MacElite Setup Guide
Customer Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements
Desktop systems change rapidly and the MacElite was designed for use with Macintosh systems that
are relatively new. It is recommended that you operate your new MacElite with the best possible
hardware. This will ensure that your recording and printing system will operate smoothly and efficiently.
The following are minimum requirements for the Macintosh to which the MacElite is to be connected.
These are very important. Due to the high speed of the writers, sufficient memory and FAST hard
drives are required.
Minimum PC Requirements:
MacElite1 / MacElite2
MacElite3 / MacElite4
800 MHz PowerPC G4® Processor or better.
800 MHz PowerPC G4® Processor or better.
256 MB RAM.
512 MB RAM.
7200 RPM 20 GB hard drive with 50% free
space for CDR unit.
7200 RPM 20 GB hard drive with 50% free
space for CDR unit.
7200 RPM 40 GB hard drive with 70% free
space for DVDR unit
7200 RPM 40 GB hard drive with 70% free
space for DVDR unit
Two available USB ports
Two available USB ports
At least one available FireWire® port
At least one available FireWire® port
Software Requirements:
Mac OS X version 10.2 or later.
QuickTime 5 or later.
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