[Cisco FAQ] - What is a Wideband Downstream Channel?

explain its purpose.

Consists of one or more [RF] QAM channels.
Uniquely identified by MPEG PID field (2-bytes)
Information is conveyed to WCM by WDCD (Wideband Downstream Channel Descriptor)
WDCD is transmitted every 2 seconds
WDCD is transmitted on all bundled NB channels associated (in the WB-NB association table) with the WB channel
WCM must re-register if 3consecutive WDCD are missed

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[Cisco FAQ] - What is Wideband DOCSIS?

I am not too sure how this works?

Bonding of 2 or more QAM DS channels into Wideband Downstream channel
Provides high bandwidth for DS applications
Enables up to ~300 Mbps downstream throughput
8 x 6 MHz channels @ 256 QAM
50-100 Mbps verified for Pre-EFT
4 X 6 MHz channels @ 64 QAM

[Cisco FAQ] - What is Wideband Downstream DOCSIS?

What does this specifically do?

Bonding of 2 or more QAM channels into Wideband channel
Uses DOCSIS 3.0 Packet Bonding to encapsulate MPEG-TS to Ethernet for transmission to EQAM
Uses existing Edge QAM (EQAM) devices deployed for VOD services
Enables ~300 Mbps downstream in current implementation
8 x 6 MHz channels @ 256 QAM
Future implementations may offer 600 Mps+ downstream
16 x 6 MHz channels @ 256 QAM

[Cisco FAQ] - What is DOCSIS 3.0 Upstream Channel Bonding?

describe what it does.

DOCSIS 3.0 required that CM must have 4 or more upstream channel transmitters. This translates into the
possibility of 100mbps+ upstream rate…
Removed DOCSIS 2.0/1.x single request-grant cycle bottleneck.
Bonded Flows allow multiple outstanding BW-REQ.
BW can be requested on any of the bonded upstream channels
Requests can be granted on any of the bonded upstream channels
Reduced upstream latency (TCP ACK) also increases DS throughput. [TCP application]
Bonds multiple, physical upstream transmit channels to form a larger, logical upstream channel.

[Cisco FAQ] - What are the SDV messages logged in the EventLog on the USRM?

Can you please give me the SDV messages on this EventLog?

