MB recommended (Pro Tools application "Preferred" memory allocation set to 225 MB) * Default session sizes are 64 tracks at 44.1/48 kHz, 32 tracks at 88.2/96 kHz and 12 tracks at 176/192 kHz
Monitor, color required, minimum resolution of 1024 x 768 Opcode OMS v2.3.8 (supplied)
Optional Digidesign Audio Interfaces Apple QuickTime v5.0.2 (supplied) Connect 1 or 2* to a single 192 I/O, 192 Digital I/O, or 96 I/O Legacy Port:
ATTO ExpressPro-Tools v2.3.2 or higher (supplied)

888|24 I/O 882|20 I/O

Hard Drive Minimum Requirements SCSI Acellerator Card Required Maximum Performance Guidelines
Connect all 16 channels to a single 192 I/O, 192 Digital I/O, or 96 I/O Legacy Port:

1622 I/O

Connect 8 channels or 16 channels* to a single 192 I/O, 192 Digital I/O, or 96 I/O Legacy Port:

24-Bit ADAT Bridge I/O

* Requires "Y" cable adaptor
Supported Optional Expansion Chassis Control Surfaces & MIDI Interfaces Third-Party Video Capture Cards
Digidesign Compatibility Documents Index
Digidesign 2001 Junipero Serra Blvd. Daly City, CA 94014-3886 U.S.A Tel 650.731.6300 Fax 650.731.6399
Product Information United States & Canada 1.800.333.2137 North & South America 650.731.6102 (USA) Europe (England) 44.1753.658496 Asia (Japan) 81.3.3505.7963
Other Digidesign PCI Card Options - Pro Tools|HD for the Mac OS

HD Core & HD Process

Up to 7 HD cards can be used in a single ProTools|HD system
1 HD Core card Plus up to 6 HD Process cards Or any combination of HD Core and HD Process cards up to 7 total (Note: the use of 6 or 7 HD cards requires Mac OS 9.2.2) Only 4 HD cards are useable when using 176 or 192 kHz sample rates, regardless of whether an expansion chassis is used or not
For more information about expansion chassis setup and card order configurations please download the Expanded Systems Guide PDF in the Technical Documents Library of the Support/Tech Support section of the website. See also Expansion Chassis Requirements - Pro Tools|HD Systems for Mac OS Not Supported at Initial Release Pro Tools 5.3 software does not include support for the following hardware:

AVoption AVoption|XL

Digidesign plans to add support for AVoption & AVoption|XL as part of a future Pro Tools software release for Pro Tools|HD. Other Digidesign PCI cards are not compatible with Pro Tools|HD Systems These Digidesign PCI cards are incompatible with the new HD system.You cannot combine Pro Tools|HD and these PCI cards, either in the CPU or an expansion chassis. Doing so will cause crashes, or the CPU will simply fail to boot. The following Digidesign cards are not compatible with HD systems:

MIX Core card MIX Farm card MIX I/O card d24 card (Pro Tools|24 core card)
DSP Farm card (Pro Tools III/Pro Tools|24) Digi 001 Audiomedia III Pro Tools III Disk I/O Pro Tools Project card Project II card

SampleCell II

SampleCell II Card without TDM module The one exception is the SampleCell II card, although the TDM bus cannot be connected to the Pro Tools HD card because the SampleCell TDM Module is not compatible with Pro Tools|HD systems. SampleCell II cards can be utilized in Pro Tools|HD systems using Aux tracks to route the SampleCell I/O Analog outputs physically between the card and audio peripherals. In addition, you must install the DigiSystem Init v 5.1.1 in your Extensions folder. (included on the Pro Tools 5.3 CD) Playback is limited to samples at 44.1 and 48 kHz. Note: The "Getting Started with Pro Tools|HD" guide (version 5.3) that ships with HD systems with Pro Tools 5.3 incorrectly states on page 11: "Do not use SampleCell hardware cards in a Pro Tools|HD system. Doing so can result in system crashes. Instead, please use Soft SampleCell which has been specifically engineered to support 24-bit depths and higher sampling rates." Although we do recommend using Soft SampleCell with HD systems, you can use SampleCell II cards as stated above. This information will be corrected in the next document revision. Incompatibility with older SampleCell II Cards A rev "QC" or later of the AMCC chip is required for Blue & White G3 and G4 compatibility. This rev number appears on the AMCC chip following number "5933". Older versions can cause your computer to hang while booting or when launching Pro Tools or DigiTest. QC or higher chip is required for compatibility with the PCI 2.1 spec. Ways to identify these boards are in the grid below: Board DSP Farm I SampleCell II S/N's Below Manufactured Before Board Rev Before FF09226 HH02001 7/9/97 5/20/97 Rev H Rev D
If a customer has previously updated their board (or received a refurbished card), the serial number will remain the same, but the board rev will be updated (and the AMCC chip will have "QC" or later). Cards with the rev "Q" chip can be upgraded. Please contact Digidesign Technical
Support by phone to arrange for a return authorization. Registration is required.
Note: All SampleCell II Plus cards are newer, and therefore already have the compatible
chip.(The SampleCell II Plus cards are the same as the original SampleCell II PCI cards, but with the included 32 MB of RAM soldered on the card)
Expansion Chassis Requirements - Pro Tools|HD Systems for Mac OS
1 HD Core card Plus up to 6 HD Process cards Or any combination of HD Core and HD Process cards up to 7 total Note: the use of 6 or 7 HD cards requires Mac OS 9.2.2 Only 4 HD cards are useable when using 176 or 192 kHz sample rates, with or without an expansion chassis

The following have been qualified on Apple's Latest Power Macintosh Desktop GMHz, 933 MHz, and Dual 1 GHz models:

Pro Tools Software

Pro Pro Pro Pro Pro Pro
Tools Tools Tools Tools Tools Tools
5.3 (for Pro Tools|HD) 5.1.3 5.2 (for DigiStudio) 5.1.1 LE 5.2 (for Mbox) LE 5.1.1
Mac OS 9.2.2 European Language Mac OS

Pro Tools Systems

q q q q q q q q q
Pro Tools|HD1 Pro Tools|HD2 Pro Tools|HD3 Pro Tools|24 MIX Pro Tools|24 MIXplus Pro Tools|24 MIX3 Pro Tools|24 Digi 001 Mbox

Optional PCI Cards

HD Process MIX Farm MIX I/O DSP Farm SampleCell II Plus (the use of multiple SampleCell II cards in 2001 & 2002 G4 models requires Pro Tools 5.1.1 or higher) SampleCell TDM Module (Pro Tools|24 & MIX only. Not compatibile with Pro Tools|HD

systems)

I/O Interfaces
192 I/O 192 Digital I/O 96 I/O 888|24 I/O
888 I/O 882|20 I/O 882 I/O 24-bit ADAT Bridge I/O 1622 I/O

Expansion Chassis

Pro Tools 13-Slot Expansion Chassis Pro Tools 7-Slot Expansion Chassis SBS 13-slot Expansion Chassis Magma 7-slot P7R-D1
AVoption AVoption|XL Control24 Edit Pack (requires Pro Tools 5.1 or higher) Motor Mix (1.0.8) ProControl with up to 5 Fader Pack units (5 Fader Packs require Pro Tools 5.1 or higher) Sync I/O (qualified with Pro Tools|HD with Pro Tools 5.3) Universal Slave Driver (USD)

q q q q q q q q

Avid Drive Utility DigiTranslator FilmFrame (24P) MachineControl MasterList CD Optional Digidesign Plug-Ins PostConform Soft SampleCell

Storage

DigiDrive SCSI Drives DigiDrive FireWire 80 Digidesign SCSI64 Kit ATTO EPCI-DC SCSI card ATTO ExpressPro Tools disk utility v2.7 or higher, available at:

MIDI Interfaces

MOTU Fastlane (USB) Opcode MIDIport32 2x2 (USB) AMT8 (USB/Serial) Digi 001 MIDI ports (with Pro Tools LE only)
Dual Monitor AGP Graphics Cards
Note: As of March 2002, the upcoming NVIDIA GeForce4 Titanium built-to-order option from Apple not yet shipping or tested. * ProMax DH-Max Notes: Occasionally when booting a system with the ProMax DH-Max dual monitor card, the top portion of the monitors are black, the apple menu bar appears in the middle of the screen, the bottom portion of the desktop is unreachable, or the desktop may be offset to one side. A reboot will usually solve this problem. Otherwise, you can open the Monitor control panel and rearrange the monitors. Additional Third-Party Hardware & Software: Aurora Fuse (video capture card, requires v2.0.2 drivers) Mackie HUI (Control Surface) Peavey PC 1600 (Control Surface) PACE iLok Imation Superdisk (USB floppy Drive)

