Avid Configuration Guidelines
HP Z220 Single Quad-Core CPU Minitower Workstation
No Embedded Firewire
Qualified for Software Only
Symphony 6.x, Media Composer 6.x, & NewsCutter 10.x
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1.) HP Z220 AVID Qualified System Specification:
Z220 / AVID Qualified Operating System:
Supported: Microsoft® Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition withSP1 (SP1 required)
Not Supported
Not Supported - Microsoft® Windows 7 – any 32-bit version, or any version of Home, Ultimate or Enterprise
editions.
Not Supported - Microsoft® Windows XP 32 or 64-bit (any version)
Not Supported - Microsoft® Windows Vista 32 or 64-bit (any version)
Note regarding Service packs:
As of this writing Service Pack 1 is the current Service Pack release for Win7. SP1 is required for Symphony
6.0,Media Composer 6.0,and NewsCutter 10. As future Service Packs are released Avid will evaluate and
announce formal support when testing is completed.
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Z220 / AVID Qualified Hardware Configuration
Qualified CPU Choices
1.) Single Intel® Quad-Core Xeon® E3-1245 V2 GT2 Processor @ 3.4GHz 77Watt / 8MB cache /
1600MHz memory (GT2 refers to onboard Intel graphics - HD4000, GT0 means NO onboard Intel
graphics)
Video Card
1. On Chip Intel HD Graphics P4000
2. Optional - NVIDIA Quadro 600 1GB PCI-Express video board (not required)
3. Optional - NVIDIA Quadro K600 1GB PCI-Express video board (not required)
O.S. System Hard Drive
250GB SATA-II 3Gb/s 7200RPM Hard Disk Drive (Minimum Recommendation)
Supported Memory Configurations
1.) Memory: 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 ECC memory –
Requires two 4GB DIMMs, (mixed DIMM sizes not recommended and may impact performance)
4GB memory modules installed in the following memory slots: DIMM1, DIMM2
2.) Memory: 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 ECC memory –
Requires four 2GB DIMMs, (mixed DIMM sizes not recommended and may impact performance)
2GB memory modules installed in the following memory slots: DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, DIMM4
3.) Memory: 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 ECC memory –
Requires four 4GB DIMMs, (mixed DIMM sizes not recommended and may impact performance)
4GB memory modules installed in the following memory slots: DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, DIMM4
Memory configuration constraints
Memory configurations which mix and match memory module sizes and locations should be avoided as they
may potentially result in a poor performing, non-optimal Avid editing operating environment.
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Qualified Operating System
Win 7 Pro 64-bit
Service Pack
SP1 – Required
ISIS 1Gb Ethernet Client
(Minimum)
ISIS 5000/7000 V4.0
ISIS 10Gb Hi-res Ethernet Client
Not Supported
H.P. / StarTech 1394a PCI
Firewire adapter.
P/N PCI1394MP
3 external ports , 1 internal Port
H.P. Option PCI1394_4
Only Supported 1394 connection for 1394 camera or deck.
Can also be used for 1394 disk drives (recommended only for file transfers).
AVID qualified HBA
AVID Part Number
Slot
Function
LSI 9200-8e SAS controller
7030-30036-01
#4
SAS Local Storage:
Xtore StudioRAID 16Re (16-bay) chassis
Xtore StudioRAID 5Te (5-bay) chassis
Atto H680 7030-30028-01
#4
SAS Local Storage – Avid VideoRAID SR (16-bay)
Atto R680 7030-
#4
SAS Local Storage –Avid VideoRAID ST (5-bay)
and Xtore StudioRAID 5Ti (5-bay) chassis
H.P. / StarTech PCI1394MP
Firewire adapter.
1394a PCI HBA
H.P. Option PCI1394_4
Not stocked by AVID
(Available from H.P. or
direct from StarTech)
More info below
#6
Mandatory primary 1394a connectivity for 1394
camera / deck / disk drive
3.) Qualified O.S., Hardware and shared storage supported:
AVID qualified HBA info
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Slot # Electrical
Mechanical
Utilization
1 x4 PCI-E Gen 2
(25Watts)
x8
Not defined for use. Could be used for optional 3rd party IO (see vendor website
for support & slot guide)
2 x16 PCI-E Gen 3
(75Watts)
x16
Optional Graphics Card:
Nvidia Quadro 600 or K600
3 x1 PCI-E Gen 2
(10Watts)
x1
Not defined for use. Could be used for optional secondary H.P. 1394a PCI-
Express HBA**
4 x4 PCI-E Gen 2
(75Watts)
x16
Local Storage Controllers:
Atto H680 – Avid SAS VideoRAID SR (16-bay) support
Atto R680 – Avid SAS VideoRAID ST (5-bay) support
Atto R680 – SAS Xtore StudioRAID 5Ti (5-bay) support
LSI 9200-8e SAS Xtore 16Re (16-bay) support
LSI 9200-8e SAS Xtore 5Te (5-bay) support
5 x1 PCI-E Gen 2
(10Watts)
x1
Not defined for use.