SDV Messages in the EventLog on the USRM
Reference: Time Warner Cable Switched Digital Video Channel Change Message Interface Specification (TWC-SDV-CCMIS).
ABREVIATIONS:
Conf – Confirmation
Init – Initialization
MPN – MPEG Program Number
Rx – Message received by the USRM
SDB – Switched Digital Broadcast, aka Switched Digital Video (SDV). SDB is part of the message name in the TWC CCMIS spec.
SDV – Switched Digital Video
Sm – Session Manager
Sel – Select
SGID – Service Group ID
SID – Source ID
STB – Set-Top Box
Tx – Message sent by the USRM
TWC Channel Change Message Interface Specification (TWC-SDV-CCMIS)
Message Name in CCMIS
(appears in EventLog as)
Description / Example from the USRM EventLog
SDBInitRequest (SdvSmRxInitReq)
Sent by SDV Client to report client initialization data to the server, i.e., to register with the Server.
2012/02/20 00:08:01.831 SdvSmRxInitReq,STB=10.142.85.250,TID=0x1,SesID=38c85cdbd4da/0,SGID=7998,Ver=0
SDBInitConfirm (SdvSmInitConf )
Sent by the SDV Server to configure the Client.
2012/02/20 00:08:01.831 SdvSmInitConf,STB=10.142.85.250,TID=0x1,SesID=38c85cdbd4da/0,RC=x0
SDBProgramSelectRequest
(SdvSmRxSelReq)
Sent from a User to the SDV Server to request that a broadcast program be provided.
2012/02/21 00:00:00.206 SdvSmRxSelReq,STB=10.120.21.0,SesId=f45fd494bcaa/0,TID=0xc2,SGID=7964,Tuner=0,SID=10097,TunerUse=0x1
SDBProgramSelectConfirm
(SdvSmTxSelConf)
Sent from the SDV Server to a User in response to the SDBProgramSelectRequest.
SdvSmTxSelConf,STB=10.120.21.0,TID=0xc2,SesId=f45fd494bcaa/0,RC=OK,MPN=10097,Freq=69300
0000,Mod=16,Tsid=51247,SGID=7964
ABREVIATIONS:
Bw – Bandwitdh
Cmd – Command
Conf – Confirmation
Req – Request
RID – Resource ID (e.g., management IP address of an edge QAM)
Rm – ResourceManager
SGID – Service Group ID
SID – Source ID
STB – Set-Top Box
Sel – Select
SDV Session Setup on the USRM
/opt/usrm/linux-tools/usrmcctail
Displays Channel changes and QAM operations, combining all operations related to a single transaction together.
SDBProgramSelectRequest
(SelReq)
SDBProgramSelectConfirm
(SelConf)
ResourceManagerBandwidth Request
(RmBwReq)
ResourceManagerCreateSession
(RmCreateSession)
ResourceManagerCommandSuccess
(RmCmdSuccess)
[root@USRM01 linux-tools]# usrmcctail
++++++++++ 001ac332e0ea/0x766 ++++++++++
SelReq         2009/12/02 03:01:31.551 STB=5.134.14.212 Tuner=0 SGID=34110 SID=1350
SelConf         2009/12/02 03:01:31.551 RC=OK MPN=1014 Freq=567000000
++++++++++ 0002dea51bfc/0x1a5 ++++++++++
SelReq         2009/12/02 03:01:32.762 STB=5.173.11.94 Tuner=0 SGID=34007 SID=1519
RmBwReq         2009/12/02 03:01:32.764 BW=3750000 GDA=232.129.2.95
RmCreateSession 2009/12/02 03:01:32.765 SesId=0019b9f7e096/6266778 RID=172.30.104.6 chan0=10 EdgeIn=172.30.104.134 GDA=232.129.2.95
SelConf         2009/12/02 03:01:32.765 RC=OK MPN=1058 Freq=597000000
RmCmdSuccess   2009/12/02 03:01:32.776 Cmd=CreateSession RID=172.30.104.6
++++++++++ 001ac332e0ea/0x767 ++++++++++
SelReq         2009/12/02 03:01:33.089 STB=5.134.14.212 Tuner=0 SGID=34110 SID=1333
RmBwReq         2009/12/02 03:01:33.091 BW=15000000 GDA=232.129.2.124
RmCreateSession 2009/12/02 03:01:33.092 SesId=0019b9f7e096/6266779 RID=172.30.92.9 chan0=6 EdgeIn=172.30.93.50 GDA=232.129.2.124
SelConf         2009/12/02 03:01:33.092 RC=OK MPN=1066 Freq=597000000
RmCmdSuccess   2009/12/02 03:01:33.116 Cmd=CreateSession RID=172.30.92.9
ABREVIATIONS:
Cmd – Command
RID – Resource ID (QAM management IP address)
Rm – ResourceManager
RPC Error Codes – USRM Resource Manager
RPC Error Description – from Generic QAM Interface (GQI) Specification
