Installation guide

Chapter 3: Installing HDX Cards 11
chapter 3
Installing HDX Cards
Install HDX PCIe cards in your computer before
installing Pro Tools. For systems with more
than one card, connect the cards using the in-
cluded HDX TDM cables. Once the cards are in-
stalled, connect HD audio interfaces.
Installing HDX Cards in a
Mac Pro
This section shows how to install HDX cards in a
Mac Pro. The PCI Express-equipped Mac Pro has
three
PCI Express (PCIe) slots (named slots 2, 3,
and 4). The PCI Express slot numbers increase
from
bottom to top as you face the open computer
case from the side. Install the first HDX card
into PCIe slot 2.
To install cards into an expansion chassis,
see the HDX
Expanded Systems Guide.
Install Pro Tools software only after you
have installed your HDX cards and HD au-
dio interfaces. For information on
installing Pro Tools software, see the
Pro Tools Installation Guide that came
with your Pro Tools software package.
Figure 2. Mac Pro
Follow these instructions carefully to avoid
damaging the card and its components.
PCIe slot 1
(video card)
PCIe slot 2
PCIe slot 3
PCIe slot 4
(hidden)
SATA drive trays and drives