Solid State Logic MadiXtreme 4a. Installation PC, Hardware and Software Installation Overview PC

4a. Installation (PC)

Hardware and Software Installation Overview (PC)

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.

For easy installation please follow these steps in the order indicated:

1.Make sure you have the SSL Soundscape Driver ready. The driver is available on the installation CD supplied with your MadiXtreme. However, if you have an internet connection, please download and use the most recent version, available from the SSL website.

2.Preinstall the SSL Soundscape Driver to prepare Windows Plug and Play to identify the card automatically after it has been physically installed in the computer.

3.Shut down the computer and install the MadiXtreme hardware. Connect the Alpha-Link unit(s) (or other MADI hardware) to the MadiXtreme via the MADI ports. At this point you can also connect the WordClock.

4.Start the computer again. In Windows XP, install the drivers when prompted by Windows Plug and Play (main driver files, then WDM/KS driver). In Windows Vista, this will happen automatically.

Multiple SSL MadiXtremes can be installed at the same time during step 3. If several MadiXtremes are installed in this way, the driver installation (step 4) will need to be repeated for each card. Windows XP will prompt you for that. Windows Vista will handle it automatically (assuming that you have pre-installed the driver in step 2).

All the steps above are described in greater detail on the following pages.

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