RPC Error Code
GQI_NO_ERROR
0x90020000
GQI_ERROR_RPC_OUT_OF_MEMORY
0x90020001
GQI_ERROR_RPC_HARDWARE_FAILURE
0x90020002
GQI_ERROR_RPC_SESSION_NOT_FOUND
0x90020003
GQI_ERROR_RPC_MISSING_MSK
0x90020004
GQI_ERROR_RPC_SESSION_ALREADY_EXISTS
0x90020005
GQI_ERROR_RPC_INSUFFICIENT_MEMORY
0x90020006
GQI_ERROR_RPC_INSUFFICIENT_CAPACITY
0x90020007
GQI_ERROR_RPC_PROVISION_FAILURE
0x90020008
GQI_ERROR_RPC_PROGRAM_NUMBER_CONFLICT
0x90020009
GQI_ERROR_RPC_BANDWIDTH_UNAVAILABLE
0x9002000A
GQI_ERROR_RPC_SAME_GIGAIP
0x9002000B
GQI_ERROR_RPC_GIGAIP_INVALID
0x9002000C
GQI_ERROR_RPC_GIGAIP_FAILURE
0x9002000D
GQI_ERROR_RPC_GROUP_SDB_SESSION_FAILURE
0x9002000E
GQI_ERROR_RPC_INSUFFICIENT_OUTPUT_CAPACITY
0x9002000F
GQI_ERROR_RPC_ROUTE_CONFLICT_OUTPUT
0x90020010
GQI_ERROR_RPC_ROUTE_CONFLICT_INPUT
0x90020011
GQI_ERROR_RPC_ROUTE_NOT_FOUND
0x90020012
GQI_ERROR_RPC_ROUTE_ALREADY_EXISTS
0x90020013
GQI_ERROR_RPC_INVALID_MULTICAST_ADDRESS
0x90020014
GQI_ERROR_RPC_INVALID_SOURCE_ADDRESS
0x90020015
GQI_ERROR_RPC_STAT_MUX_GROUP_DEJITTER_FAILURE 0x90020016
0x90020016
GQI_ERROR_RPC_GIGE_TYPE_CONFLICT
0x90020017
Example
2010/06/08 14:56:08.097 RmCmdFail,Cmd=CreateSession,RID=10.78.193.104,Status=0x9002000a,SesId=0015c5603cd0/20587682,MPN=1028,BW=3750000,GDA=232.181.0.71

[Cisco FAQ] - What is the USRM equivalent of the releaseOldSessions script that runs on the DNCS?

HOw do i tear down VOD Sessions that are older than 4 hours

NOTE: When the VOD Session Manager is a USRM, Cisco refers to this USRM as a VSM.
Here is an explanation of how the VOD Session Manager (VSM) initiates a release of VOD sessions that are older than 4 hours (configurable). The algorithm described below is similar to the releaseOldSessions script on the DNCS that many of our customers are familiar with. Both release VOD sessions that are older than 4 hours old. Also, the VSM has a retry and session audit mechanism built into its algorithm that is absent in the releaseOldSessions script on the DNCS. The main difference is that this functionality is built into the VSM, but the releaseOldSessions script must either be run manually on the DNCS or put into the DNCS crontab. The VSM will make the decision to release a VOD session base on age, typically configured for 4 hours, and then the VSM will send up to 3 teardown requests to the Edge Resource Manager (ERM). NOTE: Both the VSM and ERM are Linux servers running Cisco USRM software.
The “releaseOldSessions” algorithm is configured on the VSM in the Web UI under Applications.VodSm.Configuration as shown in the screen shot below:
Applications.VodSm.Configuration.SessionTimeout = 14,400 seconds (default, configurable)
ReleaseRetryCount = 3 (default, not configurable)
ALGORITHM: The VSM, being the VOD Session Manager, will send a session release request to the appropriate Edge Resource Manager (ERM) based on the configured “SessionTimeout”. By default this value is 14,400 seconds (4 hours, configurable). When the age of a VOD session reaches the SessionTimeout, the VSM will locate the appropriate ERM and send it a session release request for that session. If the ERM fails to acknowledge this release request, the VSM will retry the session release for the number of times configured in ReleaseRetryCount, which is 3. NOTE: Cisco Development has chosen a value of 3 for this parameter (the ReleaseRetryCount is not configurable). If after the 3rd release retry, the VSM still does not have an acknowledgement of session teardown from the ERM, the VSM will initiate a session audit of that ERM as a final attempt to tear down the session.