Newer Technology uDrive (USB floppy Drive) SmartDisk USB Floppy Drive (FDUSB-M) (same as VST USB Floppy Drive) GeeThree Stealth Port (not yet qualified with Machine Control or 13-slot chassis) Griffin Technology g4Port Keyspan USA28x (for use with MachineControl, not compatible with MIDI devices)
Full compatibility testing was performed with Pro Tools 5.1.1 and higher. For current Apple computer models and specifications, see www.apple.com For other Apple computers and specifications, see www.everymac.com and www.applespec.com
Digidesign 2001 G4 Qualification October 2001
See also 2002 G4 Qualification

Notes:

Does not contain information on Pro Tools|HD or Mbox systems, both released in 2002, or the single processor 800 MHz Power Mac G4, 933 MHz Power Mac G4, and Dual 1-GHz PowerPC G4 models at the top of this page. Status Report October 4, 2001
Qualification Announcement For Apple's 2001 Power Mac G4 (Quicksilver)
733 MHz Power Mac G4 (2nd generation, does not have level 3 cache) 867 MHz Power Mac G4 Dual 800 MHz Power Mac G4
1. The "Quicksilver" G4 models require Mac OS 9.2, 9.2.1 or 9.2.2 to run Pro Tools. Users should not attempt to install OS 9.1, or run OSX, (including Classic mode), with Pro Tools on these machines. The Quicksilver G4 models have been tested with the Mac OS as shippped from Apple on these machines, with a dual boot system which includes both OS 9.2.x and OS X. Although you cannot use Pro Tools with OS X, it is not necessary to remove OS X from these computers. * 2. Pro Tools currently does not utilize the second processor in dual processor Power Mac G4 models. If problems (such as -6042 errors) occur when using Pro Tools on one of these machines, Digidesign recommends the following: Move the folder named "Multiprocessing" from the System Folder "Extensions" folder to the "Extensions (Disabled)" folder and restart. 3. When running DigiTest v5.1.1 on the 867 MHz and 800 MHz dual-processor models, DigiTest reports a configuration problem if the ATTO Express PCI DC is installed. An erroneous error occurs when it scans the ATTO Express PCI DC (SCSI HBA card), however the card passes if you continue the test. This problem does not occur when running DigiTest on the 733 MHz model. 4. On some G4 models running Mac OS 9.2, 9.2.1 or 9.2.2, graphics in the Fades window may appear in the wrong color, or the fade lines may be invisible. Clicking outside the Fade window causes the window to redraw with the correct colors. * Additional Mac OS Notes: Mac OS 9.2 and 9.2.1 have only been tested with the Quicksilver G4 models. Earlier models that do not require OS 9.2 have not been tested for compatibility with Mac OS 9.2 or higher. In addition, you should not install OS X on the same partition or hard drive with Mac OS 9.x that you use as your startup drive for Pro Tools on pre-Quicksilver G4 models.

Qualified SCSI HBA Cards - Pro Tools|HD Systems for Mac OS
For maximum track count, use of a qualified SCSI HBA (Host Bus Adapter) card is required. Optional SCSI HBA cards bundled (by Apple) with some G4 computers are not compatible due to lack of support for external drives. Depending on your computer certain cards are qualified for use with Pro Tools, refer to your computer's "SCSI HBA Card" section for details at the following links:

G4 with AGP Graphics

The following card is officially qualified with Pro Tools|HD systems: Digidesign SCSI64 Kit ATTO ExpressPCI SCSI HBA card EPCI-DC (ExpressPCI Dual Channel Ultra/WIDE HBA) With the following requirements:
ATTO ExpressPCI Firmware v1.4.4 f1, available at:
Note: Adaptec 2940UW and 3940UW cards with G4s are unsuitable for full Pro Tools performance. Due to PCI bus related issues the Adaptec 2940UW and 3940UW SCSI HBA cards are unable to provide full Pro Tools performance. Additionally, Adaptec has discontinued these cards, and as a result there will be no future engineering support from Adaptec on these cards.
Pro Tools TDM Mac Requirements For IDE/ATA Hard Drives
Up to 32 track, 24 bit, 48 KHz performance from one dedicated internal IDE/ATA audio drive is supported on qualified G3 and G4 Pro Tools systems* Drives must meet the following requirements: Minimum Drive Requirements
Disk drive rotational speed: 7200 RPM or faster. Average seek time of less than 10.0 ms Support of the UDMA66 controller Drive must be dedicated for audio. Note: Boot drives may be used for audio tracks, however performance and track count may vary. Drives should be initialized with Apple Drive Setup as HFS or HFS+ file systems.

Drive Space Required

Mono, 16-bit, 44.1 kHz audio requires approximately 5 MB/minute disk space. Mono, 24-bit, 44.1 kHz audio requires approximately 7.5 MB/minute disk space.
Note: Pro Tools has a single audio file size limit of 2048MB, even when used with Mac OS 9.x and the HFS+ file system. This equates to about 4.5 hours at 24-bit, 44.1 kHz. *IDE/ATA support is limited to Powermac G3 or later models, which include a built-in ATA bus. Pre-G3 models that only shipped with SCSI have not been tested with add-on ATA/IDE controller cards.
DigiDrive FireWire 80 Requirements
Pro Tools System Compatibility
DigiDrive FireWire 80 drives have been qualified with the following Mac & Windows systems:

13 Slot

Digidesign Pro Tools Expansion Chassis, 13-Slot SBS (Bit3) 13 Slot Expansion Chassis model DD23 SBS (Bit3) 13 Slot Expansion Chassis model 24-700-2-2 SBS (Bit3) 13 Slot Expansion Chassis model 240-2-2 SBS (Bit3) 13 Slot Expansion Chassis model 240-2-201 Magma 13 Slot Expansion Chassis model P13R Magma 13 Slot Expansion Chassis model PCI13R Magma 13 Slot Expansion Chassis model PCI-13-RX-400V (must have serial number PE01732 or higher)
Note: 13 Slot Chassis support a total of up to 10 Digidesign cards - this may include up to 7 MIX Core/Farm cards, 2 d24 or MIX I/O cards and any number of other Digidesign cards.

7 Slot

Digidesign Pro Tools Expansion Chassis, 7 Slot (the SBS model DD007-R is available exclusively through Digidesign as MH477) SBS (Bit3) 7 Slot Expansion Chassis model DD22-1 SBS (Bit3) 7 Slot Expansion Chassis model 2101-00-2 (must use IBM PCI 2.1 compliant Bridge chips, with host card that starts with 20-101) MAGMA 7 Slot Expansion Chassis model P7R-D1 (7-slot rack-mount expansion chassis. Blue & White G3 or higher required) MAGMA 7 Slot Expansion Chassis model P7RQ-D1 (7-slot rack-mount expansion chassis. Blue & White G3 or higher required)
For further information about these products, please contact your Digidesign dealer or local Digidesign office and ask for the Digidesign Development Partner Catalog.
Expansion Chassis Requirements
Customers should specify the following requirements when ordering. Any 7-slot chassis purchased prior to 10/98 will need HW upgrading. Please contact your chassis manufacturer for details.
Chassis must have 3.3 volt power supply When used with G3 or G4 computers the Chassis is required to have PCI 2.1 compliant bridge chips Requires 2 foot, 4 foot or 1 meter Expansion Chassis cable - 6 foot and 1.5 meter cables currently not supported. AVoption Users: Please read the additional AVoption Requirements AVoption|XL Users: Please read the additional AVoption|XL Requirements
SBS (Bit3) 7 Slot with Beige G3 requires that the G3 uses Apple's "Silk" ROM. The Silk ROM shipped in late 1998 beige G3 computers with the following model numbers: Desktops:
266 MHz M6503LL/A 300 MHz M7104LL/A

Mini Towers:

300 MHz M7246LL/A 333 MHz M7106LL/A
Customers with early-mid 1998 G3 machines wishing to use a Pro Tools|24 MIX system and SBS (Bit3) 7-slot Expansion Chassis should contact Digidesign for upgrade information. For more information about expansion chassis setup and card order configurations please download the Expanded Systems Guide in the Technical Documents Library of the Support/Tech Support section of the website. Digidesign Card Requirements:

