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Installation Guide IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please read the following information very carefully before attempting any installation. Failure to comply with the precise instructions may result in damage to your Merging hardware. Please read this entire section of the manual carefully before installation. STATIC DANGER NOTICE: Please note that the Mykerinos and Mykerinos-X boards contain delicate electronic components that can be damaged or even destroyed when exposed to static electricity.
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Installation Guide : Contents 1 Introduction 7 Thank you! 7 Scope 7 Pyramix Versions - Compatibility and Installation Steps 8 2 For Users Performing Upgrades 3 System Requirements 9 10 Mykerinos Systems 10 Pyramix MassCore Systems 10 Pyramix Native 11 MassCore and Networks 11 4 PC Setup 14 Motherboard Drivers and Utilities 14 BIOS Settings 14 Display Settings 14 Power Management 14 Aero graphics 14 Indexing 14 Other Applications 14 Video and Pyramix on one PC 14 Recommend
Installation Guide Document: Pyramix™ Installation Guide rev14 Date: 21st December 2012 Installation Guide
1 Introduction Thank you! Congratulations on your purchase of Pyramix Virtual Studio. More than just a product, this is a gateway to the future of sound recording, editing, mixing and mastering. You have joined a worldwide community of users who have already discovered the Pyramix advantage. Note: IMPORTANT! - The first thing you need to do is register your software to acquire your Pyramix key(s) and to be included in our user support list. http://www.merging.
Pyramix Versions - Compatibility and Installation Steps Native (ASIO on 3rd party hardware): Compatibility: Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit, Windows XP SP3 Installation Steps: • Pyramix Software Installation, See: Pyramix Software Installation on page 17 • Entering Authorization Keys, See: Pyramix Software Registration on page 19 • Select ASIO and the correct card/device in the VS3 Control Panel (Start Menu > Control Panel > VS3 Control Panel) Mykerinos only: Not supported on version 8, upgrade to MassCore
2 For Users Performing Upgrades Note: New V8 Keys have been issued for Pyramix V8 users. Be aware that 7.1 keys will only work with the Beta and Release Candidate versions of Pyramix 8. Pyramix We recommend uninstalling any previous version of Pyramix before installing Pyramix 8. From the Windows Control Panel select Programs and features (Windows 7 or Vista) Add or remove programs (Windows XP). Remove the installed version of Pyramix. VCube Pyramix 8 can coexist with VCube Version 4.
3 System Requirements Wintel platforms tend to increase in number of cores, speed and performance at a tremendous rate. New and faster processors are released almost on a monthly basis. Therefore we have not included suggested Motherboard or Processor specifications here. We maintain a list of up to date PC configurations in the Support Section of our website at: http://www.merging.
Pyramix Native Certified Operating Systems • OS: We recommend and certify Pyramix Version 8.x under Windows 7 Professional, and Windows XP SP3 Professional. • Pyramix Native ONLY (versions from 7.1 onwards) is certified to work under Windows 7 - 64bit. N.B. Pyramix Native is NOT certified for Windows XP64 or Vista64 versions.
3. Double-click on Increase scheduling priority to open the Increase scheduling priority Properties dialog: Increase scheduling priority Properties dialog 4.
5. Click on the Object Types button to open the Object Types dialog: Object Types dialog 6. Ensure that Groups is ticked and click on OK to close the dialog. 7. In the Select Users or Groups dialog type the name of the User Group the user or users belong to (e.g. Users) in the Enter the object names to select field and click on the OK button to close the dialog. 8. The Group name you typed in step 5.) should now appear in the increase scheduling priority Properties dialog list. 9.
4 PC Setup Motherboard Drivers and Utilities Motherboard drivers should be updated to current versions. Motherboard Utilities should NOT be installed. BIOS Settings Recommended BIOS Settings The following features can create MassCore overloads (blinking red MSC). Intel® Hyperthreading Technology (or Intel® HT Technology) is not supported by MassCore, this setting must be disabled for the relevant CPUs. This setting is commonly found in Main Bios page, or under CPU configuration.
Recommended options Internet Connection (this will allow you to upgrade the software easily by connecting to our Web site, and to communicate queries or suggestions to Merging by Email). PCI MIDI Interface card (where none is fitted to the motherboard) or Sound Card with Midi interface or USB MIDI driver (where appropriate) for customers wishing to use Pyramix MIDI functions, for example to interface Pyramix with an external Midi remote controller such as: • J.L.
5 Mykerinos Installation IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please read the following information very carefully before attempting any installation. Failure to comply with the precise instructions may result in damage to your Merging hardware. Please read the entire chapter carefully before installation. STATIC DANGER NOTICE: Please note that the Mykerinos Audio Board contains delicate electronic components that can be damaged or even destroyed when exposed to static electricity.
