macintosh and move the NuBus cards from the Macintosh to the Expansion
Chassis.
Before You Begin
Before you begin installing the Expansion Chassis, make sure that you:
Empty Chassis
Installation
• Unpack and check the Expansion Chassis kit
• Load the latest Avid software, if you are also performing a software upgrade
Checking the Kit Contents
Unpack and check the contents of the kit to ensure you have all the necessary parts.
The kit contains:
• An Expansion Chassis
• An interface card
• An interface cable, attached to the chassis
• A power cord
• A NuBus terminator
Loading Software
Before you begin installing the Expansion Chassis, you need to load the latest A vid
software. The software contains the latest version of the Expansion View utility
(version 2.02 or later) that you’ll use to test the chassis during the installation.
You’ll find the Avid software in the Open Me First box that comes with your
upgrade. To load the software follow the instructions in the Read Me First guide
supplied with the software.
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If you are installing the Expansion Chassis on a non-Power Macintosh or nonPower Quadra system, contact Avid Customer Support to receive a copy of
Expansion View (version 2.02 or later). After you receive the software, copy the
Expansion View utility into the Utilities folder on the Avid drive.
Installing the Expansion Chassis
This section describes how to install and configure an empty Expansion Chassis.
The topics include:
• Configuring the Macintosh
• Configuring the Expansion Chassis
• Testing the empty Expansion Chassis
• Installing and cabling the NuBus cards
• Testing the populated Expansion Chassis
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Powering Off the Macintosh and Disconnecting Peripherals
To power off the Macintosh:
1. Choose Shut Down from the Special menu.
2. Turn off the power to any peripherals connected to the Macintosh.
3. Disconnect all the cables from the NuBus cards installed in the Macintosh.
Note the location of all the cables so that you can reconnect them correctly
when you complete installing the Expansion Chassis. The cables should have
labels to identify where they connect. If they don ’t, attach a label containing the
connector name before you remove the cable.
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Later in this installation, you’ll move the Avid NuBus cards that are currently in
the Macintosh to the NuBus slots in the Expansion Chassis.
Using the Grounding Wrist-Strap
Your Avid system ships with a reusable grounding wrist-strap. To prevent any damage to the Macintosh, the Expansion Chassis, the interface card, or any of the
NuBus cards, y ou must wear the wrist-strap when handling the cards or connecting
cables.
▲
Put on the grounding wrist-strap now befor e you handle any cards or connect the
interface cable to the interface card. Make sure that you do not take off the wriststrap until you have completed all the procedures this chapter.
Removing the Macintosh Cover
You need to remove the cover from the Macintosh to install the Expansion Chassis
interface card and connect the interface cable. The following sections describe ho w
to remove the covers from the Power Macintosh 8100, Quadra 900/950, or
Quadra 650.
Installing and Using the Avid Expansion ChassisChapter 3 • Empty Chassis Installation21
Removing the Power Macintosh 8100 Cover
To remove the Power Macintosh 8100 cover:
1. Loosen the four thumb screws on the rear panel of the Macintosh (see
Figure 11).
Thumb screws
Thumb screws
Figure 11: Power Macintosh 8100 Rear View
2. Face the front of the Macintosh. Press your palms on either side of the cover
and carefully pull the cover forward approximately 1/4 inch.
3. Push in the reset buttons to free them from the cover (see Figure 12). Then lift
the cover up and toward you.
Reset buttons
Press here
Figure 12: Power Macintosh Cover Removal
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Be very careful as you remove the Macintosh cover. The reset switches are
delicate and will break if you remove the cover incorrectly.
Press here
Removing the Quadra 900/950 Covers
To remove the Quadra 900/950 cover:
1. Face the rear of the Macintosh and tilt it onto its right side (see Figure 13).
2. Push in the cover tabs and lift the cover up and off the computer.
Cover tabs
Figure 13: Quadra 900/950 Cover Removal
Removing the Quadra 650 Cover
To remove the Quadra 650 cover:
1. Loosen the screw that holds the cover to the chassis with a flat-blade
screwdriver (see Figure 14). The screw does not come completely out of the
chassis.
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Figure 14: Quadra 650 Cover Removal
2. Face the front of the Macintosh, press your palms on either side of the cover,
and pull it toward you. Lift the cover off the chassis.
Installing the Interface Card
The Expansion Chassis interface card extends the Macintosh NuBus outside the
computer to the chassis. This adds more NuBus slots and allows you to install
additional NuBus cards in the chassis.
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Handle the cards by their edges and top corners. Avoid touching the connectors
or components on the cards.
To install the interface card:
1. Arrange your hardware so that the Macintosh and the Expansion Chassis are
located within 12 inches of each other with the chassis on the right, as you face
the front of the hardware. The interface cable is only 20 inches long and you’ll
need to allow approximately 4 inches on each end for the cable to bend and to
avoid damage.
2. Remove the following cards fr om your Macintosh and set them aside on a clean
antistatic surface. These are the cards you are moving from the NuBus slots in
the Macintosh to the NuBus slots in the Expansion Chassis.
• SiliconExpress SCSI card (ATTO)
• AudioMedia II card or SA 4 interface card
• NuVista+ card
• Enhancement card
• Avid advanced JPEG card
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Some of these cards are optional and may not be installed in your M acintosh.
The NuVista+ card, the JPEG card, and the optional Enhancement card are
installed as a set. These cards are interconnected by ribbon cables. You’ll need to
disconnect the ribbon cables before removing the cards from the Macintosh. Note
that it is only necessary to disconnect one end of the ribbon cable; the other end can
remain attached to one of the cards. P r ess the connector r elease tabs to disconnect the
ribbon cables. Gently pull them off the card.
3. Locate the interface card and carefully remove it from the antistatic bag (see
Figure 15).
Figure 15: Handling the Interface Card
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4. Install the interface card as described for your Macintosh:
• In a Power Macintosh 8100, insert the interface card in the bottom NuBus
slot, slot B (see Figure 16 and Table 2).
• In a Quadra 900/950 or a Quadra 900/950 with a Power Macintosh
Upgrade card, insert the interface card into the second NuBus slot from the
top, slot D (see Figure 16 and Table 2). This is the slot next to the upgrade
card.
• For a Quadra 650, insert the interface card in the NuBus slot in front of the
PDS slot, slot D (see Figure 16 and Table 2).
Table 2: Inter face Card Slot Assignments
MacintoshSlot Number
Power Macintosh 8100B
Quadra 650/900/950D
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If you are installing the Expansion Chassis on a Broadcast system, place the
interface card in slot E in the Quadra 650. These systems also use Expansion
View version 2.0x4. The NuBus card slot assignments in “Installing Quadra
650/900/950 NuBus Cards” on page 39 may also be different. Consult the
Broadcast Products Hardware Guide for additional information.
Install interface
card here
D
C
B
Power Macintosh 8100Quadra 900/950Quadra 650
Install interface
card here
Install interface
card here
EDC
Figure 16: Interface Card Slot Locations
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Updating the Avid Configuration ROM
You need to make sure that the configuration ROM on the interface card has the
latest revision of the Expansion Chassis software installed before you add any
NuBus cards to the chassis.
