User Manual

Introduction
1.5 System requirements
Below are listed the minimum hardware and operating system requirements for compatibility with the
AES16e. It is important to note that most professional audio applications place significant demands on your
computer’s resources, and it is therefore recommended that you meet or exceed the recommended system
requirements for your Digital Audio Workstation software, which will likely be greater than those listed for
the AES16e. Please refer to your audio software’s documentation for more information.
1.5.1 Windows
 Windows compatible computer with PCI Express support
 One empty PCI Express slot (x1 – x16)
 Video display with 1024 x 768 minimum resolution
 Windows XP (32 or 64-bit) or Windows Vista (32 or 64-bit)
NOTE: The AES16e is not supported under Windows 2000, 95, 98 or ME.
1.5.2 Macintosh
 Apple Macintosh G5 or later (compatible with Intel-based Macs)
 One empty PCI Express slot (x1 – x16)
 Video display with 1024 x 768 minimum resolution
 Macintosh OS X (10.4 or higher)
1.6 Nomenclature used in this manual
The following typographic conventions are used in this manual:
 Underlined text
indicates characters that are to be typed using the computer keyboard.
 ALL UPPER CASE TEXT indicates the names of specific cable connectors.
 First Character Upper Case Text indicates Lynx mixer control names or menu options.
 Phrases, such as: Start > Programs > Lynx Studio Technology use the greater than symbol (“>”) to
indicate multiple menu options or mouse selections.
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