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2. Installation
2.1 System Recommendation
GIGAPORT HD+ is not simply a standard digital audio interface card, but a high-resolution device
capable of advanced processing of audio content. Even though GIGAPORT HD+ is built to have
low-CPU resource dependability, system specifications play a key part in the GIGAPORT HD+s
performance. Systems with more advanced components are generally recommended.
Minimum System Requirements
PC
Intel Pentium II 300MHz CPU or comparable AMD CPU (or equivalent) – we recommend at
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least a Pentium III CPU with 600 MHz
Windows XP or Windows Vista / 7 (32- and 64-bit) operating system
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1 available USB port
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at least 64MB RAM
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high quality audio software with ASIO support recommended
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Mac
Power Macintosh G3 or higher
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1 available USB port
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at least 64MB RAM
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Mac OS X 10.4 or higher
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2.2 Hardware Installation
GIGAPORT HD+ is simply connected to an available USB port of your computer. A separate
power supply is not required, as GIGAPORT HD+ is a USB powered device. Simply install the
hardware by plugging it into your computer with the supplied cable.
2.3 Driver Installation
After the connection of GIGAPORT HD+, the operating system automatically detects it as a new
hardware device. Modern operating systems like Windows XP, Windows Vista / 7 or Mac OS X
usually detect the hardware directly and are installing the correct USB audio drivers automatically.
You can use GIGAPORT HD+ already now in typical consumer audio applications that do not need
special professional ASIO driver support. Under Windows XP this could be for example programs
USB port of a computer
GIGAPORT HD+
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