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Make sure that the interface cable is not connected to the Macintosh while you
are checking and updating the configuration ROM.
To update the configuration ROM:
1. Power on the Macintosh. The message “The Expansion Chassis is on a new
machine.” appears on the screen. This message prompts you to check the switch
settings in the Expansion Chassis.
2. Click Restart.
3. Open the Avid drive by double-clicking the drive icon.
4. Locate the Utilities folder and open it by double-clicking the folder icon.
5. Locate the Expansion View application and run it by double-clicking the icon.
6. Choose Upgrade Avid Chassis ROM from the Expansion Chassis menu.
7. When the upgrade is complete, restart the Macintosh.
8. Locate the Expansion View again and run it by double-clicking the icon.
9. Choose Text Slot Information from the Expansion Chassis menu.
10. Check the Slot Info column to ensure the Macintosh detects the interface car d.
You should see Digidesign Expansion Chassis (PRAM) after the slot where you
installed the interface card. All other slots should appear as Empty or Not
Available. If you see anything different, contact Avid Customer Support for
assistance.
11. Choose Switch Settings from the Expansion Chassis menu. The Switch Setting
window shows you how to set the rotary switches in the Expansion Chassis for
your Macintosh. You’ll see a window that looks something like:
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12. Leave this window on the Macintosh while you perform the steps in the
following sections.
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The switch settings are different for each Macintosh and Expansion Chassis
combination. Check your switch settings carefully.
You can’t set the rotary switches in the Expansion Chassis using the software.
You must remove the Expansion Chassis cover and manually set each rotary
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Removing the Expansion Chassis Cover
To remove the Expansion Chassis cover:
1. Remove the two screws at the top front of the chassis using a flat-blade
screwdriver (see Figure 17).
2. Lift the front of the cover slightly and slide it forward off the chassis.
Figure 17: Expansion Chassis Cover Removal
3. Remove the four screws that hold the card guide assembly in place. Lift the
assembly up and out of the chassis (see Figure 18).
Figure 18: Card Guide Assembly Removal
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4. Locate the PCB clamp at the rear of the chassis interior (see Figure 19).
PCB clamp
Figure 19: PCB Clamp
5. Remove the three screws that hold the PCB clamp in place.
6. Lift the PCB clamp upward to remove it from the chassis.
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Setting the NuBus ID Rotary Switches
Each NuBus slot in the Expansion Chassis has a rotary ID selector switch. The
switch has an arrow showing the current ID setting, and numbers and letters
indicating the other possible settings for the slot (see Figure 20).
111212345678910
Slot Numbers
NuBus Rotary
Switches
Figure 20: NuBus Slot Numbers and Rotary Switch Locations
Y ou must match the settings of each r otary switch to the switch setting information
displayed by the Expansion View software. To change a NuBus slot ID:
1. Use the switch settings in the Switch Settings window on the Bin monitor.
2. Start with the leftmost switch and work to the right until all the switches are set.
Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver into the arrow in the center of the selector
switch (see Figure 21).
8
9
7
6
5
4
3
2
Figure 21: A NuBus Rotary Switch
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A
B
C
D
E
F
1
0
3. Turn the screwdriver (clockwise or counterclockwise) to the desired switch
setting. You’ll feel the switch click into place as you mov e to the next ID setting.
When you remove the screwdriver, the arrow points to the current setting.
Installing the NuBus Terminator
The NuBus board in the E xpansion Chassis needs to be terminated for the NuBus
cards to function properly. To install the NuBus terminator:
1. Make sure that you are wearing the grounding wrist-strap. You must wear the
wrist-strap while you are handling the NuBus terminator board.
2. Locate the NuBus terminator provided with the Expansion Chassis.
3. Insert the NuBus terminator into slot 12 in the chassis.
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Connecting the Interface Cable and Lock
The interface cable connects the Macintosh to the Expansion Chassis. The cable
lock holds the Expansion Chassis interface card and interface cable together,
ensuring that the cable attaches properly to the interface card. To connect the
interface cable and lock:
1. Shut down the Macintosh.
2. Locate the two notches or indentations on the interface cable. Line up these
notches with the notches in the connector on the interface card (see Figure 22).
You’ll need to orient the notches so that they face:
• Up for a Power Macintosh 8100
• Left for a Quadra 650
• Down for a Quadra 900/950
interface card
Interface cable from
Expansion Chassis
Notches
Figure 22: Interface Cable Connection
3. Guide the interface cable through the appropriate opening in the back of the
Macintosh.
4. Securely connect the interface cable to the connector on the interface card. Be
careful to avoid damaging the connectors on the interface card or interface
cable by forcing the connection.
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The connectors on the interface cable and the interface card fit very tightly together.
You’ll need to apply enough pressure to completely seat the connectors. You may also
need to hold the interface card in place while you are connecting the cable.
5. Locate the interface card lock (see Figure 23). Grasp the lock on the sides of the
finger holds with your thumb and forefinger.
Long straight tab
Grasp here
Finger holds
Short bent tab
Figure 23: Interface Card and Cable Lock
Grasp here
6. Orient the cable lock so that the long tab points:
• Right for a Power Macintosh 8100
• Up for a Quadra 650
• Left for a Quadra 900/950
Power Macintosh
Figure 24: Cable Lock Orientation
Quadra 900/950
Quadra 650
7. Insert the long straight tab of the lock into the cutout in the card slot cover (see
Figure 25). Slide the cable lock in as far as possible.
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Cable lock
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Interface card
Figure 25: Interface Card and Cable Lock Insertion
Interface cable
8. Push the lock flat against the cable connector and slide the bent end of the lock
into the cutout (see Figure 26). Slide the cable lock as far as possible to the left.
Cable lock
Interface card
Figure 26: Interface Card and Cable Locked Together
Interface cable
If the lock does not slide into place, the cable connector is not seated completely in the
connector on the interface card. Remove the cable from the interface card and r epeat
steps 2 to 4 to make sure that you have the cable completely seated. Then try to
install the cable lock again.
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Connecting the AC Power Cord
To connect the AC power cord:
1. Connect the power cord to the AC power input on the rear panel of the
Expansion Chassis (see Figure 27).
2. Plug the expansion Chassis into the same power strip as the Macintosh.
AC power
input
Figure 27: AC Power Input on the Expansion Chassis
Testing the Empty Expansion Chassis
Before installing any of the Avid NuBus cards, test the Expansion Chassis. To test
the chassis:
1. Turn on the power to the Expansion Chassis.
2. Power on the Macintosh.
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If the Macintosh does not boot or hangs while booting, the switch settings for
the NuBus slots may be incorrect. Power down the Macintosh and the
Expansion Chassis, disconnect the chassis from the Macintosh, then power
on the Macintosh. Run Expansion View, in the Utilities folder, to check the
switch settings and make any corrections. Also, check the connector on the
interface card for bent pins that may prevent the cable from seating properly.
When you’re sure that the switch settings are correct, power down the
Macintosh, reconnect the Expansion Chassis, and power on the chassis and
Macintosh again.