Compatible Dual-Channel SCSI HBA card Total System RAM: Minimum 256 MB Note: AVoption supports "plug and play" compatibility with many Avid systems. When "inheriting" a drive containing audio and video data from an Avid system, we recommend you connect this drive to the SCSI channel dedicated to video storage. There is no need to copy the audio data from such a drive to your dedicated audio drives, however we recommend that you not record any additional audio tracks onto this drive. Virtually all the testing for AVoption was done with a baseline of 32 tracks of 24- bit/48k audio and one stream of AVR77 video data (record and/or playback). These test configurations generally included one drive for every 16 tracks of audio. One way to achieve higher track counts is to dedicate more drives to the audio tracks. On a supported configuration, you should be able to easily achieve this performance baseline, even with a high degree of edit density on each track. The higher the edit density, the more heavily taxed will be the storage subsystem. You may find much better results than this baseline, since Digidesign's performance tests re designed to stress the storage subsystem more heavily than the average "real world" usage. In several cases, our test group was able to continuous record or playback of 64 audio tracks and AVR77 picture simultaneously. There are other possible steps that can be taken to maximize the performance of a Pro Tools system with AVoption consult the User Guide or Release Bulletin (available for download as a PDF
here) for the latest information
Power Macintosh Beige G3 - Pro Tools|24 Requirements
Beige G3 Processors of all speeds supported
Mac OS 9.0.4 required (OS 9.1 not tested with these models) QuickTime 4.1.2 or higher required with Pro Tools v5.1.1 (QT v4.1.2 included with Mac OS 9.0.4, Pro Tools installation CD, or download the standalone QuickTime 4.1.2
Installer from Apple. QuickTime 5.0.2 is also qualified) SCSI HBA Card:
For maximum track count, the G3 requires the use of a qualified SCSI HBA card. Optional SCSI HBA cards bundled (by Apple) with Power Macintosh computers are not compatible with this configuration due to the lack of NV RAM to store Pro Tools desired SCSI transfer rate. The following SCSI HBA are qualified for use with Beige G3s: ATTO ExpressPCI SCSI HBA cards including: PSC (ExpressPCI Single Channel Ultra/WIDE HBA) EPCI-DC (ExpressPCI Dual Channel Ultra/WIDE HBA, also available in the Digidesign SCSI64 Kit) with the following requirements:

The following third-party video capture cards have been tested for use with Pro Tools 5.1 and higher:
Aurora Fuse Aurora Fuse drivers 2.0.2 or higher required. These drivers are available for free download from the Digidesign Support/Downloads/Utilities & Links Pinnacle miroMotion DC30 Plus Firmware v1.2.1 or higher required. Drivers and links to support options for this card can be found in Digidesign Support/Downloads/Utilities & Links
Note: This card has known problems with Pro Tools video playback on Macintosh GMHz, 800 MHz and 867 MHz models.
Pro Tools 5.2 for DigiStudio Requirements
Pro Tools 5.2 introduces support for Digidesign's DigiStudio, a virtual recording studio environment that allows multiple Pro Tools users to collaborate within the same session simultaneously along with other musicians and audio professionals using Pro Toolsright over the Internet. Collaborators enjoy rich interchange of material, sharing all elements of their sessionsfrom audio and MIDI tracks to plug-in settings to automation. Pro Tools 5.2 software builds on Pro Tools 5.1.1 software by adding DigiStudio Internet collaboration support.

Pro Tools 5.2 Requires:

Power Macintosh-based Pro Tools TDM system with Pro Tools 5.1 or 5.1.1 previously installed Mac OS v9.0.4, 9.1, 9.2, 9.2.1, or 9.2.MB of total system RAM (because an open web browser is required to access DigiStudio from Pro Tools 5.2, the minimum RAM required is greater than with Pro Tools 5.1.1 alone) Web Browsers: Internet Explorer 5.0 for the Mac or Netscape 4.6 for the Mac. Netscape 6.0 for the Mac is not supported. All other requirements are the same as for Pro Tools 5.1.1. For complete requirements for your specific system, see the Pro Tools|24 MIX, MIXplus & MIX3 Mac OS or Pro
Tools|24 Mac OS compatibility pages. Though development is always continuing, Pro Tools 5.2 does not currently support the following:
Pro Tools Windows systems Unity MediaNet Storage Systems Collaboration with other audio applications within a DigiStudio online session
Pro Tools 5.2 is only available as a download from www.DigiProNet.com and requires the previous installation of Pro Tools 5.1 or 5.1.1. Pro Tools 5.2 does not add any features or functionality to Pro Tools 5.1.1 except for support for DigiStudio internet collaboration. Pro Tools 5.1.1 users that are not planning on using DigiStudio should continue to use Pro Tools 5.1.1 rather than Pro Tools 5.2. Please see www.DigiProNet.com for further details and requirements for using DigiStudio on Pro Tools LE for Macintosh systems.
For Digi 001, Mbox, and ToolBox/Audiomedia III Pro Tools LE systems, please see the Pro Tools
LE 5.2.1 for DigiStudio Requirements
Pro Tools|24 Systems for Power Macintosh Requirements

For more information about expansion chassis setup and card order configurations please see the Pro Tools 5.1.1 Addendum PDF in the Technical Documents Library of the Support/Tech Support section of the website or where the Pro Tools 5.1.1 installer places it in the Release Notes & Documentation folder.

Digidesign Requirements

MIX Core-based systems only: d24-based systems not supported with expansion chassis. CPU requirements: a SCSI boot drive and disabling of any active IDE drivers when an Expansion Chassis is used. DSP Farm cards: must have serial number FG 10501 or higher for compatibility with Expansion Chassis.
Note: To ensure compatibility, check with the manufacturer of the various system devices you plan to use on Windows 2000, to ensure that you are using the latest Windows 2000 software or drivers.
CM Labs Motor Mix For information about this product, visit the new Digidesign Development Partner website at

www.digidevelopers.com

Mackie HUI Controller: HUI firmware v1.4.5 or later required. For information about this product, visit the new Digidesign Development Partner website at
JL Cooper CS-10 series (MIDI model) For information about this product, visit the new Digidesign Development Partner website at
JL Cooper MCS 3000 series MCS-Panner For information about this product, visit the new Digidesign Development Partner website at

Peavey PC-1600

Emagic AMT8: see additional system requirements MOTU Fastlane USB 2x2 Roland UM4 Roland UM2
Emagic AMT8 Additional System Requirements
The Windows 2000 drivers for the Emagic AMT8 currently only support connection via the serial port. The AMT8 USB port is unsupported with Pro Tools for Windows 2000. In order to use the Matrox G450 in dual monitor mode in a configuration with the Emagic AMT8 MIDI interface, first install the "Unitor8 Driver v3.0" driver. Next replace only the "Unitor8 Control v3.0" with the older "Unitor8 Control v1.2". Contact Emagic for more information.
IBM IntelliStation M Pro 6850 Pro Tools Requirements
IBM IntelliStation M Pro - Model 6850 (10U, 20U, or 21U recommended) Supported Processors (uniprocessor machines only)

Intel Pentium 4 (single processor Xeon) - 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, or 2.0 GHz
Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 2 required Display Cards
Matrox Millennium G450 with 16MB RAM and Windows 2000 driver
BIOS version 116 or higher required (version 116, 120, and 124 have been tested by Digidesign)
The M Pro 6850 supports use with compatible third party 13-slot Expansion Chassis. With a 13-slot chassis up to 7 Pro Tools|24 MIX cards and 3 Pro Tools|24 cards (= 10 Digidesign cards total) are supported.
IBM IntelliStation M Pro 6889 Pro Tools|24 and Pro Tools|24 MIX Requirements
IBM IntelliStation M Pro - Model 6889 (81U recommended) Note: The IBM IntelliStation M Pro - Model 6850 series is also qualified with Pro Tools|24 MIX systems. Other IntelliStation M Pro models are currently not qualified with Pro Tools|24 and Pro Tools|24 MIX systems, including the M Pro model 6868, which has been problematic. Supported Processors (uniprocessor machines only)
Intel Pentium III - 450, 500, or 550 MHz. Intel Pentium II - 233, 266, 300, 350, 400, or 450 MHz.
Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1 or higher required Boot Drive
SCSI recommended for 32 tracks or higher

