Power Mac G4 (AGP Graphics) — Mbox Requirements
With Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 for Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar)
Apple G4 (AGP Graphics) Computers Supported with Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 for Mac OS X Jaguar:
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Single Processor |
Dual Processor |
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| 350 MHz Power Mac G4 |
Dual 450 MHz Power Mac G4 |
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400 MHz Power Mac G4 |
Dual 500 MHz Power Mac G4 | |
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450 MHz Power Mac G4 |
Dual 533 MHz Power Mac G4 | |
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466 MHz Power Mac G4 |
Dual 800 MHz Power Mac G4 QS | |
| 500 MHz Power Mac G4 | Dual 867 MHz Power Mac G4 MDD | |
| 533 MHz Power Mac G4 | Dual 1 GHz Power Mac G4 QS | |
| 667 MHz Power Mac G4 | Dual 1 GHz Power Mac G4 MDD | |
| 733 MHz Power Mac G4 * | Dual 1.25 GHz Power Mac G4 MDD *** | |
| 733 MHz Power Mac G4 QS ** | Dual 1.25 GHz Power Mac G4 FW800 | |
| 800 MHz Power Mac G4 QS | Dual 1.42 GHz Power Mac G4 FW800 | |
| 867 MHz Power Mac G4 QS | ||
| 933 MHz Power Mac G4 QS | ||
| 1 GHz Power Mac G4 FW800 | ||
| 1.25 GHz Power Mac G4 MDD *** |
Legend:
QS = "Quicksilver" models from 2001-2002
MDD = "Mirrored Drive Doors" models from 2002
FW800 = FireWire 800 models from 2003
* Early "Digital Audio" 733 with level 3 cache
** "Quicksilver" 733 without level 3 cache
*** Currently shipping Power Mac G4 model
Additional Information
- See Apple's tech archive on how to differentiate between AGP Graphics and PCI Graphics G4 models at: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n58418
- For more information on Apple computer models and specifications, see www.apple.com, www.everymac.com, www.applespec.com, and www.mactracker.ca
See also: Getting Started with Mbox Guide and the Pro Tools LE 6 Read Me documents in the Support > Tech Support > Technical Document Library and included with new Mbox systems and Pro Tools 6 upgrade CDs.
Additional Requirements
Mac OS 10.2.6 or 10.2.8 Required for Pro Tools LE 6.1.2
iLok Authorized Plug-Ins
Although not required with Pro Tools installation, an iLok USB Hardware Key may be required for installation of some plug-ins and optional software applications.
Audio Storage Requirements for Record and Playback
- Storage Hard Drive Minimum Requirements — SCSI, ATA/IDE, FireWire Drives
- For more information and specific requirements for FireWire drives, see DigiDrive FireWire 80 Requirements
SCSI Accelerator (Host Bus Adapter) Card NOT required:
Although Pro Tools LE 6 supports a full 32 tracks of record and playback on a dedicated ATA/IDE or Firewire hard drive, use of a SCSI HBA card with a SCSI drive can increase some performance aspects of your Mbox system. For more information refer to the Audio Storage Requirements page.
The following SCSI HBA cards are qualified with the PowerMac G4 models listed at the top of this page.
MIDI Interface — USB Only
Dual Monitor AGP Graphics Cards
- NVIDIA GeForce4 MX (as shipped from Apple — standard on the 933 MHz & Dual 1 GHz "Quicksilver" and Dual 867 MHZ Power Mac G4 "mirrored drive doors" models)
- ATI Radeon 7500 (as shipped from Apple — standard on the 800 MHz Power Mac G4)
- ATI Radeon 9000 Pro (as shipped from Apple — standard on the Dual 1 GHz & Dual 1.25 GHz Power Mac G4 "mirrored drive doors" models)
Note: The NVIDIA GeForce4 Titanium built-to-order option from Apple not tested.
All single or dual monitor cards which ship as standard equipment with qualified Apple Power Mac G4 models at the top of this page are supported with Pro Tools 6.1.
Download Updates
For Mac OS X 10.2 "Jaguar"
- Pro Tools LE 6.1.2 Update from version 6.1
- Pro Tools LE 6.1 Update from version 6.0
- Digidesign Core Audio Driver for OS X
For Mac OS X 10.3 "Panther"
Additional Information:
Pro Tools 6 Compatibility — What's Changed from Pro Tools 5.x for OS 9
Mac OS X Requirements, Installation, Updating & Authorizing Plug-ins
Using Pro Tools 6 for OS X and Pro Tools 5 for OS 9 on the same computer
Session Interchange — Pro Tools 6 & Earlier Versions
Pro Tools 6 Manuals & Documentation — Technical Document Library
iLok Information for Pro Tools 6 Plug-In Upgrades