3. Open the Avid drive by double-clicking the drive icon.
4. Locate the Utilities folder and open it by double-clicking the folder icon.
5. Locate the Expansion View application and run it by double-clicking the icon.
6. Choose Graphic Slot Information from the Expansion Chassis menu. You can
display the same slot information in text format by choosing Text Slot
Information from the Expansion Chassis menu. The Slot Info windows show
slot information for both the Macintosh and the Expansion Chassis (see
Figure 28). For more information about Expansion View, see “Expansion
View,” in Chapter 5.
Figure 28: Expansion View Graphic Slot Information Screen (Empty Chassis)
The Graphic Slot Info window should show the following:
• If you have a Macintosh is a Power Macintosh 8100, Expansion View shows
the interface card in slot B, and slots C and D appear as duplicates
(indicated by a circled D on the slot).
• If you have a Macintosh is a Quadra 950, Expansion View shows the
interface card in slot D, and slots A, B, C and E appear as duplicates.
• If you have a Macintosh is a Quadra 650, Expansion View shows the
interface card in slot D, and slots C and E appear as duplicates.
If your system displays the correct slot information, your Expansion Chassis is
installed correctly. If not, see “Chassis Troubleshooting,” in Chapter 6, for
information on resolving any problems.
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Installing the Avid NuBus Cards
Install the Avid N uB us cards in the appropriate slots in the E xpansion Chassis. The
following sections describe the NuBus card layouts for each Macintosh.
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Before handling the NuBus cards, always discharge any static electricity by
touching a grounded metal surface such as the Expansion Chassis case. Handle
the cards by their edges and never touch the connector pins or components.
Before you install the NuBus cards:
1. Shut down the Macintosh.
2. Power off the Expansion Chassis and the Macintosh.
Your system may not contain all of the NuBus cards shown in the tables. Leave
the slots for any cards that you don’t have empty.
Installing Power Macintosh 8100 NuBus Cards
To install the Avid NuBus cards for a Power Macintosh 8100:
1. Determine which NuBus car ds you’ll be installing in each slot in the Expansion
Chassis using Table 3.
Table 3: Power Macintosh 8100 Card Layout
NuBus CardSlot IDSlot Number
ATTO SiliconExpress IV, IVD card5 or 75 or 6
AudioMedia II or SA 4 Audio card44
NuVista+ cardA8
Enhancement cardC9
Advanced JPEG cardD10
2. Remove the slot cover fr om the r ear of each slot that you ar e going to use. Push
the slot cover out from inside the chassis.
3. Install each NuBus card into its slot. Align the connector on the NuBus board
in the Expansion Chassis and the connector on the NuBus car d. A pply a gentle
downward force until the card seats in the connector.
4. Attach the ribbon cable(s) that interconnect the two- or three-card JPEG set.
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Installing Quadra 650/900/950 NuBus Cards
To install the Avid NuBus cards for a Quadra 650/900/950:
1. Determine which NuBus car ds you’ll be installing in each slot in the Expansion
Chassis using Table 4.
Table 4: Quadra 950 and Quadra 650 Card Layout
NuBus CardSlot IDSlot Number
ATTO SiliconExpress IV, IVD5 or 75 or 6
AudioMedia II or SA 4 Interface44
NuVista CardA8
Enhancement Card or Comm CardB9
Avid JPEG or Advanced JPEG C10
2. Remove the slot cover fr om the r ear of each slot that you ar e going to use. Push
the slot cover out from inside the chassis.
3. Install each NuBus card into its slots. Align the connector on the NuBus board
in the Expansion Chassis and the connector on the NuBus car d. A pply a gentle
downward force until the card seats in the connector.
4. Attach the ribbon cable(s) that interconnect the two- or three-card JPEG set.
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Slot Numbers
Figure 29: Expansion Chassis NuBus Slot Numbers
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Reconnecting the External Cables
Reconnect all the external cables that were removed at the beginning of the
installation. Throughout the hardware manuals, whenever you are instructed to
connect a cable to a board in the Macintosh, you should now connect to that same
board in the chassis. Carefully check the labels when replacing the cables to make
sure that you connect the correct cable to each connector.
Advanced JPEG card
Enhancement card
NuVista+ card
Figure 30: Expansion Chassis Rear Panel
Note that your system may not have all of the NuBus cards shown here.
Reconnecting the SCSI Cables
Reconnect the SCSI cable that attaches the Avid disk drives to the SE IV SCSI car d
(see Figure 30). This is a 68-pin high-density D connector. Tighten the thumb
screws to secure the connector. For more detailed information on connecting disk
drives, see the manual for the particular device in the Avid Hardware binder.
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Be careful not to bend any of the pins in the cable connector as you make the
connection.
SE IV SCSI card
SA 4 Audio card
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Reconnecting the Audio Cables
Reconnect the audio cable to the SA 4 audio card (see Figure 30 on page 40). This
is a 68-pin high-density D connector. You’ll hear the latches click into place when
you secure the connector. For more detailed information on connecting audio
cables, see the Installing Audio/Video Products manual in your Avid Hardware
binder.
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Be careful not to bend any of the pins in the cable connector as you make the
connection.
Reconnecting the Video Cables
Reconnect the video cables to the NuVista+ card (see Figure 30 on page 40). On
the NuVista+ card the input connector is on top and the output connector is on
the bottom. Tighten the thumb screws to secure the connectors. For more detailed
information on connecting video cables, see the Installing Monitors and Installing Audio/Video Products manuals in your Avid Hardware binder.
Testing the Populated Expansion Chassis
After you install the Expansion Chassis and the NuBus cards, and connect all the
cables, you need to test the chassis. Testing verifies that you have connected the
Macintosh and the chassis correctly, and that the NuBus cards are installed
correctly and visible to the Macintosh. To test a populated Expansion Chassis:
1. Power on all the peripheral devices.
2. Power on the Expansion Chassis.
3. Power on the Macintosh.
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The Macintosh may not boot if any of the NuBus cards are not seated
properly. For information on solving this problem, see “Populated Chassis
Problems” on page 74.
4. Open the Control Panels folder from the A pple menu, then open the Monitors
control panel.
5. Reinitialize the NuVista+ card as follows:
• If you have a Power Macintosh, set Monitor 1 to “thousands” of colors to
reinitialize the card.
• If you have a Quadra 650/900/950, set Monitor 2 to “thousands” of colors
to reinitialize the card.
6. Click the Identify button and confirm that the monitor setup is correct:
• If you have a Power Macintosh, the NuVista (Edit) monitor shows the
number 1 and the Macintosh (Bin) monitor shows the number 2.
• If you have a Quadra 650/900/950, the Macintosh (Bin) monitor sho ws the
number 1 and the NuVista (Edit) monitor shows the number 2.
7. Close the Monitors control panel.
8. Open the Avid drive, then open the Utilities folder.
9. Double-click the Expansion View icon to run the application.
10. Choose Text Slot Information from the Expansion Chassis menu.
The Text Slot Info window shows the slot numbers, the locations of the
slot, and the name of the NuBus card in the slot (see Figure 31 on page 43).
Make sure that all of the cards that are installed in the Macintosh and the
Expansion Chassis appear in the Slot Info column.