Display Cards

Matrox Millennium G400 with 16 MB RAM and Windows 2000 driver Matrox Millennium G200 with 8 MB RAM and Windows 2000 driver

Integrated System Audio

Integrated Crystal Audio sound driver should be removed
The M Pro supports use with compatible third party 13-slot Expansion Chassis. With a 13slot chassis up to 7 Pro Tools|24 MIX cards and 3 Pro Tools|24 cards (= 10 Digidesign cards total) are supported.
IBM IntelliStation E Pro - Pro Tools Requirements
IBM IntelliStation E Pro - Model 6846 (31u recommended) Note: Other IntelliStation E Pros models are currently not qualified. Supported Processors (uniprocessor machines only)
Intel Pentium III - 800, 866, 933, or 1000 MHz
BIOS version 28 or higher required for proper functionality of the Ethernet port
The E Pro supports use with compatible third party 13-slot Expansion Chassis. With a 13slot chassis up to 7 Pro Tools|24 MIX cards and 3 Pro Tools|24 cards (= 10 Digidesign cards total) are supported.
Minimum Computer Specification Guidelines for Pro Tools|24 Systems and Windows 2000
Digidesign recognizes that some customers will want to build their own computer for use with Pro Tools. To help increase the potential for success, we are providing the following known system requirements. However customers should be very aware of the following: Digidesign can not provide full customer support as to the potential loss of performance for such systems. If a loss in performance is encountered Digidesign will assist customers by verifying the components of the system, to look for incompatibilities. If it is determined that the problem is inherent to a system component, a substitution to a different component may be necessary. Digidesign can not guarantee that all performance issues on these computers will be solved; however incorporating components from this compatibility document can help customers avoid problems. Systems adhering to this specification are in no way certified by Digidesign to provide full Pro Tools functionality or track performance. While they may be able operate perfectly well and provide up to 64 tracks performance, they cannot be guaranteed to do so. It is impossible for this list to comprehensively cover all possible options. We are providing details of known requirements and known failures based on our experience to date. Supported Processors (uniprocessor machines only)

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Although not a requirement, removing or disabling startup applications, system utilities (i.e. Norton Utilities) internal and external hardware devices (i.e. tape drives, Ethernet cards, scanners, TV tuners, non-Digidesign sound or MIDI drivers) may increase the performance of Pro Tools LE. Just keep in mind: the more you demand of Pro Tools the more Pro Tools demands of your system.

Additional Notes

Pro Tools LE can NOT be installed on systems running Windows XP, 2000, NT, 95, or 3.1. While Windows 98 First Edition may run Pro Tools LE, only Millennium & 98 Second Edition have been tested by Digidesign. Pro Tools LE 5.1.1 is compatible with Japanese versions of Windows Me and Windows 98 SE. Other double-byte character versions of Windows (Chinese, Arabic, and Korean, etc.) are not supported.
Dual Boot Systems If you have a new PC that only has Windows XP or Windows 2000 on it, you will need to also install a compatible operating system on a separate partition or hard drive in order to use Pro Tools LE for Windows 98 SE or Windows Me. These are a couple of programs that help you create a "dual boot" system, allowing you to use more than one operating system on the same computer:
PartitionMagic System Commander 2000
DMA Mode Enabled Instructions
DMA mode must be enabled for all IDE drives in your system. To do this in Windows 98 SE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Select the Windows "Start" button -> "Settings" -> "Control Panel" In the Control Panel folder double-click the "System" control panel. Select the "Device Manager" tab 4. Under the "Disk drives" branch, select the IDE drive(s) you are using. Click on "Properties" On the "Settings" Tab of the disk's properties dialog, make sure the "DMA" option is enabled. Click "OK" Close the "System" control panel and the Control Panel folder by clicking on the "Close" button Windows will prompt you to restart your computer. Repeat for all drives present in your computer
Once you have restarted follow steps 1-5 above once again to make sure "DMA" is in fact still set to enabled. If your computer is unable to keep this setting please contact your PC manufacturer. If your computer does not have this option and you plan to setup a Digi 001 system (not audiomedia III), you should check your BIOS settings for options to enable bus masters. Print this page or write these instructions, as you will need to restart your computer in order to access your system BIOS. To access your computer's BIOS you must restart your computer. During the initial startup your computer will tell you which key to press in order to enter the setup program (typically DEL or F2 for Award). Press the corresponding key during startup. You should see an "Entering Setup" message. If present, make this change to your computer's BIOS: Allow PCI Bus Masters = Enabled In addition to checking the BIOS if dma is not available, you can also check in device manager under "Hard disk controllers" and make sure that you have the IDE controller and NOT the ATA controller. If you have the ATA controller you will need to Update the hard disk controller driver to the "standard dual IDE controller".

Technical & Customer Support Information page for resources available to you.
Because Pro Tools FREE is limited to one third of the audio tracks supported by Pro Tools LE, users may find that it is compatible with some older/slower computers which are not included on these pages.
Phoenix or Award BIOS (recommended)
CD-ROM drive for software install AGP or PCI graphic card Monitor, color required, minimum resolution of 1024 x 768 Storage: A large, fast, hard drive for audio. For maximum performance, a dedicated ATA/IDE or SCSI disk drive(s), such as those qualified with
Pro Tools LE, should be used. Digidesign Hardware Not Required Third-Party MIDI Controllers & Interfaces
Digidesign Software Version Pro Tools 5.0.1 FREE Revision 2 Compatible CPU Models Highly Recommended:
Optional Software - Plug-In Finder
Optional Digidesign Hardware SampleCell II Plus - SampleCell software must be installed before Pro Tools FREE is installed. Optional Third-Party SCSI HBA Card Adaptec AVA-2906 Maximum Performance Guidelines Pentium III at 500 MHz or higher processor speed, Single Processor. Performance and the number of Plug-Ins will vary from PC to PC; however faster is better Total System RAM: 192 MB or higher File System (all drives): FAT32 Also note that we have seen better performance on computers that have less components attached and non-custom
Intel Pentium III - Processors of all speeds are compatible, desktop or laptop, single processor
Have been reported as compatible by some users: Intel Pentium II - desktop or laptop, single processor, 300 MHz or faster Intel Celeron, 300 MHz or faster AMD Athlon
Known Incompatibilities Caution - Pro Tools FREE has been
problematic with the following systems or systems with the following components:
versions of the BIOS or Windows. Need Advice on a Computer Purchase? Be sure to check out the Windows User Configurations section of the Digidesign
Some Sony VAIO computers Some Hewlett Packard Pavillion computers Cyrix processor based computers AMD K6, K6-2 or K6-III, K7 processor based computers Original Pentium processor based computers (Pentium I) VIA chipset based motherboard computers "ESS Solo-1 PCI AudioDrive" Sound, video and game controller. This device can be disabled from the "Device Manager" in the "System" Control Panel.

Laptop PC - Pro Tools FREE Compatibility
The following Laptop PCs have been reported as compatible by some users:
Dell Inspiron 3500 Dell Inspiron 3800 Dell Latitude cpi Gateway Solo 9300XL Sony VAIO Z505
We expect other PC laptops that follow the Pro Tools Free For Windows 98/Me System Requirements to be compatible. Storage needs for Laptops The hard drives contained in Laptops are usually much slower than those in desktop computers. This will effect Pro Tools FREE performance. A dedicated second internal or external SCSI drive which follow the Pro Tools LE Audio Storage Requirements as close as possible is recommended.
Windows Millennium & 98 Second Edition Settings & Requirements

Additional Notes:

