User`s guide

User’s Guide HDSP System HDSP 9652 © RME

5.4 Transfer Modes: Resolution / Bits per Sample

ASIO:

• 24 or 32 bit, 4 byte (stereo 8 byte)

This format is compatible with 16-bit and 20-bit. Resolutions below 24-bit are handled by the

audio application.

MME:

• 16 bit, 2 byte (stereo 4 byte)

• 20 bit, 3 byte MSB (stereo 6 byte)

• 20 bit, 4 byte MSB (stereo 8 byte)

• 24 bit, 3 byte (stereo 6 byte)

• 24 bit, 4 byte MSB (stereo 8 byte)

• 32 bit, 4 byte (stereo 8 byte)

Channel Interleave operation is limited to single speed operation and 16 bit.

6. Hardware Installation

Before installing the PCI card, please make sure the computer is switched off and the

power cable is disconnected from the mains supply. Inserting or removing a PCI card while

the computer is in operation can cause irreparable damage to both motherboard and card!

1. Disconnect the power cord and all other cables from the computer.

2. Remove the computer's housing. Further information on how to do this can be obtained

from your computer´s instruction manual.

3. Important: Before removing the HDSP 9652 from its protective bag, discharge any static in

your body by touching the metal chassis of the PC.

4. Connect the HDSP 9652 card with the Expansion Board using the supplied flat ribbon cable.

Note: The connectors on the cable cannot be plugged in the wrong way round.

5. Insert the HDSP 9652 firmly into a free PCI slot, press and fasten the screw.

6. Insert the Expansion Board and fasten the screw.

7. Replace the computer's housing.

8. Reconnect all cables including the power cord.

Note: If neither word clock I/O, MIDI I/O nor a third ADAT I/O is required, it is not necessary to

install the Expansion Board at all (i.e. leave out steps 4 and 6).