Specifications

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6 Install HD Accel (for PCI or PCIe) cards in the
next slots.
7 Install HD Process cards (if any) in remaining
slots.
8 Connect all Pro Tools|HD cards using Digide-
sign TDM FlexCables (see “Connecting
Pro Tools|HD Cards” on page 6).
9 If installing a SCSI HBA card in a system or ex-
pansion chassis that supports it, install it in the
highest numbered remaining slot.
10 Secure each card in place with the slot access
port screws you removed earlier.
Mac Reference
On a Mac, the lowest-numbered slot will be the
slot closest to the graphics card, as shown in the
following examples:
Mac Pro and Power Mac G5 (PCI Express) The
PCI Express-equipped Mac Pro and Power Mac
G5 have three PCI Express (PCIe) slots (named
slots 2, 3, and 4). The PCI Express slot numbers
increase from bottom to top as you face the open
computer case from the side. Install the
Accel Core (for PCIe) card into PCI slot 2.
To Install an HD card into Slot 4 on a Mac Pro:
1 Remove all SATA drive trays from the Mac Pro.
2 Place the rear of card into the access port.
3 Move the front of the card up and line it up
with the PCIe slot and seat the card in the slot.
4 Replace the SATA drive trays.
Group cards of the same type together (for
example, put all HD Accel cards next to
each other).
Make sure the first card is the core card for
your system. Expansion cards (HD Accel or
HD Process) cannot occupy the lowest-
numbered slot.
Run DigiTest after making any changes to
your hardware setup (such as adding or re-
moving cards, audio interfaces, sync cables,
and so on) to verify that your system is
functioning properly. For DigiTest informa-
tion, refer to the DigiTest Guide.
Figure 1. Mac Pro
Figure 2. Power Mac G5 (PCI Express equipped)
AGP slot 1
(video card)
PCIe slot 2
PCIe slot 3
PCIe slot 4
(hidden)
AGP slot 1
(video card)
PCIe slot 2
PCIe slot 3
PCIe slot 4