Pro Tools FREE can NOT be installed on systems running Windows XP, 2000, NT, 95, or 3.1. While Windows 98 First Edition may run Pro Tools FREE, only Millennium & 98 Second Edition have been tested by Digidesign. Double-byte character version of Windows is currently not supported (i.e. Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic)
Dual Boot Systems If you have a new PC that only has Windows XP or Windows 2000 on it, you will need to also install a compatible operating system on a separate partition or hard drive in order to use Pro Tools FREE for Windows 98 SE or Windows Me. These are a couple of programs that help you create a "dual boot" system, allowing you to use more than one operating system on the same computer:
Optional Digidesign Software - Pro Tools FREE for Windows
DINR v3.3.1: (AudioSuite) D-Fi v1.4.1 (RTAS and AudioSuite) D-fx v1.2.1 (AudioSuite) D-Verb RTAS v1.7.2 (RTAS) download-only, $49.95 (USD) Pro Tools FREE version available from the DigiStore D-Verb v1.7.1 (RTAS and AudioSuite) Focusrite d3 v1.3.1 (AudioSuite) Maxim v1.2.1 (RTAS and AudioSuite) MP3 Export v1.0 download-only, available from the DigiStore SampleCell Editor v2.1.3 (w/SampleCell II Plus) SoundReplacer v1.1.1 (AudioSuite) Note: Currently, SoundReplacer does not work with Pro Tools FREE for Windows.
Note: Most RTAS and/or AudioSuite Plug-Ins from Digidesign's Development Partners are compatible with Pro Tools FREE. For a list of possible optional plug-ins, use the Digi 001 Plug-In
Finder in the Products section of the website. However, some manufacturer's Plug-Ins are not
Compatibility Documents Change History
March 25, 2002 Revisions Consisted of the Following: Added Pro Tools LE 5.2.1 for Macintosh DigiStudio Requirements March 19, 2002 Revisions Consisted of the Following: Added 2002 G4 Qualification March 1, 2002 Revisions Consisted of the Following: Added Mbox Compatibility Information February 15, 2002 Revisions Consisted of the Following: Added DigiDrive FireWire 80 Compatibility Information Added Avid Unity MediaNet Compatibility Information January 17, 2002 Revisions Consisted of the Following: Added Pro Tools|HD System for Mac OS Compatibility Information December 18, 2001 Revisions Consisted of the Following: Intel Pentium 4 Processors added to the list of approved configurations for the following systems:

Pro Tools|24 Product Family Compatibility
Supported Hardware, Current Digidesign Software, and CPU Configurations
Pro Tools | 24 MIX Systems for Power Macintosh
Digidesign PCI Cards Supplied with System: MIX Core MIX Farm (with MIXplus only) Other Options: DSP Farm 11 MIX Farm6 MIX I/O 7 SampleCell II Plus SampleCell II TDM Module Digidesign Audio Interfaces 888|24 I/O 888 I/O 882|20 I/O 882 I/O ADAT Bridge I/O Required Software Components Pro Tools 4.3.1 DAE 3.4.2 & DigiSystem INIT 3.4.2 TDM Mixer Plug-In 1.7.2 Third-Party MIDI Controllers Mackie HUI Controller 25 JL Cooper CS10 series Penny and Giles DC-16/MM-16 Peavey PC-Third-Party Expansion Chassis 18,19,Slot Bit 3 model DD23 Bit 3 models 240-2-2 & 240-2-201 Magma model PCI-13-RX-400V Slot 22 Bit 3 model DD22-1 Bit 3 model 2101-00-Magma model PCI-7-RX-300V 20 Expansion Chassis Requirements Chassis must have 3.3 volt power supply Chassis PCI bridge chips must be compliant with the PCI 2.1 specification Bit 3 (7) Slot with 1998 G3 requires that G3 uses new Apple Silk ROM 24 Third-Party Video Capture Cards Aurora Fuse (firmware v1.8.1 or higher) Radius VideoVision PCI/ML 2,4 Pinnacle miroMOTION DC-20 Pinnacle miroMOTION DC-30 (firmware v1.1.1 or higher) Pinnacle miroMOTION DC-30 Plus (firmware v1.1.2 or higher) Third-Party Video Recorder/Players 26 Rorke VMOD 25 Doremi V-Optional Digidesign Software Bruno/Reso 1.0 DINR 3.2.DPP-1 1.5.1 D-Verb 1.6.2 D-Fi 1.3.1 D-fx 1.1.1 Focusrite d2 1.4.2 Focusrite d3 1.2.2 MachineControl 1.0.1 Maxim 1.1.1 MasterList CD 2.236 PostConform 1.1 SampleCell Editor 2.1.1(w/SampleCell II Plus) SampleCell-TDM 1.1.1(w/ TDM Module) SoundReplacer 1.0 Optional Digidesign Hardware ProControl SMPTE Slave Driver (w/SSD Setup 1.31 or higher) Video Slave Driver Universal Slave Driver Supported CPU Models & Speeds Apple Computer Power Macintosh G3 (1999 model) 3,4,10,15,17,35 Power Macintosh G3 (1998 model) 3,4,10,15,17 Power Macintosh 9600 15,17 Power Macintosh 9500 15,17 Power Macintosh 8600 Power Computing Power Tower Pro 15,17
3401A Hillview Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304 U.S.A. Tel 650.842.7900 Fax 650.842.7999
Product Information United States 1.800.333.2137
North & South America
650.842.6602(USA) Europe (England) 44.1753.658496 Asia (Japan) 81.3.3505.7963
all speeds all speeds 200 MHz or higher all speeds all speeds all speeds
Computer Requirements 35 System Software: Mac OS v8.1, v8.5.114 or v8.614 Storage: Qualified SCSI disk drive(s)
(refer to Pro Tools Qualified Drives document)
Total System RAM:128 MB minimum
(Additional RAM required for simultaneous use with MIDI sequencers. Virtual memory is not supported)
Color required; 14 minimum; 17 or larger recommended Opcode OMS v2.3.4 or higher (supplied) Apple QuickTime v3.0 or higher (supplied) FWB Hard Disk ToolKit PE (HDT PE) v3.0.2 or higher (supplied) 3 SCSI Accelerator Cards 1,35 Adaptec Power Domain 2940UW (Single Channel) Adaptec Power Domain 2940U2W (Single Channe) Adaptec Power Domain 3940UW (Dual Channe) ATTO Express PCI Single Channel ATTO Express PCI Dual Channel

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Pro Tools|24 Product Family Compatibility continued
Pro Tools|24 MIX Systems Configuration Grid for Power Macintosh
The following grid shows supported Pro Tools|24 MIX configurations and each configurations expansion capability:
Computer Supports Core System Internally Supports Bit 3 (7) Slot Chassis Supports Bit 3 (13) Slot Chassis Supports Magma (7) or (13) Slot Chassis Exceptions

Apple G3

All Speeds
(1999 model only) (Tower/Desktop)
Optional SCSI accelerator bundle (by Apple) and Radius VideoVision not supported 3,4,35 Optional SCSI accelerator bundle (by Apple) and Radius VideoVision not supported 3,4
Apple G3 333/300/266/233 MHz
(1998 model only) (Tower/Desktop)
Apple 9600 350/300/233/200 MHz Apple 9500 all speeds

YES YES

(150 MHz or higher for more than 32 tracks)
Power Tower Pro all speeds Apple 8600 all speeds

YES Up to 32 tks only

YES NO
YES NO No SCSI Accelerator or Video Capture card support
Maximum Performance Guidelines for Pro Tools|24 MIX and MIXplus Systems: 3264 track performance with Pro Tools|24 MIX and MIXplus systems requires the following configuration: Compatible SCSI Accelerator card Two Pro Tools-qualified hard drives, minimum, three recommended Total System RAM: 192MB recommended, 256 MB preferred
* Digidesign recommends that internally mounted drives are installed according to the drive manufacturers guidelines.
When using QuickTime movies with Pro Tools|24 MIX systems, for reliable performance of 16 or more audio tracks, audio drives should be connected to a compatible SCSI accelerator, with video drives connected to the Macintosh internal (preferred) or external bus.

