ESI GIGAPORT HD - Manual (Page 5)

ESI GIGAPORT HD
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2. Installation
2.1 System Recommendation
GIGAPORT HD is not simply a standard digital audio interface card, but a high-resolution device
capable of advanced processing of audio content. Even though GIGAPORT HD is built to have
low-CPU resource dependability, system specifications play a key part in the GIGAPORT HDs
performance. Systems with more advanced components are generally recommended.
Minimum System Requirements
PC
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Intel Pentium II 300MHz CPU or comparable AMD CPU (or equivalent) – we recommend at
least a Pentium III CPU with 600 MHz
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Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system
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1 available USB port
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at least 64MB RAM
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high quality audio software with ASIO support recommended
Mac
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Power Macintosh G3 or higher
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1 available USB port
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at least 64MB RAM
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Mac OS X 10.4 or higher
2.2 Hardware Installation
GIGAPORT HD is simply connected to an available USB port of your computer. A separate power
supply is not required, as GIGAPORT HD is a USB powered device. Simply install the hardware by
plugging it into your computer.
USB port of a computer
2.3 Driver Installation
After the connection of GIGAPORT HD, the operating system automatically detects it as a new
hardware device. Modern operating systems like Windows XP, Windows Vista or Mac OS X
usually detect the hardware directly and are installing the correct USB audio drivers automatically.
You can use GIGAPORT HD already now in typical consumer audio applications that do not need
special professional ASIO driver support. Under Windows XP this could be for example programs