ESI
GIGAPORT eX
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2. Installation
2.1 System Recommendation
GIGAPORT eX is not simply a standard digital audio interface, but a high-resolution device capable
of advanced processing of audio content. Even though GIGAPORT eX is built to have low-CPU
resource dependability, system specifications play a key part in the GIGAPORT eXs performance.
Systems with more advanced components are generally recommended.
Minimum System Requirements
PC
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Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 or 10 (32- and 64-bit) operating system
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1 available USB 2.0 or USB 3.1 port ("type A" or "type C")
Mac
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OS X / macOS 10.9 or higher
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1 available USB 2.0 or USB 3.1 port ("type A" or "type C")
2.2 Hardware Installation
GIGAPORT eX is directly connected to an available USB port of your computer. The connection to
your computer is done either via a so-called "type A" or a "type C" port. For each connection type, a
separate cable is included in the package. Connect one end of that cable with GIGAPORT eX and the
other one to the USB port of your computer.
USB "type A" port of a computer
USB "type C" port of a computer
2.3 Driver & Software Installation
After the connection of GIGAPORT eX, the operating system automatically detects it as a new
hardware device. However, you should install our driver to use it with full functionality.
We
strongly
recommend to download the latest driver from www.esi-audio.com before installing
GIGAPORT eX on your computer. Only if our driver software is installed, all the functionality is
provided under Windows / OS X / macOS.
You can always find the latest drivers and software for both PC and Mac for your GIGAPORT
eX by going to this page in your web browser:
>>> http://en.esi.ms/110 <<<
