Universal Audio Apollo Software - Manual (Page 13)

Apollo Software Manual Chapter 2: Installation & Setup 13
Chapter 2: Installation & Setup
Installation & Setup Overview
Simplified procedures for software installation, registration, and authorization are in this
chapter. For complete and detailed procedures, refer to the
UAD System Manual . For
hardware installation notes and diagrams, refer to the Apollo Hardware Manuals. If you
need technical assistance, contact technical support (
page 15 ).
The UAD Installer places all the software necessary to configure and use Apollo and UAD
Powered Plug-Ins onto the computer’s startup disk. It also installs the Apollo hardware
device drivers so the audio interface can communicate with the host computer. Therefore
the UAD Installer must be run even if you intend to use Apollo without the use of Con-
sole or UAD Powered Plug-Ins functionality.
Installation, registration, and authorization consists of these main steps (detailed later):
1. (Windows only): Install a qualified PCIe-to-FireWire adapter card.
2. UAD software installation: Run the installer downloaded from our website.
3. Connect Apollo to the host computer (and other gear): See example setups in the
Apollo Hardware Manuals.
4. Device registration and UAD plug-in authorization: Register with a my.uaudio ac-
count to claim bundled plug-ins.
5. UAD plug-in authorization: Download and apply the UAD authorization file.
6. Optimizing FireWire performance (except with Thunderbolt): Adjust the UAD
Bandwidth Allocation setting based upon your particular operating environment.
System Requirements
The System Requirements must be met before installing the Apollo hardware or software.
Important: On Windows computers, the required PCIe-to-FireWire adapter card
must be installed and configured correctly before installing the UAD software or
connecting Apollo.
Software Updates
The latest UAD Powered Plug-Ins software version is always recommended. If the soft-
ware is already installed, the UAD Meter & Control Panel application has a convenient
button that check for the most recent version. Please check our website for the latest
software at:
www.uaudio.com/downloads
Preparation
Close all open files and applications before starting the software installation procedure
(the installer requires a restart after installation).
If you are updating to a newer version of Apollo software or installing additional UAD
devices, it is not necessary to remove the previous UAD software or hardware from the
system.