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C h a p t e r 3 • E m p t y C h a s s i s I n s t a l l a t i o n
I n s t a l l i n g a n d U s i n g t h e A v i d E x p a n s i o n C h a s s i s
Checking the Kit Contents
Unpack and check the contents of the kit to ensure you have all the necessary parts.
The kit contains:
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An Expansion Chassis
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An interface card
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An interface cable, attached to the chassis
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A power cord
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A NuBus terminator
Loading Software
Before you begin installing the Expansion Chassis, you need to load the latest Avid
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 non-
Power 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:
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Configuring the Macintosh
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Configuring the Expansion Chassis
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Testing the empty Expansion Chassis
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Installing and cabling the NuBus cards
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Testing the populated Expansion Chassis
Summary of Contents for EXPANSION CHASSIS
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