With 9600, 9500, Power Tower Pro and 8600 computers, the following configurations also yield up to 32 track performance. (G3 computers do not include a Fast SCSI bus or separate internal and external SCSI busses) Use of a combination of Pro Tools-qualified hard drives connected to the CPUs internal and external SCSI busses* Use of two or more qualified hard drives connected to the CPUs internal Fast SCSI Bus

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Pro Tools | 24 MIX Systems for Windows NT
Digidesign PCI Cards Supplied with System MIX Core MIX Farm (with MIXplus only) Other Options DSP Farm11 MIX Farm6 SampleCell II Plus (Installer currently requires SP3) SampleCell II TDM Module Digidesign Audio Interfaces 888|24 I/O 888 I/O 882|20 I/O 882 I/O ADAT Bridge I/O Required Software Components Pro Tools 4.2.6 for Windows NT Third-Party MIDI Controllers Mackie HUI Controller 25 JL Cooper CS10 series (MIDI model only) Penny and Giles DC-16/MM-16 Peavey PC-Third-Party Expansion Chassis Slot Bit 3 model DD23 11,15,18,25 Bit 3 models 240-2-2 & 240-2-201 11,15,18,25 Expansion Chassis Requirements Chassis must have 3.3 volt power supply Chassis PCI bridge chips must be compliant with the PCI 2.1 specification Third-Party Video Recorder/Players 26 Rorke VMOD 25 Doremi V-1 25
Optional Digidesign Hardware Universal Slave Driver Video Slave Driver SMPTE Slave Driver (via a MIDI interface only) Computer Requirements Computer Qualified for 32-64-Track Performance IBM Intellistation M Pro - model 6889
Minimum Computer Requirements* Intel Pentium III CPUs 12,38 - 450, 500, or 550 MHz Intel Pentium II CPUs 12 - 233, 266, 300, 350, 400, or 450 MHz Product Information Intel 440LX or 440BX chipsets only United States PCI slot w/3.3 volt power supply for each MIX Farm/Core card 13 1.800.333.2137 AGP Video card strongly recommended North & South America (ATI, Matrox, STB, nVidea, or Diamond) 650.842.6602(USA) BIOS - Phoenix or Award System Software: Windows NT Workstation v.4.0 Europe (England) with Service Pack 3 or Service Pack 44.1753.658496 (double-byte of character versions of NT are not supported ie. Japanese NT, Chinese NT, Arabic NT etc.) Asia (Japan)

81.3.3505.7963

(refer to Pro Tools Qualified Drives Document)

Storage: Qualified SCSI disk drive(s)
Total System RAM: 128 MB minimum
SCSI Host Adapter Adaptec 2940UW PCI card with BIOS 1.3x or higher Adaptec 3940UW PCI card with BIOS 1.3x or higher Integrated Adaptec AIC-78xx chipsets with BIOS 1.3x or higher
Computer Monitor: Color required; 17 monitor, Optional Digidesign Software 800 x 600 (minimum); 1024 x 768 (recommended) Bruno/Reso 1.0 DINR 3.D-Fi 1.3 D-fx 1.1 Focusrite d2 1.4.1 Focusrite d3 1.2.1 MachineControl 1.0.1 Maxim 1.1 Maximum Performance Guidelines for Pro Tools|24 MIX Systems: DPP-1 1.5 32-64 track performance with Pro Tools|24 MIX on Windows NT requires: D-Verb 1.6.2 IBM Intellistation M Pro - model 6889 Total System RAM: 192 MB minimum, 256 MB recommended Use of two or more qualified hard drives connected to a qualified Host Adapter
*Systems adhering to the Minimum Computer Requirements are currently qualified for 32 track performance. While they may be able to provide 32-64 track performance, they cannot be guaranteed to do so at this time.

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Pro Tools | 24 System for Power Macintosh
Digidesign PCI Cards Supplied with System d24 Audio card DSP Farm Other Options DSP Farm MIX Farm 6,9 SampleCell II Plus SampleCell II TDM Module Digidesign Audio Interfaces 888|24 I/O 888 I/O 882|20 I/O 882 I/O ADAT Bridge I/O Required Software Components Pro Tools 4.3.1 DAE 3.4.2 & DigiSystem INIT 3.4.2 TDM Mixer Plug-In 1.7.2 Third-Party MIDI Controllers Mackie HUI Controller 25 JL Cooper CS10 series Penny and Giles DC-16/MM-16 Peavey PC-Third-Party Expansion Chassis 18,19,Slot Bit 3 model DD23 Bit 3 models 240-2-2 & 240-2-201 Magma model PCI-13-RX-400V Slot Bit 3 model DD22 Bit 3 model 2101-00-Magma model PCI-7-RX-300V 20 Expansion Chassis Requirements Bit 3 (7) Slot chassis with G3 requires PCI 2.1 compliant bridge chips Third-Party Video Capture Cards Aurora Fuse (firmware v1.8.1 or higher) Radius VideoVision PCI/ML2,4 Pinnacle miroMOTION DC-20 Pinnacle miroMOTION DC-30 (firmware v1.1.1 or higher) Pinnacle miroMOTION DC-30 Plus (firmware v1.1.2 or higher) Third-Party Video Recorder/Players 25 Rorke VMOD 25 Doremi V-Optional Digidesign Software Bruno/Reso 1.0 Focusrite d2 1.4.2 DINR 3.2.1 Focusrite d3 1.2.2 DPP-1 1.5.1 MachineControl 1.0.1 D-Verb 1.6.2 Maxim 1.1.1 D-Fi 1.3.1 MasterList CD 2.236 D-fx 1.1.1 PostConform 1.1 SampleCell Editor 2.1.1(w/SampleCell II Plus) SampleCell-TDM 1.1.1(w/ TDM Module) SoundReplacer 1.0 Optional Digidesign Hardware Pro Tools|24 Expansion Kit (see pg 5 for details) 8 ProControl SMPTE Slave Driver (w/SSD Setup 1.31 or higher) Video Slave Driver Universal Slave Driver Supported CPU Models & Speeds Apple Computer Power Macintosh G3 (1999 model) 3,4,10,15,17,35 Power Macintosh G3 (1998 model) 3,4,10,15,17 Power Macintosh 9600 15,17 Power Macintosh 9500 /9500mp 15,17 Power Macintosh 8600 5,15,17 Power Macintosh 73005 Power Computing Power Tower Pro 15,17

650.842.6602(USA)

all speeds Europe (England) 333/300/266/233 MHz44.1753.MHz or higher all speeds Asia (Japan) all speeds 81.3.3505.7963 all speeds all speeds
Total System RAM: Pro Tools|24: 64 MB minimum, 96 MB recommended with PT|24 Expansion Kit: 128 MB minimum
Color required; 14 minimum; 17 or larger recommended Opcode OMS v2.3.4 or higher (supplied) Apple QuickTime v3.0 or higher (supplied) FWB Hard Disk ToolKit PE (HDT PE) v3.0.2 or higher (supplied) 3 SCSI Accelerator Cards1,35 Adaptec Power Domain 2940UW (Single Channe) Adaptec Power Domain 2940U2W (Single Channe) Adaptec Power Domain 3940UW (Dual Channe) ATTO Express PCI Single Channel ATTO Express PCI Dual Channel

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Pro Tools|24 Configuration Grid
The following grid shows supported Pro Tools|24 configurations and each configurations expansion capability:
Computer Supports Core System Internally

Up to 32 Tracks

Supports Bit 3 (7) or (13) Slot Chassis
Up to 32 Tracks + more slots for DSP Farms, SampleCell IIs
Supports Magma (7) or (13) Slot
Supports Pro Tools|24 Exp. Kit

Up to 64 Tracks

Up to 64 Tracks + more slots for DSP Farms, SampleCell IIs
Supports Magma (7) or (13) Slot Chassis

Exceptions

all speeds
Bit 3 (7) Slot Chassis Bridge Chips Only
Bit 3 (7) Slot Chassis Bridge Chips Only Bit 3 (7) Slot Chassis Bridge Chips Only 13 Slot Chassis Only NO
Optional SCSI accelerator bundled (by Apple) and Radius 3,4,35 VideoVision not supported
w/PCI 2.1 Compliant w/PCI 2.1 Compliant
Apple G3 333/300/266/233 MHz (1998 model only) (Tower/Desktop)
Optional SCSI accelerator bundled (by Apple) and Radius 3,4 VideoVision not supported

YES YES YES YES

YES YES YES NO
YES 150 MHz or higher YES NO
No SCSI Accelerator or Video Capture card support

Apple 7300

Maximum Performance Guidelines for Pro Tools|24 System: 3264 track performance with Pro Tools|24 requires the following configuration: Compatible SCSI Accelerator card Two Pro Tools-qualified hard drives, minimum, three recommended More than 32 tracks requires a Pro Tools|24 Expansion Kit 8 or upgrading to a Pro Tools|24 MIX System by adding a MIX Farm card 9
When using QuickTime movies with Pro Tools|24, for reliable performance of 16 or more audio tracks, audio drives should be connected to a compatible SCSI accelerator, with video drives connected to the Macintosh internal (preferred) or external bus.

