Setup guide

Pro Tools|HD Setup Guide8
System Requirements and
Compatibility
Pro Tools|HD systems can be used with a
Digidesign-qualified Windows or Mac computer
running Pro Tools HD software.
A DVD drive is required to use the Pro Tools In-
staller disc.
Digidesign can only assure compatibility and
provide support for hardware and software it has
tested and approved.
For complete system requirements and a list of
Digidesign-qualified computers, operating sys-
tems, hard drives, and third-party devices, refer
to the latest information on the Digidesign web-
site:
www.digidesign.com/compatibility
MIDI Requirements
USB MIDI interfaces work effectively with
Pro Tools systems on Windows or Mac. Serial
MIDI interfaces are supported on Windows sys-
tems only.
For a list of supported adapters, refer to the
Digidesign website (www.digidesign.com/
compatibility).
Hard Drive Requirements
For optimal audio recording and playback, all
Pro Tools|HD systems require one or more
Digidesign-qualified drives.
If you are using one or more SCSI drives, refer to
Appendix A, “Connecting SCSI Drives.”
If you are using an ATA/IDE or FireWire hard
drive, initialize your drive with Windows Disk
Management (Windows) or the Disk Utility ap-
plication included with Apple System software
(Mac).
Avoid Recording to the System Drive
Recording to your system drive is not recom-
mended. Recording and playback on a system
drive may result in lower track counts and fewer
plug-ins.
Digidesign Registration
Review the enclosed Digidesign Registration In-
formation Card and follow the instructions on it
to quickly register your purchase online. This is
one of the most important steps you can take as
a new user. Registering your purchase is the only
way you can be eligible to receive:
• Complimentary technical support
• Future upgrade offers
• Limited warranty on hardware
Only USB MIDI interfaces are compatible
with Pro Tools systems on Mac OS X.
Modem-to-serial port adapters and serial
MIDI devices are not supported.
For general hard drive maintenance and
configuration information, see Appendix B,
“Hard Drive Configuration and Mainte-
nance.”
For more information, see Appendix B, “Hard
Drive Configuration and Maintenance.”