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If your system does not have all available option cards, the screen will be different
but should still correctly report the installed NuBus cards.
Figure 31: Expansion View Text Slot Information Screen (Full Chassis)
11. Do one of the following steps:
a. If Expansion View reports the correct information, quit Expansion View,
and run your Avid application software. Proceed to step 12.
b. If Expansion View does not report the correct information, fix any problems
using “Populated Chassis P roblems,” in Chapter 6. Then, r epeat all the steps
in “Testing the Populated Expansion Chassis” on page 41 to ensure that the
chassis is completely functional.
12. Do one of the following steps:
a. If the application software runs correctly, the installation is complete.
Proceed to “Reinstalling the Card Guide Assembly” on page 44.
b. If the application software does not run correctly, fix any problems using
“Populated Chassis Problems,” in Chapter 6. Then, repeat all the steps in
“Testing the Populated Expansion Chassis” on page 41 to ensure that the
chassis is completely functional.
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Reinstalling the Card Guide Assembly
The card guide assembly has six 4-inch guides and six 6-inch guides. You may need
to adjust the card guides to fit the NuBus cards before you reinstall the assembly.
To adjust the card guides:
1. Adjust the card guides to match the height of the NuBus cards in the various
slots (see Figure 32).
2. Remove the guides from the mounting plate by squeezing the nylon holding
pins together with needle-nose pliers and pushing them through the plate.
6-inch guide
4-inch guide
Figure 32: Card Guide Assembly
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When two or more of the 4-inch card guides are side-by-side they interlock. You’ll
need to remove all the connected guides, disconnect the ones that you don’t want, and
then reinstall the remaining guides.
3. Install the card guide assembly in the Expansion Chassis. Make sure that the
card guides fit properly so the fingers hold the NuBus cards in place.
4. Reinstall the PCB clamp. Make sure that the fingers on the PCB clamp align
with the slots in the chassis back panel and lock the NuBus cards in place.
PCB clamp
Clamp fingers
NuBus card
Figure 33: PCB Clamp Location
Replacing the Expansion Chassis and Macintosh Covers
To complete the Expansion Chassis installation:
1. Install the Expansion Chassis cover. Make sure that the offset tabs (on the back
of the cover) slide under the rear top flange and lay flat.
2. Push the cover to war d the rear of the chassis. Use two screws to fasten the cover
to the chassis.
3. Replace the cover on the Macintosh.
Solving Problems
If you have any problems with the installation of the Expansion Chassis, see the
troubleshooting information in Chapter 6, “Chassis Troubleshooting.”
If you are unable to solve any problems that you have installing the Expansion
Chassis, contact Avid Customer Service for additional help.
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Chapter 4
The Avid 3D Effects Option is a set of three processor boards that enhance and
extend the effects capabilities of the Avid software. The boards are housed in a
penthouse cover that you add to the Expansion Chassis. This chapter describes how
to install the Avid 3D Effects Option.
Before You Begin
Before you begin installing the 3D Effects cover, make sure that you:
3D Effects Installation
• Unpack and check the 3D Effects cover kit
• Load the latest Avid software
• Check for an available SCSI ID
Also, check “3D Effects System Restrictions ” on page 5 to ensure that you have the
correct revision of the Expansion Chassis.
Checking the Kit Contents
Unpack and check the contents of the kit to ensure you have all the necessary parts.
The kit contains:
• A 3D Effects cover with the processor boards
• A Python effects card
• An interface cable
• A SCSI cable
• Software disks
• A grounding wrist-strap and screwdriver
Loading Software
Before you begin installing the 3D Effects hardware, load the new version of the
software provided in the 3D Effects kit onto your Macintosh. Follow the software
installation instructions in the Read Me First guide supplied with the software.
Checking for an Available SCSI ID
Before you power off the system and begin connecting the 3D Effects cover, you
need to determine which SCSI IDs on the Macintosh SCSI bus are not currently in
use.
To check the SCSI IDs, complete the following steps:
1. Use the SExpressIV utility to check the SCSI IDs. Double-click the SExpressIV
icon in the Utilities folder to display the ATTO SiliconExpress IV control
panel. Figure 34 on page 49 shows the control panel. For each ID, the panel
lists the type, vendor, and revision code. Note that ID 7 is for the Macintosh.
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Older versions of the SExpress application (prior to version 2.0) do not work
with new SE IV cards. They also don’t work with the SE IVD
2. On the ATTO Silicon Express control panel, click the Slot button until
Macintosh is displayed at ID 7.
cards.
3. Record, in the space below, which SCSI IDs are not currently being used. You
need this information when you set the SCSI ID selector switch on the rear of
the 3D Effects cover.
Unused SCSI IDs: ________________
4. Close the SExpressIV application.
Figure 34: Finding Unused SCSI IDs with SExpressIV
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Installing the 3D Effects Option
This section describes how to install the 3D Effects Option. The following list
summarizes the procedures discussed in this section:
• Powering off the Macintosh and Expansion Chassis
• Using the grounding wrist-strap
• Replacing the Expansion Chassis cover
• Connecting the power harness
• Changing the effects module
• Setting the SCSI ID
• Reconnecting the external cables
Powering Off the Macintosh and the Expansion Chassis
To power off the Macintosh and the Expansion Chassis perform the following
steps:
1. Power down the Macintosh by choosing Shut Down from the Special menu.
2. Power down any peripherals connected to the Macintosh.
3. Power down the Expansion Chassis.
4. Power down any peripherals connected to the Expansion Chassis.
Make sure that you power off both the Macintosh and the Expansion Chassis
before you open or remove the Expansion Chassis cover.
Using the Grounding Wrist-Strap
Your Avid system was shipped with a reusable grounding wrist-strap. To prevent
any damage to the Macintosh, the Expansion Chassis, or the interface card you
must wear the wrist-strap when handling the cards or connecting cables.
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Put on the grounding wrist-strap now befor e you handle any cards or connect the
interface cable to the interface card. Make sure that you do not take off the wriststrap until you have completed all the procedures this chapter.
Replacing the Expansion Chassis Cover
The 3D Effects boards are supplied in a new cover that fits on top of the Avid
Expansion Chassis. The sections below describe how to replace the existing
Expansion Chassis cover with the new 3D Effects cover.
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Make sure that your Expansion Chassis is Rev. E or later if you are installing the 3D
Effects cover. Earlier revisions of the Expansion Chassis do not have the necessary screw
holes along the rear cover flange or the correct po wer connectors to support the 3D Effects
cover. You can find the chassis revision level on a manufacturing sticker located inside
the chassis.
Removing the Expansion Chassis Cover
To remove the Expansion Chassis cover:
1. Remove the two screws at the top front of the chassis using a flat-blade
screwdriver (see Figure 35).
2. Lift the front of the cover slightly and slide it forward off the chassis.
Figure 35: Expansion Chassis Cover Removal
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3. Remove the four screws that hold the card guide assembly in place. Lift the
assembly up and out of the chassis (see Figure 36).
