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7. Driver Installation
7.1 Windows 2000/XP
After the interface has been installed correctly, connected to the RPM (see 6. Hardware
Installation), and the computer has been switched on, Windows will recognize the new
hardware component and start its 'Hardware Wizard'. Insert the RME Driver CD into your CD-
ROM drive, and follow further instructions which appear on your computer screen. The driver
files are located in the directory \HDSP_w2k on the RME Driver CD.
Windows will install the Hammerfall DSP System driver, and will register the card in the system
as a new audio device. After a reboot the RPM is ready for use.
RPM can be configured easily using the HDSP's settings dialog (see section 9.1).
In case the warning messages 'Digital signature not found', 'Do not install driver', 'not certified
driver' or similar come up: Don't listen to Microsoft, listen to us and continue with the
installation.
In case the Hardware Wizard does not show up automatically after installation of the card,
do not attempt to install the drivers manually! An installation of drivers for non-recognized
hardware will cause a blue screen when booting Windows!
7.2 Driver Update under W2k/XP
RME's driver updates often include a new hdsp32.inf file. Also the revision number of the
hardware might change (after a flash update). To prevent Windows 2000/XP from using an old
hdsp32.inf, or to copy some of the old driver files, be sure NOT to let Windows search for the
driver! Instead tell Windows what to do.
Under Control Panel /System /Device Manager /Sound, Video and Game Controllers /RME
Hammerfall DSP/Properties /Driver you'll find the 'Update Driver' button. Select 'Install from a
list or specific location (advanced)', click 'Next', select 'Don't search I will choose the
driver to install', click 'Next', then 'Have Disk'. Now point to the driver update's directory.
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