Installation guide

Chapter 1: Welcome to HDX 3
System Requirements and
Compatibility
HDX PCIe cards can be installed in any qualified
Mac or Windows computer.
Avid can only assure compatibility and provide
support for hardware and software it has tested
and approved.
For complete system requirements and a list of
qualified computers, operating systems, hard
drives, and third-party devices, visit:
www.avid.com/compatibility
Important Installation Notes
HDX is a high performance PCIe card. Ensure
that the host system into which you are going to
install your HDX cards provides direct airflow
of a minimum of 275 lfm (linear feet per minute)
over any HDX card. Failure to comply with this
minimum requirement may result in permanent
damage to your host system and to the HDX
cards in your system. Damage caused by exces-
sive heat or failure to maintain adequate airflow
in accordance with these instructions is not cov-
ered by the Avid Limited Warranty.
Check the compatibility pages on the Avid
website (www.avid.com) for fully compliant
systems.
Important Safety Notes
1 Only use HDX in compatible systems, tested
and certified by Avid (see www.avid.com).
2 The host system needs to have a minimum air-
flow of 275 lfm. Failure to comply could result in
a hazardous situation and damage the host as
well as any HDX cards in your system.
3 Do not obstruct airflow of the host system
(either intake on the host system or exhaust
through the perforated mounting brackets).
4 DigiLink connectors will get hot over an ex-
tended period of use. Allow the system to cool
down before making modifications.
5 The area surrounding the HDX cards in your
host system will get hot. Leave sufficient airflow
around your host system, and do not place any
combustible material, such as cloths or paper, on
the host system.
6 Do not exceed the maximum ambient temper-
ature specification of your host system.
You can test your HDX hardware using Avid
DigiTest. For more information, see the Avid
DigiTest Guide.pdf (available online and
also installed with Pro Tools).