Figure 36: Card Guide Assembly Removal
4. Locate the PCB clamp at the rear of the chassis interior (see Figure 37).
PCB clamp
Figure 37: PCB Clamp
5. Remove the three screws that hold the PCB clamp in place.
6. Lift the PCB clamp upward to remove it from the chassis.
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Cutting the Shielding
Before you attach the 3D Effects cover to the Expansion Chassis, you need to
remove the EMI/RFI shielding from the back edge of the chassis. To remove the
shielding:
1. Use a pocket knife, or similar cutting implement, to cut the shielding at each of
the back corners of the chassis. Make sure that the cuts are square with the
inside edges of the side flanges of the chassis (see Figure 38).
2. Peel the shielding and the glue off the back edge of the chassis.
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Note that you must remo ve all of the glue for the cov er hinge to seat properly.
You may need to scrape off the glue with a knife.
Cut here
Figure 38: Cutting the EMI/RFI shielding
Cut here
Flange
Shielding
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Attaching the 3D Effects Cover
The 3D Effects cover attaches to the back of the Expansion Chassis with a pianostyle hinge.
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The 3D Effect cover is heavy and cumbersome to install by yourself. You may need to
have help while you perform the first three steps in this section.
To attach the cover:
1. Fold the hinge out away from the cover.
2. Place the hinge over the screw holes at the back of the chassis (see Figure 39).
3. Insert two of the hinge screws. Align the front edge of the hinge with the front
edge of the rear flange and then tighten the screws.
4. Unlatch and fold down the co ver support rod from the left of the co v er. Let the
cover fall back onto the support rod.
5. Place the support rod in the slot on the left side of the chassis.
6. Insert and tighten the remaining screws.
Support rod
3D Effects
boards
3D cover
Hinge
Support rod slot
Shielding
Figure 39: Attaching the 3D Effects Cover
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Attaching the Power Pigtail
If you have an Expansion Chassis that is at revision level E, F, or G, you must
install a new power pigtail to properly connect the power harness from the 3D
Effects cover. The revision E, F, and G chassis do not have the correct power
attachment points.
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If you have an Expansion Chassis that is at revision level H or later, skip to
“Connecting the Power Harness” on page 58.
Removing NuBus Boards
Before you can connect the power pigtail you must remove any NuBus cards that
are already in the Expansion Chassis. To remove the NuBus cards:
1. Disconnect all the cables from the NuBus cards installed in the chassis. Make a
list noting the location of all the cables so that you can reconnect them correctly
when you complete installing the 3D Effects cover. The cables should have
labels to identify where they connect. If they don’t, attach a label containing the
connector name before you remove the cable.
2. Write down the position of each NuBus card in the chassis.
3. Remove all the NuBus cards from the chassis. Gently rock each card back and
forth to loosen it from the NuBus connector. Set the cards aside on an antistatic
surface.
Connecting the Pigtail to the Power Supply
The 3D Effects boards get their power from the power supply in the Expansion
Chassis. To connect the power pigtail for the 3D Effects boards to the power
supply:
1. Locate the white power connector labeled Python in the chassis (see Figure 40).
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2. Cut the wire-ties holding the Python connector in place.
t
Power supply
Card guide bracke
NuBus board
Python connector
Power harness
Figure 40: Connecting the Power Harness
3. Loosen the power supply by removing the three scr ews that hold it in place. The
Fan assembly
screws are on the bottom of the chassis.
4. Roll the power supply out over the NuBus board.
5. Loosen the screws on connectors 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 by one turn (see Figure 41).
6. Slide the spade lugs for the Python power connector off the power supply.
Make sure that all the other wires attached to each power supply connectors
remain in place.
7. Remove the Python connector from the chassis.
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8. Connect the wires for the power pigtail directly to the power supply as sho wn in
the table in Figure 41. Tighten the connector screws as you attach each wire.
Connector numbers
Power supply casePower leads
Power Supply Connections
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Figure 41: Power Supply Connections
Brown
connector
Red wire
ConnectorWire Color
1Red
2Red
3Black
4Black
6Green
9. Remove the brown connector at the lower left of the power supply (see
Figure 41). Remo v e the other end of the wir e fr om connector J7 on the NuBus
board. Clip any wire ties holding the wire and remov e the wir e from the chassis.
10. Connect the brown connector on the power pigtail to the 4-pin connector on
the lower left of the power supply. The connector should slide over the top thr ee
pins leaving the bottom pin open. Make sure that the red wire is connected to
the top pin.
11. Replace the power supply and secure it in place with the three screws.
Replacing the NuBus Cards
After you have connected the power pigtail, you need to replace the N uBus car ds in
the same NuBus slots from which you removed them earlier. Refer to the list that
you made identifying the location of the cards. Gently push each card into the
NuBus connectors to ensure that they are properly seated.
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Connecting the Power Harness
The 3D Effects boards get their power from the power supply in the Expansion
Chassis. To connect the power harness for the 3D Effects boards to the power
supply:
1. Route the power harness from the 3D Effects boards down the left side of the
chassis, under the card guide bracket, and in front of the Fan assembly (see
Figure 42).
2. Attach the 5-pin power connector on the power harness to the Python
connector.
3. Attach the 2-pin power connector on the power harness to the 2-pin connector
near the Python connector.
3D Effects boards
Power supply
Card guide bracket
NuBus board
2-Pin connectors
Python connector
Power harnessFan assembly
Figure 42: Connecting the Power Harness
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5-Pin connector
Changing the Effects Module
You must replace the effects module on the JPEG card for the 3D Effects to work
correctly. To replace the effects module:
1. Remove the JPEG card from the Expansion Chassis. Lay the card on a flat
antistatic surface. Make sure that the effects module (the small attached board)
is facing up.
2. Disconnect the effects module from the two white plastic standoffs at the
bottom of the JPEG card.
3. Disconnect the effects module from the two data connectors at the top of the
JPEG card. Set the effects module aside.
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Note that the connectors on the effects module fit tightly into the connectors on the
JPEG card. Be careful that y ou do not damage the cards or the connectors when you
separate them.
4. Get the new effects module provided in the 3D Effects kit. Remo v e it from the
antistatic bag.
5. Connect the two data connectors at the top of the JPEG card to the data
connectors on the new effects module.
6. Connect the new effects module to the two standoffs at the bottom of the JPEG
card.
7. Replace the JPEG card in the chassis.
8. Attach the gray ribbon cable from the I/O board in the 3D Effects cover to the
connector on the side of the new effects module.
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Setting the SCSI ID
You need to assign the 3D Effects boards a SCSI ID. To set the SCSI ID:
1. Close the 3D Effects cover. You’ll need to place the support rod in the up
position and latch it in place before you can lower the cover.
2. Locate the SCSI ID switch on the back of the 3D cover (see Figure 43).
SCSI ID switch
SCSI connector
Figure 43: Expansion Chassis and 3D Effects Cover (Rear View)
3. Set the SCSI ID to one of the available SCSI IDs that you found earlier (see the
list of SCSI IDs that you wrote down on page 49), by using the SCSI ID switch
(see Figure 44). The ID number appears in the window in the middle of the
switch. Press the top button to decrement the SCSI ID. Press the bottom
button to increment the SCSI ID.