FAQ: What do I do if I have sign in or activation errors?

After installing the Photoshop CS6 beta, on first launch you are prompted to sign in with your Adobe ID. The Sign In button becomes unresponsive and you receive the error, "Please connect to the Internet and retry." It may be followed by "Either your computer is offline or the clock on your computer is set incorrectly, causing a connection error. An Internet connection is required. Please connect to the internet or adjust your clock and try again."
You can receive these errors if your computer has problems connecting to the internet, your firewall is blocking access, or if the host file on your computer has been modified.
Please go to the following link if you are having sign in or activation errors:
FAQ: What do I do if I have sign in or activation errors?

1. Launch System Information into its 'report' mode. (A quick way to do this is by holding down the option key while clicking on the Apple menu item, which causes "About this Mac" to change to that.)
2. From the list on the left, under "Software" click on "Applications." (If you don't see the Applications item, click on "Show more information" from the "File" menu.)
3. Wait a minute or so for the report to finish.
4. The last column in the report is "64-bit (Intel)." (You may need to scroll the window to the right to see it.) Click on that heading to sort the list alphabetically. Anything with a "no" is 32 bit.

FAQ: What are the system requirements for GroupPix?

FAQ: What are the system requirements for GroupPix?
Answer:
iOS: minimum iOS version is 6.0 GroupPix 1.x runs on iPhone 4, 4s, iPhone 5, or iPod touch (5th generation or later)
Android: minimum OS version 4.0 GroupPix 1.x is designed for Android phones
Message was edited by: Pattie F 11/7/13

For Mac:
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP663
Software:
Mac OS X version 10.6.8 or later (intel-based hardware)
400MB of available disk space
iTunes in the Cloud and iTunes Match availability may vary by country.
Hardware:
Mac computer with an Intel Core processor and 512MB of RAM
To play 720p HD video, an iTunes LP, or iTunes Extras, a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor and 1GB of RAM is required.
To play 1080p HD video, a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor and 2GB of RAM is required.
Screen resolution of 1024x768 or greater; 1280x800 or greater is required to play an iTunes LP or iTunes Extras
Broadband Internet connection to use the iTunes Store
Apple combo drive or SuperDrive to create audio, MP3, or back-up CDs; some non-Apple CD-RW recorders may also work
Apple SuperDrive to back up your library to DVDs; some non-Apple DVD-RW drives may also work.
You can run OS X 10.6.8 in an Intel-based MacBook w/ first model, in retail DVD.
But it won't work in a power-pc architecture Mac... see specifications:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
Hopefully this helps.
Good luck & happy computing!

[Cisco FAQ] - If I'm re-IPing the DNCS, what changes need to be made on the USRM?

What is the procedure to re-IP the USRM?

SOFTWARE VERSION: All USRM software releases.
If you’re just changing the IP address of the dncsatm host on the DNCS you only have to
change 2 things on the USRM:
1. The "dncsatm" host entry in /etc/hosts has be modified to reflect the new IP address of
the dncsatm interface on the DNCS.
2. The /opt/usrm/ConfigFiles/SnmpAgent.txt file must be modified if the USRM is to run in
"supervised" mode, meaning that the DNCS will provision the USRM via SNMP.
However, if you change the IP address of eth0 on the USRM, the update_persistdata script
should be used to update the “creator IP” field embedded in all of the persistdata files
on the USRM to contain the new IP address of eth0 on the USRM. So, to change the IP
address of eth0 on the USRM, you will need to:
1. Edit IPADDR, NETMASK and GATEWAY fields in the
/etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0 file.
2. Modify the Primary USRM’s persistdata files with the update_persistdata tool and the
new IP address of eth0.
3. If you also change the IP address of eth1 on the USRM, you just need to edit the IPADDR
and NETMASK fields in the /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth1. The IP address of
eth1 is not the “creator IP”, the IP address of eth0 is.
4. If you change the IP address of eth0 on the USRM, you must also change the IP of the USRM in the VASP List on the DNCS. Actually the IP address field in the VASP List is not editable, so you need to note the following, delete the VASP entry, and add it back with the same VASP ID and the new IP address:
   - VASP Type: SDV Server (even if the USRM is a VSM, choose VASP type "SDV Server")
   - VASP ID: x
   - IP Address:
   - Status: {Out of Service | In Service}

[Cisco FAQ] - Why does myTV output 720p on some channels instead of 1080i?

My HDTV is 1080i resolution capable. Why do some channels show in 720p?

Several HD networks such as Fox Broadcasting, ESPN and others broadcast in 720p because the picture is considered to be smoother for fast action sports telecasts.
Also, check the resolution settings on your television to ensure maximum benefit from your device.

[Cisco FAQ] - On my D9850 I'm only getting audio, no video on some channels.

Is this an hardware issue or configuration issue?

One possibility is that you tuned to a HD service or a MPEG 4 service. some broadcaster carry SD and HD services in their transport streams.
The D9850 only support MPEG 2 SD, if you require HD or MPEG 4 you will need a D9854 or D9858 receiver depending on your application.

FAQ: What features use the GPU and how do I troubleshoot GPU issues?