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Pro Tools | 24 System for Windows NT
Digidesign PCI Cards Supplied with System d24 Audio card 9 DSP Farm Other Options Additional DSP Farm(s)11 SampleCell II Plus (Installer currently requires SP3) SampleCell II TDM Module Digidesign Audio Interfaces 888|24 I/O 888 I/O 882|20 I/O 882 I/O ADAT Bridge I/O Required Software Components Pro Tools 4.2.6 for Windows NT Optional Digidesign Hardware Universal Slave Driver Video Slave Driver SMPTE Slave Driver (via a MIDI interface only)
Digidesign Highly Recommended CPU Models and Speeds IBM Intellistation M Pro - model 6889 Other Compatible CPU Models and Speeds Dell - Dimension XPS 233/300/400 Gateway - E2000 Tri-Star - StarStation LXE (333/400 MHz) All models require Pentium II and Adaptec SCSI Host Adapters. Use AGP video adapters when supplied.
Minimum Computer Requirements Computer: Intel Pentium III CPUs 12,38 - 450, 500, or 550 MHz Third-Party MIDI Controllers Intel Pentium II CPUs12 - 233, 266, 300, 350, 400, Mackie HUI Controller 25 or 450 MHz JL Cooper CS10 series (MIDI model only) Intel 440LX or 440BX chipsets only Penny and Giles DC-16/MM-adjacent PCI slots Peavey PC-AGP Video card strongly recommended Third-Party Expansion Chassis 38 (ATI, Matrox, STB, nVidea, or Diamond) 13 Slot BIOS - Phoenix or Award Bit 3 model DD23 11,18,25 Bit 3 models 240-2-2 & 240-2-201 11,18,25 System Software: Windows NT Workstation v.4.0 with Service Pack 3 or Service Pack Expansion Chassis Requirements Chassis must have 3.3 volt power supply Storage: Qualified SCSI disk drive(s) Chassis PCI bridge chips must be (refer to Pro Tools Qualified Drives document) compliant with the PCI 2.1 specification Total System RAM: 128 MB minimum Third-Party Video Recorder/Players 26 Rorke VMOD 25 SCSI Host Adapter Doremi V-Adaptec 2940UW PCI card with BIOS 1.3x Optional Digidesign Software or higher Bruno/Reso 1.0 Adaptec 3940UW PCI card with BIOS 1.3x DINR 3.or higher D-Fi 1.3 Integrated Adaptec AIC-78xx chipsets with BIOS 1.3x D-fx 1.1 or higher Focusrite d2 1.4.1 Computer Monitor: Color required; 17 monitor, Focusrite d3 1.2.1 MachineControl 1.0.x 600 (minimum); 1024 x 768 (recommended) Maxim 1.1 DPP-1 1.5 D-Verb 1.6.2 Maximum Performance Guidelines for Pro Tools|24 System: For 32 track performance with Pro Tools|24 on Windows NT, use of two or more qualified hard drives connected to a qualified Host Adapter is required.

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Pro Tools Systems Compatibility continued
Pro Tools III PCI System for Power Macintosh
Digidesign PCI Cards Third-Party Video Capture Cards Supplied with System: Radius VideoVision PCI/ML Disk I/O - PCI Pinnacle miroMOTION DC-20 DSP Farm - PCI Third-Party Video Recorder/Players 26 Other Options: Rorke VMOD 25 DSP Farm - PCI Doremi V-SampleCell II Plus Optional Digidesign Hardware SampleCell II TDM Module - PCI ProControl Digidesign Audio Interfaces SMPTE Slave Driver (w/SSD Setup 1.3) 888|24 I/O 27 Video Slave Driver 888 I/O Universal Slave Driver 882|20 I/O Optional Digidesign Software 882 I/O Bruno/Reso 1.0 ADAT Bridge I/O DINR 3.2.1 Required Software Components DPP-1 1.5.1 DAE 3.4.2 & DigiSystem INIT 3.4.2 D-Verb 1.6.2 Pro Tools 4.3.1 D-Fi 1.3.1 TDM Mixer Plug-In 1.7.2 D-fx 1.1.1 Third-Party MIDI Controllers Focusrite d2 1.4.2 Mackie HUI Controller 25 Focusrite d3 1.2.2 JL Cooper CS10 series MachineControl 1.0.1 Penny and Giles DC-16/MM-16 MasterList CD 2.236 Peavey PC-Maxim 1.1.1 Third-Party Expansion Chassis PostConform 1.1 Bit 3 2101-00-2 7,25 SampleCell Editor 2.1.1(w/SampleCell II Plus) Magma PXB-7-RMD 25 SampleCell-TDM 1.1.1(w/TDM Module) Sound Designer II 2.8.SoundReplacer 1.0 Supported CPU Models & Speeds Apple Computer Power Macintosh G3 (1999 model) 30, 31,35

Power Macintosh G3 (1998 model) 30,31 Power Macintosh 9600/9600mp17 Power Macintosh 9500/9500mp17 Power Macintosh Power Macintosh Power Macintosh Power Macintosh Power Macintosh Power Macintosh Power Macintosh Performa Power Tower Pro 17 Power Center 17 UMAX S900L 17 all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds

Power Computing UMAX

Computer Requirements System Software: Mac OS v8.1, v8.5.114 or v8.614 Storage: Qualified SCSI disk drive(s) Total System RAM: 48 MB minimum
(refer to Pro Tools Qualified Drives document) (Additional RAM required for simultaneous use with MIDI sequencers. Virtual memory is not supported)
Monitor: Color required; 14 minimum; 17 or larger recommended Opcode OMS v2.3.4 or higher (supplied) Apple QuickTime v3.0 or higher (supplied)
Pro Tools Project PCI System for Power Macintosh
Digidesign PCI Cards Pro Tools Project - PCI Digidesign Audio Interfaces 888|24 I/O I/O 882|20 I/O I/O ADAT Bridge I/O Optional Digidesign Hardware SampleCell II Plus SMPTE Slave Driver (w/SSD Setup 1.3) Video Slave Driver Universal Slave Driver
Power Macintosh 8500 Power Macintosh 8200 Power Macintosh 7600 Power Macintosh 7500 Power Macintosh 7300 Power Macintosh 7200 all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds
Optional Digidesign Software Power Computing D-fx 3.2.1 Power Tower Pro all speeds D-Fi 1.3.1 (AudioSuite only) Power Center all speeds DINR 3.2.1 (AudioSuite only) Required Software Components UMAX D-Verb 1.6.2 (AudioSuite only) DAE 3.4.2 & DigiSystem INIT 3.4.2 Focusrite d3 1.2.2 (AudioSuite only) UMAX S900L all speeds 36 Pro Tools 4.3.1 MasterList CD 2.2 Computer Requirements Maxim 1.1.1 (AudioSuite only) Third-Party MIDI Controllers System SW: Mac OS v8.1, v8.5.114 or v8.614 SampleCell Editor 2.1.1(w/SampleCell II Plus) 25 Mackie HUI Controller Storage: Qualified SCSI disk drive(s) Sound Designer II 2.8.(refer to Pro Tools Qualified Drives Document) JL Cooper CS10 series SoundReplacer 1.0 Total System RAM: 48 MB minimum Penny and Giles DC-16/MM-16 Machine Control 1.0.1 (Additional RAM required for simultaneous Peavey PC-5 use with MIDI sequencers. Virtual memory Supported CPU Models & Speeds is not supported) Third-Party Video Capture Cards Apple Computer Monitor: Color required; 14 30, 31,35 Radius VideoVision PCI/ML Power Macintosh G3 (1999 model) all speeds minimum; 17or larger recommended Pinnacle miroMOTION DC-20 Power Macintosh G3 (1998 model) 30,31 333/300/266/233 MHz Opcode OMS v2.3.2 or higher (supplied) Power Macintosh 9600/9600mp all speeds Apple QuickTime v3.0 or higher (supplied) Third-Party Video Recorder/Players 26 Power Macintosh 9500/9500mp all speeds Rorke VMOD 25 Power Macintosh 8600 all speeds Doremi V-1 25