6 Pyramix Software Installation Note: You must have full Administrator Access to install Pyramix. Installation Overview: Note: Note: If you have purchased hardware options such as Mykerinos cards, the NETMSC-GBEX1 PCIe Ethernet card, the Sync Board and or an AJA video card, please install these first following the instructions in the accompanying documentation. Installer The Pyramix software uses an automated installer wizard which will install all necessary prerequisites.
Running the Installer Note: If you have a SafeNet dongle please remove this before installing Pyramix and replace it after installation is complete. Once the NET-MSC-GBEX1 Ethernet card and or Mykerinos card(s) have been properly installed, you can now install the Pyramix 8.x software. To install the Pyramix Virtual Studio V8.x software insert the USB memory stick. The installation program will autostart on a PC where auto-start is configured on. Otherwise, double click on the USB memory stick icon.
7 Pyramix Software Registration The Pyramix Virtual Studio software and its various software options are protected by an authorization key mechanism which uses a unique registration key number generated by Merging Technologies. Based on purchased software components, this key is unique to your security dongle or Mykerinos board serial number, your Company Name and your User name. Once you have registered your software you will be provided with this Key or Keys (depending on the chosen options).
Evaluation Mode If started without a valid registration key, the software will recognize that no valid key is available and will start in “evaluation” mode, which only allows for basic operation of the software as follows: • Limited to 2 channels of I/O on host soundcard • No Project > Save function • Tone is added to new recordings • All optional extra cost features are deactivated All editing functions, playback, file type conversions etc. are fully functional.
8 MassCore Installation System Requirements A quad core Intel processor is the minimum requirement. Conditions • You MUST be logged in as an Administrator to install MassCore Note: You do not need to be logged in as an Administrator to RUN Pyramix with MassCore™, just to install it. • You must have at least one Mykerinos board or a NET-MSC-GBEX1-Ethernet card in your system. • You must have a MassCore 48 (Base) Key in order to proceed with the installation.
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9 MassCore - Ravenna Certified Operating Systems (OS) for Ravenna Pyramix Version 8.0 MassCore in Ravenna mode is certified under Windows 7 Professional (32-bit version) ONLY. System Requirements We maintain a list of up to date PC configurations in the Support Section of our website at: http://www.merging.
4. Remove the NET-MSC-GBEX1 card from its protective anti-static envelope and align it with the vacant PCIe slot as shown below. 5. Push down, gently at first, ensuring you have the pins aligned correctly with the slot, and then apply more pressure to slot the card fully home. 6. Use the screw which was used to retain the backing plate to secure the card in place and check that the card sits comfortably. 7. Finally, replace the case cover(s) and switch the machine back on at the socket. 8.
Configure Ravenna in the VS3 Control Panel 1. Launch the VS3 Control Panel (Start: All Programs > Merging Technologies > VS3 Runtime > VS3 Control Panel 2. Cores Allocation Leave on the default setting for now. 3. Latency Leave on the default setting Low Latency (only mode supported at present) 4. Select Platform : MassCore 5. Select Hardware : On Bus as Ravenna (box ticked) 6. Audio Bridge : Set as required. 7. Click on the OK button. 8.
Troubleshooting Ravenna: Horus & Network configuration Merging recommend that the Ethernet MassCore card and Horus are configured to obtain an IP address automatically. Setting Horus and Network Card to Obtain IP Addresses Automatically Network Card 1. Open Network Connections in the Windows Control Panel 2. Right-click on the MassCore Ethernet card NET-MSC-GBEX1 and open Properties. 3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4, TPC/IPv4 (which is the only one activated) and click on Properties. 4.
10 First launch Important! After installation has been completed, please reboot the PC before attempting to launch Pyramix Virtual Studio. Then open the VS3 control panel application. Start > All Programs > Merging Technologies > VS3 Runtime > VS3 control panel For Systems with MassCore Follow the instructions above, depending on whether you have one or multiple boards fitted with this exception: • First - choose MassCore from the Platform drop-down list.
11 Troubleshooting Please visit regularly: www.merging.com for the latest Troubleshooting Guide and FAQ sections. 12 Lost or Stolen Merging Technologies Security Keys (Sentinel / HASP USB Dongles) The Merging USB Key carries all the value of your Merging software and the software licence authorization to use it. Please ensure you do not lose the USB key as Merging Technologies cannot be held responsible if this is lost or stolen.
13 Contacting Merging International Office: Merging Technologies S.A.
Index MT Security Settings 19 Multi-board Installation 16 Mykerinos A Aero graphics 14 Card Installation 16 Inserting Audio Board Installation 16 serial number 20 B BIOS Settings 14 Mykerinos Systems C CE Notice 3 Changing or re-entering a Key Contacting Merging 29 19 10 N Native Install 18 D O Digital mixers 15 Display Settings 14 Do you want to save routing? Driver Signing 17 DUAL 16 Other Applications 25, 27 14 P PC Setup 14 Power Management Power Schemes 14 E 16 14 EMC Emissions 3