Photoshop CS6 GPU FAQ
Introduction
This document provides a quick reference guide to video card usage in Photoshop. Some features require a compatible video card to work; if the video card or its driver is defective or unsupported, those features will not work at all. Other features use the video card for acceleration and if the card or driver is defective those features will run more slowly.
Mercury Graphics Engine
The Mercury Graphics Engine (MGE) represents features that use video card, or GPU, acceleration. In Photoshop CS6, this new engine delivers near-instant results when editing with key tools such as Liquify, Warp, Lighting Effects and the Oil Paint filter. The new MGE delivers unprecedented responsiveness for a fluid feel as you work.
MGE is new to Photoshop CS6, and uses both the OpenGL and OpenCL frameworks. It does not use the proprietary CUDA framework from nVidia.
In order to use MGE, you must have a supported video card and updated driver. If you do not have a supported card, performance will be degraded. In most cases the acceleration is lost and the feature runs in the normal CPU mode. However, there are some features that will not work without a supported video card.
GPU features added in Photoshop CS6
Adaptive Wide Angle Filter (compatible video card required)
Liquify (accelerated by compatible video card with 512MB VRAM, GPU mode unavailable on Windows XP)
Oil Paint (compatible video card required)
Warp and Puppet Warp (accelerated by compatible video card, GPU mode unavailable on Windows XP)
Field Blur, Iris Blur, and Tilt/Shift (accelerated by compatible video
card supporting OpenCL, GPU mode unavailable on Windows XP)
Lighting Effects Gallery (compatible video card required with 512MB
VRAM, unavailable on Windows XP)
New 3D enhancements (3D features in Photoshop require a compatible video card with 512MB VRAM, unavailable on Windows XP):
Draggable Shadows
Ground plane reflections
Roughness
On-canvas UI controls
Ground plane
Liqht widgets on edge of canvas
IBL (image based light) controller
* Note that all 3D features are unavailable on Windows XP in Photoshop CS6
GPU features added in previous versions of Photoshop
Scrubby Zoom. See Zoom continuously
Heads Up Display (HUD) color picker. See Choose a color while painting
Color sampling ring. Choose colors with the Eyedropper tool
Brush dynamic resize and hardness control. See Resize or change hardness of cursors by dragging
Bristle Brush tip previews. Bristle tip shape options
Rule of thirds crop grid overlay. Crop images
Zoom enhancements. Smooth display at all zoom levels and temporary zoom. See Zoom continuouslyTemporarily zoom an image
Animated transitions for one-stop zoom.
Flick-panning.
Rotate the canvas. Use the Rotate View tool
View nonsquare pixel images. Adjust pixel aspect ratio
Pixel grid. Hide the pixel grid
Adobe Color Engine (ACE).
Draw Brush tip cursors. Resize or change hardness of cursors by dragging
Adobe Bridge GPU features
Preview panel
Full-screen preview
Review mode
See Preview and compare images in Adobe Bridge CS6 Help for information on all of these features.
GPU/OpenGL preferences in Photoshop CS6
The advantages of using a compatible video card (GPU) with Photoshop are that you can experience better performance and more features. Problems can occur if you have an older video card with limited VRAM or if you use other programs at the same time as Photoshop that use the GPU.
Choose Edit > Preferences (Windows) or Photoshop > Preferences (Mac OS).
In the Performance panel, make sure Use Graphics Processor is selected in GPU Settings.
Click Advanced Settings and specify the following options:
Mode > Basic
Mode > Normal
Mode > Advanced Provides the benefits of Normal mode as well as newer OpenGL advances that can result in improved performance.
Use Graphics Processor to Accelerate Computation
Use OpenCL Uses the GPU to accelerate the new blur filters (Field Blur, Iris Blur, and Tilt-Shift) – OpenCL will only be available on newer GPUs that support OpenCL v1.1 or higher
Anti-Alias Guides And Paths Allows the GPU hardware to smooth the edges of drawn guides and paths.
30 Bit Display (Windows only) Allows Photoshop to display 30 bit data directly to screen on video cards that support it
Quick GPU Troubleshooting Steps
You can experience problems such as artifacts, errors, and crashes if there are incompatibilities between Photoshop and the display components that access the GPU.
If you experience crashes, incorrectly rendered windows or objects, redraw issues, or performance issues while running Photoshop, first determine whether OpenGL is causing the problem.
Turn off OpenGL.
Choose Edit > Preferences (Windows) or Photoshop > Preferences (Mac OS).
In the Performance panel, uncheck Use Graphics Processor. Click OK.
Restart Photoshop, and perform the same function.
If the problem recurs while OpenGL Drawing is disabled, OpenGL is not the cause. For additional troubleshooting, see Troubleshoot system errors and freezes | Adobe software on Windows (cpsid_82252) or Troubleshoot system errors and freezes | Adobe software on Mac OS 10.x (cpsid_82414).
If the problem resolves, proceed with the rest of the troubleshooting steps to fix OpenGL.
Make sure that you're using the latest update of Photoshop.Updates fix bugs and issues.
Update the display driver.Updated display drivers can fix many issues, such as crashing, incorrectly rendered objects, and performance problems. Determine what video card you have and go directly to the manufacturer's website (nVidia or ATI/AMD) and download the latest driver. (Note: Simply doing a Windows Update is does not guarantee you are using the latest driver. You must go directly to the nVideo or ATI/AMD websites to get the absolute latest driver.) After you update your driver, turn on Use Graphics Processor in Photoshop preferences.
Reset preferences.
Resetting preferences returns OpenGL settings to their default status. Reset Photoshop preferences by pressing and holding Shift+Ctrl+Alt (Windows) or Shift+Option+Command (Mac OS) immediately after you start Photoshop.
Click Yes when asked if you want to delete the Adobe Photoshop Settings File.
Retry the function that caused the problem.
Change the OpenGL mode to Basic.
Setting the OpenGL mode to Basic uses the least amount of GPU memory and the most basic GPU feature set.
Close all documents.
Choose Edit > Preferences (Windows) or Photoshop > Preferences (Mac OS)
In the Performance panel, click the GPU Settings Advanced Settings button.
Choose Mode > Basic
Restart Photoshop.
If this solution resolves the problem, switch to Normal mode. See if the issue recurs. If the issue recurs, return to Basic mode.
Note: If you’re changing GPU preferences to troubleshoot a problem, re-launch Photoshop after each change.
If you are using more than one video adapter, remove the additional cards.
Multiple video adapters can cause problems with GPU accelerated or enabled features in Photoshop. It's best to connect two (or more) monitors into one video adapter. If you have to use more than one video adapter, make sure that they are the same make and model. Otherwise, crashes and other problems can occur in Photoshop.
Note: Using two video adapters does not enhance Photoshop's performance.
Check your Cache Levels setting.
If you've set your Cache Levels to 1 in Photoshop preferences, you can experience performance issues with GPU features. Reset Cache Levels to the default setting, which is 4.
Choose Edit > Preferences > Performance (Windows) or Photoshop > Preferences (Mac OS)
In the Performance panel, choose Cache Levels > 4.
The GPU Sniffer
To help guard against Photoshop crashes related to bad GPU hardware or drivers, Photoshop employs a small program called the GPU Sniffer. Every time Photoshop is launched, Photoshop launches the sniffer. The sniffer runs rudimentary tests of the GPU and reports the results to Photoshop. If the sniffer crashes or reports a failure status to Photoshop, Photoshop will not use the GPU. The Use Graphics Hardware checkbox in the Performance panel of the Preferences will be unchecked and disabled.
The first time the sniffer fails, Photoshop will display a dialog indicating that it has detected a problem with the GPU. On subsequent launches the dialog will not appear unless the Photoshop preferences are reset.
If the user corrects the problem, either by replacing the video card or by updating the driver, then the sniffer will pass on the next launch and the Use Graphics Hardware checkbox will be enabled and returned to its previous state (enabled or disabled).
Tested video cards for Photoshop CS6
Adobe tested the following video cards before the release of Photoshop CS6. This document lists the video card by series. While the minimum amount of VRAM supported on video cards for Photoshop CS6 is 256MB, some features require 512MB of VRAM to be enabled.
Note: Adobe tested laptop and desktop versions of the following cards. Be sure to download the latest driver for your specific model. (Laptop and desktop versions have slightly different names.)
nVidia GeForce 8000, 9000, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 series
nVidia Quadro 400, 600, 2000, 4000 (Mac & Win), CX, 5000, 6000
AMD/ATI Radeon 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000 series
AMD/ATI FirePro 3800, 4800, 5800, 7800, 8800, 9800, 3900, 4900, 5900, 7900
Intel Intel HD Graphics, Intel HD Graphics P3000, Intel HD Graphics P4000
Note: ATI X1000 series and nVidia 7000 series cards are no longer being tested and are not officially supported in CS6 – some basic GL functionality may be available for both these cards.
Note: 3Dand some Open GL features are disabled on Windows XP, as stated on : http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/photoshopcs6/

