Specifications

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Pre-Authorized iLok
M-Powered software is authorized using the
iLok USB Smart Key (iLok) from PACE Anti-Pi-
racy.
The iLok is similar to a dongle, but unlike a don-
gle, it is designed to securely authorize multiple
software applications from a variety of software
developers.
This key can hold over 100 authorizations for all
of your iLok-enabled software. Once an iLok is
authorized for a given piece of software, you can
use the iLok to authorize that software on any
computer.
Pro Tools M-Powered provides one iLok, which
is pre-authorized for Pro Tools M-Powered soft-
ware.
MIDI Requirements
USB MIDI interfaces work effectively with
Pro Tools systems on Windows or Macintosh.
Serial MIDI interfaces are supported on Win-
dows systems only.
For a list of supported adapters, refer to the Digi-
design Web site (www.digidesign.com).
Hard Drive Considerations
Hard Drive Configuration and
Maintenance
It is recommended that you start with a newly
initialized audio drive. You should also periodi-
cally defragment your audio drive to ensure
continued system performance.
For a list of Digidesign-qualified hard drives, see
our Web site (www.digidesign.com/compato).
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
(Macintosh).
Avoid Recording to System Drives
Although Pro Tools will let you record to your
system drive, this is generally not recom-
mended. Recording and playback on system
drives results in lower track counts and fewer
plug-ins.
Pre-Authorized iLok
The M-Powered pre-authorized iLok must
be inserted in an available USB port on your
computer to run Pro Tools M-Powered.
For additional information about iLok tech-
nology and authorizations, see the elec-
tronic PDF of the iLok Usage Guide.
Only USB MIDI interfaces are compatible
with Pro Tools systems for Mac OS X. Mo-
dem-to-serial port adapters and serial MIDI
devices are not supported.