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Firmware: V1.02, Windows driver: 1.02, Mac driver: 1.03, Cubase LE 4: 4.0.3

 

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TASCAM  US-1641

US-1641 

Release Notes

Always ensure that you are running the latest driver soft-
ware and US-1641 firmware by visiting TASCAM’s web 
site (http://www.tascam.com).

Updates

Installation FAQs

For Windows

 

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What versions of Windows does the US-1641 

support?

Windows driver version 1.02 supports 32-bit Windows XP 
SP2, 64-bit Windows XP, 32-bit Windows Vista SP1 and 
64-bit Windows Vista.

Windows driver version 1.01 supports 32-bit Windows 
XP SP2 and 32-bit Windows Vista. This driver does not 
support 64-bit Windows.

When I plug in my US-1641, Windows Hardware 

Wizard appears but is unable to install the drivers. 

How do I install the drivers?

The driver installation must be started before plugging in 
your US-1641. If you have already plugged it in without 
the drivers being installed, simply unplug the unit, exit 
all hardware wizard windows, and then launch the driver 
setup program. If you are using the CD-ROM that came 
with your unit, inserting it should automatically launch a 
menu that gives you the option to install the drivers. Select 
“Install Drivers” and follow the on-screen instructions. If 
you have downloaded drivers from TASCAM’s web site, 
extract all the files from the ZIP archive to temporary fold-

er and then launch “Setup.exe” and follow the on-screen 
instructions.

When I insert the installation CD-ROM into my 

Windows computer, it does not automatically 

launch a menu. How can I launch this menu?

It is possible that the CD-ROM autorun feature has been 
disabled on your computer. You can launch the installa-
tion menu manually by opening the CD-ROM in Windows 
Explorer and double-clicking the file: 

Autorun Menu.exe

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For Windows and Mac OS X

 

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Which should I update first, the firmware or the 

driver?

It is best to update to the latest driver first, and then update 
the firmware.

How do I update my unit's firmware?

Simply download the latest firmware updater application 
from TASCAM’s web site, launch it, plug your US-1641 
into your computer, turn it on and wait for the unit to be 
detected by the updater application, and then press the 

write firmware

” button.

Owner’s Manual Addendum

Multi-client Operation

On Windows, the US-1641 has the ability to mix the 
outputs of simultaneously running audio applications 
that are using different driver protocols. For example, the 
following configurations are possible:

ASIO App (Ableton Live) + WDM App (SONAR) + GSIF2 
App (GigaStudio)

ASIO App (Ableton Live) + MME App (iTunes) + GSIF2 
App (GigaStudio)

Important Notice about Installation with Windows Vista 32 and 

Windows Vista 64 users

When you insert the CD-ROM for installing the driver 
for this device into a PC, the autorun function causes the 
installer to start automatically. If you will use the US-1641 
with Windows Vista 32 and Windows Vista 64, however, 
do not execute the installation with this installer. Instead, 
quit this installer, and use Windows Explorer to find the 
“Autorun Menu.exe” file on the installation CD-ROM and 
double-click it. Use this installer. 

After installing the driver, when you restart the PC, if a 
message appears saying, “USB device not recognized,” and 
the wizard to detect new hardware appears, turn off your 
US-1641 once and then turn it on again. This will allow the 
unit to be recognized correctly.

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