I've had several timeout since the pings were started. Got a some response times > 1ms (nothing greater than 7 or 8ms), but no timeouts.

FAQ: What is the Photoshop CS6 13.0.2 update? What is the 13.1 update?

What updates have been released?
Photoshop CS6 has two new updates: 13.0.2 and 13.1. The 13.0.2 update is available only for Mac users and updates the user interface to be Retina compatible. The 13.1 is for Creative Cloud subscribers and adds new features to Photoshop CS6.
How do I get the updates?
Simply go to Help > Updates to launch the Adobe Application Manager (AAM) to start the download process. You may already have an AAM notification to install these updates waiting in your task bar. You can also download and install the 13.0.2 update from here:
Photoshop 13.0.2 update for CS6
Don't see the updates in AAM? Make sure the Adobe Application Manager is updated to 6.2 or later.
Windows
Mac OS
Note: Using this update patch will install the latest version of AAM, which may be greater that 6.2.
Additionally,
Updates not available for Creative Cloud products
What is the availability of these updates?
The 13.0.2 update is available only for Mac OSX version 10.6 or later. The 13.1 update is only available to Creative Cloud subscribers (including Creative Cloud single-app membership, i.e. subscribing to Photoshop only), but it is for both Windows and Macintosh.
Some of the Photoshop CS6 System Requirements have changed in order to allow for the features in the 13.1 update.
Windows XP and Vista are no longer supported.
The video card VRAM requirements have gone up to 512 MB.
For more information, see:
New system requirements for Photoshop 13.1
Heads Up: Photoshop System Requirement Changes
Error: "Graphics hardware not officially supported" occurs in Photoshop 13.1 (Subscription Edition)
Do I need to install both updates?
No, the 13.1 update also includes the Retina display enhancements added with 13.0.2. So on the Mac platform, you will only be asked or are required to install the 13.1 update if you are a Creative Cloud subscriber.
What are the new features added for Creative Cloud subscribers in 13.1?
There have been many new features added to Photoshop CS6, including:
Smart Object support for Blur Gallery and Liquify — Enjoy the creative freedom to experience non-destructive editing with Blur Gallery and Liquify now that both features offer Smart Object support.
Conditional Actions — Speed up image processing by creating Conditional Actions. These commands use logic to automatically choose among different Actions based on rules that you establish.
Crop tool refinements — User-inspired enhancements to the Crop tool allow you to work smarter.
Copy CSS — Quickly export Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) markup for text and objects, potentially saving hours of work translating your Photoshop designs into web code.
Load color swatches from HTML or CSS — Import color swatches so that you can easily design incredible websites.
Improved Type Styles — Ensure consistent type formatting across multiple documents by defining shareable default styles, which are then available in any Photoshop document.
3D type enhancements* — Enhance 3D type with new GL preview and image-based lights (IBL) improvements.
For more information on these features, including demonstration videos, please see:
Release Notes Photoshop 13.1 update
Membership Exclusive Features
New Exclusive Photoshop Features for Creative Cloud Members!
New Photoshop Features and Team Version Headline Major Update to Adobe Creative Cloud
*Note: Photoshop CS6 single-app subscription is for the Standard version, which does not include 3D features and thus does not include these enhancements. Creative Cloud subscription comes with Photoshop CS6 Extended and includes the 3D enhancements.
I am not a Creative Cloud subscriber, why do I not the get the 13.1 update? Doesn't my full purchase also qualify me for free updates?
When you buy Photoshop CS6 outright, you are essentially buying a static product. You still qualify for minor, bug fixing releases like 13.0.1 and 13.0.2, but your purchase will not include any new features, as has always been the case in the past.
When you subscribe to Creative Cloud, you are not buying CS6, you are subscribing to whatever the latest version of Photoshop is. This means you are immediately entitled to any new features and upgrades as they become available. And this is only one of the many great reasons to be a Creative Cloud subscriber. Find out more here:
Adobe Creative Cloud
Why do my images appear smaller on my Retina enabled Mac after installing the 13.1/13.0.2 update?
Retina displays use a higher pixel density than a normal monitor. The individual display pixels are approximately one half the size of previous devices. While working in Photoshop before installing the 13.1/13.0.2 update, as with any other non-Retina optimized application, the number of pixels used is doubled to give a normal, non-miniaturized appearance. This can cause applications to be slightly blurred or pixilated. Thus, when viewing images in Photoshop, the zoom level is effectively double whatever is displayed. At 100% zoom, the image is displayed so that every one image pixel is shown with four display pixels, the same as viewing the image at 200%. With the 13.1/13.0.2 update, Photoshop now displays natively on Retina screens, meaning that image pixels now appear at the much smaller Retina size, thus reducing the amount of screen space they take up when viewed at 100%.
Photoshop CS6 HiDPI and Retina Display Support FAQ
Known Issues
The following are known issues with the 13.1 and 13.0.2 updates but have been fixed in the 13.1.1 and 13.0.3 updates:
Program error opening files in 13.1 and 13.0.2
Photoshop 13.1/13.0.2 crashes opening EPS files
Photoshop crashes after updating to 13.1 or 13.0.2 on Retina display
For more information, see:
Photoshop 13.0.3/13.1.1 Updates Now Available
Why have icons disappeared?
Due to changes in the number of pixels involved in the UI, some icons can disappear. If the Photoshop Dock icon is now blank, rebooting the computer will refresh the system and load the new HiDPI icon. Some extensions do not have a Retina ready icon and thus will be blank when you have the panel minimized. In most cases like these, we may have to wait until the manufacturer also releases a HiDPI version of the Extension. Additionally, sub-menu headers may become blank when you view the contents of the sub-menu. For example, if you select Filter > Sharpen, while viewing the list of Sharpen, Sharpen Edges, Sharpen More, etc "Sharpen" itself will be blank.
Additional known issues:
Image on second monitor goes black
No Print Size button in Zoom tool options in Photoshop CS6

Curt Y wrote:
You might want to wait. There are some bugs in it and Adobe is working on it. See threads posted in last few hours.
Well that might explain things more than I've garnered from the Forums. I've got a MacBook Pro with Mountain Lion and a Mac Pro with Lion, both with CS6 Design and Web Premium on them. The Mac Pro updates Photoshop to 13.0.3, the MacBook Pro is "stuck" at 13.0.1. It won't update via the "Help/Updates" or by downloading and trying to install manually. AAM gives an error when trying manually; says to contact support. Other CS6 apps, i.e. Illustrator, do not update on the MBPro either. I've uninstalled/reinstalled, deactivated/reactivated, etc., to no avail. If it means anything, I just deactivated the Illustrator app, quit it, restarted, and the splash screen (which shows the loading progress) showed "Try" on it - haven't noticed that before, and I have not installed any trial downloads. I'm at a loss as to why one installation of CS6 Design and Web Premium (physical/downoad) will update properly on one computer and not the other.
Am waiting to see if Adobe has an answer. The apps work, just don't update...
Tom

