Introduction; Package Contents; System Requirements - RME Audio MULTIFACE User Manual

1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Hammerfall DSP. This unique audio system is capable of
transferring digital audio data directly to a computer from practically any device equipped with
a digital audio interface, be it S/PDIF, AES/EBU or ADAT optical. Installation is simple, even
for the inexperienced user, thanks to the latest Plug and Play technology and full interrupt-
sharing. The numerous unique features and well thought-out configuration dialog puts the
Hammerfall DSP at the very top of the range of digital audio interface cards.
The package includes drivers for Windows 98/2000/XP and MacOS. An ALSA driver for Linux
is planned to be available soon (see chapter 7.4).
Our high-performance philosophy guarantees maximum system performance by executing all
functions directly in hardware and not in the driver (i.e. the CPU).

2. Package Contents

Please check that your Hammerfall DSP System's package contains each of the following:
PCI Interface:
PCI card HDSP
Quick Info guide
RME Driver CD
Cable IEEE1394, 4.5 m (15 ft)
Internal cable (3 pin)
CardBus Interface:
CardBus card
Quick Info guide
RME Driver CD
Cable CardBus to IEEE1394, 4.5 m (15 ft)
12 V car cable
Battery cable
Power supply 12 V / 1.25 A and power cord
Multiface:
I/O-box Multiface
Quick Info guide
RME Driver CD
1 optical cable (TOSLINK), 2 m (6.6 ft)

3. System Requirements

Windows 98/SE/ME, Windows 2000/XP, Linux, MacOS 9.x
PCI Interface: a free PCI rev. 2.1 Busmaster slot
CardBus Interface: a free PCMCIA Slot type II, CardBus-compatible
Note: Examples and detailed descriptions of suitable audio desktop systems can be found in
the Tech Info RME Reference PCs: Hardware recommendations. Information on compatibility
and performance of notebooks/laptops is included in RMEs Tech Infos about notebooks, HDSP
System – Notebook Basics and Tests.
User's Guide HDSP System Multiface © RME
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