User`s guide

User’s Guide HDSP System HDSP 9652 © RME

1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Hammerfall DSP. This unique audio system is capable of

transferring digital audio data directly to a computer from practically any device equipped with

a digital audio interface, be it SPDIF, AES/EBU or ADAT optical. Installation is simple, even for

the inexperienced user, thanks to the latest Plug and Play technology and full interrupt-sharing.

The numerous unique features and well thought-out configuration dialog puts the Hammerfall

DSP at the very top of the range of digital audio interface cards.

The package includes drivers for Windows 98/2000/XP and Mac OS. An ALSA driver for Linux

is also available (see chapter 7.6).

Our high-performance philosophy guarantees maximum system performance by executing all

functions directly in hardware and not in the driver (i.e. the CPU).

2. Package Contents

Please check that your Hammerfall DSP System's package contains each of the following:

• HDSP 9652 PCI card

• HDSP 9652 expansion board

• Quick Info guide

• RME Driver CD

• Adapter cable (D-type to D-type/phono)

• MIDI breakout cable

• Internal cable (2-core)

• Flat ribbon cable (14-conductor)

• 2 optical cable (TOSLINK), 2 m (6.6 ft)

3. System Requirements

• Windows 98/SE/ME, Windows 2000/XP, Linux, Mac OS 9.x or X

• PCI Interface: a free PCI rev. 2.1 Busmaster slot

Note: Examples and detailed descriptions of suitable audio desktop systems can be found in

the Tech Info RME Reference PCs: Hardware recommendations.