FAQ: What are the known issues so far in Photoshop CS6 Beta

APPLICATION COEXISTENCE
Lightroom 4 Beta + Photoshop CS6 beta -- Editing the same video file simultanously in both applications may result in an error, crash, or blank (transparent) frames. You might see this Photoshop error: "Could not complete the Render Video command because of a problem with Adobe Media Encoder".
This will only be an issue with Lightroom 4 beta and Photoshop CS6 beta on the same system, editing the same video. The released versions will not have this issue.
Workaround: Upgrade to LR Release version (even if it's just the trial), or don't open the same file in both apps at the same time.
CS5 Help fails to launch after install of CS6
Workaround: Launch the stand alone "Adobe Help" application or reinstall CS5
CROP
Crop action shows wrong crop box.Playing an action with a crop step that has dialogs turned on results in a crop box that covers the entire canvas instead of the expected area.
Workaround: Ensure that the Crop Tool is selected before running the action or disable dialogs for the action.
FILTERS
(32bit OS only) Initial "Merge to HDR Pro" image display and result is black until settings are changed
Workaround: It will remain black until droplist in the "mode" line is selected, changed and activated, then action appears to be normal.
Bokeh color is different from preview after render at certain zoom levels on particular image patterns
Workaround: View image at 100%
Lighting effects bump map generates artifacts if an alpha channel bump map is used. The resulting preview and final image is artifacted across the gradiated areas of the alpha channel.
Workaround: Do not use a gradiated alpha channel as a bump map
Liquify will perform the filter and save to just part of the photo if you click cancel while it is "finishing processing" a large file.
LAYERS
If a vector layer has a center-aligned stroke combined with an inside-aligned layer style stroke, then that vector layer's stroke may not display correctly -- part of the vector layer stroke will disappear as the layer is moved around the image.
Workaround: Use the "Path Selection Tool" to move your vector around -- alternatively, Change the stroke alignment or remove underlying layers.
Dragging a selection box while layer filters are applied stops marquee selection from following cursor movement
Workaround: Even though the graphic of the selection marquee stops, the selection still happens. OR Turn off layer filtering before targeting the layers using a selection box
TYPE
Editing text attributes in the Character panel when the layer is locked can result in a crash
Workaround: Unlock your text layer prior to attribute adjustments in the Character panel
Setting the menu type>font>preview size to "huge" after opening a saved file caused photoshop to crash
Workaround: Uncheck Background save in Photoshop CS6
Style by example or definition not working as expected:
If any attribute in the Paragraph Panel is set and you create a new Paragraph Style, the new style is based on the default and the override is not cleared.
DRAWING AND PAINTING
Paint is offset with Grip Pen- if you select the Soft Low Density Airbrush Preset with Grip Pen paint with swicth facing right with a high tilt towards you the cursor shows the spray should be going up, but it sprays down.
3-D
Creating a video timeline and rendering video from two 3D layers may not include ground plane reflections
Workaround: Use mesh for ground plane instead of 3D engines construct, or duplicate the file and remove the keyframes
Creating a New background texture after changing lighting presets results in crash
Workaround: Create the New background texture prior to adjusting lighting presets
Unable to create a constraint on extruded object with Pillow Inflate setting applied. Further actions may result in Photoshop instability or crash.
Photoshop may crash when trying to align/distribute constraints from selections of two 3-D extruded objects
Photoshop may not always save a texture when you paint directly onto the 3d object using Paint on Target Texture setting.
Photoshop may crash when selecting a different panel filter after the focus has been on 2 fields in the environment flyout with IBL map present
Photoshop may crash after embedding a 3D layer into a layer group, creating a new 3d object in the group, and then closing the document.
When changing the color of the lines or points in the 3D scene cross section from the Properties panel, side b color overwrites the color in side A.
Program Error when adjusting fill value in Layers panel while in Lighting Effects workspace.
Workaround:You will have to use opacity slider instead of fill slider to pull back the lighting effect
PLUGINS
DUPLICATE PLUGINS CAUSE ISSUES ON MAC:
If you install duplicate plugins or point the additional plugins folder preferences to a duplicate set of plugins (such as, to an older version of Photoshop), then it is possible for odd Photoshop behavior, such as an inappropriate file extension to appear when saving files.
(example: while performing a "save as" to JPEG file type, the file format appears to change to .dcm)
In this case, there may be a duplicate "file formats" plugin that's populating the Save As file types list with duplicates of the same options.
If there are duplicate file format plugins installed, the Mac OS will remove the duplicates from the list, but you may still see the odd saving behavior.
Solution:
Remove the duplicate plugins.
If you are not sure if you have this issue, but are seeing odd behavior, you can check for duplicates by looking through the plugins listed in the Help > System Info dialog.
Bridge
Unable to Copy and Paste in File info in Bridge
Workaround: Typing info in Manually works, or copy and paste work in Photoshop's File Info dialog
Install
Adobe Setup Utility may quit, or error during install. You may see error: "Exit Code: 15"
Workaround: Create a folder named 'Templates' at "<Windows drive>:\Users\<current user login id>\AppData\Roaming\Micorsoft\Windows\"
Message saying trial of PS CS6 beta expired,Content coming soon, stay tuned.
Workaround: re-launch photoshop CS6 beta. This issue should not happen anymore

1. You can get full support for your camera by upgrading to Lightroom 4. But personally, I would wait for Lightroom 5 since it will be released shortly, probably within the next month. Lightroom 5 will work with Photoshop CS5. The only difference is that Lightroom will need to create a TIF or PSD file that contains all the changes you have made in Lightroom. That's not a big deal, in my opinion. That file has to be created at some point anyway whenever you use Photoshop.
2. Yes, Lightroom 4 will pass images back and forth between it and Photoshop.
3. The upgrade would not break Lightroom 3. It would essentially work the same as it does with your current setup.
4. If you purchase CS6 it is my understanding you will be allowed to use it indefinitely. This is not true of the Creative Cloud version. Support and updating for additional cameras will cease for CS6. Adobe has announced that they will make Camera Raw 8.1 so that it can be usable with CS6 as far as reading Lightroom adjustments. But any new controls will not be accessible.
5. So far, Adobe has indicated that they have no plans to making Lightroom a subscription-only offering.
You are asking your questions as though you are addressing Adobe directly. This is a User-to-user forum. I don't work for nor do I speak for Adobe. I am only giving you the information as I understand it. It seems to me that upgrading to Photoshop CS6 and Lightroom 5 is a "safe" choice. None of us, not even Adobe, really knows what the future will bring. Technology changes so quickly anymore that everything we are doing right now could be obsolete in a matter of a very short period of time. As Adobe changes their marketing strategies I think it will probably motivate some people to look elsewhere. I have Photoshop CS6 and I'm going to upgrade to Lightroom 5. Then I will have to wait and see what develops after that. At any rate, I have tools that I can use for the foreseeable future. If I have to change at some point then I will do so.

FAQ: What are the JDI (Just Do It) features in Photoshop?