6
PCI 32bit /33MHz
PCI 32/33
H.P. / StarTech PCI1394MP Firewire adapter.
1394a PCI HBA, H.P. Option PCI1394_4
(Mandatory primary 1394a connectivity for 1394 camera / deck)
7 PCI 32bit /33MHz
PCI 32/33
Do Not Use. Will cause BUS contention with 1394 controller installed in slot #5.
Embedded Intel
82579LM GbE NIC
PCI-E x1
Gen 1
Use for connectivity to Avid ISIS 5000 / 7000
4.) Slot Configuration:
** Firewire 1394a camera / deck should not be connected to optional H.P. PCI-Express 1394 HBA (if this
option is in the Z220 system, HP installs it in slot #3). For Symphony, Media Composer and NewsCutter, a
1394 camera or deck must connect via the H.P. / StarTech PCI1394MP PCI 1394a controller (HP Option
PCI1394_4) which resides in slot #6.
HP Z220 I/O Slot Layout
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HP Z220 Memory DIMM Installation order
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Add-in 1394 Controller
Utilization for 1394 Camera / Deck connectivity
with Symphony, Media Composer & NewsCutter
Optional H.P. / StarTech PCI1394MP
PCI 1394a 4-port controller
H.P. Option PCI1394_4
(Sot #6)
Mandatory requirement. Yes - Supports 1394 Deck / Camera
Optional
HP FireWire IEEE 1394a PCI-Express x1 HBA
H.P. Option A8X18AV
HP installed in slot #3
Cannot be used for connectivity to a 1394 Deck / Camera which is
being interfaced to Symphony, Media Composer or NewsCutter
Also connects internally to Z220 front panel 1394a port. Front
panel 1394 port should also not be used for 1394 connectivity to
Avid applications.
It is alright for this HBA to reside in the system. It will not
cause any functional problem as long as it is not used for
1394 Camera / Deck connectivity for Symphony, Media
Composer or NewsCutter.
Optional Quadro 600/K600 video card , Slot
#2
Local storage controller (optional) , Slot #4
Optional H.P. / StarTech PCI1394MP PCI
4-port 1394a controller. Slot #6.
(3 external ports , 1 internal port)
1394 camera or deck which is being interfaced to
Media Composer or NewsCutter must connect here.
5.) Clarification / Utilization of optional add-in 1394 controllers for camera / deck control.
For Symphony, Media Composer and NewsCutter, a 1394 camera or deck must connect via the optional H.P. /
StarTech PCI1394MP PCI 1394a 4-port controller (3 external ports , 1 internal port) which resides in slot #6.
Rear of Z220 MiniTower Workstation
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Below are pictures and links to specifications and ordering information for the Avid qualified PCI 1394a Firewire HBA:
Power connector / cable
Connects via cable from HBA to front panel 1394 port.
Do not use this 1394 connection for 1394 devices
being interfaced to Media Composer or NewsCutter.
The unqualified (incorrect) 1394 HBA is easily
determined by the existence of a power connector /
cable and 1394 “break-out” connector / cable.
1394 “Break-out” connector
Only 2 external 1394 ports on incorrect (unqualified) HBA
Use only external 1394 ports for M/C and N/C 1394
Optional H.P. / StarTech PCI1394MP PCI 1394a 4-port (3 external / 1 internal) controller, H.P. Option PCI1394_4 (Sot #6)
http://h30094.www3.hp.com/product.asp?sku=1846038&mfg_part=PCI1394MP&pagemode=ca
http://www.startech.com/Cards-Adapters/FireWire/4-Port-IEEE-1394-FireWire-PCI-Card~PCI1394MP
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How to identify the unqualified (incorrect) Firewire HBA:
For identification purposes, below are pictures showing the incorrect (unqualified) PCI-Express 1394a Firewire HBA:
HP FireWire IEEE 1394a PCI-Express x1 HBA H.P. Option A8X18AV (Might be installed in slot #3)
It is alright for this HBA to reside in the system, it will not cause a problem as long as it not used for 1394
Camera / Deck connectivity for Symphony, Media Composer or NewsCutter.
