DigiDesign Mbox 2 Micro, Getting Started Manual

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Chapter 3: Windows Configuration 9
chapter 3
Windows Configuration
This chapter contains information for Windows sys-
tems only. If you are installing Pro Tools on a Mac com-
puter, see Chapter 4, “Mac Configuration.”
Installation Overview
Installing the Mbox 2 Micro on a Windows computer
includes the following steps:
1
“Connecting Mbox 2 Micro and Installing
Pro Tools LE” on page 9.
2
“Launching Pro Tools LE” on page 11.
3
Configuring your system for improved performance.
(See Chapter 5, “Configuring Your Pro Tools System.”)
4
“Making Hardware Connections” on page 34.
Connecting Mbox 2 Micro and
Installing Pro Tools LE
To install Pro Tools LE and Mbox 2 Micro:
1
Start Windows, logging in with Administrator privi-
leges. For details on Administrator privileges, refer to
your Windows documentation.
2
Remove the protective USB dust cap from the Mbox 2
Micro.
3
Insert the USB connector of the Mbox 2 Micro into
any available USB port on your computer. Wait for the
Found New Hardware Wizard dialog to appear and leave
it open: Do not click Next. If the Wizard begins to install
drivers automatically, press Cancel.
4
Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer disc for Windows in
your CD/DVD drive.
5 On the Installer disc, locate and open the Pro Tools
Installer folder.
6
Double-click the Setup icon.
Before installing this version of Pro Tools, refer
to the Read Me information included on the
Pro Tools Installer disc.
Throughout the installation, you should ignore
all Found New Hardware Wizard dialogs. Do
not click Next.
Mbox 2 Micro may not function properly if con-
nected to a USB hub. Connect Mbox 2 Micro to
a separate, dedicated USB port.