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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

Intel Pentium II 300MHz CPU or comparable AMD CPU (or equivalent) – we recommend at

least a Pentium III CPU with 600 MHz

Windows XP or Windows Vista / 7 (32- and 64-bit) operating system

1 available USB port

at least 64MB RAM

high quality audio software with ASIO support recommended

Mac

Power Macintosh G3 or higher

1 available USB port

at least 64MB RAM

Mac OS X 10.4 or higher

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+