Apple PowerBook G4 — Pro Tools|HD

With Pro Tools Version 5.3.1 for Mac OS 9

Apple PowerBook G4 Computers Supported:

Currently, models 550, 667 and 800 are qualified for up to 48 tracks of 24-bit/96 kHz audio with 4 DigiDrive® FireWire drives. In order to use SCSI drives with the Magma PowerBook chassis, download and install ApplePCI — Apple Multiprocessor and G4 PowerBook Expansion Chassis Fix

The 400 and 500 MHz models are still undergoing testing.

G4 PowerBook CardBus PCI Expansion

• Magma 4-slot CB4DRQ-D1
• Magma 2-Slot CB232-D1
• Magma 2-Slot CB2 (discontinued)
• Magma 2-Slot CB2S (SCSI model, discontinued)

Supported with Firewire or SCSI drives. In order to use SCSI drives with the Magma PowerBook 2-Slot CB2S chassis or on Mac OS 9, download and install ApplePCI — Apple Multiprocessor and G4 PowerBook Expansion Chassis Fix. Note: SCSI card should be removed entirely for use on Mac OS X

Note that certain models of these 2-slot and 4-slot chassis will need a special resistor kit from Magma to work with Pro Tools|HD cards. This is because the power supplies require a 5-volt load, and Pro Tools|HD cards only supply a 3.3 volt load.

In addition, installing certain cards not manufactured by Digidesign (i.e. Ethernet or the ATTO EPCI-UL3D SCSI Host Bus Adapter) will automatically supply the necessary 5 volt load. In most cases you will be able to easily tell if you need the load resistor to run with only Pro Tools|HD cards installed:

• CB2 (AC) systems will need the load resistor
• All systems with "quiet" power supplies (any "Q" model)
• All chassis purchased prior to January, 2002

You can also email the chassis serial number to [email protected] for confirmation. If necessary, you may order the kit (Part #RESLOAD5V) directly from Magma for @ $13: www.magma.com/pci

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS 9.2.2 Required

• OS X is not supported with Pro Tools
• OS X "Classic Mode" is not supported. You must boot choosing Mac OS 9.

External Diskette Drive

Although not required with Pro Tools installation, a Digidesign-qualified external diskette drive may be required for installation of some plug-ins and optional software applications.

MIDI Interface:

Digidesign supports the following MIDI Interfaces for use with the Apple Titanium PowerBook G4 and Pro Tools® 5.3.1:

• Digidesign MIDI I/O
• Emagic Unitor8
• Emagic AMT8
• MOTU MTP AV - USB
• MOTU Fastlane MIDI Interface
• Roland UM4/UM2 MIDI Interface

Firewire Hard Drives

• See FireWire Drive Requirements

IDE/ATA Hard Drives

• EIDE drives have not been qualified with this configuration.

SCSI Hard Drives

• See Pro Tools|HD Hard Drive Minimum Requirements
• See Pro Tools|HD SCSI Accelerator Requirements
• In order to use SCSI drives with the Magma PowerBook chassis, download and install ApplePCI — Apple Multiprocessor and G4 PowerBook Expansion Chassis Fix