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6.) Various Configuration Issues:
A.) Qualified Avid system BIOS (UEFI) version(s): (As of this writing):
It is highly recommended that the BIOS be updated to an “AVID Qualified” BIOS. Failure to use an “Avid
qualified BIOS” may result in non-optimal operation of the AVID software and hardware.
- Minimum BIOS ver 1.02
Current Avid qualified Z220 BIOS information is maintained at the following Avid KB link:
http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=267609&Hilite=hp+bios
Z220 Required system BIOS settings:
1. Set CPU Hyper-Threading – Enable
2. Set Runtime Power Management – Disable
3. Set Idle Power Savings – Normal
4. Set Intel Turbo Boost Technology** – Disable
** Only required if connecting USB audio I/O devices. This setting will eliminate any audio
“motor-boating” or audio “popping” which may be experienced with USB audio I/O devices.
Set Z220 Required system BIOS (UEFI) settings:
- During boot up press F10 at the HP splash screen to invoke Set Up.
- Select the Advanced tab
- Select Device Options.
- Select Hyper-Threading
- Default setting is Disable
Change this setting from Disable to Enable
- Hit F10 to save the Hyper-Threading setting
- Select the Power tab
- Select OS Power Management
- Select Runtime Power Management
- Default setting is Enable
Change this setting from Enable to Disable
- Select Idle Power Savings
- Default setting is Extended
Change this setting from Extended to Normal
- Hit F10 to save the Hyper-Threading, Runtime Power Management, and Idle Power Savings
Optional settings:
- Select the Advanced tab
- Select Device Options <Enter>
- Select Turbo Mode
- Default setting is Enable
Change this setting from Enable to Disable (Only required if connecting USB audio I/O
devices)
- Press F10 twice to Save
- Save Changes and Exit
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AVID Software
Version(s)
Nvidia GPU
Nvidia Driver Required
Symphony, Media Composer
NewsCutter
6.0 and later
10.0 and later
Quadro 600
275.89
Symphony, Media Composer
NewsCutter
6.0.3.4 and later
6.5.2.1 and later
10.0.3.4 and later
10.5.2.1 and later
Quadro 600, K600
310.90
Symphony, Media Composer
NewsCutter
6.0 and later
10.0 and later
Intel HD P4000
8.15.10.2712
B.) O.S. setting recommendations for optimum performance with Avid Editing applications:
The following link provides O.S. setting suggestions for ensuring optimum performance when working with
your Avid editing application with a Windows 7 operating system.
- Optimizations for Video Editors - Windows 7
http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=390339
C.) Qualified Graphics Drivers:
After installation of the AVID software, the supported Nvidia driver can be found in the following directory:
C:\Program Files\Avid\Utilities\Nvidia. The new Nvidia driver, 310.90, is NOT included with the patch. You can
find the Nvidia driver on the Avid Knowledge Base.
The latest Intel HD P4000 driver can be found on the Vendor’s website.
Refer to the ReadMe for driver information for the specific version of Symphony, Media Composer or NewsCutter
being installed
Set optimized Nvidia driver settings for Avid editing environments:
1. See picture below
2. Right-Click on the desktop and select Nvidia Control Panel
3. Select the “Desktop” menu selection in the control panel menu bar.
4. Enable “Desktop -> Video Editing Mode
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5.
6. Select Manage 3D Settings
7. Select “Global Settings” Tab
8. Under the “Global Settings” tab select “Base Profile”.
9. Scroll down and locate the “Power Management Mode” feature. The default setting is “Adaptive”. For
the “Power management mode” feature, select “Prefer maximum performance” as shown in the picture
below.
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10. Depress the “Apply” button.
Make the following setting for “Multi-display/mixed-GPU acceleration”
1. Stay in the “Manage 3D Settings” and “Base Profile” area
2. Select “Global Settings” Tab
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3. Scroll down and locate the “Multi-display/mixed-GPU acceleration” feature. See picture below. The
setting should be set to “Multiple display performance mode”. If not set properly, select Multiple
display performance mode and depress the “Apply” button. (The other settings are “Single display
performance mode” and “Compatibility performance mode”. These settings are not recommended for
Avid editing environments).
