Tested
configuration
CPU |
Dual Xeon 3.0 GHz (Hyper-Threading enabled) |
BIOS |
AMI version 1.1c Date: Apr/01/2005 |
Memory |
1 GB DDR2 |
Storage |
System drive on a serial ATA channel. |
Software |
Matrox X.tools build 6122 with Hotfix 2 and Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5.1 |
Installed expansion cards
PCI
slot # |
Slot
type |
Card installed |
| 1 |
PCI Express (x16) |
Gigabyte GV-NX59128D |
| 2 |
PCI (32-bit) |
— |
| 3 |
PCI (32-bit) |
Matrox RT.X |
| 4 |
PCI-X (66 MHz) |
— |
| 5 |
PCI-X (66 MHz) |
— |
|
Additional required software
We installed patches and drivers in the following
order: |
| 1 |
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Updates |
| 2 |
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility, version 6.3.1.1004
(downloaded from the Supermicro website) |
| 3 |
Intel 82541GI Gigabit Ethernet network controller, version 7.4.19.0 Date: Mar/12/2004
(installed from the CD that comes with the motherboard) |
| 4 |
Avance Logic AC'97 audio controller, version 5.10
(installed from the CD that comes with the motherboard) |
| 5 |
Adaptec SATA controller, version 2.01.021
(downloaded from the Supermicro website) |
| 6 |
Microsoft .NET Framework, version 1.1 Date: Mar/30/2004 |
| 7 |
Matrox
PCI Optimizer |
| 8 |
Matrox RT.X patch for Intel 7525 Chipset |
| Comments |
Note: Unless otherwise specified, validation testing is performed using the system/motherboard default settings.
|
| |
In the system BIOS, set Hyper-Threading to Enable. |
Tested PCI Express display cards |
| Card |
|
Driver |
16* |
32* |
| Gigabyte GV-NX59128D |
|
Version 81.95
Date: Nov/22/2005 |
Yes |
Yes |
Tested sound cards
|
| |
Card |
|
Driver |
|
PCI |
|
| Avance Logic AC97 audio controller |
Version 5.10
Date: N/A |
|
Onboard |
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*16 and 32 refer to color depth in bits
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