Multichannel Systems USB-MEA256-System Manual - Manual (Page 12)

USB-MEA256-System Manual
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3.1.2 Recommended BIOS settings
Recommended operating system settings
The following automatic services of the Windows operating system interfere with the data
storage on the hard disk and can lead to severe performance limits in MC_Rack. These routines
were designed for use on office computers, but are not very useful for a data acquisition
computer.
1. Turned off Windows System Restore.
2. Windows Indexing Service deselected for all local disks.
3. Optimize hard disk when idle (automatic disk fragmentation) turned off.
4. It is not recommended to run any applications in the background when using MC_Rack.
Remove all applications from Autostart folder.
5. Be careful when using a Virus Scanner. These programs are known to disturb MC_Rack,
and even data loss may occur.
6. When using an USB-MEA256-System it is recommended to connect a high performance
computer with a separate hard disk for program files and data storage. The provided
possibility to use up to 252 channels with a sample rate of up to 40 kHz needs high
memory capacity. Please remove data and defragment the hard disk regularly to ensure
optimal performance.
3.1.3 Driver Installation
The USB-MEA256-System is a plug and play device. The driver is automatically installed together
with the MC_Rack program. It is easier to connect the USB-MEA256-System first to the computer
and then install MC_Rack.