-
2
Decrement ID
Current SCSI ID
3D Effects cover
Interface cable
+
Figure 44: 3D Effect SCSI ID Switch
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Make sure that you do not select a SCSI ID that is already in use on the SCSI
bus.
Increment ID
Connecting the 3D Effects Cable
The 3D Effects cover is a SCSI device that attaches to the Macintosh built-in SCSI
bus. To connect the 3D Effects cover:
1. Locate the 25-pin male to 25-pin male SCSI cable. It is approximately 30
inches long.
2. Attach one end of the cable to the SCSI connector on the 3D Effects cover (see
Figure 45). Tighten the thumb screws to secure the connector.
SCSI ID switch
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SCSI connector
Figure 45: Expansion Chassis and 3D Effects Cover (Rear View)
3D Effects cover
Interface cable
3. Attach the other end of the cable to the SCSI connector on the back of the
Macintosh. Tighten the thumb screws to secure the connector.
The 3D Effects cover is a self-terminating SCSI device. It r equir es no external
SCSI terminator. I f you have other devices on the M acintosh SCSI bus, make
sure that the 3D Effects cover is the last device in the SCSI chain.
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Testing the 3D Effects Installation
After you install the 3D Effects cover and connect all the cables, you need to test
the cover and chassis. Testing verifies that you have connected the Macintosh, the
chassis, and the 3D Effects cover correctly, and that the NuBus cards are installed
correctly and visible to the Macintosh. To test the chassis and cover:
1. Power on all the peripherals.
2. Power on the Expansion Chassis.
3. Open the 3D cover and set the support rod in place. Check to see that the green
light on the I/O board is lit. It is located at near the center of the cover hinge.
4. Power up the Macintosh.
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The Macintosh may not boot if any of the NuBus cards are not seated
properly. For information on solving this problem, see “Populated Chassis
Problems” on page 74.
5. Open the Control Panel folder.
6. Locate the SCSIProbe application and run it by double-clicking the icon.
You should see the 3D Effects boards appear at the SCSI ID that you set on
the back of the 3D cover. If the 3D boards do not appear in the output, go
to “3D Effects Option Problems” on page 76.
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Figure 46: SCSIProbe Results
7. Open the Monitors control panel.
8. Reinitialize the NuVista+ card as follows:
• If you have a Power Macintosh, set Monitor 1 to “thousands” of colors to
reinitialize the card.
• If you have a Quadra 650/900/950, set Monitor 2 to “thousands” of colors
to reinitialize the card.
9. Click the Identify button and confirm that the monitor setup is correct:
• If you have a Power Macintosh, the NuVista (Edit) monitor shows the
number 1 and the Macintosh (Bin) monitor shows the number 2.
• If you have a Quadra 650/900/950, the Macintosh (Bin) monitor sho ws the
number 1 and the NuVista (Edit) monitor shows the number 2.
10. Close the Monitors control panel.
11. Open the Avid drive, then open the Utilities folder.
12. Double-click the Expansion View icon to run the application.
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13. Choose Text Slot Information from the Expansion Chassis menu.
The Text Slot Info window shows the slot numbers, the locations, and the
name of the NuBus card in the slot (see Figure 47). Make sure that all of the
cards that are installed in the Macintosh and the Expansion Chassis appear
in the Slot Info column.
Figure 47: Expansion View Text Slot Information Screen (Full Chassis)
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If your system does not have all available option cards, the screen will look different
but should still correctly report the installed NuBus cards.
14. Do one of the following steps:
a. If Expansion View reports the correct information, quit Expansion View,
and run your Avid application software. Proceed to step 15.
b. If Expansion View does not report the correct information, fix any problems
using “3D Effects Option Problems,” in Chapter 6. Then, repeat all the
steps in “Testing the 3D Effects Installation” on page 62 to ensure that the
chassis is completely functional.
15. Do one of the following steps:
a. If the application software runs correctly, the installation is complete.
b. If the application software does not run correctly, fix any problems using
“3D Effects Option Problems,” in Chapter 6. Then, repeat all the steps in
“Testing the 3D Effects Installation ” on page 62 to ensure that the chassis is
completely functional.
Reinstalling the Card Guide Assembly
The card guide assembly has six 4-inch guides and six 6-inch guides. You may need
to adjust the card guides to fit the NuBus cards before you reinstall the assembly.
To adjust the card guides:
1. Adjust the card guides to match the height of the NuBus cards in the various
slots (see Figure 48).
2. Remove the guides from the mounting plate by squeezing the nylon holding
pins together with needle-nose pliers and pushing them through the plate.
6-inch guide
4-inch guide
Figure 48: Card Guide Assembly
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When two or more of the 4-inch card guides are side-by-side they interlock. You’ll
need to remove all the connected guides, disconnect the ones that you don’t want, and
then reinstall the remaining guides.
3. Install the card guide assembly in the Expansion Chassis. Make sure that the
card guides fit properly so the fingers hold the NuBus cards in place.
4. Reinstall the PCB clamp. Make sure that the fingers on the PCB clamp align
with the slots in the chassis back panel and lock the NuBus cards in place.
Figure 49: PCB Clamp Location
Closing the 3D Effects Cover
PCB clamp
Clamp fingers
NuBus card
To complete the installation:
1. Place the 3D Effects cover support rod into its storage position, up and latched
around the locking tabs.
2. Lower the cover to the Expansion Chassis.
3. Lock the cover in place by tightening the two hold-down screws with a flatblade screwdriver.
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Chapter 5
Expansion View is a software utility that allows you to view which N uB us cards ar e
in the Expansion Chassis, get the correct chassis switch settings for the Macintosh
that the chassis is connected to, and update the configuration ROM on the
interface card in the Macintosh. The menu bar has three pull-down menus:
• File menu – contains the standard file menu options, such as Close, P age S etup,
Print One, Print, and Quit.
• Edit menu – contains the standard edit menu options, such as Undo, Cut,
Copy, Paste, Clear, Select All, and Show Clipboard.
Expansion View
• Expansion Chassis menu – contains the options for displaying information
about the Expansion Chassis and updating the configuration ROM. These
options include: Graphic Slot Information, Text Slot Information, Switch
Settings, Get Config ROM Information, and Upgrade Avid Config ROM.
The File and Edit menus acts like most Macintosh F ile and Edit menus. N ot all the
selections in these menus are available at all times.
Expansion Chassis Menu
The Expansion Chassis menu has five commands. The following sections describe
these commands and their output.
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For specific slot assignments for your Macintosh, see “Installing the Interface Card” on
page 24 and “Installing the Avid NuBus Cards” on page 38.
Graphic Slot Information
The Graphic Slot Information command pro vides a graphical repr esentation of the
slots in both the Macintosh and Expansion Chassis in the Graphic Slot Info
window (see Figure 50). You can display additional information about a NuBus
card by clicking on any of the slots shown on the screen. The slot ID and the card
name appear at the top of the window.
Some slots and cards appear with a circled letter D on them. This indicates a
duplicate slot (the slot is available in both the Macintosh and the Expansion
Chassis). A duplicate slot can accept only one NuBus card. The card can be
installed in either the Macintosh or the chassis.
Some of the slots appear with a circled N/A. This indicates that the slot is not
available. Do not put a NuBus card in any of these slots.
