Hardware installation, Driver installation – Solid State Logic MX4 User Manual

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Hardware installation

The guidelines below are general and apply in most cases. However, since all PCs are different it is advisable to check your
computer’s instruction manual for specific information. For example, on some PC cases the front panel needs to be removed
first in order the access the cover mounting screws.

1. Turn off all power to your computer, unplug it from the mains and disconnect all peripheral devices.
2. Remove the computer cover.
3. Position the computer so that you can easily see and access its motherboard.
4. Locate a free PCIe expansion slot and remove the corresponding expansion slot cover from the back of the computer. This

may involve removing a screw, which will be used later to secure the card into place.

5. With the MADI connectors facing towards the rear panel of the computer, offer up the card to the chosen socket. Gently

push the card into the slot until it fits into place – do not use excessive force but ensure that the card is fully inserted into
the slot before proceeding to the next step.

6. If applicable, use the screw which held the expansion slot cover to secure the card.
7. Replace the computer cover.
8. Reconnect your peripheral devices, connect the computer to the mains, and switch it on.

Driver Installation

Installing the SSL Soundscape Device Driver (Windows XP)

The SSL MX4 card is ‘plug and play’, and is automatically detected
by Windows when the computer is started.
Since the MX4 belongs to the SSL MadiXtreme Family it is
recognised by Windows as a MadiXtreme Device (with DSP‘s).

• A series of dialog boxes will be displayed. The first one allows

you to choose whether to allow Windows to connect to Windows
Update to search for software. Select No, not this time, and click
Next:

• Windows will prompt you to insert the installation CD for your

hardware or let you choose an automatic or manual installation.
Having pre-installed the driver as described earlier, just make
sure that Install the software automatically (Recommended) is
selected, and click Next.

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