RME Audio HDSPe RayDAT, User Manual

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User's Guide HDSPe RayDAT
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5. Hardware Installation
To simplify installation it is recommended to first install the drivers before the unit is connected to
the computer. But it will also work the other way round.
Before installing the PCI Express card, please make sure the computer is switched off and
the power cable is disconnected from mains supply. Inserting or removing the 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 HDSPe RayDAT from its protective bag, discharge any stat-
ic in your body by touching the metal chassis of the PC.
4. Prior to installation: Connect the HDSPe RayDAT card to the Expansion Board using the
supplied flat ribbon cable.
5. Insert the HDSPe RayDAT firmly into a free PCI Express 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.
6. Hardware - Connectors
6.1 External Connectors
HDSPe RayDAT consists of the
main PCIe board and an Expansion Board . All the essential
electronics are located on the PCI card, so it will also work without the Expansion Board.
The main board's bracket has
two
ADAT optical inputs and
outputs, as well as a 9-pin D-
sub socket. AES/EBU and
coaxial SPDIF input and out-
put are provided via the includ-
ed breakout cable, whereby the
red RCA socket is the output .
The Expansion Board's bracket
gives access to a
third and
fourth ADAT optical input and
output.
ADAT4 can also be used as
optical SPDIF I/O, if set up
accordingly in the Settings
dialog.
The included
MIDI breakout cable is connected to the 9-pin Mini-DIN connector, providing two
MIDI inputs and outputs.
Note: If neither MIDI I/O nor a third and fourth ADAT I/O are required, it is not necessary to in-
stall the Expansion Board at all.
Optional TCO
The optional Time Code Option is connected to the main board with a 10-pin flat ribbon cable.
Further details can be found in the TCO manual.