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The NuBus terminator must be in slot 12 even though it is listed with an N/A.
Never install NuBus cards in both halves of a duplicate slot.
Figure 50: Graphic Slot Information Screen
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Text Slot Information
The Text Slot Information command provides a text listing of the slots in both the
Macintosh and Expansion Chassis in the Text Slot Info window (see Figure 51).
The window shows the slot number, location, and slot info for each NuBus slot.
Figure 51: Text Slot Information Screen
Switch Settings
The Switch Settings command shows a graphical representation of the proper
Expansion Chassis NuBus ID switch settings. It displays only the setting for the
type of Macintosh in which the chassis interface card is installed.
Figure 52: Switch Settings Screen
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Get Config ROM Information
The Get Config ROM Information command displays the current firmware
revision level of the Expansion Chassis interface card.
Figure 53: Get Config ROM Screen
Update Avid Config ROM
The Update Avid Config ROM command downloads the current version of the
Expansion Chassis firmware to the configuration ROM on the interface card.
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Chapter 6
You may experience problems during the installation and operation of your
Macintosh and Expansion Chassis. This chapter describes how to solve basic
problems with:
• The interface card
• An empty Expansion Chassis
• A populated Expansion Chassis
• An Expansion Chassis with the 3D Effects Option
Chassis Troubleshooting
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Avid provides two utilities, Expansion View and Slot Looker, to help you solve
basic connection and operation problems. These utilities are in the Utilities folder
on the Avid drive. In some cases, S lot Looker may be mor e helpful than Expansion
View. Slot Looker, however, reports more technical information than Expansion
View.
For information on the Expansion View utility, see Chapter 5.
Avid recommends that you use the Slot Looker program only if you are familiar
with Macintosh NuBus architecture.
If you are unable to solve your particular problem using the instructions provided
here, contact Avid Customer Support for additional assistance.
Interface Card Problems
Table 5 lists interface card problems.
Table 5: Inter face Card Problems
ProblemSolution
Expansion View does not report the
interface card.
• Disconnect the interface cable.
• Check the interface card connector for
bent pins.
• Make sure that the interface card is prop-
erly seated in the Macintosh.
• Reinstall the interface cable.
• Make sure that the NuBus switch settings
match those shown by Expansion View.
• Make sure that the NuBus cards are in the
correct slots. See the Release Notes for a
list of NuBus cards and revision levels for
various Macintosh and chassis combinations.
• Power on the system and run Expansion
View. If Expansion View still does not see
the interface card, contact Avid Customer
Support.
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Empty Chassis Problems
Table 6 lists empty Expansion Chassis problems.
Table 6: Empty Chassis Problems
ProblemSolution
Expansion View sees the interface card
but not the Expansion Chassis.
• Power down the system.
• Reseat the interface card and interface
cable. Make sure that the interface cable
lock is installed to ensure that the card
and cable connectors are seated.
• Power on the system and run Expansion
View. If Expansion View still reports incorrect information, power down the system
and remove all the NuBus cards from the
Expansion Chassis.
• Reinstall the NuBus cards one at a time
and rerun Expansion View. This determines if a specific card is causing the
problem.
• Power on the system and run Expansion
View. If Expansion View still does not see
the chassis, contact Avid Customer Support.
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Populated Chassis Problems
Table 7 lists problems that may occur with a populated Expansion Chassis.
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Make sure you power down the Expansion Chassis and the Macintosh whenever
you remove or add NuBus cards to your system. Changing cards or cables with
power to the chassis on causes the Expansion View utility to report unreliable
slot information.
Table 7: Populated Chassis Problems
ProblemSolution
Macintosh doesn’t boot after installing
the Expansion Chassis and moving the
NuBus cards.
• Power off the Macintosh and the Expan-
sion Chassis.
• Remove the cover from the chassis or
open the cover if you have the 3D Effect
option installed (see Chapter 3, “Removing the Expansion Chassis Cover” on
page 29).
• Remove the card guide assembly and the
PCB clamp.
• Disconnect cables, as needed, and
remove NuBus cards from the chassis one
at a time. Power on the chassis and Macintosh after each card is removed.
Note: If you need to remove the NuVista+
card, the Advanced JPEG card and the
Enhancement card (if installed) do so in the
following order:
The NuVista+ card first
The Enhancement card second
The Advanced JPEG card third
Reinstall these cards in the reverse order.
• After you find the problem card, reinstall
all the other cards and reconnect their
cables.
• Power on the chassis and the Macintosh
to make sure that there are no other
problem cards.
• Contact Avid Customer Support to con-
firm the problem card and obtain a
replacement.
Expansion View does not report the
interface card.
See Table 5, “Interface Card Problems,” on
page 72.
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Table 7: Populated Chassis Problems (Continued)
ProblemSolution
Expansion View sees the interface card
but not the Expansion Chassis.
Expansion View sees some of the cards
installed but not all of them.
See Table 6, “Empty Chassis Problems,” on
page 73.
• Power off the system.
• Check the revision levels of all the NuBus
cards in the chassis. See the Release Notes
for a list of NuBus cards and revision levels
for various Macintosh and chassis combinations.
• Reseat the card(s) that Expansion View
did not see.
• Power on the system and run Expansion
View. If Expansion View now reports the
correct information, the problem is
solved.
• If Expansion View still cannot see some of
the cards, remove the card(s) in question
from the Expansion Chassis and install
them in the Macintosh.
• Power on the system and run Expansion
View.
If Expansion View reports the correct
information, there may be a problem with
the specific slot(s) in the Expansion Chassis. Leave the card(s) in the Macintosh
and contact Avid Customer Support.
If Expansion View still cannot see the
card(s), you may have bad card(s). Contact Avid Customer Support.
Expansion View reports slot information
correctly, however some cards do not
function when you start your application
software.
• Power off the system.
• Remove the card(s) in question from the
Expansion Chassis and install them in the
Macintosh.
• Power on the system and run your appli-
cation software.
If the card(s) are now functioning prop-
erly, there may be a problem with the
specific slot(s) in the Expansion Chassis.
Contact Avid Customer Support.
If the card(s) are still not functioning, you
may have bad card(s). Contact Avid Customer Support.
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3D Effects Option Problems
Table 8 lists problems that may occur with the 3D Effects option.
Table 8: 3D Effects Problems
ProblemSolution
The power light on the I/O board is not
lit.
SCSIProbe reports a missing or invalid
SCSI ID.
• Shut down the Macintosh.
• Power off the Expansion Chassis.
• Make sure that the Expansion Chassis is
plugged into a working power source.
• Open the Expansion Chassis cover.
• Check all power harness connections
from the 3D Effects boards to the power
supply. Make sure that all connections are
correct and secure. See “Connecting the
Power Harness” on page 58 for details on
the harness connections.
• Power up the Expansion Chassis and
check the light again.
• If you continue to have problems, contact
Avid Customer Support.
• Shut down the Macintosh.
• Power off the Expansion Chassis.
• Check the SCSI ID switch settings of each
of the devices on the Macintosh SCSI bus.
