Specifications

Expanded Systems Guide2
System Requirements and
Compatibility
Pro Tools|HD systems can be used with a Digide-
sign-qualified Windows or Mac computer run-
ning Pro Tools HD software.
For complete system requirements, visit the
Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com).
Compatibility Information
Digidesign can only assure compatibility and
provide support for hardware and software it
has tested and approved.
For a complete and current list of supported
configurations of computers, expansion chassis,
and hard drives, visit the Digidesign website
(www.digidesign.com).
PCI Compatibility Information for
Windows
For maximum track count with Pro Tools
HD Accel (for PCI) systems, 64-bit PCI slots are
are required. If using a CPU with mixed slot
types, the 64-bit slots should be used first for the
HD Core (for PCI) and subsequent HD Accel (for
PCI) or HD Process cards, then use the 32-bit
slots for any remaining HD Accel (for PCI) or
HD Process cards.
If you are using an expansion chassis, the 64-bit
expansion chassis card should go in the first 64-
bit PCI slot.
About www.digidesign.com
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is your best source for information to help you
get the most out of your Pro Tools system. The
following are just a few of the services and fea-
tures available.
Product Registration Register your purchase
online. See the enclosed Digidesign Registration
Information Card for instructions.
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Technical Support or Customer Service; down-
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manuals; find the latest system requirements;
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own using courses available online, or find out
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To learn more about these and other resources
available from Digidesign, visit the Digidesign
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