Microsoft DHA025600 manual Video in a Window Card, Array Controllers, Graphics Card, Audio Card

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Note In the rackmount base unit, the slot allocation is identical but the unit is horizontal.

Video in a Window Card

The Video in a Window card is the Flashkey by Integral Technologies. It lets you display real-time video in the SOFTIMAGEDS viewer on your computer monitor.

Array Controllers

The array controllers are two Adaptec 2940 SCSI controllers. Each one controls data I/O for two of the four Ultra Wide SCSI video storage disks.

Graphics Card

The graphics card is an Evolution 2 graphics adapter from Colorgraphic Communications. It controls the dual-screen VGA output to your computer monitor.

Audio Card

The audio card is an Antex Studiocard. It receives and transmits audio signals.The Antex Studiocard supports four independent balanced analog I/O (+4 dBu) and AES/EBU or S/PDIF digital I/O.

Serial Digital Interface (SDI) Card

The SDI card is the Intergraph StudioZ card that handles video input and output of both compressed and uncompressed Serial Digital Video data. The Intergraph StudioZ combines Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) Compression/Decompression circuitry with SDI on a single PCI board.

For more details on the cards, refer to the accompanying vendor documentation.

!To prevent damage that may be caused by static electricity, do the following before making any connections:

Turn the power switch off on all the devices.

Connect all the devices to a power source.

Touch the metal casing of the device.

Connecting to a Power The Intergraph base unit and monitor support both 110V/60 Hz and

Source220V/50 Hz power. The WACOM tablet comes with a single voltage AC power adapter. If it does not match your AC power source, contact your system reseller.

The base unit, monitors, and WACOM tablet each require a separate AC power source. To supply your SOFTIMAGEDS workstation as well as

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System Guide Page System Guide Part No. DHA025600 Warranties and LiabilitiesRestricted Rights Legend FCC / DOC ComplianceSystem Guide Contents System Guide Site Requirements Site PreparationSpace Requirements Hardware Component Dimensions inches Dimensions cm Choosing a Location for Your SystemHardware Package ContentsSoftware and Documentation Document Description SoftimagedsReference Documentation Carl Siechert Microsoft Press, Redmond, WAAdditional Peripherals CablesFollowing table describes the system inputs and outputs Inputs and OutputsInput/Output Description Connecting the Hardware Back Panel OverviewSoftimageds environment Slot Function CardVideo in a Window Card Array ControllersGraphics Card Audio CardKeyboard, Mouse ConnectingWacom tablet Connecting the Computer Monitors Video Connections To connect a system with analog devices Audio Connections Attaching Software ProtectionKey Moving the SystemStarting Softimageds New Project dialog box is displayedSystem Hardware Overview Intergraph StudioZ forIntergraph StudioZ SDI and Associated cards Slot Card FunctionCapture Signal FlowRecord Transfer is accelerated Scsi Disk SubsystemDrive Label Size Function Format System Administration Directories InstalledOn Your System These are the directories that are createdPresets Directory DS Projects DirectoryVideo Storage Directory Audio Storage DirectoryManaging User AccountsHow Softimageds Uses User Accounts Managing User AccountsUser Manager dialog box, select an account After you confirm, the selected account is deletedRebuilding the System To adjust the display settings Installing the Audio DriverWelcome to the Antex Driver Setup dialog box, click Continue Sample Clock box, select the following digital settings Testing the Antex Hardware ProgramsIntergraph workstation Installing the SDIWindows NT control panel, double-click the Multemedia icon Rebuilding the System Installing the Mouse Installing the VideoWindow Driver To install the Wacom driver To configure the Wacom driver Rebuilding the System Software Protection Key License FileSRB01478 9623L33019 FLEXID=7-B2850E81 Installing Softimageds setup program lets you add or remove selectedThat the Windows NT task bar is set to auto-hide mode Corrupted, or remove all of SoftimagedsInstalling Softimageds Component Description Complete Compact InstallationRemoving Softimageds IncludedTo install Softimageds Rebuilding the System Adding or Removing Software Components Reinstalling SoftimagedsSelect the files that you want to add or remove Installation Troubleshooting An MS-DOS window, type the followingSystem Guide Cabling Diagrams System Guide Cabling for Digital Peripheral Devices Cabling for Analog Peripheral Devices Index Index