Tascam Computer Hardware - Manual (Page 9)

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Dual Boot
The compatibility with legacy (older) software in Windows 2000 and XP is considerably
more restricted compared with Windows 9x; this is intentionally designed to insure stability
against any kind of application failure. If an incompatible program is run, Windows 2000
or XP will stop it as soon as it tries to access that program. It normally will not crash or
cause instability, but it will not allow the program to be run.
1. If you need to run such programs, or want to retain Win9x for any other reason, be
sure to install Windows 2000 or XP in a dual boot configuration, so that you can still
boot Win9x or DOS when needed. This is not a bad idea anyway – you can
always remove the other OS once it’s no longer needed – and a dual boot will let
you migrate safely to 2000 or XP while allowing you to revert to your previous
system if and when something doesn't work in Windows 2000 or XP.
To install Windows 2000 or XP in a dual boot configuration, have your older OS installed
first, then start the Windows 2000 or XP setup from it. When prompted, do not select
“upgrade to Windows 2000 or XP,” rather select "Install a new copy (clean install)", and
specify a new directory for it when asked.
Microsoft recommends installing it in a different partition than your other OS. We
recommend going a step further and using separate physical drives for each OS. This
precludes the possibility of Windows “inadvertently” sharing files across partitions. Your
best bet is purchasing removable hard disk “sleds” for your separate drives – this will
enable you to retain completely discreet operating systems and simply boot up with the
one you want to use.
Mass Storage Devices
A single track of audio for an average song can easily take up more than 20-30 MB –
multiply that by 24 tracks and you can see that larger drives are no longer a luxury. With
the price of hard drives dropping almost by the hour, many users are now opting for
larger drives and even RAID arrays. Redundant Array Inexpensive Disks
protect your data
by writing simultaneously to more than one drive (when used in traditional RAID format).
However, many professional audio setups also employ RAID arrays in a different mode
where multiple physical drives are seen as one large drive, allowing for throughput far
exceeding that of a single drive. In the event of a hard disk crash, the data is replicated
on a second, or redundant drive.)
During the install process, you will be prompted to press F6 to install additional drivers for
mass storage devices.