Intel Fireface 800 User Manual

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User's Guide Fireface 800

When the update fails (status: failure), the unit's second BIOS will be used from the next cold
boot on (Secure BIOS Technology). Therefore the unit stays fully functional. The flash process
should then be tried again on a different computer.

11. Configuring the Fireface

11.1 Settings Dialog - General

Configuration of the Fireface 800 is done via its own settings dialog. The panel 'Settings' can be
opened:

• by clicking on the fire symbol in the Task Bar's system tray

The mixer of the Fireface 800 (TotalMix) can be opened:

• by clicking on the mixer icon in the Task Bar's system tray

The hardware of the Fireface 800 offers a number of helpful, well thought-of practical functions
and options which affect how the card operates - it can be configured to suit many different
requirements. The following is available in the 'Settings' dialog:

• Input

selection

• Level of analog I/Os
• Configuration of digital I/Os
• Synchronization

behaviour

• State of input and output
• Current sample rate
• Latency

Any changes made in the Settings
dialog are applied immediately -
confirmation (e.g. by clicking on OK
or exiting the dialog) is not required.

However, settings should not be
changed during playback or record
if it can be avoided, as this can
cause unwanted noises.

Also, please note that even in 'Stop'
mode, several programs keep the
recording and playback devices
open, which means that any new
settings might not be applied imme-
diately.

The status display at the bottom of
the dialog box gives precise
information about the current status
of the system, and the status of all
digital input signals.

The tab About includes information about the current driver and firmware version.