Make sure that you have no duplicate
SCSI IDs and that none of the external
devices have a SCSI ID of 0 (zero) or 7.
If you find a duplicate SCSI ID, change
one of the IDs to an unused ID number.
Power cycle the device after you change
the ID.
If you find a device with an ID of 0 or 7,
change the ID to an unused ID number.
Power cycle the device after you change
the ID.
• Make sure that there are no extra SCSI
terminators in the SCSI chain. The 3D
Effects boards are internally terminated
and must be the last device on the Macintosh SCSI bus.
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Table 8: 3D Effects Problems (Continued)
ProblemSolution
SCSIProbe reports a missing or invalid
SCSI ID (continued).
• Check the total length of the SCSI cable
on the Macintosh SCSI bus. Make sure
that the length does not exceed 6 meters
(18 ft.). Note: Add 9 inches of cable length
to the total for each device on the bus.
• Power on the Expansion Chassis.
• Start the Macintosh.
• Run SCSIProbe to check the SCSI ID
again.
• If you continue to have problems, contact
Avid Customer Support.
The Avid software fails to initialize the 3D
Effects boards.
• Make sure that the 3D Effects boards have
power. See “The power light on the I/O
board is not lit.” on page 76 in this table
for instructions on checking for power.
• Make sure that the 3D Effects cover is
connected to the Macintosh SCSI bus.
• Make sure that the 3D Effects boards have
a valid SCSI ID. See “SCSIProbe reports a
missing or invalid SCSI ID.” on page 76 in
this table for instructions on checking the
SCSI ID.
• If you continue to have problems, contact
Avid Customer Support.
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Appendix A
This section includes the following specifications:
• Physical dimensions
• Environmental specifications
• Power specifications
• Power cord specifications
• Regulatory Agency Compliance specifications
Expansion Chassis
Specifications
Physical Dimensions
Table 9 lists the physical dimensions for the Expansion Chassis.
DimensionWithout 3D CoverWith 3D Cover
Width19"19"
Height8.75"3.5"
Depth20" plus 1.25" for front panel
Table 10 lists the environmental specifications for the Expansion Chassis.
Table 10: Environmental Specifications
Without 3D CoverWith 3D Cover
Operating
Temperature
Operating Humidity20% to 85% Non-condensing20% to 85% Non-condensing
Operating Altitude-300 to 10,000 feet MSL-300 to 10,000 feet MSL
Storage Temperature -25 to 70 degrees C-25 to 70 degrees C
Storage Humidity0% to 95% Non-condensing0% to 95% Non-condensing
Storage Altitude-300 to 40,000 feet MSL-300 to 40,000 feet MSL
0 to 50 degrees C0 to 50 degrees C
The fans in the Expansion Chassis provide 12 feet-per-minute of cooling to the
chassis and the 3D Effects cover.
Power Supply Specifications
Table 11 lists the specifications of the power supply in the Expansion Chassis.
Table 11: Power Supply Specifications
Input Power (Auto Ranging)100 - 240 VAC
50 - 60 Hz
Output Power+5 VDC, 35 Amps max.
+12 VDC, 1 Amp max.
-12 VDC, 1 Amp max.
-5 VDC, .5 Amps
225 Watts max.
Power Cord Specifications
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This section contains important information concerning power cord selection.
Choose the power cord for the Expansion Chassis according to the country
destination; it must comply with local safety requirements.
Use the following guidelines to replace the original cord set:
• CEE-22 Requirements: The female receptacle of the cord set, shown in Figure
54, must comply with CEE-22 requirements.
Figure 54: Receptacle (CEE-22)
• United S tates and Canada: In the United States and Canada, the male plug is a
NEMA 5-15P style and is UL Listed and CSA certified. Figure 55 shows the
plug. SVT cordage may be used with desk, counter-top, or rack-mounted units;
all other equipment requires SJT cordage. Only SJT type cord sets can be used
for units that sit on the floor.
Select the cord set according to the current rating of your unit. S ee Table 12
for the selection criteria for power cords in the United States and Canada.
Figure 55: NEMA 5-15P Style Plug
• European Countries: In Europe, use only a H05VV-F, <HAR>, VDE, PVC, 3
2
x 1.00
typs H05VV-F, <HAR>, PVC, größe, 3 x 1.002 mm verwendet werden
Size of Conductors in CordMaximum Current Rating of Unit
Cord TypeUSAEuropeUSAEurope
SJT16 AWG3 x 1.00
SVT18 AWGN/A10 AmpsN/A
SVT17 AWGN/A12 AmpsN/A
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mm power cord. Fur gebrauch in Deutschland muß ein Netzkabel des
.
Table 12: Power Cord Requirements
mm2
12 Amps10 Amps
Regulatory Agency Compliance Specifications
The Expansion Chassis and the 3D Effects cover meet the following Regulatory
Agency Compliance specifications:
Emissions: FCC - part 15 Class A, VDE 0871 Class A, CISPR22 Class A
Safety: UL 1950, CSA C22.2 NO. 950, TUV/GS, IEC 950 per EN 60950
82 Appendix A • Expansion Chassis Specifications Installing and Using the Avid Expansion Chassis
Appendix B
The Expansion Chassis has two fuses. They are in a fuse holder that is part of the
AC power input (see Figure 56). The fuses protect both the line and neutral sides
of the AC power entering the chassis. This appendix describes how to replace the
fuses and give the specifications for the replacement fuses.
AC power
input
Replacing Fuses
Fuse holder
Figure 56: Fuse location
Replacing a Fuse
To replace the line fuse:
1. Turn off the power to the Expansion Chassis.
2. Remove the AC power cord from the AC power input.
3. Open the fuse access cover by pulling down on the access cover tab (see
Figure 57).
AC power input
Access cover tab
Fuse holder
Fuse access cover
.
Release tabs
Figure 57: Fuse Access Door and Fuse Holders
4. Press the release tab on the left fuse holder. It pops out of the receptacle.
5. Press the release tab on the right fuse holder. It pops out of the receptacle.
6. Remove the fuse holders from their receptacles.
7. Remove the fuses from the fuse holders and replace them with new fuses. A pair
of spare fuses was supplied with the Expansion Chassis. If you need to purchase
additional spare fuses, see Table 13 for information on the correct size, rating,
holders, and quantity for your power requirements.
8. Replace the fuse holders in the receptacles. Make sure that the release tabs point
toward the center of the opening. Push them in until they lock in place.
9. Close the fuse access cover.
10. Power on the chassis.
Fuse Specifications
Table 13 shows the size, rating, holders, and quantity of the fuses for the Expansion
Chassis. Select all replacement fuses with the correct ratings for your power
requirements.
Table 13: Fuse Voltages and Ratings
VoltageFuse SizeFuse Rating Fuse HolderQuantity
120 V1/4" X 1 1/4"10A/250V8843.09012
220 V5mm X 20mm 6.3A/250V8843.09022
1
240 V
1. For use in BBC Installations, use the upgrade kit (Avid Part Number 1120-
0028). (Single pole, single fuse, main fused only, neutral not fused. You must
change the fuse rating label during the upgrade.)
84 Appendix B • Replacing FusesInstalling and Using the Avid Expansion Chassis