Maximum Performance Guidelines for Digi 001 Systems With Pro Tools LE 6.4 for Windows XP The Digi 001 will work best with faster PC computers equipped with at least 512 MB of RAM (more RAM is required when using sample rates of 88.2 KHz or 96 KHz, or when using a DAE buffer setting larger than the default). Faster CPUs result in more tracks, more plug-ins, and a more responsive Graphical User Interface (GUI) -- snappy meters, screen redrawing, etc. In addition, the fastest computers allow Pro Tools to run with smaller hardware buffers for the lowest audio I/O latency. Note that the lowest hardware buffer settings may not be usable on some computers that otherwise meet all requirements. The Digi 001 is compatible with many different types of PC laptop/notebook & desktop computers. However, in general, desktop computers are faster than laptop/notebook computers, so the best performance will be found with desktop computers. The Digi 001 and Pro Tools LE require one or more supported disk drives for recording and playing audio. ATA/EIDE, SCSI, and 1394 disk drives are compatible with the Digi 001 . Best performance will be achieved with 7200 RPM (or faster) speed drives. In some cases, you may need to split audio tracks across more than one disk drive (especially when using 88.2 KHz or 96 KHz sessions with many tracks and dense edits). Also, when using 1394 drives with the 001 , some computer configurations may require a separate/dedicated 1394 interface for 1394-based disk drives in order to achieve maximum performance. See: Qualified 1394 Interface Cards for more information. Supported CPU Models & Requirements The following CPUs are required for best performance with the Digi 001 :
The AMD Athlon 64 has not been fully qualified by Digidesign, however, there have been no reported problems. Turnkey & Audio Optimized Systems
The following CPUs are compatible with the Digi 001 , but may not provide the best performance:
The following CPUs have not been fully tested and therefore are not recommended for the Digi 001 , as they may not provide the best performance:
Chipset Requirements The following chipsets are recommended for best performance with Intel P4 processors and Digi 001:
The following chipsets have not been tested with Digi 001:
The following chipsets are recommended for best performance with AMD Athlon and Athlon XP processors:
Note: The VIA KT333A and KT400A chipsets were not tested with the Digi 001. The following chipsets will work with Athlon and Athlon XP processors, but may not provide the best performance:
System Software:
*Digidesign has officially qualified Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Pro Tools|HD, HD Accel, Digi 002, Digi 002 Rack, and Mbox systems only. Although you may be able to use Service Pack 2 with Digi 001 and Pro Tools LE 6.4, it has not been tested and is therefore not officially qualified with Digi 001. If you do choose to install SP2, please follow our recommended steps prior to upgrading to help insure a smooth upgrade: Recommended Steps for Installing Windows XP SP2 Windows XP SP2, Microsoft DEP and PACE InterLok Drivers Update
Total System RAM
Additional RAM may be required for:
Display card:
Audio Storage
SCSI Host Adapter Performance Guidelines
Monitor
Video Apple QuickTime 6.5 or Higher Recommended
How can I tell if my PC is compatible? Find out how much RAM and which processor, chipset, and Windows XP Service Pack you have: Known Incompatibilities Anti-Virus Software Anti-Virus software such as PC-cillin and Norton Anti-Virus typically cause problems with real-time software like Pro Tools LE. It's best to disable & possibly remove anti-virus software from your system before running Pro Tools LE. Network Devices Some Network Interface Controllers (NICs) cause problems for real-time software like Pro Tools LE. If you are experiencing DAE errors while running Pro Tools LE, try disabling all network devices via the Device Manager in the Windows "System" control panel. Power Management Be sure to disable the "hibernate" feature in the Windows "Power Options" control panel. Video Display Settings If you are experiencing DAE errors while clicking on GUI elements (such as dragging windows, resizing windows, maximizing windows, etc.) try adjusting the "Hardware Acceleration" setting in the Windows "Display" control panel. This setting is located in the "Advanced" section of the "Settings" tab. Some systems work best with "full acceleration," while others work best with acceleration set to "none." Another possible work-around for systems experiencing video-related compatibility problems is to run in 256-color mode. It is best to disable screen savers while running Pro Tools LE. PCI-to-DRAM Pre-fetch BIOS Setting Some PC compatibility problems with certain 1394 controller cards may be resolved by disabling the "PCI-to-DRAM Pre-fetch" setting in your computer's BIOS. Other Applications/Processes Running some applications ("processes") at the same time as Pro Tools LE may cause DAE errors. To avoid such performance problems, be sure to close/terminate all unnecessary applications/processes prior to running Pro Tools LE. Uninstall unnecessary applications from your computer, or use "End Process" in the Windows Task Manager. Other Known Incompatibilities
Building Your Own Computer Digidesign recognizes that some customers will want to build their own computer for use with Pro Tools. To help increase the potential for success, we are providing the above known system requirements. However customers should be very aware of the following: Digidesign can not provide full customer support as to the potential loss of performance for such systems. If a loss in performance is encountered Digidesign will assist customers by verifying the components of the system, to look for incompatibilities. If it is determined that the problem is inherent to a system component, a substitution to a different component may be necessary. Digidesign can not guarantee that all performance issues on these computers will be solved; however incorporating components from this compatibility document can help customers avoid problems. Systems adhering to this specification are in no way certified by Digidesign to provide full Pro Tools functionality or t performance. While they may be able to operate perfectly well and provide full t count performance, they cannot be guaranteed to do so. It is impossible for this list to comprehensively cover all possible options. We are providing details of known requirements and known failures based on our experience to date. Need Additional Advice on a Computer Purchase? Be sure to check out the Pro Tools LE Windows section of the Digidesign User Conference for computer recommendations from other Digi 001 Windows users. Disclaimer: Digidesign can not verify that the information in this forum will provide full functionality or performance. Please refer to these Compatibility Documents for Digidesign's official system requirements. |