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Chapter 2: Installing Pro Tools Hardware 11
chapter 2
Installing Pro Tools Hardware
This chapter provides information on installing
and connecting Pro Tools|HD cards and audio
interfaces. Install your Pro Tools|HD hardware
before installing Pro Tools HD software.
To install Pro Tools|HD hardware, first install
Pro Tools|HD cards. For systems with more than
one card, connect the cards using TDM FlexCa-
bles. Once the cards are installed, connect
Pro Tools|HD audio interfaces.
Installing Pro Tools|HD 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 Pro Tools|HD Core card
into PCIe slot 2.
To install cards into an expansion chassis,
see the
Expanded Systems Guide.
Figure 1. 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