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HP Z820 User Manual

HP Z820
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Page 1 of 24 Joe Conforti
– Avid Technology – September 14th, 2012
Rev A - Initial Public Release
Avid Configuration Guidelines
HP Z820 Dual Six-Core / Dual Eight-Core CPU Workstation
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HP Z820 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel C602
ProcessorIntel Xeon E5-2600 series processors
MemoryUp to 512GB DDR3
Memory Slots16 DIMM slots
StorageSupports SATA/SAS/SSD drives
Storage Controllersoptional SAS controllers
GraphicsNVIDIA or AMD professional graphics cards
Drive Bays4 x 3.5" internal, 3 x 5.25" external
AudioIntegrated HD Realtek ALC262 Audio
NetworkingIntegrated Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply1125W
Operating SystemWindows and Linux
Dimensions44.5 x 20.3 x 52.5 cm (17.5 x 8.0 x 20.7 in)

Summary

HP Z820 AVID Qualified System Specification

Z820 Hardware Configuration

Details supported CPU choices, video card, system disk drive, and standard memory configuration.

Qualified Operating Systems and Support for HP Z820

Slot Configuration

Embedded NIC Ports for ISIS Connectivity

82574L NIC for ISIS Connectivity

Highlights the 82574L port for single Gb connectivity to ISIS 5000/7000.

82579LM NIC Not for ISIS Use

Warns against using the 82579LM port for ISIS connectivity.

82574L Network Interface Settings

Specifies required driver settings (Receive/Transmit Buffers) for 82574L with ISIS.

Qualified Avid System BIOS Versions

Required System BIOS Settings for AVID Environments

Hyper-Threading Setting Requirement

Mandates enabling Hyper-Threading for both dual 6-core and 8-core CPUs.

Mandatory BIOS Changes List

Lists required BIOS changes: Hyper-Threading, NUMA, Runtime Power Management, Idle Power Savings.

Z820 Required System BIOS Changes Instructions

Enable Hyper-Threading in BIOS

Step-by-step guide to enable Hyper-Threading in BIOS.

Disable Runtime Power Management in BIOS

Instructions to disable Runtime Power Management in BIOS.

Set Idle Power Savings to Normal

Instructions to set Idle Power Savings to Normal in BIOS.

Disable NUMA in BIOS

Instructions to disable NUMA in BIOS.

Optimizing Nvidia Driver Settings for Avid

Enable Video Editing Mode in Nvidia Control Panel

Enables 'Desktop -> Video Editing Mode' in Nvidia Control Panel for optimal video settings.

Nvidia Control Panel: Manage 3D Settings - Base Profile

Nvidia Control Panel: Power Management Mode Setting

Set Power Management Mode to Prefer Maximum Performance

Sets 'Power Management Mode' to 'Prefer maximum performance'.

Nvidia Control Panel: Apply Performance Settings

Nvidia Control Panel: Multi-display/mixed-GPU Acceleration

Nvidia Control Panel: 3D App-Video Editing Preset

Set Windows Visual Effects for Best Performance

Configure Windows Performance Options

Select 'Adjust for Best Performance'

Instructs to select 'Adjust for best performance' in Visual Effects tab.

Apply Windows Performance Settings and Reboot

Intel NIC Ports for ISIS Connectivity

Required Intel NIC Settings for ISIS

Specifies required settings for Intel NIC ports for ISIS connectivity.

Set Receive and Transmit Buffers

Guides user to set Receive Buffers and Transmit Buffers in Device Manager.

Configure Intel NIC Receive/Transmit Buffers

Set Receive Buffers to 1024

Details setting Receive Buffers to 1024 for optimal performance.

Set Transmit Buffers to 1024

Details setting Transmit Buffers to 1024 for optimal performance.

Disable the Windows Firewall

Turn Off Windows Firewall Settings

Disable Firewall for Network Locations

Instructs to turn off Windows Firewall for both Home/Work and Public network locations.

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