Chapter 2. Windows Configuration; Installation Overview; Windows System Optimization - DigiDesign Mbox 2 Getting Started

chapter 2
Windows Configuration
This chapter contains information for Windows
systems only. If you are installing Pro Tools on a
Macintosh computer, see Chapter 3, "Macin-
tosh Configuration."
Before installing this version of Pro Tools,
refer to the Read Me information included
on the Pro Tools LE Installer CD.

Installation Overview

Installing the Mbox 2 on a Windows computer
includes the following steps:
"Windows System Optimization" on page 7.
1
"Installing Pro Tools LE and Mbox 2" on
2
page 12.
"Launching Pro Tools LE" on page 14.
3
"Configuring Pro Tools LE" on page 15.
4
Making audio and MIDI connections to the
5
Mbox 2. (See Chapter 4, "Mbox 2 Hardware and
Connections" for details.)

Windows System Optimization

Before configuring your computer, make sure
you are logged in as an Administrator for the ac-
count where you want to install Pro Tools. For
details on Administrator privileges, refer to your
Windows documentation.
Required Optimizations
To ensure optimum performance with
Pro Tools LE, configure the following settings
before you install Pro Tools hardware and soft-
ware.
When you are finished changing Windows
system settings, restart your computer.
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