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Pro Tools with Audiomedia III (ToolBox for Macintosh) & Pro Tools with PowerMix PCI Systems for Power Macintosh
Digidesign PCI Cards Audiomedia III - PCI Required Software Components DAE 3.4.2 & DigiSystem INIT 3.4.2 PowerMix 1.1.3 Pro Tools 4.3.1 Third-Party MIDI Controllers JL Cooper CS10 series Penny and Giles DC-16/MM-16 Peavey PC-Third-Party Video Capture Cards Radius VideoVision PCI/ML Truevision Targa 2000 (PCI) Pinnacle miroMOTION DC-20 Optional Digidesign Software D-fx 1.2.1 D-Fi 1.3.1 (AudioSuite only) DINR 3.2.1 (AudioSuite only) D-Verb 1.6.2 (AudioSuite only) Focusrite d3 1.2.1 (AudioSuite only) MasterList CD 2.236 Maxim 1.1.1(AudioSuite only) Sound Designer II 2.8.SampleCell Editor 2.1.1 (w/SampleCell II) SoundReplacer 1.0 Optional Digidesign Hardware SampleCell II Plus Supported CPU Models & Speeds Apple Computer Power Macintosh G3 (1999 model) 30, 31,35
Power Macintosh G3 (1998 model)30,31 Power Macintosh 9600/9600mp Power Macintosh 9500/9500mp Power Macintosh 8600 Power Macintosh 8500 Power Macintosh 8200 Power Macintosh 7600 Power Macintosh 7500 Power Macintosh 7300 Power Macintosh 7200 Performa 6400 PowerBook 3 Power Tower Pro Power Center
all speeds 333/300/266/233 MHz all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds all speeds

Power Computing

UMAX S900L
Computer Requirements System Software: Mac OS v8.1, v8.5.1 or v8.614 Total System RAM: 48 MB minimum
Monitor: Color required; 14 minimum; 17or larger recommended Opcode OMS v2.3.4 or higher (supplied) Apple QuickTime v3.0 or higher (supplied)
When using PowerMix, track count varies with CPU speed as follows:

# Playback Tracks 16

Min CPU Speed 60 MHz 80 MHz 100 MHz
Power Macintosh 7200/90 & 7500/100 limited to 8 playback tracks.

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Notes: Pro Tools|24 Product Family Specific
22 Chassis must have 3.3 volt power supply and a PCI v2.1 compliant
Use of SCSI Accelerator cards not supported with Apple 8600 and 7300 computers Supports use of the Radius VideoVision PCI/ML card with Power Macintosh 9600, 9500 and Power Tower Pro only For maximum track count, configuration requires use of a qualified SCSI Accelerator card. Optional SCSI Accelerator cards bundled (by Apple) with G3 computers are not compatible with this configuration due to lack of support for external drives. When using HDT 2.5.3 or earlier with a qualified ATTO SCSI Accelerator, Firmware v1.1.1 is required. For new 1999 G3 computers, HDT 3.0.2 is required along with ATTO SCSI Accelerator, Firmware v1.3.5. Please contact ATTO for the latest information. Radius VideoVision is incompatible with the optional video card included with some GPower Macintoshes. Please contact Radius for the latest information. Not supported with Pro Tools|24 Expansion Kit For Mac-based systems: Maximum of 7 MIX Farm/Core cards supported For Windows NT-based systems: Maximum of 5 MIX Farm/Core cards supported For Mac-based systems: Maximum of 2 MIX I/O cards supported or 1 MIX I/O card with upgraded PT|24 system For Windows NT-based systems: MIX I/O card not currently supported Supported but no longer available For Mac-based systems: If adding MIX Farm card(s) to Pro Tools|24 systems, refer to Pro Tools|24 MIX System compatibility information. For Windows NT-based systems: Core/Farm cards not currently supported with Pro Tools|24 systems

bridge chip. Customers should specify requirements when ordering. Any (7) slot chassis purchased prior to 10/98 will need HW upgrading. Please contact your chassis manufacturer for details. IBM PCI 2.1 compliant bridge chips. Please contact your chassis manufacturer for upgrade details. following model numbers: Desktops: 266 MHz M6503LL/A 300 MHz M7104LL/A
23 For compatibility when used with G3, chassis must have the
24 The Silk ROM shipped in late 1998 grey G3 computers with the
Mini Towers: 300 MHz M7246LL/A 333 MHz M7106LL/A
Customers with early-mid 1998 G3 machines wishing to use a Pro Tools|24 MIX system and Bit 3 (7) slot Expansion Chassis should contact Digidesign for upgrade information. Other Information
25 For further information about this product, please contact your Digidesign
dealer or local Digidesign office and ask for the Digidesign Development Partner Catalog
26 Requires Digidesigns MachineControl option

Non TDM System Specific

27 Digidesign ADAT Interface not supported with Pro Tools III or Pro Tools
Project systems that use 888|24 I/O or 882|20 I/O
28 Pro Tools Project only supports 8 channels of I/O 29 Does not support the use of Sound Designer II Plug-Ins with this

configuration

30 Configuration currently not qualified by Digidesign for compatibility with
10 Pro Tools software cannot be authorized on a hard drive attached to a

video capture cards

SCSI Accelerator. G3 customers should opt for the IDE/ATA drive option when purchasing/configuring this CPU FG10501 may be used for Plug-In operation but do not support connection of an Audio Interface
31 Pro Tools software cannot be installed on wide drives. G3 customers
should opt for the IDE drive option when purchasing this CPU
11 For Mac-based systems: DSP Farms with serial numbers lower than
32 Requires the use of a compatible Expansion Chassis. 33 PowerBook 3400 supports Pro Tools with PowerMix only. Not supported
For Windows NT-based systems: Compatibility requires DSP Farms with serial number FG 10501 or higher
12 Uniprocessor machines only (1 CPU chip) 13 Presence of 3.3 volt power indicated with yellow LED on

with Digidesign software included with ToolBox 2.0 (this software requires presence of AMIII Card) or Windows NT-based PT|24 systems
34 HUM Removal-TDM is not supported on MIX Core and MIX Farm cards 35 New (1999) G3 Requirements

MIX Core/Farm card

Set default cache (in the Memory Control Panel) to Custom, 512k Set Energy Saver Control Panel to Never When using Digidesign Output Drivers, turn off Platinum Sounds in the Appearance Control Panel In Appearance Control Panel, disable Smooth All Fonts On Screen and change system font to other than Charcoal Firmware v1.1 required for Blue & White G3 computers running OS 8.6 (Available from Apples website) Expansion Chassis Specific
15 Supports use of compatible 13-slot Expansion Chassis (up to 10
14 Requirements when using Mac OS 8.5.1 or 8.6:
Digidesign cards supported). Windows NT-based Pro Tools|24 MIX systems playing back more than 32 tracks of audio require a SCSI boot drive and disabling of any active IDE drivers. (model numbers starting with 2101). Use of older units with Pro Tools|24 also requires modification by Bit 3 for Motorola 56301 compatibility. specified Pro Tools system
16 For compatibility, Expansion Chassis must use IBM PCI Bridge chip,
ATA Internal Boot Drive Mac OS 8.6 G3 Firmware Update 1.1 External Diskette Drive (Imation Super Dosk and Newer Technologys uDrive currently supported) Drive not required for ToolBox v2.0 Qualified Adaptec Power Domain SCSI Accelerator (Requires firmware v4.1 and Adaptec PowerDomain Control 5.0.1 with cards set to Fast-SCSI:10 in the control panel) OR ATTO Express SCSI Accelerator (EPCI-DC, dual channel, single-ended firmware v1.3.5). Ultra-mode should be disabled (Control Panel) and the ATTO ExpressPro Tools system INIT must be removed (Extensions folder) FWB Hard Disk ToolKit v3.0.2 required for all Pro Tools|24 systems Serial Port Card recommended for use with MIDI. Digidesign currently supports the Griffin gPort and the GeeThree Stealth Port cards installed in the modem port (thereby not using a PCI slot) The PCI Matchmaker chip on a Disk I/O, DSP Farm, Pro Tools Project, SampleCell II PCI, or AMIII must be rev QC or QE (check the end of the line directly below PCI Matchmaker on the chip) to be compatible. Cards with rev Q chips can be upgraded.
17 Supports use of compatible third party 7-slot Expansion Chassis with 18 Requires 2 or 4 ft Expansion Chassis cable. 6 ft cables not supported 19 For compatibility, requires Rev H or higher DSP Farm cards (serial number
36 Use of MLCD with new 1999 G3 requires SCSI Accelerator (due to lack
of internal SCSI Bus). Supported SCSI Accelerators are the same as those supported with all Pro Tools|24 systems. Microsoft Corporation for further information. Pro Tools systems
37 Service Pack 4 may be required for Y2K compliance. Please contact 38 Expansion Chassis not currently supported for use with Pentium III-based

Revised September 20, 1999. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Copyright 1999 Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc.
FF09226 or higher) and Rev D or higher SampleCell II cards (serial number HH02001 or higher). Customers with older cards should contact their local Digidesign office. PD01910 or higher
20 For compatibility, Expansion Chassis must have serial number 21 For compatibility, Expansion Chassis must have serial number PE01732 or greater

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