Specifications

Chapter 2: Expanded Pro Tools|HD Systems
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Expanded Systems Guide
7 Install HD Process cards (if any) in remaining slots.
8 Connect all Pro Tools|HD cards using TDM FlexCables (see “Connecting Pro Tools|HD Cards” on page 4).
9 If installing a SCSI HBA card in a system or expansion chassis that supports it, install it in the highest num-
bered remaining slot.
10 Secure each card in place with the slot access port screws you removed earlier.
Mac Reference
On a Mac, the lowest-numbered slot will be the slot closest to the graphics card, as shown in the following ex-
amples:
PCI Express-equipped Macs (such as the Mac Pro) have 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 Accel Core (for PCIe) card into PCI slot 2.
To Install an HD card into Slot 4 on a Mac Pro:
1 Remove all SATA drive trays from the Mac Pro.
2 Place the rear of card into the access port.
3 Move the front of the card up and line it up with the PCIe slot and seat the card in the slot.
4 Replace the SATA drive trays.
Make sure the first card is the core card for your system. Expansion cards (HD Accel or HD Process) cannot
occupy the lowest-numbered slot.
Run DigiTest after making any changes to your hardware setup (such as adding or removing cards, audio
interfaces, sync cables, and so on) to verify that your system is functioning properly. For DigiTest infor-
mation, refer to the DigiTest Guide.
Figure 1. Mac Pro
AGP slot 1
(video card)
PCIe slot 2
PCIe slot 3
PCIe slot 4
(hidden)