What are JDI features? They're "Just Do It" features: small features that don't take a lot of time to implement or test and seem like an obvious improvement.
JDI list for Photoshop CC
JDI features in Photoshop CS6, by category:
Automation
Contact Sheet II has been restored as an Automate option
PDF Presentation and Layer Comps to PDF have been restored as Automate options
Brushes
Add ability to record brush strokes in actions with "Allow Tool Recording" option
Brightness/contrast slider for textures when painting
Brush projection for static tips
Brush tip cursor reflects brush pose and jitter for round and captured tips
HUD brush resize and hardness can now change opacity - [Control] + [Option] + click drag up/down with General>Preferences> "Vary Round Brush Hardness based on HUD vertical movement" unchecked
Increase maximum brush size to 5000px
Change color dynamics to per stroke instead of per tip (user option for old behavior)
Channels
Enable Split Channels for documents with single layer (so you can split simple transparency)
Color Picker
allow clipboard paste into hex field with # in contents (i.e. #aabbcc), or 0x (i.e. 0xAABBCC)
allow shortcut hex values (i.e. #123)
Eyedropper
Add ignore adjustment layers options bar item for the eyedropper
New mode for eyedropper to select layers current and below
Show the sample size popup for the various eyedropper tools (black point, white point, etc.)
File Formats
Allow for reading more bit depths in TIFF files
Give the user choices regarding how they want transparency treated in OpenEXR on file open and save
Read BIGTIFF format (TIFF files over 4 Gig)
Read common stereo image pair formats (JPS, MPO, PNS)
GPU
Increased GPU stability by prequalifying GPUs on the fly before use
Grammar
Grammar policed throughout app
Use consistent grammar style in the title of dialog windows (no commands such as "Choose a color:")
Image Resizing
Auto-select the best resample method based on the type of resize (bicubic-automatic)
Importing
(Macintosh only) Import images from devices provides ImageKit scanning and camera acquisition support
Layers
Add bicubic sharper & bicubic smoother options when free transforming layers (menu in options bar)
Add dither options to Layer Styles for Gradient Overlay and Gradient Stroke
Allow 00 or Shift 00 to work when setting layer/fill opacity (previously no way to get 0%)
Allow changing color labels on multiple layers at once
Allow changing of blend modes for multiple layers at once
Allow locking of multiple selected layers
CMD+J to duplicate selected layers and layer groups (in addition to layers)
Layer tooltips to include layer name (if defined)
New command to rasterize layer effect into layer, merging the selected layers into themselves (Rasterize Layer Style)
Opt+click on toggle arrows (groups and effects)in layer panel should close all targets
Reorder effects in the layers palette to match the Z-order style/blend mode (bottom most effects in terms of blending order, drop shadow is below the other effects)
Show blend if/Blending Effects badge on layer if they are not default values
Show correct opacity and blend mode values for hidden layers
Tab goes to next layer on inline layer rename, SHIFT + TAB goes to previous
When creating a shape layer, the layer name should not be like "Shape 1" but instead reflect the tool named such as "Rectangle 1"
Liquify
Add option to load last mesh
Increase maximum Liquify brush size to 15,000
Resize Liquify brush with shortcuts: bracket keys [ ] now match same increments in Photoshop
ctrl (win) / cmd (mac) switches to magnifying glass
alt + right click + drag to change brush size (win)
ctrl + alt + left click + drag to change brush size (mac)
Masks
Enable Invert and Threshold adjustments for masks in 32-bit/channel
Plugins
Hold SHIFT during startup to disable Optional and 3rd party plugins
Presets
Add New Document presets for common devices (e.g. iPhone, iPad, etc.)
Add new Gradient Map presets for traditional print toning and split-toning
Sticky reorganization of tool presets (changes persist after relaunch)
New HDR Pro presets from RC Concepcion and Scott Kelby
Printing
Add "Edit" button for the description field in the print dialog
Allow print dialog and print preview window to be resized
Allow user to change the "preview well" background color in the print dialog
Allow user to manually position the printed area on the page
Hide color profiles that are inappropriate for currently selected printer when using "Photoshop Manages Color"
Reintroduce "Print selected area", allow user to modify selection in print dialog
Save
Add warning message that 16-bit images cannot display their file size in the Save as JPEG dialog
SDK
Add ability to access tool name associated with the tool preset name via scripting
Add the ability to return an array of guides in a document from the scripting SDK
Selections
Make the marquee, lasso, and mask panel feather values support decimal places like the feather dialog
Remember feather radius when showing dialog for selection from a path
Transform
Don't hide smart object icon when transforming a layer
Improve dragging of vector curves
Rotate 90 with even x odd pixel dimension to not land on a half pixel position
Preference to disable auto-rotate on open
Type
Add command to insert "lorem ipsum" for type
Added Gamma rendering parameter for better text rendering
UI
[Windows] New/open document to context click on a document tab (has always been on Mac, now Windows too)
Add "Don't show again" checkbox to Purge warnings
Remove the app bar and reduce the drag/app bar over 30%

1. Mainstage - Even though I probably won't use Logic for live performance much, I love how simple, clean, and intuitive the interface looks. I will probably use this when composing as it seems to be one of the easiest ways to route drum pads, create keyboard layers, etc. really quickly, and the interface is very inviting.
2. Delay designer looks really fun. I remember spending 30 minutes once in Sonar trying to get the stupid delay to do a really simple thing. I finally gave up and layered the audio data to make my own delay because it didn't give me enough control to make it happen in the plugin. It looks like I could have just drawn it into the Delay Designer and been done with it.
3. Import from Garageband - Not a new feature, but I love using Garageband as a musical notepad when all I want to do is create something simple or jot down an idea. In this period, I don't need all the features of Logic, but I will eventually, and then I just open it up in Logic and get more advanced.

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