4b. Installation (Macintosh)
Hardware Installation (Macintosh)
Before proceeding with the hardware installation, please read and understand the Safety and Installation Considerations on page 2 of this manual. In addition to this, please ensure that the host computer meets the minimum system requirements listed in the Technical Specifications section before you begin. The following instructions are general and provided for guidance only.
1.Turn off all power to your computer, unplug it from the mains and disconnect all peripheral devices.
2.Remove the side panel to gain access to the motherboard.
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.
MadiExtreme is a x1 PCIe card which will fit in any available PCIe slot, irrespective of the length of slot.
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 side panel.
8.Reconnect your peripheral devices, connect the computer to the mains, and switch it on again to proceed to the next step: installing the drivers.
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