User Manual

UAD Powered Plug-Ins Manual - 101 - Chapter 10: UAD-Xpander & UAD-Xtenda
In this chapter you will find instructions specific to the UAD–Xpander hard-
ware system only. Further information and instructions for the hardware and
software are also available. To get the most from your UAD–Xpander, please
review the following additional information:
Critical Information
Important user information is presented on a printed document within the
UAD–Xpander retail package. It provides last-minute details not included in
the manual. Please review this information carefully.
Technical Updates
Updated UAD technical information is regularly posted to the UA website.
Please visit the UAD support pages for the latest bulletins:
• http://www.uaudio.com/support/software/UAD
Xpander Videos The UAD DSP Family Quickstart Guide DVD included in the Xpander retail
package contains a UAD-Xpander video which provides a convenient over-
view of the UAD-Xpander product and brief instructions on how to connect
and use the UAD-Xpander. Detailed instructions for registering your
UAD-Xpander, purchasing plug-ins, and authorizing your UAD-Xpander are
also included. This QuickStart Guide DVD is different from the one in the
UAD-2 retail package.
Xpander System Requirements
To use the UAD–Xpander, your system must meet the minimum system require-
ments for UAD Powered Plug-Ins (see “System Requirements” on page 21) in
addition to the Xpander-specific requirements.
UAD–Xpander requires the following hardware and software:
• UAD Powered Plug-ins software v4.7.1 or higher (included)
• Available ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 expansion slot
• Available PCI Express (PCIe) slot for each optional UAD–Xtenda card
• (Win) Windows notebooks are supported under Windows Vista only