ESI GIGAPort AG - Manual (Page 5)

ESI GIGAPort AG
2. Installation
System Recommendation
GIGAPort AG is not simply a standard digital audio interface card, but a high-resolution device
capable of advanced processing of audio content. Even though GIGAPort AG is built to have low-
CPU resource dependability, system specifications play a key part in the GIGAPort AGs
performance. Systems with more advanced components are generally recommended.
Minimum System Requirements
PC
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Intel Pentium II 300MHz CPU or comparable AMD CPU (or equivalent) – we recommend at
least a Pentium III CPU with 600 MHz
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Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP operating system
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1 available USB port
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at least 64MB RAM
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high quality audio software with ASIO support recommended
Mac
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Power Macintosh G3 or higher
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1 available USB port
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at least 64MB RAM
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Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2X -or-
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Mac OS X 10.1 or higher
Hardware Installation
GIGAPort AG is simply connected to an available USB port of your computer. A separate power
supply is not required, as GIGAPort AG is a USB powered device. Simply install the hardware by
plugging it into your computer.
USB port of a computer
Driver Installation
After the connection of GIGAPort AG, the operating system automatically detects it as a new
hardware device. Modern operating systems like Windows XP or Mac OS X usually detect the
hardware directly and are installing the correct USB audio drivers automatically.
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