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Install ation and setup 5 – PreSonus FP10 User Manual

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INSTALL ATION AND SETUP

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Windows

- OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP1

- Computer: Windows compatible computer with FireWire port.

- CPU/Clock: Pentium, Celeron with 900Mhz or higher (Dual 1.2 GHz recommended)

- Memory(RAM): 256 MB (512MB recommended)

Note that the speed of your processor, amount of RAM and size and speed of your hard drive will greatly affect
the overall performance of your recording system. Also, a more powerful system (faster processor with more
RAM) will allow for lower latency (signal delay) that you might experience while monitoring audio or MIDI
signals.

2 . 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N O F F I R E P O D D R I V E R S

YOU MUST INSTALL SOFTWARE DRIVERS BEFORE CONNECTING YOUR FIREPOD.

Windows XP – The following is a detailed procedure for installation of your FIREPOD Drivers

Installation Steps:
- Quit all currently running applications
- Insert CD-ROM Driver Installation included with your FIREPOD into your computer. (DO NOT
CONNECT YOUR FIREPOD AT THIS TIME.)
- CD should auto run. (If not, navigate to CD and double click on FirePod_Installer.exe)

There are three Parts to the installation of your FIREPOD. The installer will take you through each step.
Please read each message carefully as the time at which you connect and power on your FIREPOD for
the first time is critical to a successful installation.

Note: If at any point during installation a “Software Installation” message appears from Windows
regarding Windows Logo testing click “Continue Anyway” to continue installation.