Make the following additional setting for “3D App-Video Editing”
4. Stay in the “Manage 3D Settings” area
5. Select “Global Settings” Tab
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6. Under “Global Settings” tab select “3D App-Video Editing” setting as shown in picture below:
7. Depress the “Apply” button
8. Nvidia driver optimization settings for Avid environments are complete.
D.) Nvidia Quadro GPU monitor connectivity:
The Nvidia Quadro 600 graphics card has a single DVI port and one Display-Port
(Important: Display-ports are not HDMI ports; at first glance they do look very similar to HDMI ports)
The HP Z220 includes one Display-Port-to-DVI adapter. HP P/N 481409-001. This is digital only and will NOT connect
to a VGA port with a converter.
For dual monitor connectivity:
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Use the DVI port and Display-Port (Display-Port connection can be native display-port to monitor via display-port
connection, or use the display-port-to-DVI-adapter supplied with the system to connect to a native DVI monitor).
Reference picture Quadro 600/K600 connectors
DVI Port Display Port
E.) Serial Port Deck Control:
The HP Z220 workstation does not have an embedded serial port. Serial port deck control can be established via two
methods (both of which have been qualified by Avid and will maintain frame accuracy in Avid environments)
1. Addenda model RS-USB / 4 direct USB-to-RS422 serial adapter. This is a simple device which connects directly from a
USB port of the Z220 directly to the RS422 port of a deck.
http://www.addenda.com/addenda-elect/products/rsUSB4.php
2. Combination of a Keyspan (Tripp-Lite) Model USA-19HS USB-to-serial-port adapter with Addenda Rosetta
Stone model RS – 2/8 RS232-to-RS422 converter
- Keyspan (Tripp-Lite) Model USA-19HS (AVID P/N 7080-20013-01)
http://www.tripplite.com/en/products/model.cfm?txtSeriesID=518&EID=13384&txtModelID=3914
- Addenda Rosetta Stone (or equivalent) model RS – 2/8 RS232-to-RS422 converter (AVID P/N
7070-00507-01)
http://www.addenda.com/addenda-elect/products/rs28.php
To connect the Keyspan 19HS / Addenda RS -2/8 combination:
- Install the Keyspan 19HS driver before plugging the device into a Z220 USB port.
- Once the Keyspan 19HS driver is installed then plug the Keyspan 19HS into a Z220 USB port.
- The Keyspan 19HS will now show up in device driver.
- Using a serial cable, connect the 9-pin serial port of the Keyspan 19HS USB adapter to the port of the
Addenda marked RS232 from PC
- Using a 2nd serial port cable connect the port of the Addenda marked “RS422 to VTR” to the deck control
serial port of the deck.
F.) Set Windows “Visual Effects” for “best performance”:
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1. Right-Click on Computer icon
2. Select Properties
3. The screen below will be displayed:
4. On the left side of the screen above, locate and select “Advanced system settings”
5. The System properties window will be displayed. (Picture below).
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6. Under the “Advanced” tab depress the “Settings...” button for performance.
7. The “performance Options” window will be displayed.
8. Under the “Visual Effects” tab select the “Adjust for best performance” selection. (Picture below).
9. Depress the “Apply” button
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10. Reboot Windows
Use the embedded Intel 82579LM
network interface for ISIS 5000 / 70000
connectivity.
11. Required Windows visual performance settings for Avid environments are now complete
G.) Embedded Intel 82579LM network interface for ISIS connectivity:
For proper operation and connectivity of the Intel 82579LM network interface with ISIS the following are required:
1. For the Intel 82579LM driver, under the performance settings, change the following parameters:
- Receive Buffers to 1024
- Transmit Buffers to 1024
2. Disable the windows firewall.
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To set the Intel 82579LM Receive / Transmit buffers:
Go to device manager. Under “Network adapters” select the device named “Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection”, which will
be used for ISIS connectivity.
Select properties, select “Advanced” tab and then select “performance Options”.
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Revision
Date
Name
Update
A
July 11th , 2012
Dave Pimm
Initial Public Release of the Z220 Minitower Workstation
configuration guide for Symphony 6.0, Media Composer 6.0 and
NewsCutter 10 (Software only)
B
March 28th, 2013
Dave Pimm
Addition Nvidia Kepler card and driver
Set Receive Buffers to 1024 Set Transmit Buffers to 1024
Revision Update
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