Chapter 4. Mac Configuration; Installation Overview; Mac System Optimization - DigiDesign Mbox 2 Mini Getting Started Manual

chapter 4
Mac Configuration
This chapter contains information for Mac sys-
tems only. If you are installing Pro Tools on a
Windows computer, see Chapter 3, "Windows
Configuration."
Before installing this version of Pro Tools,
refer to the Read Me information included
on the Pro Tools Installer disc.

Installation Overview

Installation of the Mbox 2 Mini on a Mac in-
cludes the following steps:
"Mac System Optimization" on page 19.
1
"Installing Pro Tools LE" on page 21.
2
"Connecting Mbox 2 Mini to the Computer"
3
on page 21.
"Launching Pro Tools LE" on page 22.
4
"Configuring Pro Tools LE" on page 23.
5
Making audio connections to the Mbox 2
6
Mini. (See Chapter 6, "Making Hardware Con-
nections" for details.)

Mac System Optimization

To ensure optimum performance with
Pro Tools, configure your computer before in-
stalling Pro Tools hardware and software.
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 in Mac OS X,
refer to your Apple OS X documentation.
Do not use the Mac OS X automatic Soft-
ware Update feature, as it may upgrade
your system to a version of Mac OS that has
not yet been qualified for Pro Tools. For de-
tails on qualified versions of Mac OS, see
the latest compatibility information on the
Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com).
Turning Off Software Update
To turn off the Software Update feature:
Choose System Preferences from the Apple
1
menu and click Software Update.
Click Update Software and deselect Check for
2
Updates.
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