Alesis Hammerfall DSP System manual Configuring the Hdsp Madi, Firmware Update, Settings Dialog

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10.4 Firmware Update

The Flash Update Tool updates the HDSP MADI to the latest firmware version. It requires an already installed driver.

Start the program madi_aes_fut.exe. The Flash Update Tool displays the current revision of the HDSP MADI, and whether it needs an update or not. If so, then please press the 'Update' button. A progress bar will indicate when the flash process is finished. The bar moves slowly first (program), then faster (verify).

If more than one interface card is installed, all cards can be flashed by changing to the next tab and repeating the process.

After the update the PCI card need to be resettet. This is done by powering down and shutting off the PC. A warm boot is not enough!

When the update fails (status: failure), the card's second BIOS will be used from the next cold boot on (Secure BIOS Technology). Therefore the card stays fully functional. The flash process should then be tried again on a different computer.

Note: Because of the changed hardware revision, Windows 2000/XP will start the hardware assistant and wants to install new drivers. Do NOT let Windows search for new drivers, but follow the instructions given in chapter 10.2.

11. Configuring the HDSP MADI

11.1 Settings Dialog

Configuration of the HDSP MADI is done via its own settings dialog. The panel 'Settings' can be opened:

by clicking on the hammer symbol in the Task Bar's system tray

The mixer of the HDSP MADI (TotalMix) can be opened:

by clicking on the mixer icon in the Task Bar's system tray

The hardware of the HDSP system offers a number of helpful, well thought-of practical functions and options which affect how the card operates - it can be configured to suit many different requirements. The following is available in the 'Settings' dialog:

Input selection

Configuration of digital I/Os

Synchronization behaviour

State of input and output

Current sample rate

Latency

Any changes made in the Settings dialog are applied immediately - confirmation (e.g. by click- ing on OK or exiting the dialog) is not required. However, settings should not be changed during playback or record if it can be avoided, as this can cause unwanted noises. Also, please note that even in 'Stop' mode, several programs keep the recording and playback devices open, which means that any new settings might not be applied immediately.

The status displays at the bottom of the dialog box give the user precise information about the current status of the system, and the status of all digital signals.

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Contents TotalMix Bit / 96 kHz SyncAlignZLMSyncCheck SteadyClock MadiGeneral Driver Installation and Operation WindowsConnections and TotalMix Driver Installation and Operation Mac OSTechnical Reference Hdsp Madi Brief Description and Characteristics Package ContentsIntroduction System RequirementsHardware Connectors Hardware InstallationExternal Connectors Warranty AccessoriesInternal Connectors Blue JumperTrademarks AppendixFCC CE / FCC Compliance StatementsDriver Installation and Operation Windows Driver Update Driver InstallationDeinstalling the Drivers Driver and FirmwareFirmware Update Configuring the Hdsp MadiSettings Dialog Safe Mode Quick BootBuffer Size SyncCheckSettings dialog DDS Clock Modes Synchronisation SyncCheck Playback Operation and UsageAC-3 / DTS DVD-Playback AC-3/DTS under MMEMultichannel Multi-client Operation Low Latency under MME Buffer Size AdjustmentASIO-Multiclient Recording Operation under Asio Known ProblemsOperation under Gsif Gigasampler Interface Common ProblemsWindows 2000/XP DIGICheck Using multiple Hdsp Madi / AES-32Input signal cannot be monitored in real-time Hotline TroubleshootingInstallation Driver Installation and Operation Mac OS Flash Update Driver and Flash UpdateConfiguring the Hdsp Madi Safe Mode Settings dialog DDS Clock Modes Synchronisation Round about Driver Installation Mac OS X FAQMidi doesnt work Supported Sample Rates Repairing Disk PermissionsPCI card and PCI slot compatibility Various InformationHotline Troubleshooting Users Guide Hdsp Madi RME Connections and TotalMix Connections HeadphonesMadi I/Os Midi Word ClockWord Clock Input and Output InputRemember that a digital system can only have one master Technical Description and UsageCabling and Termination Operation Overview TotalMix Routing and MonitoringUsers Guide Hdsp Madi RME User Interface Tour de TotalMix Elements of a ChannelSubmix View Mute und Solo Submix ViewPresets Quick Access PanelPreset Banks PresetPreferences Monitor PanelMain Monitor Editing the NamesStereo Pan Law Hotkeys Menu Options Level Meter Elements of the Matrix View TotalMix The MatrixAdvantages of the Matrix TotalMix Super-FeaturesAsio Direct Monitoring Windows only Copy Routings to other Channels Selection and Group-based OperationDelete Routings Recording a Subgroup Loopback Mixing several input signals into one record channelRecording a Softwares playback Using external Effects Devices Setup TotalMix Midi Remote ControlElement MappingMeaning in TotalMix Preset 5 3A / 58 / #A Preset 3 38 / 56 / #GSimple Midi Control Loopback DetectionUsers Guide Hdsp Madi RME Technical Reference Tech Info Inputs Technical SpecificationsOutputs Digital Transfer Modes Resolution / Bits per SampleStereo Monitor Output Phones Madi Basics Technical BackgroundLock and SyncCheck How much Zero is Zero? Latency and MonitoringOversampling Sample frequency kHz 44.1 88.2DS Double Speed Core Audios Safety OffsetQS Quad Speed SteadyClock PCI Performance Terminology 96K Frame